Neighbor Says Elderly Woodstock Man Found in Newnan - Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch

Lt. Jay Baker with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office said 82-year-old Joseph Radaovich experienced a "medical emergency" at a Walmart in Newnan and was taken to a hospital Monday night in Coweta County. Read more about his disappearance and how he was found at Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch.

Cobb Police, Chief Sued by Officers - East Cobb Patch

Two Cobb County police lieutenants who said they were repeatedly passed over for promotions have filed a federal lawsuit against the department and Chief John Houser. Delve into the two officers' cases at East Cobb Patch.

Police: 300 Pound Suspect Flees Cop, Falls Down Ravine, Fractures Knee - Athens Patch

What started out as a routine Sunday afternoon traffic stop ended with a trip to Athens Regional and then jail for suspect Steven Lamar Tate, 29, who fractured his knee along the way. Rumble, bumble, or stumble your way over to Athens Patch to read the rest of this story.

26 Stitches for Gwinnett Girl After Dog Attack - Gwinnett Patch

A Gwinnett County girl received 26 stitches to her face and four rabies shots following a dog attack in Hall County on Friday. More details of the attack are available at Gwinnett Patch.

Woman Accused of Hitting Cobb Sheriff's Deputies Faces 27 Charges - Marietta Patch

The driver accused of striking two Cobb County Sheriff's Office deputies Friday afternoon faces 27 charges in connection with the incident. Marietta Patch has the full report on the incident.

The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center supplied Patch with the mug shots and booking reports of the inmates who appear here. At the time of reporting, none of them has been convicted of the listed charges, and all should be presumed innocent.

The latest superhero kids can root for has girl power—at least when he is not living the life of a 12-year-old boy.

American TV viewers on Saturday were able to flip to the premiere episode of SheZow on The Hub network (the network currently has the full premiere on its website).

The premise of the show, according to its page on the cable channel website: “Twelve-year-old Guy is an extreme dude who inherits the power ring of his deceased aunt—the amazing superhero SheZow! The ring gives him villain-battling super powers, but was meant to be worn by a girl and the result is absolutely she-larious!”

The cartoon is on a network that primarily targets to kids ages 2 to 11, according to a recent Los Angeles Times report.

What do you think of this cartoon’s premise? Will you let your kids watch it, or have you let them watch it already? Should this cartoon be on a network targeted to young children?

A woman who was found unresponsive in Lake Allatoona is fighting for her life at an area hospital.

Cherokee County dispatchers received a call around 1 p.m. Tuesday that a woman was discovered floating in the lake in an area along McCurley Road in the southwest part of the county.

McCurley Road is located off Kellogg Creek Road. 

Robin Hill, spokeswoman with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, said the woman, 57, was swimming in the lake with friends.

Hill said when her friends looked around for her, they saw her floating in the lake.

Tim Cavender, spokesman for County Fire and Emergency Services, said when first responders arrived onto the scene, the woman had already been pulled from the lake by family or friends and they'd already started CPR on her. 

He said the area was "difficult" to get into due to the gate being locked and a vehicle blocking the entrance point. 

"We sent our boat to the scene in order to get her to an ambulance," he added.

Cherokee Sheriff's Office Spokesman Lt. Jay Baker said the woman was transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital in serious condition. 

Cavender added that as of Tuesday afternoon, the woman was still alive at the Marietta hospital. 

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Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included in this report for scores below B. Click on "Last inspection" to see all current violations.

A Taste of Joy
10150 Ball Ground Highway, Ball Ground 30107
Last inspection: May 29, Score: 100, Grade: A

Bridgemill Athletic Club - Halfway House
1190 Bridge Mill Ave., Canton 30114
Last inspection: May 31, Score: 95, Grade: A

China House
6199 Highway 92, Acworth 30102
Last inspection: June 3, Score: 61, Grade: U
Violations: Observed employee taking trash out to dumpster and coming back and putting food into walk-in cooler and not washing hands upon re-entry into kitchen; observed employee using bare hands to pick up egg rolls and to place into a to-go container; observed employee beverage with no lid; cold potentially hazardous food sitting at room temperature; hot potentially hazardous food (fried chicken, and egg rolls) sitting out at room temperature; no labels on the food in the walk-in cooler or the refrigerator; dented cans being used; chicken thawing without running water; wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; food equipment stored touching dirty pipes and parts of grill that are not maintained clean; floors, walls and base need repair in several areas; all ceiling tiles must be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable; fryers, grill and rice cookers not kept clean.

