2010 First Citizen of Cherokee County
Rev. Charles Davis
presented by Marguerite Cline during the Chamber's 39th Annual Meeing in January 2010

The First Citizen of Cherokee County is a prestigious award designed to honor a Cherokee resident for outstanding and significant service to the community. The award is presented each year during the Chamber's Annual Meeting.

The distinct title of First Citizen of Cherokee County is bestowed upon a man or woman who has resided in the county for a minimum of five years and has shown significant meritorious service to his or her community through family, civic and/or religious involvement. A panel of out-of-town judges carefully reviews the accomplishments of each applicant and the winner is chosen based upon merit.

Each year a new honoree joins a prestigious list of Cherokee Countians that includes former Canton physician Dr. Grady Coker, who was the initial recipient in 1971 and Rev. Charles Davis who was chosen as the 2010 First Citizen. The First Citizen program, which went defunct in 1986, was revamped in 1992 when retired Georgia Power Area Manager Bill Wester was chosen as the 17th recipient