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Public Input Meetings Set for Cherokee County Greenways and Trails Master Plan
Cherokee County residents will have the opportunity to be part of the planning for a master plan for trails and greenways throughout the county. Two in-person public input sessions and a virtual meeting are planned for May. The first in-person open house will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 9 in the community room of Cherokee County’s Woodstock Recreation Center, 7545 Main St., Building 200 in Woodstock. Interested...
GBI investigates OIS involving an inmate at GA hospital
SANDERSVILLE – The GBI is investigating an officer involved shooting involving an inmate at a Georgia hospital. At the request of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, GBI agents are investigating an officer involved shooting in Sandersville, Georgia. Jacob Henson, age 31, of Canton, GA, was shot and killed in the incident. One officer was injured in this incident.
Cherokee County Students Win Best in History at State Social Studies Fair
Two Cherokee County School District students won a top prize at the statewide 2024 Georgia Social Studies Fair, the district announced. The Georgia Council for the Social Studies organization presents the annual competition that offers participating students in grades 5-12 the opportunity to research and complete a project, individually or as part of a team. Project categories are anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science and sociology/psychology. Mountain Road Elementary School fifth-graders Rachael Crachi and Aubrey Quinn earned the top prize of Best of Discipline honors in the History category for their “Apollo 13” project. Their teacher advisor for the competition is Anna Jurnack. Their entry was among CCSD’s top-scoring projects that advanced to regionals for the opportunity to move on to the state competition. CCSD students earned half of the Northwest Georgia Region’s spots to advance to state.
Former Woodstock officer indicted in fatal shooting of 20-year-old driver granted bond
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A former Woodstock police officer indicted in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old driver last October was granted $50,000 bond Monday. Grant Matthew Shaw of Canton is facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the killing of Emmanuel Millard. As conditions of his bond,...
PHS Baseball Sweeps Adairsville in state playoffs
The Pickens Baseball team wrapped up its regular season and entered the GHSA state playoffs on Monday night with a thrilling doubleheader sweep of Adairsville by the scores of 10-2 and 5- 4 in eight innings to advance to this week’s second round. The Dragons moved their record to 27-5 on the year with the victories and continued their magical two-season run of two consecutive region titles along with three straight appearances in the Sweet 16 dating back to 2022.
Cherokee Schools Announces Yes I Can Award Winners
The Cherokee County School District has announced its 2024 Yes I Can Award winners. The Yes I Can Awards celebrate the achievements of children and youth with exceptionalities. The awards encourage students to seek their highest potential, and increase public awareness of the abilities, aspirations, and personal qualities of those with disabilities. Each CCSD elementary school is invited to select one student to receive the Yes I Can Award based...
Chief Magistrate Judge Candidates Meet Cherokee County Voters
CANTON — Candidates for Cherokee County chief magistrate judge met with voters April 25 to make their case to lead the Magistrate Court. Chief Associate Magistrate Greg Douds and Associate Magistrate Jack “Trey” Goodwin III have qualified to run as Republicans for Cherokee’s chief magistrate. No Democrats signed up to run for the post. Chief Magistrate James E. Drane III is retiring at the end of the year. ...
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