Corner Bistro
135 Reinhardt College Parkway, Canton 30114
Last inspection: May 31, Score: 91, Grade: A

Panda Express
1401 Riverstone Parkway, Canton 30114
Last inspection: May 28, Score: 96, Grade: A

For more information about inspection reports, contact the environmental health department at (770) 479-0444.

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This summer, consider these important facts:

• In what’s commonly known as the “summer slide,” children entering the sixth grade who do not read over the summer can fall as much as two years behind the kids who do.
• Kids read more when they are given books they like—especially if they can choose their own books. 

James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead.com is a tool that can help get kids reading—and get them to love reading—this summer. Don’t miss ReadKiddoRead.com’s Ultimate Summer Reading List, which will guide families through a list of fantastic reads over the next three months.

GREAT SUMMER BEGINNER READS

Cam Jansen and the Graduation Day Mystery #31
By David A. Adler; Illustrated by Joy Allen
For ages 7-10

Cam Jansen, elementary school detective, is up to her 31st mystery.  She’s got to be doing something right!  Children making the transition from picture books to chapter books have found Cam Jansen’s books a great help and motivator.  In her latest case, Cam must use all her skills and her photographic memory to catch the thief who stole Eric’s father’s graduation present. 

The One and Only Ivan
By Katherine Applegate, illustrated by Patricia Castelao Costa
For ages 8-10

“The Ape at Exit 8” is Ivan, a mighty Silverback Gorilla, who lives in a circus-themed shopping mall. Based on a true story, this first real novel for readers ready for that big step tells how Ivan uses his talent for drawing to rescue the other animals. Winner, 2013 Newbery Medal. 

Ivy & Bean Make the Rules
By Annie Barrows; illustrated by Sophie Blackall
For ages 7-9

Nancy, Bean’s older sister, is going to camp, but Bean can’t go: you have to be eleven to go to camp.  Never one to accept defeat, Bean and her best friend Ivy create a camp of their own.  A triumph of friendship, ingenuity, and fun! Or start with the first book in the series: Ivy and Bean. 

Hello Nebulon!
By Ray O’Ryan; Illustrated by Colin Jack
Age Level: 5-8

It’s 2120, and Zack Nelson and his family are leaving Earth to move to the planet Nebulon, Their space-aged house has all kinds of awesome gadgets that Zack will be using every day, but still Zack worries that he and his twin sister won’t have any friends. Until he meets a fellow student and slowly starts to realize that things on Nebulon might just be alright after all. Young readers will zoom through the story to find out what happens to Zack, entertained and delighted along the way! 

Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers
By Dav Pilkey
For ages 7 and up

For once, the critics agree with what children have been saying for years: USA Today tells us: “Call Pilkey … the savior of the ‘reluctant reader.’”  Newsweek says Captain Underpants is “a triumph of irreverence.” And young readers say: “They are funny and crazy!” Now, in the newest book in the series, everything is threatened.  Could it be the end for Captain Underpants? Or start with the first book in the series, The Adventures of Captain Underpants.”

Green Eggs and Ham
Horton Hatches the Egg
Oh! The Places You’ll Go
By Dr. Seuss
For ages 3-7, 4-8, 4-9

When it comes to new readers, we've got two words for you:  Dr. Seuss.  His Beginner Books (like Green Eggs and Ham) are not only comical adventures, but also great confidence-builders as brand new readers master them and can read them on their own.  And what proud reader wouldn't want to know Sam-I-am, who definitely, absolutely, never wants green eggs and ham. As kids master their reading skills, they’ll find reward in Seuss’s classic picture books. Yes, the language is often complicated, but it is always silly and fun.  Horton’s a great place to start for there are loving lessons in the values of persistence and kindness in this story of the elephant who is faithful, one hundred percent. If you want to give a child a pat on the back along with a gentle push to move on, try Oh! The Places You’ll Go.  It is wise, optimistic, filled with encouragement, and great fun to read.

