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Cherokee County Fire Department Mourns Loss of Firefighter
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services is mourning the loss of one of its own. The fire department announced Sept. 28 that Fire Apparatus Operator Nevin O’Hearn died unexpectedly. “It is with profound sadness that we learned of the unexpected passing of one of our own, Nevin O’Hearn,” CCFES said in a statement. “O’Hearn, who joined our department on February 11, 2019, served with dedication as a Fire Apparatus Operator...
CCEMA: No Need to Take Action in Cherokee After BioLab Fire
Cherokee County residents don’t need to take action after a chemical fire broke out at a BioLab facility in Conyers, Cherokee County Emergency Management Agency said Monday, but it’s monitoring reports of potential effects in the area. On Sunday, a fire broke out at the Conyers facility, which manufactures pool and spa chemicals, producing a huge plume of smoke that resulted in the evacuation of the area from Sigman Road to Ga. Highway 138 to Interstate 20 at Exit 84. ...
Smyrna Police Officers Shot, Suspect Killed in Burglary at Adventure Outdoors
Two Smyrna Police officers were injured and a suspect was killed during a burglary at Adventure Outdoors Friday night. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Smyrna Police responded to the gun store around 11:45 p.m. and tried to place the suspect, identified as 21-year-old Emilio Aguilar, of Marietta, in custody. “The man got away from officers and began firing a rifle that was slung around his neck, hitting two...
Crews Resurfacing I-575 in Cherokee Nights and Weekends
Crews will be working on resurfacing on Interstate 575 in both directions at various locations in Cherokee County every weeknight and weekend in October, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced. Weather permitting, the work will require lane closures at different locations, so motorists should use caution when they see maintenance teams on the roadway. Road work will take place weekends from 6 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday and weeknights...
Police respond to Cobb Galleria over alleged armed person; no injuries reported, no suspicious subject found
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb Police units responded to the Cobb Galleria Tuesday morning after a report of an armed subject in the area, the department said. No suspicious person was found and no injuries were reported. Officers responded a little after 9 a.m., and some people in the...
‘Citizens have a right to know’: EPA fines 4 Georgia companies, others
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said that they have reached multiple administrative settlement agreements with various companies across the Southeast region in 2024. The EPA said that these agreements resolved allegations that the companies violated the Tier II reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Section […]
Cherokee County 911 Foundation Celebrates Ribbon Cutting
CANTON — The Cherokee County 911 Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting Sept. 30 to celebrate the nonprofit’s formation. The ceremony took place at 3 p.m. at the Cherokee County Public Safety Facility at 150 Chattin Dr. in Canton, off Univeter Road. The foundation operates out of the 911 Dispatch Center in the facility. The foundation announced its formation April 12 with the goal of supporting, advocating for, and advancing Cherokee...
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