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The state of Georgia's Annual Burn Ban will be lifted on Oct. 1. When the burn ban is lifted, unincorporated Cherokee County residents will be allowed to burn yard debris until April 30, according to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. Residents must follow the Georgia Forestry Commission's open burning rules, which can be found online at www.gatrees.org. ...

Witness the shocking moment when a suspected drunk driver plows into a group of motorcyclists, leaving a motorcycle lodged under the truck. This alarming footage, brought to you by FOX 5 News, underscores the dangers of impaired driving.

Exhibits showcase marble industry, history and sculptures. See more articles from the Progress’ Fall Festival Guide, which includes information about local and regional festivals and more. The Pickens County Chamber of Commerce is now home to an expansive museum that showcases the history of Pickens County marble, from mining...

A recent poll about what residents would like to see in Jasper garnered a big response, with 250 people weighing in on several questions about the community. [Note: Poll results are in a spreadsheet. The top row blocks are questions. The responses are in columns below each question. To see the full text of the response or question click on the block and it will show at the top of the spreadsheet.]

This piece presents five exceptional seafood restaurants in Canton. Have you had the chance to dine at any of these yet? If yes, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

A Woodstock man turned 102 Wednesday, and celebrated the milestone with his family and friends. Oaks at Towne Lake held a birthday celebration Wednesday afternoon for Roger Antonucci, who has been a resident at the nursing home for close to three years, said Melanie Thompson, his daughter. Prior to his stay at the home, he spent time living with his two daughters. Antonucci said he enjoyed his birthday party. ...

See more articles in the Progress’ Fall Festival Guide, which features information about local and regional festivals this season. When you walk into North Georgia Homestead Supply, 11197 Hwy. 53 East,Marble Hill, you are immediately struck by the variety of merchandise – everything from garden seeds, to crossbows, knives, baking and caning supplies, some footwear, radios and even a selection of loose-leaf teas. Plus feeds and garden tillers.

A man in jail after officials say he stole from inside a car at a daycare.

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of ball ground..

 Back when Rob Jones was a sole commissioner, more than a decade ago, the county paid consultants to look at parks here and they unequivocally came to the conclusion – Roper Park won’t work for a growing county. Since that time, various other people have noted...

‘I’ve been in it 30 years, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen anything like this,’ said Fairmount Police Chief David Payne

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services promoted ten firefighters Sept. 26 at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex in Holly Springs. Fire Apparatus Operators Joseph Crawford, William (Eric) Miller, Deombre Jones, Marcus Hanie, Matthew Bennett, Wesley Daniel, David Webb, and Brent Connell were promoted to sergeant. Sgt. Michael Morgan was promoted to lieutenant. Battalion Chief Daniel Carder was promoted to the rank of division chief. Carder serves as the training chief for CCFES. The promoted firefighters were surrounded by family, friends, and colleagues as they were recognized and celebrated for their accomplishments.

A 20-unit townhome community is coming to Holly Springs. The Holly Springs City Council voted 4-0 Monday to approve a request from Ben Lively of Sunward Properties to rezone almost two acres located along Edmondson Lane off of Old Highway 5 from general commercial to traditional neighborhood development to build a 20-unit townhome community. The density is 10.05 units per acre. Councilmember Kevin Moore was absent from the meeting. ...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - It’s a miraculous milestone. Roger Antonucci is 102-years-old. “Disbelief. Disbelief that he’s still well and still here,” said Lisa Messina, Antonucci’s daughter. Antonucci’s two daughters, Lisa and Melanie Thompson, organized their dad’s 102nd birthday celebration on Wednesday at The Oaks...

Are you a woman educator or a woman who teaches children or adults? If so, you may be interested in our chapter. We meet four times a year to assist many organizations in our community, such as the Weekend Snack Pack Program, North Georgia Family Partners, and giving scholarships to senior girls in the education field. If you would like to learn more about our chapter, visit online at https://sites.google.com/view/betaetaga or learn more about the benefits and opportunities for members and non-members at www.dkg.org.

ATLANTA - Fall has arrived and that means it is time to pick apples, find the perfect pumpkin, enjoy a corn maze and attend a fall festival. Here is a list of all those things for Fall 2023 in North Georgia. APPLE PICKING. B.J. Reece Orchards in Ellijay offers apple...

The FOX 5 Storm Team is out in Canton enjoying the early fall weather and while it is only a few days into the cooler time of year, they are looking ahead at when the usual time the first freeze arrives. Here's the latest report.

In a world where chocolate is a universal language, we're thrilled to announce a delightful event that will take you on a journey through the World of Chocolate with renowned Chef and Chocolatier, Joannalee. This event is set to take place on Fri, Sep 29, from 7pm to 9pm at the LEANING LADDER, 105 East Main Street, Woodstock, GA 30188.

Cherokee County District Attorney's Office Chief Investigator Dwight Kelley is retiring Sept. 29 after 36 years of service to county citizens, the office announced. The district attorney's office hosted a retirement reception earlier this month for colleagues and family. “It has been an honor to work with Dwight Kelley, who is one of the most dedicated professionals I’ve known in my career,” District Attorney Susan Treadaway said in a statement....

After the hottest summer we’ve had in years — maybe ever — the cool, crisp air of autumn will be a welcome relief. Take advantage of the change of seasons by getting outside and enjoying some of the fall festivals and Halloween activities in Woodstock, Holly Springs and Canton, as well as in neighboring towns in Cobb County and north Georgia. Celebrate the season of colorful leaves, pumpkins and apples by attending local events or driving a little farther north for a fun day trip.