Gone Fishing: A Novel in Verse
By Tamera Will Wissinger; illustrated by Matthew Cordell
For ages 6-9

Nine-year-old Sam and his dad are going to the lake:  For fishing tomorrow/it’s just us two. Not Mom, not Grandpa/not Lucy…  In a series of engaging poems that narrate the day, they prepare their gear; plans change (Lucy does tag along); fish get caught; siblings get along; and all ends deliciously at dinner.  We’re guessing that this delightful excursion will lead lots of kids to try their luck at fishing and to try their hands at poetry. 

Nic Bishop Snakes
By Nic Bishop; illustrated with photographs
For ages 5 and up

Super-sharp photographs show a great variety of snakes, sometimes at rest but often in action, while equally clear text presents basic facts about each.  The handsome design welcomes curious (and maybe even some fearful) children in to get up close and learn more.

Tell us: what do you think of the book selections?

Canton residents can enjoy a block party in downtown Canton Friday evening when First Friday returns for June.

From 6 to 9 p.m., merchants will remain open until 9 p.m. with sales and promotions. Entertainment, artists and food will also be part of the fun.

Additionally, the Canton Theatre will show "The Hallelujah Girls" at 8 p.m. 

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Friday is National Doughnut Day, so guess what you can get free?

Canton customers who purchase any beverage at local Dunkin stores will get a free donut. At Krispy Kreme locations, customers don't have to make a purchase in order to get a free doughnut of any variety.

Appropriately, Dunkin Donuts is choosing the day to also debut its glazed donut sandwich. 

Dunkin' Donuts' Executive Chef and Vice President of Global Product Innovation Stan Frankenthaler describes the sandwich like this on the the doughnut company's blog:

The glazed donut is light and fluffy and gives you just the right amount of sweetness. Combined with the lightly salted, smoked bacon, the texture and flavors marry together in a wonderful way. It’s a delicious bite of the perfect harmonization of sweet and savory flavors.

National Doughnut Day is celebrated the first Friday of each June, and was started in 1938 as a fundraiser for the Salvation Army, says Wikipedia.

Learn more about National Doughnut Day on the DunkinDonuts Facebook and Twitter pages.

Will you get your free doughnut on Friday? Are you going to try the Glazed Donut Sandwich? Tell us in the comments section!

Acworth Woman Pulled From Allatoona in Critical Condition - Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch

An Acworth woman remains in the hospital after she found unresponsive in Lake Allatoona Tuesday afternoon. Discover the identity of the woman at Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch.

Woman Shot in the Head in Grant Park- East Atlanta Patch

Atlanta police report that a woman was shot in the head Tuesday afternoon in the 400 block of Bryan Street SE between Cherokee and Loomis avenues just before 4 p.m.East Atlanta Patch has an update on this case.

2 Wanted in East Cobb Robbery - East Cobb Patch

For nearly two months, the Cobb County Police Department had no leads in an April armed robbery at an East Cobb apartment complex.See what investigators have done to try to crack the case at East Cobb Patch.

Fire Investigators Determine Cause of Little Five Corner Tavern Blaze - East Atlanta Patch

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department investigsators have identified the cause of the two-alarm blaze that burned the interior of the Little Five Points Corner Tavern on May 23.East Atlanta Patch has more information on the cause of the fire.

The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center supplied Patch with the mug shots and booking reports of the inmates who appear here. At the time of reporting, none of them has been convicted of the listed charges, and all should be presumed innocent.

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The reborn Canton Fire Services Committee met Tuesday evening to determine what the city's mission should be in regards to this contentious issue.

Councilman Glen Cummins, who heads up the committee, said that he felt the mission should be to, "provide quality fire and EMS services at a reasonable cost."

