Woodstock police officer helps woman who ran out of gas
A citizen thanked a Woodstock police officer who used his patrol car to push a stranded woman before he physically pushed it to the station.
Trading cards worth thousands stolen from Roswell store
A man is caught on camera with a sledge hammer smashing his way into Dave's Sports Cards in Roswell. The owner says the thief swiped $20,000 worth of trading cards in 60 seconds.
Cherokee County firefighter, wife lose everything after home burns to the ground
Cherokee County Firefighter Joel Saunders and his wife lost everything after their home burned down earlier this week.
Early morning fire destroys Canton mobile home
Fire crews arrived to find a mobile home engulfed in flames near Mill Creek Road in Canton, Georgia.
Burglary crew targeting Hispanic grocery stores in Cobb, Cherokee counties, investigators say
A burglary crew has been targeting Hispanic grocery stores. Investigators say the same guys have hit three locations in the past few weeks.
Woman says her husband's cremated remains are being held for ransom
A woman who lost her husband a few years ago is warning others about a dreadful scam. Jocelyn Cronin thought she finally found the perfect thing to do with her husband's ashes, but she says it turned out to be a scam.
Woodstock store owner says over 1,000 trading cards stolen during break-in
About 1000 trading cards, valued at close to $120,000 were stolen in a smash and grab at a Cherokee County business. The owner of BT Collectibles in Woodstock says crooks broke through his front door Sunday morning.
Canton police want names in jewelry store heist
Police believe the burglar, or burglars, gained access to the jewelry store through a hole they cut into the roof.
Man convicted of child molestation after victim reported sexual abuse for years, prosecutors say
Prosecutors said 63-year-old David M. Blackburn received a 20-year sentence with 10 to be served in confinement and the remainder on probation after a girl he's related to said she had been sexually abused by him for years.
Etowah River Park in Canton closes for flooding
City officials have closed the trail eastward of Etowah River Park in Canton due to flooding after Tuesday's severe weather.
Canton blood donors might win Super Bowl tickets
Every person who donates blood during the City of Canton drive will be entered for a chance to win a Super Bowl getaway in Glendale, Ariz., organizers say.
How, where to dispose of your Christmas tree in metro Atlanta
There are ways you can recycle trees for different purposes. Here are some options to drop off your tree or have it hauled away in the Atlanta area.
Cold fries guy, half-dressed shoplifters, 'fanny pack bandits': Odd metro Atlanta crimes in 2022
A few incidents and investigations caught metro Atlanta residents' attention. Here are examples of the strangest crimes in 2022:
Investigators identify remains found near Etowah River in Canton
The Canton Police Department said 62-year-old John Waller was found near Reformation Parkway and Waleska Street.
'Daddy!': Georgia military dad surprises daughter by coming home for Christmas
The Georgia girl was playing at her school when she got the best Christmas surprise ever. Her dad had come home from deployment early for the holidays
Firefighters team up to battle house fire in southeast Cherokee County
No one was home at the time of the fire. The cause remains under investigation.
More charges for Canton woman arrested after body of toddler found in apartment
Phillissa Diallo, 40, was originally charged with concealing the death of another and second-degree child cruelty.
Canton woman arrested after body of toddler found in apartment
A 40-year-old Canton woman was arrested after police say they found a toddler dead inside an apartment.
Holiday gifts visible from roadway could tempt burglars, police say
The Holly Springs Police Department released a brief statement warning constituents against displaying gifts in a way that can be seen through a window or doorway.
Driver in alleged DUI crash that killed Georgia mayor, wife booked in Cherokee County jail
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said 50-year-old William Abernathy is charged with vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, serious injury by vehicle and reckless driving.