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Posted inCrime

In the Shadows of Canton: A Predator Unmasked and Sentenced

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 12, 2024February 12, 2024
🔍 The Gist: Charles Terry Collins, 71, was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, and other charges in the July 2023 shooting of his wife in Canton.
Posted inCrime

71-Year-Old Cherokee County Man Found Guilty of Killing His Wife

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 30, 2024January 30, 2024
The City of Canton announced today that Captain John Lummus will assume the role of interim police chief for the Canton Police Department. This change comes as the current Police Chief Stephen Merrifield prepares to retire.
Posted inGeorgia People

Meet Canton’s Interim Police Chief, John Lummus

by Thom ChandlerDecember 11, 2023December 11, 2023
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Believe It or Not: Residents in These 3 Georgia Cities Leave Their Doors Unlocked

by Thom ChandlerNovember 29, 2023November 29, 2023
📰 The Gist: Canton voters have re-elected Bill Grant as Mayor, signaling continued trust in his leadership.
Posted inYour Government

Who Won the Canton Mayor’s Race?

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2023November 7, 2023
The Gist: A crash involving an overturned tractor-trailer took place on I-575 Wednesday, resulting in the death of the driver.
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Driver Killed in Overturned Tractor-trailer Crash on I-575

by Thom ChandlerOctober 27, 2023October 27, 2023
CANTON -- After nearly four decades dedicated to law enforcement and a stint serving his nation in the Army, Canton Police Chief Stephen Merrifield announced his upcoming retirement.
Posted inGeorgia People

Canton’s Police Chief Stephen Merrifield is Retiring

by Thom ChandlerOctober 9, 2023October 9, 2023
The Gist: A grim scene unfolded on Butterworth Road in Canton today, when one man was found shot dead in a driveway, while another, believed to be the shooter, was discovered injured nearby.
Posted inCrime

Tragedy Strikes a Quiet Cherokee County Street: Police Investigate Apparent Murder-suicide

by Thom ChandlerOctober 3, 2023October 10, 2023
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A Calhoun man and a former Cherokee County teacher were sentenced for sharing explicit images of kids

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023

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