Man sentenced for stealing over $1.3 from elderly Cherokee County mother
Over the course of three years, the man wiped out the life savings of his mother, leaving her facing eviction from her assisted living home, officials said.
Former Woodstock crime analyst arrested for computer trespass, data deletion
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has arrested Brittany Duncan Page, 41, of Canton, on charges of Computer Trespass and Violation of the Georgia Computer Systems Protection Act.
Hurricane Milton: Florida evacuees set up camp in Woodstock
The majority of the people staying at Victoria Campground in Woodstock Wednesday night were Hurricane Milton evacuees from Florida.
Woodstock Fire Department announces death of firefighter
The Woodstock Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of its firefighters.
Woodstock man sentenced for 2020 crash that killed landscaper
Patrick Emerson Thomas, 69, was convicted on June 20 of two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, reckless driving, and driving under the influence after a four-day trial.
Are you ‘Fit for Duty?’ Woodstock officers invite public to workout with them
Woodstock police say they have a unique new program to engage with community members that may also help them pick up a few new recruits.
Woodstock woman accused of stabbing little brother guilty on all counts
A Woodstock woman who was accused of stabbing her little brother so severely that she punctured his lung was found guilty on all counts.
Shepherd’s Men March weathers storm to help honor veterans, raise PTSD awareness
Dozens of active and veteran military personnel and civilian volunteers marched 12 miles through challenging weather Monday.
Man arrested after holding girlfriend hostage in Woodstock apartment, police say
A man is facing multiple charges after police say he held his girlfriend hostage with a gun at a Woodstock apartment complex.
15-year-old killed driving pickup truck near Woodstock
A 15-year-old Woodstock boy was killed in a crash in Cherokee County around noon on Friday.
Massive Woodstock apartment fire displaces dozens
A weekend apartment fire in Woodstock has left more than a dozen people without a home and their belongings.
Ex-Woodstock officer charged with involuntary manslaughter asking judge for bond
The former Woodstock police officer is accused of shooting a man to death after a high-speed chase in Cobb County.
Dozens impacted by 3-alarm Woodstock apartment fire
Dozens of residents were left piecing things back together after a three-alarm structure fire broke out at Brooke Mill Apartments in Woodstock.
Former Woodstock police officer charged with involuntary manslaughter after shooting
A former Woodstock police officer is now in custody after a grand jury handed up an indictment for involuntary manslaughter related to a fatal chase in October 2023.
Woodstock daycare teacher charged with child cruelty
A former Woodstock daycare teacher has been charged with first degree child cruelty and aggravated assault.
Laken Hope Riley: Run-walk planned for murdered nursing student
River Ridge High School community is set to honor the memory of Laken Riley, a former graduate, who was murdered while jogging on the campus of the University of Georgia in Athens.
Metro Atlanta auto repair shop surprises single father with car
The metro Atlanta single father of two was shocked when the SUV rolled out of the auto repair shop and he was handed the keys.
Laken Riley: Funeral services for murdered nursing student
Family, friends and classmates gathered at a church today to say their goodbyes to Laken Hope Riley, the nursing student who was murdered while out for a morning jog on UGA's campus.
Laken Riley remembered: Cherokee County pays tribute with red and black bows
Love and support are flooding in for Laken Riley and her family as the news of her death reached well beyond UGA and Georgia.
Laken Hope Riley Foundation to be establish in honor of Georgia nursing student
The father of Laken Riley says they plan to establish the Laken Hope Riley Foundation in her honor.