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Canton Man Convicted of Raping Pre-Teen After Months of Grooming

by B.T. ClarkOctober 7, 2025October 7, 2025

A Cherokee County jury took 90 minutes to convict a 50-year-old Canton man who spent five months grooming a pre-teen girl before raping her. ⚖️ Why It Matters: Antonio Eliberto Lopez-Peren used a textbook predator playbook — gifts, food, and kindness — to gain access to a child while her father worked. The case shows […]

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Canton’s Riverfest is Back After Weather Wipeout Last Year

by B.T. ClarkSeptember 2, 2025September 2, 2025
Posted inTraffic & Transportation

Marietta Highway Shut Down in Canton

by B.T. ClarkAugust 10, 2025August 10, 2025
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Georgia Man Gets 45 Years for Child Sex Crimes

by B.T. ClarkJuly 3, 2025July 3, 2025
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Chemical Fire at Cherokee County Factory: Is Your Air Safe?

by B.T. ClarkMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025
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Body of Missing Canton Man With Dementia Found

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025
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Elderly Man With Dementia Missing From Canton Home

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2025
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Canton Restaurant Fails Health Inspection

by B.T. ClarkApril 18, 2025April 18, 2025
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Tanner Place Brings Hope and Housing to Canton

by B.T. ClarkApril 11, 2025April 11, 2025
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Fatal Crash on Riverstone Parkway at I-575 in Canton Claims One Life

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025
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Scam Alert: Amazon Scammers Target Georgia Residents

by B.T. ClarkApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Wings and Rock Music Take Center Stage at Canton Festival

by City ReportsMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025
Three men play beer pong indoors, enjoying a lively gathering with red cups and leis.
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Cherokee Businesses Pass Underage Alcohol Test—Mostly

by B.T. ClarkDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024
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Top Family-Friendly Events for Christmas in Canton

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024
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Canton Kicks Off the Holidays with Tree Lighting

by City ReportsNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024
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Water Main Break in Canton: What We Know

by Thom ChandlerAugust 6, 2024August 6, 2024
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History Cherokee Opens Ticket Sales for Annual Preservation Awards Banquet

by Thom ChandlerJuly 23, 2024July 23, 2024
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Cherokee County Teen Missing: 17-Year-Old Last Seen Near Riverstone Parkway

by Thom ChandlerJuly 13, 2024July 13, 2024

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