'Pill Mill' Partner Pleads Guilty, Hit-and-Run Victim Taken Off Ventilator
'Pill Mill' Partner Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Cooperate, Testify - Cartersville Patch One of the five people accused of operating a "pill mill" in Cartersville has pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate...
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: What Was Said at the Town Hall?
1. Weather: Rain is in the forecast for Canton today, says the National Weather Service. Expect a high temperature of 61 degrees today, followed by a low tonight of 35 degrees. There is a 30 percent of...
View ArticleQuestion of the Week: Is Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act Unconstitutional?
The United States Supreme Court later this year is expected to rule on whether Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act is unconstitutional. The case is before the high court due to a challenge by Shelby...
View ArticleSolar Panels at Cherokee Landfill, Recycling Center?
A request from Siemens to approve a letter of interest to be submitted to Georgia Power in the company's application to install solar panels at two locations will be considered by the Cherokee County...
View ArticleVIDEO: Councilmen Face Tough Questions at Town Hall
Two Canton city councilmen attempted to make their case for the March 19 fire bond referendum, but were met with stiff opposition from the assembled citizens. Hooky Huffman and Bob Rush called the town...
View ArticleGA Unemployment Benefits to be Cut Due to Sequester
The Georgia Department of Labor sent out a press release Monday informing the public that thousands of jobless workers in Georgia receiving federal Extended Unemployment Compensation (EUC) can expect a...
View ArticleSevere Weather Headed to Cherokee County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for Cherokee County. The watch, which will expire at 9 p.m. Tuesday, mentions the possibility of severe weather, including...
View ArticleWoman Shot in Attempted Carjacking, 'Buckhead Bandit' Suspect Arrested
Woman Shot in Attempted Carjacking - Atlanta Journal-Constitution A woman was shot in the thigh early Tuesday during an attempted carjacking in southwest Atlanta, police said. The victim told police...
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: What's Cherokee's Unemployment Rate?
1. Weather: The National Weather Service predicts a 20 percent chance of rain before 10 a.m. Wednesday, but after the skies clear the high temperature should reach roughly 47 degrees. Tonight's low...
View ArticleKnow Before You Go: Firehouse Subs Nets 80, or B
Before heading out to dinner, check out the most recent restaurant inspection reports compiled by the Cherokee County Environmental Health Department. Violations are included for scores below B:...
View ArticleHasty Fine Arts Academy to Host Open House
Hasty Elementary Fine Arts Academy will be hosting a Fine Arts Day on the campus between 8 a.m. and noon on Thursday, March 28. The fine arts academy, analagous to a STEM academy, focuses on high...
View ArticleMan Charged After Police Find Malnourished Horses, Murder Trial Starts Next Week
Gwinnett County Man Charged After 3 Horses Found Malnourished - CBS Atlanta Gwinnett County police are investigating a case of animal cruelty after three horses were found suffering from malnutrition....
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: When Will Etowah River Park Open?
1. Weather: Expect sunny skies over Canton and a high temperature of 56 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight, the low temperature should be around 32 degrees. 2. In Case You...
View ArticleEconomic Development Focus of Council's Efforts
The Canton City Council will discuss several aspects of the city's resurrected economic development office, including funding and the Economic Development Coordinator's job description, during their...
View ArticleBumble Bee Foods Recalls Some Tuna Products
If you are fond of using canned tuna for your lunch dishes, you may want to take note of this news from Bumble Bee Foods, LLC. The seafood product company has announced it is recalling some of its tuna...
View ArticleSenate Committee Endorses Tax Credit Transparency Bill
The Georgia Senate Education and Youth Committee on Monday unanimously endorsed legislation intended to strengthen a state tax credit scholarship program that has been the target of weeks of criticism....
View ArticleFive Arrested in Monroe Shooting, 'Stare Down' Leads To Deadly Gunfire
Five Men Arrested in Connection With Tuesday's Shooting in Monroe - Monroe Patch Walton County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Keith Brooks confirmed that five men are in custody in connection with...
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