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Female in Critical Condition After Tubing Accident

Tim Cavender
Added: September 1, 2009

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a tubing accident.

Canton Police Department Arrests 14 Year Old For Burglary and Theft

Aurora Harris
Added: February 17, 2009

The Canton Police Department needs your help in finding witnesses and victims of a 14 year-old juvenile who was arrested for burglary, criminal trespass, entering auto, and felony theft.

Canton Police Department Arrest 38 Subjects on Loitering and Prowling

Aurora Harris
Added: January 29, 2009

City of Canton Police Department responded to Boling Park for possible gang activity...

Nickels for Nails

Aurora Harris
Added: January 29, 2009

Macedonia Elementary School helped out a local family during the holidays by donating money to a Habitat for Humanity house.

Homicide in Canton

Blair Buttram
Added: January 22, 2009

Canton Police discover Homicide in River Green subdivision....

Fatal Car Accident on Hwy 20

Blair Buttram
Added: November 3, 2008

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a 2 car accident on Hwy 20 on October 28th, that ended in Fatality.....

Authorities Discover Indoor Marijuana Operation off Bells Ferry

CTV STAFF
Added: October 3, 2008

Cherokee County Sheriff's Office deputies went to the house in the Golden Hills subdivision near Towne Lake on a domestic call. Eighty-nine plants were discovered, authorities say.

Voter Registration Deadline is Monday

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Added: October 3, 2008

Registration due October 6 to cast ballots for the November 4 general election.

Price Again Rejects Bailout Plan in Second Vote

CTV STAFF
Added: October 3, 2008

The measure passed 263-171 Friday afternoon by the House of Representatives, four days after the previous version was defeated by the House. On Wednesday, the revamped version of the $700 million plan that its supporters say is designed to improve struggling financial markets passed by a 74-25 vote.

Canton Police Discover Medical Practice without a Doctor

CTV STAFF
Added: October 1, 2008

Police say patients told them medical procedures were performed at the clinic. Two people were arrested and authorities are seeking a third suspect. Among the criminal charges are practicing medicine without a license and having blank prescription documents on hand.

Price Votes Against Bailout Plan

CTV STAFF
Added: September 30, 2008

The lawmaker blasted the $700 million financial bailout package that was defeated Monday as "an egregious proposal" against taxpayers' interests.

New Charges Filed Against Cherokee High Teacher

CTV STAFF
Added: September 30, 2008

A new victim has come forward and reported to authorities that she allegedly had a sexual relationship in 2005 with Cherokee High School teacher Matthew Gantz, who was arrested last week under charges of sexual assault against a student.

 

Cherokee High Teacher Charged wth Sexual Assault

CTV STAFF
Added: September 27, 2008

A former student alleges drama teacher Matthew Gantz, 41, of Canton, sexually assaulted her. The victim was 17 when the assaults allegedly began in 2007, a spokesman for the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said.

Woman Fights Off Home Invasion Attacker with a Chair

CTV STAFF
Added: September 25, 2008

UPDATE: Police released a composite drawing of the suspect Friday as they seek the public's help in capturing the man. He is desribed as about 30 years old, 5-foot-11 to 6 feet tall, approximately 200 pounds, short light blond hair, clean shaven, with a scar on his left cheek. He reportedly was wearing a white T-shirt, dark sweat pants and black athletic shoes.

Woodstock Police Chief Resigns

CTV STAFF
Added: September 25, 2008

Police Chief Ric Moss had differences "over the future direction" of the Woodstock Police Department with City Manager Jeff Moon, who announced the chief is stepping down.

Several Gas Pumps Dry Throughout Cherokee

CTV STAFF
Added: September 23, 2008

Reports continue of several gas stations with motorists lined up for fuel and others fuel islands vacant as pumps were empty. There have also been scattered reports of fuel available at some stations.

Trio Charged with Fraud

CTV STAFF
Added: September 23, 2008

A suspicious Wal-Mart employee alerted store security that

Public Hearing Scheduled on Vehicle Parking, Equipment Law

CTV STAFF
Added: September 22, 2008

Cherokee County Board of Commissioners to hear from public on ordinance proposals during October 7 meeting at the Justice Center in Canton.

