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Arrest Made After Firearm Found on Sequoyah High School Campus
A recent arrest has been made following a concerning discovery at Sequoyah High School in Cherokee County. Law enforcement officials responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle on campus, leading to the apprehension of an individual and the seizure of a firearm. The incident unfolded when authorities received a report...
Cherokee County Residents Invited to Join Basin Advisory Council
The Metropolitan North Georgia Water Planning District is seeking interested residents from Cherokee County to serve on the Coosa/Etowah Basin Advisory Council. The council is one of six councils in the 15-county region that help develop and implement water resources plans for the region. The councils provide input to the Metro Water District’s planning process and related implementation activities by representing the wide variety of stakeholders that rely on the...
Lemonade Day Postponed Due to Weather
Lemonade Day Cherokee County is rescheduled due to the potential for showers and thunderstorms this weekend, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce announced. The event is now set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 1. Participants will have lemonade stands all over Cherokee County. Interested third through fifth grade students are encouraged to participate; advance registration is required. To register, visit LemonadeDay.org/Cherokee-County. Interested patrons can also visit this link to learn where the stands will be set up. For more about how you can be involved in Lemonade Day Cherokee County, email Christin@CherokeeChamber.com or visit LemonadeDay.org/Cherokee-County.
New data shows just how often police respond to crash site in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Just beyond where beauty blooms, tragedy looms. Drivers on Westside Parkway will pass the markings on the road, the shredded bark on the trees and the glass shards littering the woods. They're all reminders to Meghana Naik just how quickly tragedy can strike. “Respect [cars]. They...
Smyrna man arrested for possession of meth
ROSWELL, Ga. — Roswell police arrested a 22-year-old Smyrna man April 27 during a patrol near Old Dogwood and Holcomb Bridge roads at the Exxon gas station. Officers said they found the man behind the business, which had previously trespassed him. When the officers asked the suspect if he...
Dixie Speedway welcomes fast cars and loyal fans back home in Woodstock
The intercom announcement kicks off not only the gears of race cars, but also the commencement of a long-awaited family reunion of sorts. On a late Saturday afternoon in April, a large crowd is gathered at Dixie Speedway, an intimate race track nestled in Woodstock. With over 5,000 seats and...
Cherokee County Firefighters Recognized for Saving Lives
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services held an awards ceremony Tuesday night at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex, recognizing the exceptional accomplishments and dedication of 30 firefighters. The firefighters were presented awards for their responses to five separate incidents over the past several years. Among the accolades were four Emergency Medical Services Lifesaver Awards and one Unit Citation. EMS Lifesaver Awards were presented to Benjy Pearson, Anna Bowyer, Troy...
City OKs Design Contract for South Canton Park
Canton officials have taken another step toward the development of South Canton Park. The Canton City Council unanimously voted May 16 to approve a $372,500 agreement with TSW for design services and other work on South Canton Park. Through this agreement, TSW will provide the following services: project management and meetings, design development, construction drawings, permitting and bidding, according to city documents. ...
Bank notifies resident of attempted fraud
ROSWELL, Ga. — A 56-year-old Roswell woman reported fraudulent account activity April 25 after her bank called to check on a $188,000 pending transfer. The victim said she had earlier received a phone call from a person she thought was a representative from Truist Bank. The male caller said...
Canton Residents Look at Downtown Master Plan
Canton residents got another look at proposed plans for the city's downtown Thursday. Canton staff held a final open house May 9 to give residents one more chance to see a potential master plan for the downtown area and share their input. There, residents saw what recommendations city leaders and Modern Mobility Partners, the consultant on the project, have for downtown Canton. Boards with renderings and a layout of potential...
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