Henry County Schools names new interim superintendent
Dr. Carl Knowlton will helm Henry County Schools after the departure of Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, who was named the top educator in Cherokee County earlier this month.
Dr. Carl Knowlton will helm Henry County Schools after the departure of Dr. Mary Elizabeth Davis, who was named the top educator in Cherokee County earlier this month.
Canton man convicted of rape at knifepoint sentenced to life in prison
A Canton man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint has been sentenced to life behind bars.
A Canton man accused of sexually assaulting a woman at knifepoint has been sentenced to life behind bars.
18-year-old arrested for fatal Woodstock crash that killed 2 teens in January
An 18-year-old Powder Springs resident has been arrested for the Jan. 9 crash on Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock that killed two teenagers, according to Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
An 18-year-old Powder Springs resident has been arrested for the Jan. 9 crash on Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock that killed two teenagers, according to Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
Henry County superintendent up for same job in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County School Board is one step closer to hiring a new superintendent.
The Cherokee County School Board is one step closer to hiring a new superintendent.
Acworth man convicted in violent 2022 road rage shooting
Wade Anthony McEwen, 63, was found guilty of all 14 counts including aggravated assault.
Wade Anthony McEwen, 63, was found guilty of all 14 counts including aggravated assault.
Cherokee County man found guilty of murdering wife
A man accused of murdering his wife in their Cherokee County home in 2023 was found guilty on all charges on Monday.
A man accused of murdering his wife in their Cherokee County home in 2023 was found guilty on all charges on Monday.
Waleska man must serve 20 years in prison for violently assaulting girlfriend
A 36-year-old Waleska man has been sentenced to 30 years plus an additional 60 months after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty for violently assaulting his girlfriend in February 2023.
A 36-year-old Waleska man has been sentenced to 30 years plus an additional 60 months after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty for violently assaulting his girlfriend in February 2023.
17-year-old killed in single-vehicle crash in Cherokee County Tuesday night
A 17-year-old is dead after his Mazda 3 left the road and struck a tree on Tuesday night, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
A 17-year-old is dead after his Mazda 3 left the road and struck a tree on Tuesday night, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
'He's home now': Remains of World War II veteran finally get proper burial 80 years later
In a special ceremony Monday held at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, the remains of Pfc. Hood Cole were finally laid to rest in his home state of Georgia.
In a special ceremony Monday held at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, the remains of Pfc. Hood Cole were finally laid to rest in his home state of Georgia.
Long-lost WWII soldier from Georgia to be buried in hometown
More than 70 years after his death in World War II, Pfc. Hood Cole's remains will be finally be laid to rest in his Georgia hometown.
More than 70 years after his death in World War II, Pfc. Hood Cole's remains will be finally be laid to rest in his Georgia hometown.
2 teens killed, 3 injured in Cherokee County; one victim turned 18 on day of crash
Two teenagers are dead after a crash on Tuesday night in Cherokee County.
Two teenagers are dead after a crash on Tuesday night in Cherokee County.
Still have a live tree up? You might want to take it down very soon!
Anyone who still has a live Christmas tree on display in their homes, firefighters say it is time to take it down
Anyone who still has a live Christmas tree on display in their homes, firefighters say it is time to take it down
27-year-old woman dies after house fire in Cherokee County, officials say
The fire had nearly completely destroyed the home's front porch - forcing the firefighters to use ladders to get in the burning building and rescue the person trapped inside.
The fire had nearly completely destroyed the home's front porch - forcing the firefighters to use ladders to get in the burning building and rescue the person trapped inside.
Multiple police/fire departments, local organizations help make Christmas merry in metro Atlanta
Not everyone is able to have a merry Christmas without a little help. Every year, millions of children face the prospect of waking up on Christmas morning with no gifts.
Not everyone is able to have a merry Christmas without a little help. Every year, millions of children face the prospect of waking up on Christmas morning with no gifts.
20-year-old Canton man sentenced for 2021 armed robbery at gas station
Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway has announced that Brayden Nicholas Kirby, a 20-year-old resident of Canton, entered a negotiated guilty plea on Nov. 7.
Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway has announced that Brayden Nicholas Kirby, a 20-year-old resident of Canton, entered a negotiated guilty plea on Nov. 7.
Car crash into power pole starts fire near Woodstock train tracks
The Woodstock Fire Department has released photos of a fire that broke out near a set of train tracks overnight. The fire team says a car crash through a power pole started the whole thing.
The Woodstock Fire Department has released photos of a fire that broke out near a set of train tracks overnight. The fire team says a car crash through a power pole started the whole thing.
Body of WWII soldier from Canton finally recovered nearly 80 years later
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that U.S. Army Private First Class Hood E. Cole, a native of metro Atlanta, who lost his life during World War II, was officially accounted for as of Feb. 22.
The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) has announced that U.S. Army Private First Class Hood E. Cole, a native of metro Atlanta, who lost his life during World War II, was officially accounted for as of Feb. 22.
Canton man sentenced for sexual battery, aggravated child molestation of child under 10
Jonathan Ricky Millwood, 37, of Canton, pleaded guilty on November 28 to two counts of aggravated sexual battery, one count of aggravated child molestation, and one count of child molestation.
Jonathan Ricky Millwood, 37, of Canton, pleaded guilty on November 28 to two counts of aggravated sexual battery, one count of aggravated child molestation, and one count of child molestation.
'Suspicious' man near Cobb County elementary school leads police on chase
FOX 5 has learned more about a man who led police on a chase through downtown Woodstock Monday afternoon. It ended in a crash.
FOX 5 has learned more about a man who led police on a chase through downtown Woodstock Monday afternoon. It ended in a crash.
Drug cartel courier sentenced to 45 years in Cherokee County
Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway has announced that James Aaron Aldred IV, 36, of Canton, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to manufacturing, trafficking, and selling methamphetamine.
Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway has announced that James Aaron Aldred IV, 36, of Canton, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to manufacturing, trafficking, and selling methamphetamine.