71-year-old man convicted of sex crimes against child under 10, DA says
A 71-year-old man faces sentencing after a Cherokee County jury convicted him of sexually abusing a child under 10 years old, according to the district attorney's office.
A 71-year-old man faces sentencing after a Cherokee County jury convicted him of sexually abusing a child under 10 years old, according to the district attorney's office.
Firefighters stop garage fire from destroying Cherokee County home
Firefighters contained a residential fire to a Hollyberry Way garage, protecting the main home.
Firefighters contained a residential fire to a Hollyberry Way garage, protecting the main home.
Felon who told cops rifle was a stick sentenced for illegal gun possession
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury convicted him of illegally possessing a firearm as a repeat felon, according to the district attorney's office.
A 35-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison after a jury convicted him of illegally possessing a firearm as a repeat felon, according to the district attorney's office.
'Is this about the girl?': Man convicted of Acworth attempted rape
A Cherokee County jury convicted Sedric Charles Williams of attempted rape and sexual battery following a four-day trial in Canton.
A Cherokee County jury convicted Sedric Charles Williams of attempted rape and sexual battery following a four-day trial in Canton.
Former Cherokee County deputy accused of online harassment campaign
A Cherokee County sheriff's deputy has been fired after an internal investigation found he created a fake social media account to target a woman he previously arrested, according to authorities.
A Cherokee County sheriff's deputy has been fired after an internal investigation found he created a fake social media account to target a woman he previously arrested, according to authorities.
Man gets 60 years in prison for Cherokee child sex abuse
A Ball Ground man will spend 60 years in prison after being convicted of 16 felony sex crimes involving four children, according to the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office.
A Ball Ground man will spend 60 years in prison after being convicted of 16 felony sex crimes involving four children, according to the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office.
National Register of Historic Places adds 4 Georgia landmarks
Four historic properties across Georgia have gained national recognition for their cultural, economic and educational impact.
Four historic properties across Georgia have gained national recognition for their cultural, economic and educational impact.
Off-duty APD detective arrested for shoplifting beer, deputies say
An off-duty Atlanta police detective has been relieved of duty following his arrest for shoplifting a 12-pack of beer from a Publix in Canton while driving an undercover police vehicle, according to authorities.
An off-duty Atlanta police detective has been relieved of duty following his arrest for shoplifting a 12-pack of beer from a Publix in Canton while driving an undercover police vehicle, according to authorities.
Woman missing since July 15 in Canton, police still searching
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a woman who has been missing for more than two months.
Police are asking for the public’s help finding a woman who has been missing for more than two months.
Georgia governor race: Rick Jackson unveils farm platform in Cherokee County
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson unveiled his agricultural platform during a campaign stop in Canton on Thursday.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson unveiled his agricultural platform during a campaign stop in Canton on Thursday.
Police recover stolen car at Joe Brown Market in Cherokee County
A 34-minute response by Cherokee County law enforcement led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a wanted suspect found with drugs inside a local store Tuesday.
A 34-minute response by Cherokee County law enforcement led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a wanted suspect found with drugs inside a local store Tuesday.
Impaired driver sentenced to 10 years in prison after speeding kills Canton cyclist
A Canton man entered a non-negotiated guilty plea after driving over 90 mph while impaired and killing a cyclist on Sugar Pike Road.
A Canton man entered a non-negotiated guilty plea after driving over 90 mph while impaired and killing a cyclist on Sugar Pike Road.
Cherokee County man convicted on 18 counts of child sex abuse
A 64-year-old man faces sentencing after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty on 18 felony counts related to the multi-year sexual abuse of a child, according to the district attorney's office.
A 64-year-old man faces sentencing after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty on 18 felony counts related to the multi-year sexual abuse of a child, according to the district attorney's office.
Family holds hope for Canton mother missing in Tibet after floods
A Georgia family refuses to give up hope as rescue crews search for a 60-year-old Canton woman missing after catastrophic flash flooding struck the Nepal-China border.
A Georgia family refuses to give up hope as rescue crews search for a 60-year-old Canton woman missing after catastrophic flash flooding struck the Nepal-China border.
Canton man accused of assaulting 14-year-old who missed the bus
A 42-year-old man is being held without bond after high-tech license plate readers helped detectives track down a suspect accused of luring a missing teenager into his truck and sexually assaulting her.
A 42-year-old man is being held without bond after high-tech license plate readers helped detectives track down a suspect accused of luring a missing teenager into his truck and sexually assaulting her.
Ball Ground man convicted of 16 sex crimes involving children
A Ball Ground man has been found guilty of 16 felony sex crimes following a six-day trial involving allegations of abuse against multiple children.
A Ball Ground man has been found guilty of 16 felony sex crimes following a six-day trial involving allegations of abuse against multiple children.
Feud over girlfriend ends in life sentence for Canton man
A 45-year-old man will spend life in prison after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty of felony murder for shooting a man to death outside a Canton home.
A 45-year-old man will spend life in prison after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty of felony murder for shooting a man to death outside a Canton home.
Driver killed in Woodstock crash involving school bus
Drivers are being urged to avoid part of Highway 92 in Woodstock Tuesday morning as police and firefighters respond to a serious crash.
Drivers are being urged to avoid part of Highway 92 in Woodstock Tuesday morning as police and firefighters respond to a serious crash.
Woodstock residents fight redevelopment over displacement fears
Residents of Woodstock's Ansley Park are pushing back against a proposed redevelopment that could affect more than 130 families.
Residents of Woodstock's Ansley Park are pushing back against a proposed redevelopment that could affect more than 130 families.
Cherokee County courthouse closed following hazmat contamination
A hazardous materials incident forced officials to close the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center and declare a judicial emergency across Cherokee County courts through Friday, Aug. 28.
A hazardous materials incident forced officials to close the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center and declare a judicial emergency across Cherokee County courts through Friday, Aug. 28.