Atlanta man receives life without parole for violent physical, sexual assault of girlfriend in 2020

On Aug. 28, the jury convicted Castillo on 11 charges, including rape, aggravated sodomy (2 counts), aggravated sexual battery (2 counts), criminal attempt to commit murder, aggravated assault (2 counts), aggravated battery, false imprisonment, and burglary in the first degree.

Van catches fire at Cherokee County gas station

Firefighters rushed to a Waleska gas station to put out a fire that erupted from a passenger van Monday afternoon.

Clay target shooting business in Cherokee County burns to the ground

The Garland Mountain Sporting Clays & Grill in Waleska was destroyed by an early morning fire, according to Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services.

Acworth man sentenced to 20 years after tricking girls into sending nude photos

Billy Calhoun, a 32-year-old resident of Acworth, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, for producing child pornography.

Woodstock officer shoots driver after chase on Highway 92

A Woodstock officer has been placed on administrative leave after officials say they shot and critically injured a driver after a highway pursuit.

Feeling that Friday the 13th 'Paranoia' at top area haunt

Canton's Paranoia Haunted House is celebrating its 13th season by doing what it does best: giving visitors nightmares!

Popular Canton coffee shop adds 'Bizarre' flavors to fall

Pumpkin space gets all the attention this time of year -- but Canton's Bizarre Coffee has a long list of flavors to put you in the fall mood.

When could Georgia see its first freeze?

It might still seem more like summer outside than fall, the season traditionally ushers in a dramatic drop in temperatures.