Cherokee County major was carrying narcotics unit challenge coins during DUI arrest, report says
A Georgia patrolman realized he arrested the director of a Cherokee County narcotics unit when he discovered two challenge coins during a search, according to an incident report.
Cherokee County Sheriff's deputy charged with DUI
A Cherokee County Sheriff's Office major was arrested and charged with DUI-alcohol and failure to maintain his lane last month.
Student arrested for alleged bomb threat to Etowah High School, sheriff's office says
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office arrested a 15-year-old Etowah High School student for an alleged bomb threat that prompted the campus to lock down.
Retired Canton police officer among Florida residents who lost everything to Ian
For Scott and Deva Hoffman, moving to Fort Myers in 2019 was supposed to be a fresh start after Scott’s retirement and the sudden loss of both Deva’s mother and their son later that year.
Family and 8 dogs survive Cherokee County house fire
A family and their 8 pet dogs survived an explosive fire at their Cherokee home Tuesday morning.
Golfers, dinosaurs come out to help 6-year-old Woodstock boy battling cancer
All proceeds went to "Team Ezra." He is a 6-year-old who has battled a brain tumor since he was 18 months old.
6-year-old Woodstock boy battling cancer gifted with new vehicle
Ezra, who just turned 6 years old last month, is battling a brain tumor.
Two escape blaze in Cherokee County
Two people escaped a fire on Bells Ferry Road early Wednesday morning. Firefighters said they are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.
Suspect wanted in Holly Springs hit-and-run
The Holly Springs Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating the suspect in a hit-and-run accident.
Etowah High School evacuated over 'anonymous bomb threat,' officials say
Etowah High School in Cherokee County has been evacuated while authorities investigate an anonymous bomb threat to the school.
Rescue dog brings comfort to Cherokee County's 911 dispatchers
Ruby the rescue dog had been in a shelter for more than 100 days. Now she's the newest employee of the Cherokee County 911 Center, and dispatchers say she makes everyone's day better.
Woodstock police officer's son suffers setback after undergoing brain surgery to remove cancerous tumor
The young son of a Woodstock police officer recovering after a cancerous brain tumor was removed has had a setback in his recovery.
Deputies concerned for missing 24-year-old Cherokee County woman's safety
Anya Love FangLi Bailey disappeared overnight from her home in the BridgeMill subdivision in Cherokee County. Deputies say they are concerned for the 24-year-old's safety.
Man, 23, pleads guilty to molesting 11-year-old girl, district attorney says
The Cherokee County District Attorney's Office said Lomack Deamonte Pridgen, 23, admitted to molesting an 11-year-old girl in September 2021.
Deputies looking to identify suspect in Cherokee County auto break-in
Do you recognize this man and his motorcycle? Cherokee County deputies say he's suspected of being involved in an auto break-in.
5-year-old moved from ICU one day after surgery to remove brain tumor, parents say
Ezra King's parents said a surgeon told them the boy was at “significant risk of deadly stroke” multiple times before surgery. Ezra was moved to ICU after surgery on Wednesday, but he's now been moved to the neurological floor, his mom said.
Department honors Cherokee County firefighter and his wife who were murdered
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services has a new way to keep the memory of firefighter Justin Hicks close. Hicks and his wife were brutally murdered last year. Now, there are road signs at the Fire Training Center in their honor.
Teen accused of bringing loaded gun to Cherokee High football game
A 17-year-old boy now faces charges after he’s accused of bringing a loaded gun to a Cherokee High School football game.
Woodstock police officer's 5-year-old son recovering after cancer surgery
Ezra King's family say he is recovering in the ICU after undergoing surgery to remove a tumor on his brain.
Woodstock police officer's young son undergoes delicate surgery to remove brain tumor
Five-year-old Ezra King goes in for surgery where doctors will work to remove a brain tumor. His parents say it’ll be tough and terrifying, but that their son is brave.