Major accident blocks I-575's southbound lanes in Cherokee County

A major accident has blocked all lanes of Interstate 575 near State Route 5/20/140 in Cherokee County early Wednesday afternoon.

Cherokee County deputies locate, arrest man wanted on child molestation charges

Cherokee County deputies ended their search for a man wanted on child molestation charges. Authorities confirmed Sunday that 37-year-old John Allen Bennett was found and arrested.

GBI investigates shooting involving Canton police officers, armed suspect

Canton police encountered an armed man at around 1:28 a.m. Saturday on Parkbrook Way. Police said shots were fired and the suspect is dead. No officers were injured.

Atlanta spa shootings: Advocacy groups reflect on progress made in the last year

A year after the metro Atlanta area spa shootings, advocacy groups are reflecting on what progress that has been made towards increasing awareness and preventing anti-Asian violence.

Atlanta spa shootings: Victims' families continue to heal, wait for justice 1 year later

A year after a gunman killed eight people at three metro Atlanta massage parlors, the victims' family members and friends continue to struggle with grief and try to heal while waiting for justice

Violence against Asians decried on spa shootings anniversary

A year after the fatal shootings at three Georgia massage businesses, crowds gathered at rallies across the country Wednesday to remember the victims and denounce anti-Asian violence that has risen sharply in recent years.

Cherokee County man sentenced in murder of ex-girlfriend

A man charged in the murder of his former girlfriend was sentenced to life in prison, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office announced. 

Local musicians stage show at Historic Canton Theatre

When a trio of local singer-songwriters takes the stage at the Historic Canton Theatre this Saturday night, they’ll be extending a legacy of entertainment stretching back more than a hundred years.

Atlanta police officer fired after Cherokee County rape arrest

An Atlanta police officer who was arrested in Cherokee County on charges he raped of an Acworth woman has been fired.

Cherokee County woman missing for nearly a week

Investigators said 27-year-old Tiffany Davis was last seen at around 6 a.m. on Feb. 15 near her home on Fields Chapel Road.

Cherokee County man sentenced over 3 domestic violence incidents in single month

Prosecutors say the Cherokee County man lit a notebook on fire and threw it at his girlfriend, pulled her down the stairs, and recorded himself threatening her. He's now been sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Atlanta police officer charged with raping Cherokee County woman

The victim told deputies that her rapist identified himself as an Atlanta police officer conducting an investigation before he assaulted her in her home. Now an officer is in custody for the crime.