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Canton Man Convicted of Raping Child
A Canton man has been convicted of raping a child and other felony charges, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office announced. A Cherokee County jury convicted Canton resident Juan Nazario Lopez, 53, of five charges April 26 including rape, incest, aggravated child molestation, child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes. The guilty verdict was announced after a four-day trial in Chief Superior Court Judge Ellen McElyea’s courtroom. The...
Families Displaced by Fire at Cherokee County Apartments
Residents in a Cherokee County apartment complex have lost their homes and many of their belongings after a fire damaged multiple units. According to Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, the residents of 34 units at Brooke Mill Apartments were displaced due to a fire that broke out at the complex April 28. No injuries among residents were reported, but one firefighter sustained minor injuries from a collapse. ...
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...
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,...
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. ...
CCSD Students Place at Elementary School State Science Fair
Twenty-six Cherokee County School District students recently placed in the top three in their category at the Georgia College K-5 State Science Fair. The elementary school state science fair was held at Georgia College and State University. CCSD students also earned numerous additional prestigious statewide honors including both the Overall Grand Prize for Clark Creek Elementary School STEM Academy fifth-grader Pranav Vasishta and Best of Show honors for Bascomb Elementary...
'A Very Slow Voting Day': Early Voting Kicks off in Cherokee
Early voting is off to a slow start in Cherokee County. Advance voting for the May 21 primary election began April 29 and will last through May 17. Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration Director Anne Dover told the Tribune “everything is going very well,” but that “it is a very slow voting day.” A...
FREE Sunset Yoga at The Mill on Etowah in Canton, on Wednesday evenings
Celebrate the beauty of spring with FREE Sunset Yoga at The Mill on Etowah on Wednesday evenings. The FREE classes take place from 7 to 8 p.m. This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends, family, and positive energy. Also, bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.The...
Georgia prison guard kills inmate during hospital fight, GBI says
A state prisoner who was being treated at a Washington County hospital was shot and killed Tuesday evening when he overpowered a guard and took his pepper spray before charging at a second guard, officials said.
Woodstock Arts Hosting Over 500 Events in 2024-25 Season
WOODSTOCK — About 523 events are planned for Woodstock Arts’ 2024-25 season, the organization’s executive director announced. Christopher Brazelton, Woodstock Arts executive director, provided updates on the nonprofit’s upcoming schedule of events and concerts, as well as the organization’s programming and economic impact April 26 at IN WDSTK‘s monthly Morning INfluence meeting. Brazelton told attendees that the organization has about 200 volunteers who all work together to help benefit the...
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