Canton man convicted of child molestation following Walmart incident
Lucas Simon Lucas-Juan was convicted of three counts of child molestation after a three-day trial related to a 2024 incident in a Walmart parking lot.
Lucas Simon Lucas-Juan was convicted of three counts of child molestation after a three-day trial related to a 2024 incident in a Walmart parking lot.
Waleska man sentenced to life without parole in shaken baby death
Gregory Farrell Davis was sentenced to life without parole plus 60 years for the 2021 death of 1-year-old James “Jamie” Marco Palacio.
Gregory Farrell Davis was sentenced to life without parole plus 60 years for the 2021 death of 1-year-old James “Jamie” Marco Palacio.
Canton man convicted of child molestation, sexual battery
Brian James Holland, 48, of Canton, was found guilty of two counts of child molestation and three counts of sexual battery against girls ages 12 and 14.
Brian James Holland, 48, of Canton, was found guilty of two counts of child molestation and three counts of sexual battery against girls ages 12 and 14.
Cherokee County man receives life sentence in domestic violence case triggered by child's 911 call
Larry Ray Holt was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for a brutal domestic assault reported by a child's 911 call.
Larry Ray Holt was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for a brutal domestic assault reported by a child's 911 call.
Teen heroes save neighbors and dogs from raging Cherokee County house fire
Two teenagers are praised for rescuing neighbors and their dogs from a fast-moving house fire in Cherokee County.
Two teenagers are praised for rescuing neighbors and their dogs from a fast-moving house fire in Cherokee County.
Cherokee County USPS employee charged with mail theft
Police said they worked with postal inspectors to prove Calvin Jones was opening up mail at the center taking cash and gift cards from them.
Police said they worked with postal inspectors to prove Calvin Jones was opening up mail at the center taking cash and gift cards from them.
Storms cause damage across metro Atlanta Tuesday
The storms knocked down trees around much of metro Atlanta.
The storms knocked down trees around much of metro Atlanta.
Cold case mystery: Cherokee County's need to identify 2013 skeletal remains
Authorities are renewing efforts to identify skeletal remains of a Black male found in Cherokee County in 2013, estimated to be between 40 and 60 years old.
Authorities are renewing efforts to identify skeletal remains of a Black male found in Cherokee County in 2013, estimated to be between 40 and 60 years old.
Cherokee County family's home destroyed by fire and storm
The Lamanac family lost tools and family memorabilia in a fire, impacting Shayne Lamanac's handyman business.
The Lamanac family lost tools and family memorabilia in a fire, impacting Shayne Lamanac's handyman business.
Things to do this weekend in North Georgia | June 13-15, 2025
Looking to get out of the city this weekend or you live in one of the surrounding counties? There’s plenty happening just beyond Atlanta. Here’s a roundup of events for June 13–15.
Looking to get out of the city this weekend or you live in one of the surrounding counties? There’s plenty happening just beyond Atlanta. Here’s a roundup of events for June 13–15.
Woodstock High School mourns death of teen after Lake Allatoona accident
Jackson Cole Croft is remembered as a dedicated outdoorsman who loved racing cars, rodeos, and fishing and who left an everlasting impact on everyone he met.
Jackson Cole Croft is remembered as a dedicated outdoorsman who loved racing cars, rodeos, and fishing and who left an everlasting impact on everyone he met.
Body of missing 17-year-old boater at Lake Allatoona found Friday
Shortly before 5 p.m., it was announced that the body of 17-year-old Jackson Cole Croft of Woodstock has been recovered from Lake Allatoona.
Shortly before 5 p.m., it was announced that the body of 17-year-old Jackson Cole Croft of Woodstock has been recovered from Lake Allatoona.
Woodstock man sentenced to 50 years for brutal night of violence, prosecutors say
A Cherokee County man will spend decades in prison after prosecutors say he subjected a woman to a night of “prolonged and brutal violence” and then threatened her from jail to recant her story.
A Cherokee County man will spend decades in prison after prosecutors say he subjected a woman to a night of “prolonged and brutal violence” and then threatened her from jail to recant her story.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 6-8, 2025
Looking for fun around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend? We have something for everyone. Check out our things to do list for June 6-8, 2025.
Looking for fun around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend? We have something for everyone. Check out our things to do list for June 6-8, 2025.
Man dead after SWAT standoff at Cherokee County home, woman rushed to hospital
A SWAT situation in Cherokee County over the weekend has ended with one man dead inside a home and a woman rushed to the hospital with multiple stab wounds..
A SWAT situation in Cherokee County over the weekend has ended with one man dead inside a home and a woman rushed to the hospital with multiple stab wounds..
Shepherd’s Men march 12 miles to honor veterans, raise funds for SHARE program
The Shepherd’s Men organization completed its annual Memorial Day 12-mile march from Canton to Woodstock, with a record turnout of about 60 people.
The Shepherd’s Men organization completed its annual Memorial Day 12-mile march from Canton to Woodstock, with a record turnout of about 60 people.
Widow honors fallen heroes with flowers at Georgia National Cemetery
This Memorial Day, Emilie Farmer brought dozens of flowers to Georgia National Cemetery to ensure every fallen soldier is remembered.
This Memorial Day, Emilie Farmer brought dozens of flowers to Georgia National Cemetery to ensure every fallen soldier is remembered.
Cherokee County man convicted of violent domestic assault
A Cherokee County jury has convicted a Woodstock man on multiple charges stemming from a violent domestic incident that came to light after a child called 911.
A Cherokee County jury has convicted a Woodstock man on multiple charges stemming from a violent domestic incident that came to light after a child called 911.
Cherokee County man convicted in ATV theft case
Hal Beaumont Beacham III was convicted of stealing a 2019 green Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV from his neighbor's yard in Cherokee County.
Hal Beaumont Beacham III was convicted of stealing a 2019 green Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV from his neighbor's yard in Cherokee County.
Canton man found guilty of burning child with a cigarette
A Cherokee County jury has found 44-year-old Lior Talker of Canton guilty of first-degree cruelty to children for burning a young boy with a cigarette.
A Cherokee County jury has found 44-year-old Lior Talker of Canton guilty of first-degree cruelty to children for burning a young boy with a cigarette.