The committee, which included Cummins, Mayor Gene Hobgood, City Manager Scott Wood, and Councilmen Jack Goodwin and Hooky Huffman, will also feature two non-voting citizen members. They are Dan Casey, a resident of Laurel Canyon, and Clay Cowley, whose experience working for the Woodstock Fire Department makes him an impartial expert on the challenges the city is facing.

Local resident John Rust, who is running for the Canton City Council in November, was also in attendance.

The committee is considering various fire service options, including merger with Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services and having the city "go it alone" to improve the fire situation in the city. 

"We need this city to have a fire department for the city to grow after you're gone and I'm gone," Huffman said. "I am here for the city."

Please watch the attached video to view highlights of the meeting.

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In June of 2011, Michael Boucher of Bogart, GA, was serving his second tour of Afghanistan, with the Marines’  2^nd combat Engineer Battalion, when he lost both legs above the knees. The man who grew up hunting and fishing, who loved to be outdoors, had to learn to walk again, with the help of prosthetic legs. While recovering, he met fellow amputee Tony Mullis, and they were able to take part in fishing and hunting trips organized by Walter Reed National Military Medical Cneter. That led to the men founding their own nonprofit to help other amputees have similar experiences and to help them regain confidence and a sense of normalcy.

Here, Boucher talks about the challenge of learning to walk with a prosthetic and about his and Mullis' organization, Amputee Outdoors.

Q: What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever faced?

A: The biggest challenge I have faced to date was learning to walk again. There were two aspects that were the most difficult. The first was learning to put my whole trust in something that’s manmade and my brain has no ties to it. I had to learn to trust wholeheartedly that the prosthetic was going to be there for me. The second was getting my legs adapted to that sort of pressure and getting them used to the sockets of the prosthetic.

It’s as much mental as it is physical. You have to have that mental ability to push through.

Q: How did you overcome this challenge?

A: I had awesome support from my community and my family. It wasn’t just for myself I was trying to learn to walk, it was for everyone who supported me.  As long as you push through it, there will be a better time on the other end. My desire was not to let something ruin the rest of my life. Persistence pays off, and you can overcome anything as long as you put your mind to it.

Q: You were obviously successful, and then founded Amputee Outdoors to help others.

A: The whole idea is to get those wounded vets out and show them: Your life’s not over, you have to learn new ways to do old things. It’s giving back to individuals who have given so much and are maybe struggling with everyday life, not knowing what the rest of their lives will be like.

Amputee Outdoors is doing well. We now have three tank chairs, which are wheel chairs with tank tracks. We’ve applied for our 501(c)3 nonprofit status, so we can get tax breaks for those who donate.  We are planning a fishing tournament, and all proceeds will go to Amputee Outdoors. We are going to help as many as possible.

The Acworth woman who was pulled from Lake Allatoona earlier this week has died.

Debra Hansard, 46, passed away on Wednesday at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, said Lt. Jay Baker with the Cherokee Sheriff's Office.

Hansard was rushed to the Marietta hospital Tuesday afternoon after she was discovered by family floating in the lake in an area along McCurley Road in the southwest part of the county.

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The Canton City Council will hear Mayor Gene Hobgood's reasons behind his May 26 veto of the proposed fire services fuding feasibility study budget amendment during their Thursday evening meeting.

Councilman Bob Rush had suggested that the city pay Ecological Planning Group $15,000 to perform the study, seeing as they had done similar work for Garden City, GA. If approved, the study would have presented the council with several different funding options for the city's fire services and looked at some different fire service options.

This study will have to wait, says Hobgood, because the City of Canton is only 1.6 points away from an ISO rating of Class 3, which would put the city's fire department in the top four percent of all local departments in the country.

"[T]here was no longer any urgency regarding a quick decision as to the overall improvement of our fire service," Hobgood wrote in his mayoral veto explanation.

The mayor would like to see the recently-appointed Fire Services Committee, which held its first meeting Tuesday, "immediately investigate the required needs of our fire service to achieve the Class 3 ISO rating, to estimate the Cost and time required to achieve a Class 3 and to determine what if any additional funding is necessary at this time."

