Atlanta spa shooter appears in Fulton County courtroom
Robert Aaron Long is already serving life in prison for the murder of four people at a Cherokee County spa, but he pleaded not guilty in Atlanta after prosecutors said they plan to seek the death penalty in their case.
Woodstock High School runner hospitalized after getting hit by discus during track meet
Woodstock High School long distance runner Xander Garanzuay was hit in the head by a discUs and knocked unconscious during a track meet over the weekend.
Laken Riley's mom, sister recognized by Trump during Congressional address
President Donald Trump on Tuesday honored the memory of Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student killed while jogging on the University of Georgia campus.
Former Cobb Sheriff's chief of staff found guilty of making false statements
A Cobb County jury has found Braxton Tyree Cotton, 44, of Mableton, guilty of making false statements and concealing a material fact in connection with a hit-and-run crash he reported in 2023.
Man who went viral for 'Wide Neck' mugshot arrested in Cherokee County
A man whose wide-necked mugshot went viral online is back in trouble with law enforcement after he was charged with sending explicit material to minors in Georgia.
Acworth man sentenced to 25 years for aggravated sexual abuse of child
A Cherokee County man has pleaded guilty to aggravated sexual abuse charges involving a minor, officials announced this week.
Man arrested for fatal shooting in Cherokee County Monday night
A man was arrested and charged with murder after a fatal shooting Monday night in Cherokee County, authorities said.
Lawrenceville woman found guilty of stealing car, DUI in Cherokee County
A Lawrenceville woman accused of going on a joyride in an acquaintance's car while drunk has been found guilty by a Cherokee County jury.
Cherokee County man receives life plus 30 for murder of pregnant girlfriend, uncle
A Cherokee County man has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole plus 30 years for the 2021 murders of his pregnant girlfriend and her uncle.
Cherokee County man cured of sickle cell anemia complications at Atlanta hospital, he says
Kyle Registre's childhood dream of becoming a pilot can finally come true now that he says he's been cured of sickle cell complications.
Car break-in suspects arrested after high-speed chase into Cobb County
The stolen truck was found in Cobb County, leading to a high-speed chase and crash; all four suspects fled but were eventually caught.
Cherokee County child abuse case concludes with sentencing of couple
A Cherokee County case involving horrific acts of child abuse and molestation has come to a close with both perpetrators sentenced to lengthy prison terms.
Community raising money for Cherokee County band director battling cancer
Hundreds of people have donated to help Cherokee High School band director Garrick Cheyne in his fight against colon cancer.
Leader of prescription fraud ring sentenced to 15 years in Cherokee County
A major RICO case involving six defendants has been closed in Cherokee County, with the final guilty plea entered on Jan. 15.
Cherokee County kindergarten teacher arrested on burglary, theft charges
A Cherokee County teacher has been placed on administrative leave after officials say she was arrested and charged with burglary and theft.
Man wanted for organized retail crimes across metro Atlanta, deputies say
Have you seen this man? Deputies say George Frank Mayo is wanted out of Georgia, Louisiana, and New Jersey, and has been on the run for over a year.
Florida doctor who allegedly directed minors to self-harm arrested by Holly Springs PD
A pallative care doctor from Florida was recently arrested by the Holly Springs Police Department in Cherokee County for child pornography.
Cherokee County deputies searching for missing woman
Carrie Elizabeth Brown was last seen near leaving Hickory Flat Highway in a Honda on Thursday.
Canton man dies after tree falls on vehicle in Cherokee County
A 62-year-old man from Canton has died after a tree fell on his vehicle in Cherokee County on Tuesday afternoon, according to Cherokee County Sheriff's Office.
Death investigation underway in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office has confirmed it is conducting a death investigation on Main Street in Woodstock.