'The Hobbit' Truly is an Unexpected Journey
After years of waiting it's finally coming to theaters -- Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." Bilbo Baggins, a kicked-back, happy-go-lucky Hobbit, joins Gandolf the Grey and 13...
View ArticleHow to Talk to Your Kids About the Newtown School Shooting
In the wake of the Sandy Hook school shooting tragedy, parents are wondering what to tell their children about what happened and how to help them process what they may be hearing from friends, on...
View ArticleGroundbreaking at Reinhardt
Reinhardt University has dedicated a new 22,000-square-foot Athletic Field House, which features a 4,800-square-foot weight room, locker rooms, coaches offices, athletic training area, meeting and...
View ArticleTea Party Leaders Fight Ethics Charges
The leaders of two Tea Party organizations in Cherokee County aren't going down without a fight on charges they violated state ethics rules. Carolyn Cosby, chair of the Canton Tea Party Patriots, and...
View ArticleEarly Voting Starts Today
Starting today, voters can cast their ballots ahead of the Jan. 8, 2013, special election. Early voting to fill the state House District 21 and Senate District 21 seats will be held at the Stone...
View ArticleGEDA Praises Cherokee Resident Misti Martin
Cherokee Office of Economic Development President Misti Martin is being credited for helping the Georgia Economic Developers Association achieve "numerous accomplishments" over the past year. The...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week: Have You Talked to Your Kids About the School Shooting?
The morning of Dec. 14 came as a shock to all parents. We watched news of the mass shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut with tears in our eyes and a lump in our throats. While the rest of us...
View ArticlePet of the Day: Blitzen
Meet Blitzen! Blitzen is a medium sized, young male Rottweiler mix currently housed at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Blitzen has been tested for heartworm, vaccinated and is flea free. Once he is...
View ArticleCherokee School District Increases Police Presence
The Cherokee County School District has informed parents that it will work with local law enforcement agencies to provide enhanced protection at each one of its school campuses. Superintendent of...
View ArticleJob Alert: Estimator
More people leave Cherokee for work than any other county in metro Atlanta. Do you want to work closer to home? J.G. Leone Enterprises is looking for an estimator and office manager for its Canton...
View ArticleFamily Jumps from Burning Home; Student Rape Allegation 'Unfounded'
East Point Family Forced to Jump from Burning Home - Cascade Patch The East Point Fire Department has released information about an early morning fire that forced a father and daughter to leap from...
View ArticleCherokee County Mug Shots
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...
View ArticleMorning Briefing: Do We Want Armed Guards at School?
1. Weather: Mostly sunny skies await Canton today, says the National Weather Service. Today's high should be roughly 58 degrees, followed by a low of around 33 degrees tonight. 2. In Case You Missed...
View ArticleCherokee Commissioners To Consider Trail Bid
A new multi-use trail system could soon be on the way for Woodstock. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners will consider awarding a bid to Georgia Development Partners, LLC of Atlanta to build...
View ArticleFind Last-Minute Christmas Gifts in Canton
With all of the tree trimming, cookie baking and party going, there is so much to do during the holidays that it's easy to leave shopping for Christmas presents until the last minute. But by then, the...
View ArticleMake Christmas Candy Wreaths
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View ArticlePet of the Day: Sierra
Say hello to Sierra! Sierra is eight months old and weighs 43 lbs. She is a hound mix being cared for by the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Sierra has been tested for heartworm, vaccinated, and has...
View ArticleDick's Sporting Goods Suspends Sales of 'Modern Sporting Rifles'
Dick's Sporting Goods has suspended the sale of modern sporting rifles in all of its stores chainwide, the company announced on its website. This includes the Dick's store in Canton off of Cumming...
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