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Recent Arrests (Reported 11/07/2026)

Bartow County deputies arrested 36-year-old Solomon Wilson Graves of Cartersville at Walmart on Market Place Boulevard on November 1st after he pushed a shopping cart of $1,191 worth of unpaid merchandise into the garden section and began throwing it over a fence. They charged him with felony theft by shoplifting and giving a false name after he said his name was Earth Harvey, due to active warrants in Fulton and Bartow counties. His local warrants ran from October 20th through October 29th: one for probation violation, four for theft by shoplifting, and two for theft by deception.

Bartow County, GA · 2d
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Neighbor remembers former deputy killed in Georgia flooding

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - A former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy was killed after being swept away by floodwaters near Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County, south of McCaysville, where flooding also occurred. The Murray County coroner identified her as Julie Barrs. Barrs’ neighbor, Dottie Billingsley, said Barrs tried...

Murray County, GA · 1d
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Adairsville Man Jailed for Stalking, Attacking Woman in Front of Children

Malcolm Jarrard Thompson, 37 of Adairsville, was arrested this week after reports said he stalked a woman and burglarize her Alpine Court home. Police said that Thompson used a stone to break out the 36 year-old woman’s car windows before shoving out a bedroom window to the home. After...

Adairsville, GA · 2d
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Georgia's Biggest Battery Farm Flips On Near Ball Ground, Backing Up the Grid

1501 Conns Creek Rd. — Approximate Battery Facility Project Site. Georgia's largest battery energy storage facility is now up and running in northeast Cherokee County, a 530-megawatt operation built to store power and release it the instant the grid needs it. The McGrau Ford Battery Facility sits on 40 acres at 1501 Conns Creek Road near Ball Ground, where it holds 1,100 self-contained Tesla battery units arranged in individual locker-style enclosures designed to run around the clock.

Cherokee County, GA · 2d
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New K9 finds narcotics during traffic stop

A traffic stop in Cartersville led to a woman’s arrest for narcotics possession, all thanks to a new K9 on the job, the Cartersville Police Dept. said.

Cartersville, GA · 2d

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Community mourns former officer swept away in flooding

A former Cobb County sheriff’s deputy was killed after being swept away by floodwaters near Old CCC Camp Road in Murray County.

Murray County, GA · 18h

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Neighbors tried saving woman swept away, but floodwaters were too strong

Julie Barrs was swept three miles away after her car was taken by floodwaters in north Georgia.

Murray County, GA · 5h

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Victim identified in Salvo water incident at Cape Hatteras Seashore as Imaad Ulhaqq Ali

Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials have identified the individual who died following a water-related incident at Cape Hatteras National Seashore as 26-year-old Imaad Ulhaqq Ali of Tate, Georgia. The incident occurred Nov. 5 off a beach near the village of Salvo in the Outer Banks. Original. A person died after...

Salvo, NC · 21h

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Jeeps, Red Cross and U-Haul rally to aid flood-hit towns in North Georgia

ELLIJAY, Ga. - Fifty-three Jeeps and Broncos rolled out of Ellijay on Sunday afternoon to support families affected by devastating flooding in McCaysville, Georgia, and Copperhill, Tennessee. What we know:. The Ellijay Jeepers organized the donation ride on Springer Mountain in the Blue Ridge area. Drivers had to make a...

Mccaysville, GA · 18h

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Holly Springs Man Calls 911 From Motel, Tells Police He Hurt His Mother

Harmony on the Lakes — Reported Home Where Woman Found Dead. Branden Barnes faces murder, aggravated assault and firearm charges in connection with the death of his 63-year-old mother, Diane Jones. She was found dead in her Harmony on the Lakes home with what appeared to be multiple gunshot wounds. Authorities say Barnes rented a room at a nearby Holly Springs motel less than an hour after an argument with her, and officers arrested him there.