Three Men Arrested in Child Porn Investigation

CTV STAFF
Added: September 22, 2008

Authorities say they found images on computers at each of their homes during searches. 

Woodstock Police Name Financial Scam Suspects

CTV STAFF
Added: September 19, 2008

Forgery investigation that started in August in Woodstock leads to searches in Gwinnett County and discovery of forged documents, fake credit cards and other items, and the naming of two suspects.

Early Voting Under Way for General Election

CTV STAFF
Added: September 19, 2008

Change in law allows for early voting to begin 45 days before the November 4 General Election at Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration Office and other county election offices throughout Georgia.

Couple Jumps from Burning Sixes House

CTV STAFF
Added: September 17, 2008

Couple received second- and third-degree burns during early Wednesday morning blaze. They escaped by jumping from the house located off Sixes Road.

Three Woodstock Teens Charged with Arson

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Added: September 16, 2008

Youths charged with attempting to ignite brush and foliage near community amenities center in Woodlands subdivision. All are 15 years old. The subdivision is off Ga. 92, between Ragsdale and West Wiley Bridge roads.

Tuesday Morning Fire Destroys Mobile Home

CTV STAFF
Added: September 16, 2008

Officials say the 56-year-old male occupant of the home escaped without injury, but the man's dog died in the fire.

Southwestern Cherokee House Destroyed During Monday Storm

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Added: September 9, 2008

Firefighters responded to structure fires Monday in southern Cherokee County that officials believe were caused by lightning strikes.

Driver Arrested After Hitting Deputy's Patrol Car

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Added: September 8, 2008

Sheriff's deputy had stopped a vehicle before a second vehicle pulled up behind him before colliding into the patrol car, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office's spokesman said.

Holly Springs Mayor, City Council Members Unopposed for Re-Election

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Added: August 29, 2008

Mayor Downing and City Council Members Barnett, Patrick and Smith are only candidates for four-year terms that start in January.

Restaurant Employees Charged with Theft, False Report

CTV STAFF
Added: August 26, 2008

Manager and assistant manager of KFC in southwestern Cherokee charged with creating false story of armed robbery and stealing money.

Truck Crashes into Pool of Water off I-575

CTV STAFF
Added: August 26, 2008

Driver, removed from vehicle and complaining of injuries to back and ribs, taken to Northside Hospital-Cherokee. Pool of water caused by recent rains.

Report: Almost 37,200 Students in Cherokee Schools

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Added: August 22, 2008

Growth rate remains 2.5 percent over same period for last year.

Burge Park's Ribbon Cutting Celebration is Thursday

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Added: August 22, 2008

A team of volunteers, with support from businesses, spent a July day installing new play equipment, benches, tables and other features in the park as part of its major makeover. 

Fire Damages Nelson House

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Added: August 20, 2008

Early Sunday morning fire guts interior of Nelson house. No injuries reported. Firefighters from Cherokee and Pickens counties responsed to the structure fire.

Fish traps on Etowah River and other waterways is topic for August 19 presentation

CTV STAFF
Added: August 18, 2008

Cherokee County Historical Society's August 19 quarterly membership meeting is to feature speaker Bill Frazier, a retired federal game warden who has traveled through Georgia studying and documenting Native American fish traps. There  are some of the V-shaped stone structures are in the Etowah River. The meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Rock Barn in Canton.

Cherokee Schools Student Population Count Surpasses 37,000

CTV STAFF
Added: August 18, 2008

Day 10 count of 37,149 reflects 1,064 additional students enrolled in the public school system since the school year started on August 4.

Stolen Tools Returned to Habitat for Humanity in Canton

CTV STAFF
Added: August 13, 2008

Eastern Cherokee resident charged with stealing more than 200 pieces of properties, including the commercial power tools.returned to the non-profit organization, is facing additional charges, a Cherokee CountySheriff's Office spokesman said.

Intersection Construction Project at Little River Elementary is Approved

Tom Brooks
Added: August 13, 2008

The majority of the project is slated for completion by the end of the year. Roadways will remain open during construction, the county engineer says.

