Sheriff Reynolds Appointed To Georgia Board Of Drivers Services

The board governs the Department of Driver Services, including enforcing and administering state laws, and driver's license regulations.

Canton Police Department Unveils New Electric Motorcycles

Canton Police's new motorcycles can help officers patrol the park trail system and allow them to do it without emission and noise pollution.

Fear, Anxiety A Reality For Cherokee Co Veterans On 4th Of July

Nearly 30 percent of combat veterans and first responders suffer from symptoms of PTSD. Here’s how you can consider them this 4th of July.

4th Of July Pool Safety: Tips To Prevent Drowning In Canton

Swimming pool dangers persist, especially for children, in Canton.

Construction Begins On Addition To Cherokee Fire Training Complex

Construction has begun on a new addition to the Cherokee Fire and Emergency Services Training Center, including a new classroom.

GoFundMe Set Up For Men Electrocuted At Canton Construction Site

Two GoFundMe fundraisers have been established for the men electrocuted at a hotel construction site in Canton last month.

Two Electrocuted At Hotel Construction Site In Canton

One man is in critical condition after his entire body was burned from being electrocuted while working at a Canton construction site.

Cherokee Fire Chief Presents Letters Of Commendation, Awards

Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather presented awards and letters of commendation to several Cherokee County firefighters recently.

Automated Enforcement Of School Zones Begins In Canton

The Canton Police Department will begin a warning period for new automated enforcement of school zones in the city.

Biden Orders U.S. Flags Lowered For Spa Victims, Visits Atlanta

President Joe Biden delivers national proclamation on Flags ahead of Atlanta visit to now visit Asian-American leaders after spa tragedy.

Fire Causes Death Of 60-Year-Old Canton Woman

A 60-year-old woman died Sunday after her home off Red Fern Court in Canton caught on fire.

GBI Investigating Shootout, Standoff Between Cherokee Police, Men

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into a shootout and standoff on Sunday between Cherokee deputies and men from Alabama.

Kids Playing With Lighter Causes House Fire Near Waleska

Cherokee County fire investigators said a 9-year-old and 11-year-old were playing with a lighter at the home off Darby Road in Waleska.

100 Child Porn Files Earn Canton Man Prison Sentence

A Canton man was sentenced for attempting to leave the country with a cell phone and a tablet containing more than 100 files of child porn.

Cherokee Fire Chiefs Create Incident Command Training Center

A team was assembled in 2019 of Cherokee County fire chiefs to implement a standardized incident command system.

Moped Rider Steering With Feet Arrested, Meth Found

Blairsville man refused to stop for police and tried to flee on foot, but was captured. He is now facing multiple charges.

3 Charged With Burglary, Theft After Car Stolen From Dealership

Three people have been arrested after a car was stolen from the Shottenkirk dealership last week in Canton.

Cherokee Fire Station On Sugar Pike Road To Be Expanded

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved the purchase of 2 acres on Sugar Pike Road to expand Fire Station No. 32.

Mother Arrested On Murder Charges After Baby Fatally Stabbed

A 20-year-old woman from Tennessee was arrested on felony murder charges Tuesday after her 13-month-old child died earlier this month.

Cherokee Deputy Chief ADA Appointed To Sex Offender Review Board

Cherokee County Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Katie Gropper was appointed to the Sexual Offender Registration Review Board.

13-Month-Old Dies From Stabbing In Canton, Woman Injured

The Canton Police Department is investigating the fatal stabbing of a 13-month-old girl, which also left a 20-year-old woman injured.

5 Ways To Stop Porch Pirates In Canton

Package thefts are a growing problem as online shopping explodes. Canton police offer some tips to thwart porch pirates.

Cherokee Sheriff's Office Awarded Grant For DUI Enforcement

The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is one of 21 law enforcement agencies in Georgia to receive a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic grant.

Zeta Kills Georgia Man After Tree Falls On Mobile Home

A man who was sleeping inside the mobile home early Thursday morning died as a result of the tree fall, Cherokee County deputies said.

4 New Ambulances Go Into Service In Cherokee County

The new units are equipped with the latest in crew and patient safety features to allow for the safest transport possible, officials said.

84 Sex Offenders In Canton: 2020 Safety Map

Fall is a good time to take inventory of who is in your neighborhood, and where the registered sex offenders live in Canton.

Fire Department Donates Engines To Six Georgia Counties

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services are donating to counties in Georgia that currently have older engines in their department.

Statewide Human Trafficking Hotline Established By State Leaders

First Lady Marty Kemp joined the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council's GA Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking to establish the hotline.

Public Services Agency Director, New Chief Marshal Appointed

Dana Martin was appointed as Cherokee County Public Services Agency director and Jamie Gianfala was promoted to chief marshal.

Cherokee Domestic Violence Group Named Task Force Of The Year

The Cherokee County Domestic Violence Task Force has a goal to strengthen and sustain coordinated community response to family violence.

Emergency Notification System Available For Cherokee Residents

CodeRED enables local public safety personnel to notify residents and businesses of emergencies or urgent notifications.

Forsyth Woman Dies After Car Collides With Two Tractor Trailers

Cherokee Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a three vehicle accident at 3 p.m. on Wednesday on Cumming Highway near County Line Road.

47 Arrested On Gang, Drugs Charges During Meth Investigation

Agents seized over 136 kilograms of methamphetamine valued at $1.76 million and approximately $100,000, and served 47 arrest warrants.

Canton Woman Charged In Connection With Fatal November Crash

A Canton woman has been charged in connection with a fatal pedestrian crash in November 2019.

Cherokee Sheriff Speaks Out About Keeping Trust, George Floyd

Cherokee Sheriff Frank Reynolds took to social media this weekend to address the death of George Floyd, and what his department is doing.

Survey Ranks Canton As One Of Georgia's Safest Cities

Canton was ranked 26th out of 127 Georgia cities by a website that tracks crime and security.

Memorial Day Water Safety Tips: Cherokee Emergency Services

After several calls this year, Cherokee Fire & Emergency Services is sharing safety tips so citizens will have a safe Memorial Day weekend.

Firefighters Rescue Canton Woman From Burning Home

The woman was left with serious burns but was breathing on her own when she arrived at a nearby hospital, officials said.

Burglar Arrested After 911 Call, Smearing Peanut Butter On Window

A Canton man was arrested Tuesday night for breaking into Jiffy Freeze, 8046 Knox Bridge Highway, and smearing peanut butter on the windows.

Cherokee Fire: Change Your Clocks, Change Your Batteries

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services said 71 percent of smoke alarms that failed had missing, disconnected or dead batteries.

Fire Department Seeks Public Input On Provided Services

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services want community input on how well the citizens think the fire department is performing.