Cherokee County, Georgia

Cherokee County
Cherokee County
Interactive map of Cherokee County
Location in Georgia
Coordinates: 34°14′N 84°28′W / 34.24°N 84.47°W / 34.24; -84.47
Country United States
State Georgia
FormedDecember 26, 1831
Named afterCherokee Native Americans
County seatCanton
Largest cityWoodstock
Government
  ChairmanHarry Johnston
  Vice ChairRichard Weatherby
Area
  Total
434 sq mi (1,120 km2)
  Land421 sq mi (1,090 km2)
  Water13 sq mi (30 km2)
Population
  Total
266,620
  Estimate 
(2023)
286,602
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC–4 (EDT)
Area codes770, 470
FIPS code13057
Congressional districts7th and 11th congressional districts
Websitewww.cherokeecountyga.gov

Cherokee County is in the US state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census the population was 266,620. The county seat is Canton. The county Board of Commissioners is the governing body, with members elected to office. Cherokee County is included to be part of Metro Atlanta.