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Job Alert: AutoTech Trainee
More people leave Cherokee for work than any other county in metro Atlanta. Do you want to work closer to home? Best Buy is hiring an AutoTech trainee for its Canton location. The trainee will be...
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Gingrey on ‘Legitimate Rape’ Comment: Do You Agree?
The phrase “legitimate rape,” uttered by the now former U.S. Rep. Todd Akin last August in the midst of his re-election campaign, is one he and Republicans likely hoped most Republicans would forget...
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Man Recovering After Being Shot, Student From Roswell Dies in Crash
Man Recovering After Being Shot Multiple Times, Suspect Arrested - Cumming Patch A 28-year-old man who was shot multiple times early Sunday morning in south Forsyth County is expected to recover,...
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Morning Briefing: Was "Legitimate Rape" Comment Okay?
1. Weather: It's going to be another wet one in Canton, says the National Weather Service. Expect a 90 percent chance of showers today, with a high of 55 degrees. Tonight, there is a 100 percent chance...
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Georgia Marijuana Reform Group Sets Legislative Agenda
A group seeking reform of Georgia’s marijuana laws will head to the state capitol on today, Jan. 14 to begin an educational campaign for its legalization, beginning with medical use of the drug. James...
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Publix Recalls Dog Treats
Publix has issued voluntary recalls of four separate Chinese-made dog treat products it sells in its stores. Beginning on Jan. 9, the chain issued recalls for Waggin' Train Dog Treats and Milo's...
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Career Expo Set For Thursday
The Georgia Department of Labor’s Cobb-Cherokee Career Center and Goodwill of North Georgia will co-host a career expo in Woodstock on Thursday. The expo will be held from 10 a.m. to noon at Goodwill...
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Pet of the Day: Evie
Meet Evie! Evie is a medium sized adult female Chow Chow mix currently residing at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Evie has been given her initial flea and tick preventative, has been vaccinated...
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Bicyclist Struck by Truck Dies
The man who was struck by a truck while riding his bicycle on Cumming Highway two weekends ago has passed away, friends of the man say. Louis "Bud" Phillips, 66, died from his injuries on Jan. 14, nine...
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Local Zaxby's Restaurants Identified in Potential Security Breach
Zaxby's is warning customers of a potential security breach that may have resulted in unauthorized access to credit and debit card information. Certain licensed locations have identified suspicious...
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Job Alert: Certified Nursing Assistant
More people leave Cherokee for work than any other county in metro Atlanta. Do you want to work closer to home? Healthstaff Services, Inc., a home care staffing agency, is looking to place a Certified...
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Woman Hit and Killed on Highway 41, One Dead in Atlanta Shooting
Woman Walking On Highway 41 Was Hit Twice, Killed - Cartersville Patch A woman who was walking along Highway 41 on a rainy night in Cartersville was twice struck by cars and killed, Georgia State...
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Cherokee 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...
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Know Before You Go: Canton Restaurant Fails Inspection
Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department: Big Country 9595 Main Street Suite B, Woodstock...
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Morning Briefing: How Bad Is the Flu This Year?
1. Weather: There is a 60 percent chance of rain today, says the National Weather Service. Expect a high temperature of 54 degrees, with a low tonight of 39 degrees, with a 60 percent chance of rain...
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Flu Patients Continue to Fill Doctors' Offices
This flu season is different than previous years because of the sheer volume of people who are getting sick, according to an Alpharetta ambulatory medicine physician. Dr. Richard Ellin, who works at...
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Three Arrested in Cherokee Copper Theft
Three men have been arrested and charged with allegedly taking roughly 162 pounds of copper from a power substation in Waleska, according to a press release from the Cherokee Sheriff's Office. Donnie...
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Pet of the Day: Whiskers
Say hello to Whiskers! Whiskers is a medium sized baby male domestic short hair cat currently residing at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Whiskers is FELV negative, flea free and dewormed. Once he...
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Second Creekview Teacher Charged With Sexual Assault
A Creekview High School drama and English teacher has been arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault following allegations that he conducted a sexual relationship with a student. Matthew...
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Job Alert: Dental Hygienist
More people leave Cherokee for work than any other county in metro Atlanta. Do you want to work closer to home? Aspen Dental is hiring a dental hygienist for its Canton location. The hygienist will be...
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