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Canton Promotes Police Captain Jeff Tucker to Deputy Chief
Canton Police Department’s Capt. Jeff Tucker has been promoted to deputy chief, the department announced. Tucker’s over three-decade career in law enforcement began in 1986 in Michigan before joining the Canton Police Department in 2003. Throughout his tenure, he has served with distinction in various capacities, including traffic officer, traffic corporal, traffic sergeant, and uniform patrol lieutenant. In 2018, he was promoted to the rank of captain, where he has...
March from Canton to Woodstock Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day
The nonprofit Shepherd’s Men marched 12 miles from Canton to Woodstock in honor of fallen military service members Monday — with some participants carrying a 160-pound barrel. The barrel contained Clarity Lager, a newly launched beer by Hop City Brews, developed and marketed in collaboration with Reformation Brewery to benefit Shepherd’s Men and their work to heal injured veterans. Shepherd’s Men is a team of active duty, medically retired and...
Community Rallies Behind Liquor Store Owner Facing 7 Years in Prison for Shooting Attempted Thief
Local residents are rallying in support of a liquor store owner facing a seven-year prison sentence after shooting an attempted thief. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, with many questioning the fairness of the charges against the owner. The owner’s actions, while deemed self-defense by supporters, have...
Update: 4 people die on Georgia roads during first 36 hours of Memorial Day weekend travel
Update: By 6 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2024, 36 hours into the Memorial Day weekend travel period, 4 people had died on Georgia roads, one in Grovetown, one in Carterville, one in Calhoun and one in Blueridge. These were reported at midnight on May 25. No further fatalities were reported during the period midnight to 6 a.m. The Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to remind drivers to plan their trips carefully and remember to make safety a priority during the remainder of the holiday travel period which ends at 11:59 p.m. tomorrow night.
New Report Details Highland Rivers' Service to Veterans
Highland Rivers’ commitment to Veterans highlighted in new report; more than 3,300 Veterans served since 2013 More than 3,300 veterans have been served by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health over the past decade, according to a new report released by the agency. “Services to Veterans, 2013-2023” is a retrospective data report about the agency’s services to veterans during an 11-year period from Jan. 1, 2013, through Dec. 31, 2023. ...
Cherokee County Aquatic Center Opening Oasis Pool Saturday
The Cherokee County Aquatic Center is opening its Oasis outdoor pool May 25. The aquatic center, located at 1200 Wellstar Way on Sixes Road, will open the Oasis outdoor pool at 10 a.m. May 25. The facility will remain open until 7 p.m. Operating hours May 26 will be from noon to 6:30 p.m. and May 27, Memorial Day, the pool will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ...
Cherokee County is Getting a New EMS Station
A new emergency medical services station is coming to Cherokee County near Woodstock in 2025. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted May 21 to approve a $4 million construction services agreement with Ward Humphrey, Inc. for the renovation and construction of Station 30 for Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services. “This is greatly needed in the Woodstock area where we don’t provide fire service, but we do provide...
Woman arrested in Jasper Elementary School pickup line for neglect, drug charges
DUBOIS COUNTY, Ind. (WANE) — An Indiana woman was arrested in the Jasper Elementary School after-school pickup line Monday for child neglect and possession of multiple varieties of drugs, according to an Indiana State Police press release. Sylvia J. Hadi, 41, of Jasper was arrested on charges of possession...
Missing 13-Year-Old Boy Found Safe, Police Report
In a heartening update, police have announced that the missing 13-year-old boy has been found safe. The boy, who was reported missing earlier this week, has been reunited with his relieved family. Authorities initiated an extensive search after the boy was reported missing, deploying officers to canvass the area and...
BOLO: Authorities in Georgia searching for rape suspect on the run
DAWSONVILLE, Ga. — Above video: Your Thursday headlines. Authorities in Georgia need your help finding a suspect wanted for rape. On Wednesday, the Dawson County Sheriff's Office released information about Reynaldo Jeronimo, 31. The DCSO has issued a BOLO for Jeronimo's whereabouts. He is described as 5 feet 6...
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