UPDATE: Sen. Saxby Chambliss Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2014
UPDATE (1:50 p.m.): Sen. Chambliss has made official his decision to not run for re-election in 2014. According to Dunwoody Patch, Chambliss cited the lack of bipartisan cooperation on Capitol Hill and...
View ArticlePet of the Day: Dakota
Meet Dakokta! Dakota is a 2-month-old, eight pound female Boxer and Shar Pei mix being kept at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Dakota has been vaccinated, tested for heartworm, and given her...
View ArticleJob Alert: Licensed Social Service Provider
More people leave Cherokee for work than any other county in metro Atlanta. Do you want to work closer to home? The Highland Rivers Community Service Board is hiring a licensed social service provider...
View ArticleNews Nearby: Robbery Suspect at Large; Public's Help Needed in Murder Case
Smyrna Robbery Suspect at Large - Smyrna-Vinings Patch Smyrna Police are asking citizens to help identify a suspect in the armed robbery of two Smyrna Subway restaurants Wednesday night. Officers...
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 ArticleEarly Morning Fire Near Canton Injures Two
A man and woman suffered second degree burns in an early Saturday morning fire near Canton. Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services personnel were dispatched to a fire at 11258 Bells Ferry Road...
View ArticleSPORTS TALK: Who Will Replace Chipper Jones at Third Base?
Ah, time for some baseball hot stove talk, with help from the Atlanta Braves. Seems the Braves made a big trade Thursday (Jan. 24) that could determine a replacement for retired All Star Chipper Jones....
View Article'Trailfest' Brings Food, Music To Downtown Woodstock
An event that draws thousands to Woodstock in an effort to raise money to build trails will return in March. Greenprints Alliance's Trailfest 2013 is set for March 23 in downtown Woodstock. The...
View ArticleGSP: Woodstock Man Leads Cops on Chase Through Bartow, Crashes in Cobb
Authorities say a Woodstock man ran a road block Saturday night in Bartow County, leading officers on chase that ended in a crash in Cobb County. Georgia State Patrol spokesman Gordy Wright said...
View ArticleTemps in the 70s, Severe Storms in the Forecast
A cold front is expected to push across north and central Georgia this week, ushering in warmer weather and maybe some severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. "Instability and...
View ArticleLast Week To Vote Early In February Run-Off
Today is the start of the last week in which voters who reside in Georgia House District 21 can cast ballots ahead of the Feb. 5 run-off election. Voters who reside in the district, which encompasses...
View ArticleMorning Briefing: Did You See "Crimes of the Heart?"
1. Weather: Today's high temperature will be around 66 degrees with cloudy skies, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 20 percent chance of showers after 10 a.m. Tonight's low will be...
View ArticleMorning Briefing: Have You Voted Yet?
1. Weather: Mostly cloudy skies are on tap for Canton today, according to the National Weather Service. Today's high temperature will be 55 degrees, followed by a low tonight of 45. There will be some...
View ArticleVIDEO: Last Day of "Crimes of the Heart" at Canton Theatre
The Canton Theatre in the heart of downtown was abuzz with activity Thursday afternoon as patrons packed the house in anticipation of the final performance of Beth Henley's Pulitzer Prize winning...
View ArticleAre You Overqualified for Your Job?
According to the most recent Georgia Department of Labor statistics, unemployment has decreased slightly in some of the metro area. However, with the current job market the way it is, many people are...
View ArticlePet of the Day: Butters
Say hola to Butters! Butters is a one-year-old, seven pound adult male chihuahua currently residing at the Cherokee County Animal Shelter. Butters has been tested for heartworm, vaccinated and given...
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