Waleska, GA – The Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) proudly hosted its 3rd Annual Sporting Clays Classic on Friday, June 20, 2025, at the scenic Garland Mountain Sporting Clays and Grill in Waleska, Georgia. The event brought together community members, business leaders, and shooting enthusiasts for a day of friendly competition and fundraising in support of local education. 

On Saturday, August 16th, Etowah River Park was filled with nearly 2,700 runners, walkers, and strollers as the community celebrated the 12th annual Cherokee County 5K presented by all six Chick-fil-A locations throughout Cherokee County. 

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation is thrilled to bring back two of our most anticipated annual events this fall: the CCEF Golf Classic and the Pickleball Classic. These exciting tournaments help fund our Rapid Grant and Impact Grant programs, directly supporting educators and students across Cherokee County. 

On March 7th, 2026, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation hosted its annual Celebration of Education Gala, a night dedicated to the community and education in Cherokee County. 

The Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) hosted its 12th annual Celebration of Education Gala on March 7, 2026, at the Northside Hospital–Cherokee Conference Center at The Bluffs in Canton.

Do you dream of earning your pilot's license? The Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Don Stevens & Bob Burns Memorial Aviator Scholarships, and the deadline is coming up fast!

We're excited to announce the Cherokee County Educational Foundation's (CCEF) 4th Annual Sporting Clays Classic, taking place on Friday, June 19th, 2026, at the Garland Mountain Sporting Clays and Grill in Waleska, Georgia!

At CCEF, we are proud to announce the following recipients of Impact Grants from our 3rd and final round of the 2025-26 school year. Many were made possible through funds generated in part by The Georgia Foundation for Public Education. 

Two years ago, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation introduced a brand new grant application process allowing Cherokee County School District teachers to apply for rapid and impact grants throughout multiple rounds of the year! CCEF is excited to announce that the first round of applications will be opening on July 1st, 2026. 

The families of Don Stevens and Bob Burns are proud to announce the recipients of their 2026 Annual Aviation Scholarships.

There are so many people in our community who are deserving to be recognized for their outstanding contributions both within Cherokee County and beyond. While we can think of many people that would be a perfect fit for the Alumni of the Year award, we want to hear from you. We want you to nominate someone you think is deserving of this honor! After we evaluate the nominations, we will recognize the selected alumna and alumnus at this year's Celebration of Education Gala!

Cherokee County not only has some of the best schools in the state, but we also are fortunate enough to have some awesome alumni that tirelessly give back to their community. Every year we take a moment to acknowledge some that go above and beyond, and this year two stood out. We are so excited to congratulate Misti Martin and Judge Tony Baker as the 2022 Cherokee County Alumni of the Year.

Cherokee County is home to some of the best schools in Georgia, along with some incredible alumni that continue to give back to their community year after year. Each year, CCEF recognizes two alumni that have exhibited exemplary service, dedication, and civic contributions to the Cherokee County School District. This year, CCEF has chosen to recognize Judge Jennifer Davis and Randy Gravley as the 2023 Alumni of the year! 

Cherokee County boasts not only some of Georgia's finest schools but also a list of remarkable alumni who consistently contribute to their community. Every year, the Cherokee County Educational Foundation (CCEF) honors two alumni for their exceptional service, commitment, and contributions to the Cherokee County School District. For 2024, CCEF is proud to recognize Dr. Susan Padgett-Harrison and Ken White as our distinguished Alumni of the Year!

Cherokee County Educational Foundation is pleased to announce that three teachers in the Cherokee County School District have been awarded Classroom Impact Grants for the first 2024 application period, which came to a close on August 31st, 2024.

Not everyone has the same story. Some students show up to school every day and can effortlessly pass all their classes, while others may need more help to achieve the same success. However, these disadvantaged students haven't always received the attention they needed to help them succeed.