Until the city committee has made its recommendations, Hobgood wrote that the proposed fire services feasibility study should not be conducted.

The Canton City Council will also:

• Discuss whether or not ISO ratings have any bearing on insurance rates. During the May 23 mayoral town hall, Councilman Glen Cummins said he would present studies that show that ISO ratings do not affect insurance rates.
• Discuss the contentious issue of compensation for the mayor and council. Hobgood has gone on record that he will not vote himself a pay raise, but the majority of the council believes that with the ending of the generous pension plan for council members that there needs to be more financial incentive for people to run for office.
• Get an update on Etowah River Park from Councilman John Beresford.
• Get an update on unincorporated islands within the city from Rush.
• Discuss appointing Downtown Development Authority Committee members to replace Zack Kell, Rebecca Johnston, Stan Rogers, and Doug Key.
• Discuss and possibly act on a budget amendment that would allow the city to purchase a truck.

Please see the attached agenda and mayoral veto for more information on Thursday's meeting.

The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at Canton City Hall. Canton-Sixes Patch will carry a live stream of the meeting for those who are unable to attend the meeting in person.

Car Struck by Train in Marietta - Marietta Patch

A vehicle has been struck by a train on Whitlock Avenue, according to an electronic alert from the Marietta Police Department. Learn more at Marietta Patch.

Witness Describes Dunwoody Pill Mill Raid - Dunwoody Patch

When the SUVs and police cars rolled into the Dunwoody Park office park on Wednesday afternoon, it wasn't a surprise for some of the office park's tenants. Dunwoody Patch has more information on the pill mill and statements from a witness.

2 Catalytic Converter Thefts in Avondale Estates - Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch

The catalytic converter thieves who struck Decatur and Atlanta last month have expanded into Avondale Estates. Discover why thieves are after this car part at Decatur-Avondale Estates Patch.

Downed Tree Shuts Off Power to Monroe Neighborhoods - Monroe Patch

Members of the Monroe Fire Department and utility crews closed down part of Breedlove Street Thursday morning to remove branches from a power line. See pictures of the downed tree at Monroe Patch.

NE Cobb Man Faces Burglary Charge - Northeast Cobb Patch

Two men, one of them from Northeast Cobb, allegedly stole more than $6,000 worth of jewelry from a home in the 1900 block of Willow Creek Point. Northeast Cobb Patch has more information on the case.

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The Cherokee County Adult Detention Center supplied Patch with the mug shots and booking reports of the inmates who appear here. At the time of reporting, none of them has been convicted of the listed charges, and all should be presumed innocent.

The Canton City Council is meeting now to hear the mayor's reasons for vetoing the fire services funding feasibility study and to hear an update on the Etowah River Park.

Open the attached PDF for the complete agenda.

To watch the meeting after it wraps, click here and look for the June 6 council meeting video. 

Related content

• March 7: Morning Briefing: When Will Etowah River Park Open?
• April 5: Fire Services Study Moves Ahead Despite Opposition
• May 17: Council Talks Dirt, Compensation
• May 24: Canton: Speak Out on Fire Services!
• June 5: Fire Services Committee Holds Initial Meeting
• June 6: Mayor Vetoes Fire Services Study

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Starbucks across the nation are now smoke-free inside and out. 

The company has banned smoking in Starbucks coffee shops, the outdoor patios and within 25 feet of the doors, according to a company statement.

Good idea? Bad idea? What do you think?

According to The Huffington Post, the ban will affect about 7,000 stores across the U.S. — both those that have outdoor seating and those that do not.

"We apologize for any inconvenience but we are complying with many current and future regulations," was the explanation that is printed on cards at Starbucks stores.

The company's transition to a completely smoke-free environment could be a radical change for some regulars used to sitting at the outdoor cafe tables to smoke, drink coffee, work on laptops and socialize.

Are you for or against the smoking ban at Starbucks? Tell us what your thoughts are in the comments.