Canton man sentenced to 30 years for child molestation in Walmart parking lot

A Walmart employee collecting grocery carts saw the man touch his underage victim inappropriately in a parked vehicle and called 911, prosecutors say. Now he'll spend decades behind bars.

Retired Cherokee County fire sergeant dies after cancer battle

Retired Sgt. Chris King is remembered as a firefighter who dedicated his life to keeping the residents of Cherokee County safe.

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.

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 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.

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.