Chick-fil-A store throwing sendoff party for Special Olympics athlete headed to world game
A Chick-fil-A in Canton is giving a big send off to one of their own Tuesday. Joseph “Caleb” Guy is headed to 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Germany. And they want you there!
Canton resident killed by truck on Marietta Highway Tuesday night
Police are investigating whether to charge a driver in a crash that killed a pedestrian on Marietta Highway.
Canton man arrested for breaking into multiple vehicles
A Canton man has been arrested for breaking into multiple vehicles, according to Canton Police Department.
Woodstock cancer-battling 6-year-old to hold restaurant fundraiser for treatment
Clear your lunch and dinner schedule for Tuesday. If you're in the Woodstock or Canton area, a sweet 6-year-old has plans for you.
Young adult charged in Canton shooting, assault on two teens
An 18-year-old suspect is in custody following an incident that resulted in two teen being treated at a local hospital.
1 injured in Canton shooting, search for gunman continues
One person was shot Wednesday afternoon in Canton, police say the gunman is still on the run.
Early morning fire destroys Canton mobile home
Fire crews arrived to find a mobile home engulfed in flames near Mill Creek Road in Canton, Georgia.
Canton police want names in jewelry store heist
Police believe the burglar, or burglars, gained access to the jewelry store through a hole they cut into the roof.
Man convicted of child molestation after victim reported sexual abuse for years, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said 63-year-old David M. Blackburn received a 20-year sentence with 10 to be served in confinement and the remainder on probation after a girl he's related to said she had been sexually abused by him for years.
Etowah River Park in Canton closes for flooding
City officials have closed the trail eastward of Etowah River Park in Canton due to flooding after Tuesday's severe weather.
Canton blood donors might win Super Bowl tickets
Every person who donates blood during the City of Canton drive will be entered for a chance to win a Super Bowl getaway in Glendale, Ariz., organizers say.
Cold fries guy, half-dressed shoplifters, 'fanny pack bandits': Odd metro Atlanta crimes in 2022
A few incidents and investigations caught metro Atlanta residents' attention. Here are examples of the strangest crimes in 2022:
Investigators identify remains found near Etowah River in Canton
The Canton Police Department said 62-year-old John Waller was found near Reformation Parkway and Waleska Street.
'Daddy!': Georgia military dad surprises daughter by coming home for Christmas
The Georgia girl was playing at her school when she got the best Christmas surprise ever. Her dad had come home from deployment early for the holidays
More charges for Canton woman arrested after body of toddler found in apartment
Phillissa Diallo, 40, was originally charged with concealing the death of another and second-degree child cruelty.
Canton woman arrested after body of toddler found in apartment
A 40-year-old Canton woman was arrested after police say they found a toddler dead inside an apartment.
Canton man charged with dogfighting
Randall Larry Thaxton was charged with nine counts of felony dogfighting and nine counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty.
German robotics company bringing North American headquarters, jobs to Cherokee County
German robotics company Becker Robotic Equipment is expected to hire over 100 people at its new North American headquarters and manufacturing facility in Cherokee County.
Former local volleyball standout, father die in crash on Thanksgiving
A former Creekview volleyball standout and her father were killed in a car crash on Thanksgiving morning, according to the team.
Canton man sentenced to 25 years in prison for rape, fentanyl overdose death
When he was just 19, law enforcement say the Canton man raped a woman after giving her drugs. While he was out on bond, investigators say he strangled one man and sold another a deadly dose of fentanyl.