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WOODSTOCK — River Ridge coach Mike Collins had been urging his players to find their best performance.
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Seven people were arrested on drug and weapons charges at a Woodstock house on Thursday, where methamphetamine, guns and explosives were seized authorities said.
Coordinators and volunteers with the Cherokee County Secret Santa program are looking for community members to serve as sponsors for foster children for their annual holiday gift program.
A 28-year-old man has pleaded guilty in Cherokee County Superior Court to vehicular homicide in a 2018 crash in which his 22-year-old passenger was killed.
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As Cherokee County moves into the next phase of its county-wide housing study, there will be a virtual meeting for the public Tuesday to launch the second part of the project.
Four Cherokee County flag football teams will begin their trek for a potential state championship next week.
For the first time in more than a decade, Woodstock is searching for a head football coach.
The retro-style retail chain Rocket Fizz is among the newest retailers in The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock, bringing a unique blend of soda flavors and retro candy to Cherokee County.
The Canton City Council discussed the components for the city’s “roadmap for success” draft during its meeting on Thursday.
Starting Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Elm Street Cultural Arts Village’s holiday tradition returns to Downtown Woodstock with the opening night of “A Christmas Carol,” which will be presented as an open air concert experience on the Elm Street Event Green, 111 Elm St.
A Cherokee County School District teacher has been selected by the Georgia Department of Education to share her science instruction knowledge with educators statewide, officials said Friday.
Safe Kids Cherokee and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will be hosting a car seat event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at the Lowe’s at 575 Molly Lane in Woodstock.
The city of Woodstock and Earth Elements NM, a landscape and architectural firm, are currently developing a master plan for the 100-plus acre Little River Park and are requesting community input on the draft plan.
ATLANTA — First-time unemployment claims in Georgia fell last week even as the state Department of Labor warned recipients that the federal portion of their benefits is about to run out.
During this holiday season, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will once again be participating in the “Keep the Wreath Green” campaign, which runs through Jan. 1.
As the county continues to move forward with the development of a Hickory Flat Small Area Plan, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners discussed implementing a zoning moratorium for the area at Tuesday’s meeting.
In order to comply with state and federal regulations, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners at their Tuesday meeting acted on revisions to the stormwater management portions of the county’s development regulations.
A week after a last-second win gave River Ridge the first playoff win in program history, the Knights will look to knock off one of the most successful programs in the state.
Several Cherokee County girls basketball teams began the new season in the top 10 of the state rankings and for a few, deep runs into the state playoffs will be stated goals.
Two Cherokee County School District teachers have been named 2021 Georgia STEM Scholars.
With President-elect Biden potentially having a Democrat-controlled Congress, we’ve received a lot of questions regarding Biden’s tax proposal to change how 401(k) contributions are deducted.
Many of our neighbors started putting up their Christmas decorations right after Halloween. At first, I was critical thinking it was WAY too early and then reconsidered. This year - of all years - “We need a little Christmas”, as they say in the Christmas carol. And, we need to take to heart…
♦ Many of our neighbors started putting up their Christmas decorations right after Halloween. At first, I was critical thinking it was WAY too early and then reconsidered. This year — of all years — “We need a little Christmas,” as they say in the Christmas carol. And, we need to take to hea…
UPDATE: Christmas in Canton has been canceled due to expected inclement weather Friday, Downtown Development Manager Velinda Hardy said Thursday.
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp announced Tuesday he plans to appoint Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shawn Ellen LaGrua to the Georgia Supreme Court.
Georgia is gearing up to distribute the first doses of COVID-19 vaccines to health-care workers and the state’s elderly residents in the coming weeks once federal officials approve the vaccines for emergency use.
The Woodstock City Council held a public hearing on a conditional use permit request from The Worthing Companies to develop apartments and townhouses along Ridgewalk Parkway at its most recent meeting.
A manufacturing facility in Ball Ground has applied for an air quality permit from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to continue making road construction materials.
Boys basketball in Cherokee County is back up and running and several teams are aiming to reload for state tournament runs.
The City of Ball Ground is moving steadily closer to having the water line under A.W. Roberts Drive relocated, as a notice to proceed has been issued.
ATLANTA — A recent court ruling awarding monetary damages to neighbors of a North Carolina industrial hog farm is stirring interest among Georgia agribusiness organizations in renewing a push to update the state’s Right to Farm Act.
CHRISTMAS IN CANTON: Downtown Canton will be hosting “Christmas in Canton” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, bringing safe, holiday fun for the whole family. The evening will include a slew of activities including a visit with Santa and his reindeer, train rides, movies, balloons, s’mores, petting zo…
