In-person learning halted at Etowah High School after spike in COVID-19 cases

A spike in the number of COVID-19 cases at Etowah High School in Cherokee County has temporarily halted in-person learning. 14 positive cases and 15 pending was enough for school officials to send the students to digital learning.

Hundreds of Cherokee County children in quarantine after first week of school

Hundreds of students in Cherokee County began their second week of school in quarantine. Now some are wondering how long the schools can stay open.

Suspects steal thousands of dollars of equipment in Cherokee County

Cherokee County Sheriff Investigators are looking for three suspects who they say broke into an equipment store and stole more than $9,000 worth of tools.

Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy

A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents. 

Student at Sixes Elementary School tests positive for COVID-19

Officials say a second-grade student at Sixes Elementary School in Cherokee County has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Cherokee County resumes in person instruction, some parents opt for virtual learning

Monday is the first official day of school for students in Cherokee County. Parents were given the option to either send their kids for in-person learning or virtual learning.

Missing 81-year-old Cherokee County man found safe

An 81-year-old Cherokee County man who went missing over the weekend has been found safe. 

Social distance part of the experience at Nuevos Amigos Cocina Mexicana

With a covered patio, rooftop seating, and a spacious backyard area, one popular North Georgia Mexican restaurant says social distancing hasn’t been a big problem during the coronavirus pandemic.

Cherokee County Schools approve August return

Cherokee County School District said parents have until July 17 to opt-out of in-class instruction.

Georgia Jimmy John's employees fired for making noose out of dough

Four employees of a Woodstock Jimmy John's have been fired for making a noose out of bread dough and recording themselves joking about it.

Deputies release new photos of suspects in Cherokee County shooting death

Cherokee County investigators released new photos on Friday of two men deputies would like to speak with regarding a deadly shooting last week.

Candid remarks about George Floyd's death draw praise for Woodstock Police Chief

After watching the brutal death of George Floyd by Minneapolis police officers in May, Woodstock Police Chief Calvin Moss took to Facebook in June to pen a candid commentary writing, "Those Minneapolis officers either forgot that sacred Oath or never understood the importance of it in the first place."

GBI: $1.7 million in meth seized, 47 arrested in 'Operation The Real McCoy'

A massive multi-agency drug and gang bust in north Georgia was announced Wednesday afternoon. The 9-month investigation was called “Operation The Real McCoy.”