Georgia family says a needle was found in daughter's Halloween candy
The Canton Police Department say families in the Great Sky neighborhood found sewing needles jabbed into candy bars picked up on Halloween.
Fundraiser planned for 2 Georgia firefighters battling cancer
Firefighters have a special connection with each other. When one of them is going through a traumatic time, others come to their rescue. Right now, Cherokee County firefighters are surrounding two firefighters battling cancer.
Georgia police issue warning after parents report needles in children's Halloween candy
Police say once the parents filed a formal report, investigators were able to determine the neighborhood in which it happened.
Holly Springs police officer killed in the line of duty given special honor
A Holly Springs police officer killed in the line of duty was given a posthumous honor last week. An interchange along Interstate 575 was renamed for him.
Cherokee County family's home destroyed by massive fire
A Cherokee County family was sleeping when a massive fire broke out at their home. Thankfully, the flames broke a window, which woke up one of the family members.
Firefighters extinguish flames at Canton BBQ restaurant
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Serivices said there was smoke coming from inside Williamson Brothers Bar-B-Q on Marietta Highway when firefighters arrived at around 1 a.m. on Sunday.
GBI arrests Cherokee County man for sexual exploitation of a child
Chantha “Bert” Pheuypraseuth was arrested on three counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
Fire destroys Cherokee County home, sends 2 adults to hospital
The massive fire sent two people to the hospital and completely destroyed the Cherokee County home.
Haunted houses in Atlanta area: Hours, directions, ticket information
Planning a spooky night out this October? Here are some of metro-Atlanta’s haunted houses open for the Halloween season.
6-year-old returns home after brain surgery to remove tumor
The son of a Woodstock Police Department officer is home after weeks in the hospital after surgery and treatment for a brain tumor.
Cherokee County major was carrying narcotics unit challenge coins during DUI arrest, report says
A Georgia patrolman realized he arrested the director of a Cherokee County narcotics unit when he discovered two challenge coins during a search, according to an incident report.
Cherokee County Sheriff's deputy charged with DUI
A Cherokee County Sheriff's Office major was arrested and charged with DUI-alcohol and failure to maintain his lane last month.
Student arrested for alleged bomb threat to Etowah High School, sheriff's office says
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office arrested a 15-year-old Etowah High School student for an alleged bomb threat that prompted the campus to lock down.
Retired Canton police officer among Florida residents who lost everything to Ian
For Scott and Deva Hoffman, moving to Fort Myers in 2019 was supposed to be a fresh start after Scott’s retirement and the sudden loss of both Deva’s mother and their son later that year.
Family and 8 dogs survive Cherokee County house fire
A family and their 8 pet dogs survived an explosive fire at their Cherokee home Tuesday morning.
Golfers, dinosaurs come out to help 6-year-old Woodstock boy battling cancer
All proceeds went to "Team Ezra." He is a 6-year-old who has battled a brain tumor since he was 18 months old.
6-year-old Woodstock boy battling cancer gifted with new vehicle
Ezra, who just turned 6 years old last month, is battling a brain tumor.
Two escape blaze in Cherokee County
Two people escaped a fire on Bells Ferry Road early Wednesday morning. Firefighters said they are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.
Suspect wanted in Holly Springs hit-and-run
The Holly Springs Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating the suspect in a hit-and-run accident.
Etowah High School evacuated over 'anonymous bomb threat,' officials say
Etowah High School in Cherokee County has been evacuated while authorities investigate an anonymous bomb threat to the school.