Father, daughter dead after apparent murder-suicide in Cherokee County
Cherokee County deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a father and daughter were found dead Tuesday afternoon in a wooded area off Lower Burris Road.
Man arrested for allegedly setting fire to Canton park restrooms
A Canton man faces three counts of first-degree arson after police say he set fires inside restrooms at Heritage Park and Etowah River Park.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 2-4, 2026
Looking for things to do across metro Atlanta this weekend and beyond? From live music and theater to sports, festivals, and family-friendly events, here’s a county-by-county list.
New Year's fireworks: Why officials want you to rethink them this year
North Georgia fire officials are urging residents to avoid backyard fireworks this New Year's Eve due to high winds and low humidity that create dangerous, fast-moving fire conditions.
Cherokee County man to spend life in prison for sexually assaulting 'innocent 11-year-old child'
A Cherokee County man was sentenced to two life terms plus 70 years in prison after a jury convicted him of multiple sex crimes against a child, authorities said.
Ball Ground man arrested for sexual exploitation of child
A Ball Ground man has been arrested following a joint investigation into child sexual exploitation, according to the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office.
Woodstock police arrest two after elevator motorbike stunt
Two men were arrested after police say they damaged a Woodstock parking deck elevator during a motorbike stunt.
Roland Castro sworn in as Woodstock police chief
Roland Castro was sworn in as Woodstock’s new police chief during a Monday ceremony at City Center.
Three-alarm warehouse fire erupts at Ball Ground warehouse
No one was injured in a three-alarm warehouse fire in Cherokee County on Tuesday night.
Man bitten by raccoon he attempted to rescue, CNC issues warning
The Chattahoochee Nature Center is urging the public to use extreme caution when assisting injured wildlife after a Cherokee County man was bitten multiple times by a raccoon he attempted to rescue.
Woodstock police search for missing 15-year-old boy
The Woodstock Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 15-year-old boy last seen Saturday evening.
2 men get 20-year sentences in Canton armed robbery
Two Cherokee County men have been sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to an armed robbery that targeted two people outside an apartment complex in 2022.
Canton man found guilty in under an hour of repeated child molestation
A Cherokee County jury has convicted a Canton man on multiple sexual assault charges following a five-day trial involving testimony from 18 witnesses.
Guillotine-style chokehold case: Man found guilty on 2 charges
A Cherokee County jury on Wednesday convicted Sergio Antonio Esquivel, 42, of Holly Springs, of family violence aggravated assault and false imprisonment. He was found not guilty of two additional charges.
Matthew Lanz sentenced to life for murders of Cherokee firefighter, wife
The case against Matthew Scott Lanz reached its conclusion Friday as a judge handed down a sweeping sentence for the 2021 murders of Justin and Amber Hicks.
Matthew Lanz guilty of 2021 murders of Cherokee firefighter, wife
A judge found Matthew Scott Lanz guilty of murdering neighbors Justin and Amber Hicks, concluding an emotional bench trial centered on forensic evidence and Lanz’s mental health history.
North Carolina jury convicts man in record meth case
Jury convicts Lars Prentice Johnson in Cherokee County’s largest methamphetamine case.
2 men sentenced for 2021 Ball Ground standoff and shooting at officers
Two Alabama men were sentenced to 50 years in prison for a 2021 Ball Ground standoff and shooting at officers.
Missing Canton man found dead in Bartow County
The body of missing Canton man James Powell, 61, was found in Bartow County.
Beloved Cherokee County Fire lieutenant remembered for faith, family, and service
Cherokee County is mourning the loss of retired Fire Lieutenant Dave Burnaugh, who passed away after a courageous battle with cancer,