Jonesboro man convicted in Cherokee hotel assault case
A Cherokee County jury convicted a Jonesboro man of aggravated assault and false imprisonment in a hotel attack.
A Cherokee County jury convicted a Jonesboro man of aggravated assault and false imprisonment in a hotel attack.
Woodstock man sentenced to 15 years without parole in drug bust
A Woodstock man faces 25 years after entering a non-negotiated guilty plea to 13 drug and firearm charges.
A Woodstock man faces 25 years after entering a non-negotiated guilty plea to 13 drug and firearm charges.
Ring camera alert leads to gunfire, arrest in Cherokee County
A Ring camera alert ended in gunfire early Saturday morning after a Woodstock homeowner confronted an armed car thief inside his truck, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
A Ring camera alert ended in gunfire early Saturday morning after a Woodstock homeowner confronted an armed car thief inside his truck, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
Nextdoor cleaning ad leads to five-hour attack and life sentence
Prosecutors said Ezekiel Jackson used the neighborhood network app Nextdoor to lure the victim to his home under the guise of needing a cleaning service. When the woman arrived, Jackson launched a physical attack against her and held her captive.
Prosecutors said Ezekiel Jackson used the neighborhood network app Nextdoor to lure the victim to his home under the guise of needing a cleaning service. When the woman arrived, Jackson launched a physical attack against her and held her captive.
Haralson County murder suspect arrested after multi-county pursuits
A Haralson County murder suspect faces 14 separate criminal counts following a series of vehicle and foot pursuits across multiple jurisdictions.
A Haralson County murder suspect faces 14 separate criminal counts following a series of vehicle and foot pursuits across multiple jurisdictions.
Cherokee County sheriff charges three men in Friday morning copper theft
Three men are in custody accused of stealing copper wiring near the city of Nelson Park early Friday morning.
Three men are in custody accused of stealing copper wiring near the city of Nelson Park early Friday morning.
Georgia high schools to test 'less-lethal' drones to confront active shooters
Starting in the fall, four Georgia high schools will have pepper spray-armed drones on standby to fight school shooters.
Starting in the fall, four Georgia high schools will have pepper spray-armed drones on standby to fight school shooters.
Canton man gets life in prison for brutal rape of home cleaner
A 23-year-old Canton man received a life sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to the five-hour assault and rape of a residential cleaner.
A 23-year-old Canton man received a life sentence Thursday after pleading guilty to the five-hour assault and rape of a residential cleaner.
Canton woman sentenced for 2022 murder of 2-year-old
Phillissa Diallo was sentenced to prison last Monday after she pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing of a 2-year-old child.
Phillissa Diallo was sentenced to prison last Monday after she pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing of a 2-year-old child.
Woodstock jewelry store break-in: Suspect caught targeting same store twice
The Woodstock Police Department arrested a traveling burglar Thursday morning after he allegedly broke into a local business with a crowbar.
The Woodstock Police Department arrested a traveling burglar Thursday morning after he allegedly broke into a local business with a crowbar.
Woodstock jewelry store burglary suspect arrested after police chase
A suspected jewelry store burglar is in custody after a brief chase by Woodstock police on Thursday morning.
A suspected jewelry store burglar is in custody after a brief chase by Woodstock police on Thursday morning.
Police interrupt burglary: Video links suspect to Canton burglaries
Canton Police arrested a man after officers interrupted a burglary in progress and later linked him to a second break-in at a nearby gas station.
Canton Police arrested a man after officers interrupted a burglary in progress and later linked him to a second break-in at a nearby gas station.
Car crashes through Hearts Tattoo and Piercing in Woodstock
A Woodstock business owner is working to rebuild after a car plowed through the front of his tattoo parlor Sunday afternoon when a driver suffered a medical episode.
A Woodstock business owner is working to rebuild after a car plowed through the front of his tattoo parlor Sunday afternoon when a driver suffered a medical episode.
Body found in Cherokee County barn, investigation underway
Investigators in Cherokee County are working to determine what happened after a body was discovered inside a barn on a rural property Thursday afternoon.
Investigators in Cherokee County are working to determine what happened after a body was discovered inside a barn on a rural property Thursday afternoon.
Cherokee man gets 25 years for abusing young child
A man will serve 25 years in prison for the long-term sexual abuse of his former girlfriend's child in Cherokee County.
A man will serve 25 years in prison for the long-term sexual abuse of his former girlfriend's child in Cherokee County.
How Cherokee County fire crews are assisting wildfires
Cherokee County fire crews are helping local agencies in South Georgia as wildfires continue to burn through land and structures.
Cherokee County fire crews are helping local agencies in South Georgia as wildfires continue to burn through land and structures.
Woodstock man gets life plus 60 years for child sex crimes
A Woodstock man has been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison after a Cherokee County jury convicted him of multiple child sex crimes.
A Woodstock man has been sentenced to life plus 60 years in prison after a Cherokee County jury convicted him of multiple child sex crimes.
Girl Scout’s choir brings ‘Melodies for Memories’ to Canton
Metro Atlanta teen Portia Landon founded a choir program in Canton to help seniors with dementia connect through the therapeutic power of music.
Metro Atlanta teen Portia Landon founded a choir program in Canton to help seniors with dementia connect through the therapeutic power of music.
Video shows driver striking cyclists; 72-year-old man arrested
A 72-year-old man was arrested following a hit-and-run involving two cyclists on a Cherokee County road.
A 72-year-old man was arrested following a hit-and-run involving two cyclists on a Cherokee County road.
Woodstock man charged after hitting cyclists, deputies say
A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he struck two cyclists and left the scene Thursday evening in Cherokee County.
A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he struck two cyclists and left the scene Thursday evening in Cherokee County.