Cherokee County man sentenced to prison for burning child with cigarette
Lior Talker, 44, was sentenced to 20 years (10 to serve in prison) for burning a child under 10 with a cigarette.
Where to see July 4th fireworks in metro Atlanta
Happy 4th of July! Many firework shows are taking place around metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Here's a list of some local shows.
Woodstock police officer fired over use of excessive force during traffic stop
An internal investigation found that the officer violated multiple department policies, according to the Woodstock Police Department.
Man found guilty of Father's Day shooting at Cherokee County campground
A Cherokee County jury has found a convicted felon guilty on all charges for a 2024 Father's Day shooting at a local campground.
GBI investigating Woodstock police officer's use of force
The Woodstock Police Department asked the GBI to start the investigation.
Paid parking in Woodstock to begin July 7, city officials say
Paid parking begins Monday in select downtown Woodstock areas from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Authorities search for missing woman in Cherokee County
The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking public assistance to locate Lyriel Todd, a 23-year-old woman missing since June 27.
Canton man convicted of child molestation following Walmart incident
Lucas Simon Lucas-Juan was convicted of three counts of child molestation after a three-day trial related to a 2024 incident in a Walmart parking lot.
Waleska man sentenced to life without parole in shaken baby death
Gregory Farrell Davis was sentenced to life without parole plus 60 years for the 2021 death of 1-year-old James “Jamie” Marco Palacio.
Canton man convicted of child molestation, sexual battery
Brian James Holland, 48, of Canton, was found guilty of two counts of child molestation and three counts of sexual battery against girls ages 12 and 14.
Cherokee County man receives life sentence in domestic violence case triggered by child's 911 call
Larry Ray Holt was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for a brutal domestic assault reported by a child's 911 call.
Teen heroes save neighbors and dogs from raging Cherokee County house fire
Two teenagers are praised for rescuing neighbors and their dogs from a fast-moving house fire in Cherokee County.
Cherokee County USPS employee charged with mail theft
Police said they worked with postal inspectors to prove Calvin Jones was opening up mail at the center taking cash and gift cards from them.
Storms cause damage across metro Atlanta Tuesday
The storms knocked down trees around much of metro Atlanta.
Cold case mystery: Cherokee County's need to identify 2013 skeletal remains
Authorities are renewing efforts to identify skeletal remains of a Black male found in Cherokee County in 2013, estimated to be between 40 and 60 years old.
Cherokee County family's home destroyed by fire and storm
The Lamanac family lost tools and family memorabilia in a fire, impacting Shayne Lamanac's handyman business.
Things to do this weekend in North Georgia | June 13-15, 2025
Looking to get out of the city this weekend or you live in one of the surrounding counties? There’s plenty happening just beyond Atlanta. Here’s a roundup of events for June 13–15.
Woodstock High School mourns death of teen after Lake Allatoona accident
Jackson Cole Croft is remembered as a dedicated outdoorsman who loved racing cars, rodeos, and fishing and who left an everlasting impact on everyone he met.
Body of missing 17-year-old boater at Lake Allatoona found Friday
Shortly before 5 p.m., it was announced that the body of 17-year-old Jackson Cole Croft of Woodstock has been recovered from Lake Allatoona.
Woodstock man sentenced to 50 years for brutal night of violence, prosecutors say
A Cherokee County man will spend decades in prison after prosecutors say he subjected a woman to a night of “prolonged and brutal violence” and then threatened her from jail to recant her story.