Ethan Johnson

Reporter at Cherokee Tribune Ledger-News

Articles

Cherokee County School Board Adopts $843.8M Budget

6 days ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Ethan Johnson

The Cherokee County Board of Education has approved an $843.8 million budget for fiscal year 2026, which includes pay raises for teachers and support staff. The school board unanimously voted April 17 to approve Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis’ recommended budget for the next fiscal year. The overall budget is about 8.6% down from the CCSD 2024-25 budget approved last year, which was $923.4 million.
Preliminary Concepts Unveiled for North Canton Park

6 days ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Ethan Johnson

Canton leaders are considering two options for North Canton Park at the former Tippens Elementary School site: one that would mainly be a park, while another would have townhomes and park amenities. Both plans preserve the historic gymnasium on the school campus, located at 8 Glenwood St., off Riverstone Parkway.
Cherokee County Approves 3.5 Miles of Resurfacing in Canton

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Ethan Johnson

Residents of Great Sky and Laurel Canyon will soon see some of the roads within their neighborhoods resurfaced. On April 15, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to approve an intergovernmental agreement with the city of Canton to resurface and repair the Great Sky and Laurel Canyon subdivisions. The Canton City Council approved this agreement April 3. In Canton, 3.595 miles of local streets will be resurfaced at an estimated cost of $941,199.89.
Nelson Buys 4 Acres From Cherokee for Public Works Building

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Ethan Johnson

A new public works facility is slated to be built in the city of Nelson. On April 15, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $120,000 real estate agreement between Cherokee County and the city of Nelson for the sale of a four-acre county-owned parcel on Old Nelson Road. The Nelson City Council approved the agreement April 7. Proceeds from the sale will be returned to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services' 2024 Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax budget.
Cherokee County Historic Store Transforming Into Coffee Shop

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Ethan Johnson

A historic building in east Cherokee will be transformed into a coffeehouse and gift shop. On April 15, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a request from We2Friends Coffeehouse for a legacy use to operate a coffeehouse and gift shop at 4651 Union Hill Road near Alpharetta.
Cherokee County Justice Center to Add Civil Courtroom

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Ethan Johnson

An additional civil courtroom is coming to the Cherokee County Justice Center in downtown Canton this summer. On April 15, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a construction services agreement with Gilbane Building Company for renovations to the Cherokee County Justice Center to build an additional civil courtroom. The agreement is for $399,017, plus a 10% county-controlled contingency, according to county documents.
Developer Looks to Annex Land into Ball Ground for 199 Homes

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Ethan Johnson

A developer is seeking to annex over 60 acres into Ball Ground to build a 199-home neighborhood, and Cherokee County commissioners are asking the company to reduce that number. On April 15, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners discussed a request from Northridge Land Partners, LLC to annex 63.84 acres on Northridge Road to build a 199-home single-family residential detached neighborhood in Ball Ground.
Developing a Combat-Credible Force: STARCOM at the 40th Space Symposium

1 week ago | vandenberg.spaceforce.mil | Ethan Johnson

Published April 15, 2025 By Ethan Johnson Space Training and Readiness Command Public Affairs At this week's 40th Space Symposium, leaders from Space Training and Readiness Command made it clear: the U.S. Space Force isn’t just refining how it trains Guardians – it’s leveraging the development of Guardians—officer, enlisted and civilian—to further the service’s combat credibility. Brig. Gen.
Musician From Woodstock Looks Back on 'American Idol'

1 week ago | tribuneledgernews.com | Ethan Johnson

Although his time on "American Idol" is over, Ethan Senger said he learned a lot from the experience, and it's helped him grow as a musician. Senger, who grew up in Woodstock, appeared on the March 30 episode of "American Idol," which was the audition stage. He made it through this stage to the first round of "Hollywood Week," where he was cut from the singing competition. Although his time in the competition is over, Senger said he learned valuable tips from the "American Idol" judges.
Kennesaw Musician Looks Back on 'American Idol'

1 week ago | mdjonline.com | Ethan Johnson

Although his time on "American Idol" is over, Kennesaw's Ethan Senger said he learned a lot from the experience, and it's helped him grow as a musician. Senger, who grew up in Woodstock, appeared on the March 30 episode of "American Idol," which was the audition stage. He made it through this stage to the first round of "Hollywood Week," where he was cut from the singing competition. Although his time in the competition is over, Senger said he learned valuable tips from the "American Idol" judges.