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.

Mattie's Call issued for missing Canton man with dementia

Authorities in Cherokee County are searching for a missing 85-year-old man who was last seen Monday evening leaving his Canton home.

Woodstock City Council approves paid parking plan for downtown

Woodstock City Council approved a managed parking district with time-enforced and paid zones in downtown to improve space turnover and reduce congestion.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 18-20, 2025

Looking for things to do in metro Atlanta this weekend? From festivals and food events to art shows, concerts, and comedy, there’s something for everyone.

Easter egg hunts and other events in metro Atlanta | April 2025

From helicopter egg drops to petting zoos, live music, and bunny photo ops, there are plenty of free and low-cost egg hunts and spring festivals happening around metro Atlanta.

Acworth man convicted, sentenced for molesting 8-year-old child

A 45-year-old Acworth man has been sentenced to 40 years, with the first 20 years in prison and the remainder on probation, for two counts of child molestation.

Two men sentenced to 20 years for Cherokee County burglary

Two men convicted of burglarizing a Cherokee County home have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms without the possibility of parole.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | April 11-13, 2025

From blooming festivals and family-friendly egg hunts to wine tastings, live concerts, and Pokémon battles, there’s something for everyone around metro Atlanta this weekend.

'Hands Off!' protests against Trump, Musk hit Georgia

There are well over a thousand "Hands Off!" protests planned across the United States Saturday for demonstrators to rally against President Donald Trump and Elon Musk.

DNA testing leads to breakthrough in 1986 sexual assault case in Cherokee County

Nearly 40 years ago, a 19-year-old Cherokee County convenience store employee was kidnapped and sexually assaulted after closing up the store. The case remained a mystery for decades, but now officials say new DNA testing has led to a breakthrough.

Acworth man convicted of multiple charges in domestic violence case

A Cherokee County jury has found a 26-year-old Acworth man guilty of multiple domestic violence charges after a four-day trial.