Holly Springs, GA · 2d

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Cherokee County Restaurant Report Card – 11/08/2026

The Georgia Department of Public Health conducted food service inspections in Cherokee County on 11/08/2026. The following 3 establishments were inspected. 🔴 Grade U (Failing) = below 70 | 🟠 Grade C = 70–79 | 🟡 Grade B = 80–89 | 🟢 Grade A = 90–100 🔴 FAILING (below 70) — 1 location MR.TINOS ICE CREAM &TACOS — 🔴 53 (FAILING)• Inspected: 11-08-2026 • 6789 HWY 92 WOODSTOCK, GA 30189 • (678) 224-8938 🟡 Grade B (80–89) — 2 locations TACOS EL DON — 🟡 85 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-08-2026 • 5683 BELLS FERRY RD ACWORTH, GA 30102 • (678) 445-5593TACOS EL DON BASE — 🟡 85 (Grade B)• Inspected: 11-08-2026 • 5683 BELLS FERRY RD ACWORTH, GA 30102 • (678) 445-5593 Source: Georgia Environmental Health Food Service Inspection database. Data reflects food service inspections conducted 11/08/2026–11/08/2026.

Cherokee County, GA · 15h

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Cartersville Police welcome new K-9 officer trained to detect drugs

The Cartersville Police Department has a new four-legged officer joining its ranks.

Cartersville, GA · 1d

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Frost Advisory Sunday night for portions of North Georgia

Frost Advisory Sunday night for portions of North Georgia A Frost Advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Monday morning for Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Lumpkin, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and Whitfield Counties. Temperatures as low as 32-36º will result…

Whitfield County, GA · 2d

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Thank You to Our Crossing Guards!

It's Crossing Guard Appreciation Week, and we're so thankful for our dedicated team of professionals! Our school district's Safety & Security team now includes our own crossing guards, who enhance and expand the service provided to our schools by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office. We're on a mission to be the highest-performing school district in Georgia where our students are learning more, growing more, and achieving more in our classrooms than they could anywhere else! #CCSDElevateTheExcellence #SafeCherokee.

Cherokee County, GA · 1d

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Calhoun to Host Community Information Sessions on Data Centers

Calhoun residents will have two opportunities later this month and in December to learn more about data centers and the potential effects of future digital infrastructure development. Two public information sessions have been scheduled, with discussions expected to cover topics ranging from economic development to environmental considerations and community protections.

Calhoun, GA · 1d

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Leaders Of Cobb: After More Than Three Decades With Ed Voyles, Drew Tutton Looks Ahead to a New Chapter

After more than three decades of building relationships, developing employees, and helping grow dealerships within the Ed Voyles Automotive Group, Drew Tutton is beginning a new chapter in his business career. For Tutton, the transition comes with tremendous gratitude for the Voyles family, the opportunities they provided, and the thousands...

Jasper, GA · 7h

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Men's Basketball Ends Georgia Trip With 84-74 Victory at Dalton State

Dalton, Ga. – Wrapping up a season-opening stretch of four-straight opponents that advanced to the 2026 NAIA National Championship on Saturday afternoon, the St. Thomas University Men's Soccer team pulled head of host Dalton State midway through the first half and kept the lead for the rest of the contest for a 84-74 victory.

Dalton, GA · 2d

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Cherokee County Fire promotes 2 firefighters to sergeant

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services has promoted two firefighters to the rank of sergeant.

Cherokee County, GA · 1d

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Unlicensed Midwife Found Guilty After Mom Nearly Died, Lost 50% of Blood Following Home Birth

“At the hospital, physicians... provided multiple blood transfusions, and performed emergency surgery,” said the district attorney’s office

Woodstock, GA · 3h

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Channel 2 activates ‘Convoy of Care’ to help flooding survivors in north Georgia

This major disaster relief project will bring much needed supplies to communities in Georgia’s Fannin and Gilmer counties devastated by record flash flooding.

Georgia · 6h