Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 6-8, 2025
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Man dead after SWAT standoff at Cherokee County home, woman rushed to hospital
A SWAT situation in Cherokee County over the weekend has ended with one man dead inside a home and a woman rushed to the hospital with multiple stab wounds..
Shepherd’s Men march 12 miles to honor veterans, raise funds for SHARE program
The Shepherd’s Men organization completed its annual Memorial Day 12-mile march from Canton to Woodstock, with a record turnout of about 60 people.
Widow honors fallen heroes with flowers at Georgia National Cemetery
This Memorial Day, Emilie Farmer brought dozens of flowers to Georgia National Cemetery to ensure every fallen soldier is remembered.
Cherokee County man convicted of violent domestic assault
A Cherokee County jury has convicted a Woodstock man on multiple charges stemming from a violent domestic incident that came to light after a child called 911.
Cherokee County man convicted in ATV theft case
Hal Beaumont Beacham III was convicted of stealing a 2019 green Polaris Sportsman 450 ATV from his neighbor's yard in Cherokee County.
Canton man found guilty of burning child with a cigarette
A Cherokee County jury has found 44-year-old Lior Talker of Canton guilty of first-degree cruelty to children for burning a young boy with a cigarette.
Jury finds Jody Shane Bradley guilty in child molestation case
The charges originated from an investigation after Bradley sent an explicit video to a 15-year-old girl known to him.
Heroic firefighters rescue two dogs from blaze in Cherokee County
Firefighters rescued two dogs from a burning home in Cherokee County.
Historic McAfee House split in two, ready for its move to Cherokee County
A pre-Civil War home in Cobb County which was sold for only a dollar is in the process of relocating the structure to Cherokee County.
Cherokee County bids farewell to Battalion Chief T.C. Capps after 30 years of service
Battalion Chief Thomas “T.C.” Capps retired after a 30-year career, celebrated with a ceremonial "final ride" and a retirement luncheon attended by colleagues and family.
Watch: 4-year-old honorary firefighter rings bell after final cancer treatment
It was a big day for a young Cherokee County boy.
2 women sentenced in Georgia for multi-state theft scheme
Two New York women have been sentenced to 20 year for operating an organized retail theft scheme that targeted Walmart and Target stores in 21 states
Cherokee County man sentenced to life for repeated marital rape, abuse
A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to life in prison for raping and abusing his then-wife. Prosecutors say her bravery in confronting her abuser led to justice being served.
River Ridge High School student found with handgun on campus, taken into custody
A River Ridge High School student in custody after officials say they were found with a handgun on campus on Friday morning.
Cherokee County man found guilty of 1-year-old's shaken baby death
Investigators say the 1-year-old Cherokee County boy suffered serious injuries to his ribs, neck and spine while his mom was at work days before he died in the hospital.
Woodstock man sentenced to 35 years for domestic violence case
A Woodstock man has been sentenced to 35 years after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges stemming from a domestic violence incident that led to an armed standoff and SWAT response last year.
Missing 85-year-old Canton man with dementia found dead
The search for a missing 85-year-old man in Cherokee County has ended with a tragic update after police say he was found dead.
3-alarm townhome fire in Cherokee County likely caused by gas grill
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) responded to a massive 3-alarm fire Monday at a townhome complex near the Bridgemill community.
1 dead in fiery crash on Knox Bridge Highway in Cherokee County
A man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a fiery crash on Knox Bridge Highway near Fieldstone Drive in Cherokee County, according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office.