Cherokee Schools Student Enrollment Approaching 37,000

CTV STAFF
Added: August 8, 2008

Student population increased 900 students since first day of 2008-2009 year

Suspect Arrested Attempting Neighborhood Vending Machine Theft

CTV STAFF
Added: August 8, 2008

Authorities say 17-year-old found with tools and other items hiding near machine

Cherokee Schools Day 3 Enrollment Increase Announced

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Added: August 6, 2008

Enrollment total is 36,818 students

Martin Wins August 5 Democratic Senate Runoff

Tom Brooks
Added: August 6, 2008

Martin receives 87.6 percent of Cherokee vote over Jones

Firefighters Rescue Man in Accident on I-575

CTV STAFF
Added: August 4, 2008

Driver of pickup injured in single-vehicle crash near Holcomb Bridge Road.

Cherokee Schools Open for 2008-09 Year

CTV STAFF
Added: August 4, 2008

Back-to-school for 36,000 students and more than 5,000 employees

Democratic Senate Runoff is August 5

Tom Brooks
Added: August 3, 2008

Statewide race is only August 5 contest in Cherokee County

Fire Destroys House Near Woodstock

CTV STAFF
Added: August 3, 2008

Children exit home unharmed during two-story blaze

SBA Loans Available for May 20 Storm Victims

CTV STAFF
Added: July 31, 2008

The SBA's approval of the availability of low-interest loans for victims is on the heels of the Federal Emegency Management Agency (FEMA)'s second rejection of funding for uninsured victims and local governments recovery costs. 

Dump Truck Driver Injured in Yellow Creek Road Accident

CTV Staff
Added: July 29, 2008

The 53-year-old driver was taken by helicopter to Atlanta Medical Center. The accident was near Conns Creek Road

East Cherokee Man Arrested After More Than 200 Stolen Items Discovered at Home

CTV STAFF
Added: July 29, 2008

Cherokee Sheriff's Office deputies charge 34-year-old man with five counts of receiving stolen property. Detectives working to locate owners of 200 recovered items, including power tools.

Two-Vehicle Accident in South Canton Injures Two

CTV STAFF
Added: July 29, 2008

Victims taken to WellStar Kennestone Hospital

Woodstock Police: Argument Over Laundry Turns Violent

CTV Staff
Added: July 28, 2008

Charges filed after exchange of words turns into stabbing

Undercover Operation Nets 17 Arrests at Canton Sports Bar

CTV Staff
Added: July 28, 2008

Owners among those arrested at the Marietta Road bar located near downtown Canton

Sustainability Program Launched by CRPA

CTV STAFF
Added: July 28, 2008

Public encouraged to participate in taking action for long-term local environmental benefits

FEMA Denies Appeal for Disaster Assistance

CTV Staff
Added: July 25, 2008

County seeking SBA disaster declaration to allow loans for citizens

Storm debris pickup ends August 15 for residents

CTV Staff
Added: July 23, 2008

Private contractor's cleanup effort of May 20 tornado debris ending soon

Canton planners approve Canton West

Tom Brooks
Added: July 22, 2008

Zoning and annexation petitions pending before Canton City Council for final vote in September on mixed-use development; developers' overall plan calls for almost 3,500 homes in Canton and unincorporated Cherokee County.

Two vehicle crash involving Cherokee County Sheriff's Deputy

Tom Brooks
Added: July 17, 2008

Ballot referendum and straw poll questions approved

Tom Brooks
Added: July 16, 2008

Cherokee County voters approved a number of referendum questions on July 15 ballots.

Election Results - Cherokee Decision 08

Tom Brooks
Added: July 15, 2008

Election Results - Cherokee Decision '08

WLJA-FM 101.1 Named Station of the Year by Georgia Association of Broadcasters

Jennifer Allen
Added: June 13, 2008

WLJA FM 101.1 won the top award at this weekend’s GABBY Awards from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters.

Cherokee TV Wins 3 National Awards

CTV STAFF
Added: June 5, 2008

Cherokee TV Wins Three Videographer Awards, sister station, The Preservation Channel Wins Two!