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A collision between a tractor-trailer and an SUV on Riverstone Parkway at the I-575 South Bound on-ramp in Canton has left one person dead. Police have cleared the scene and reopened the roadway, but continue investigating the cause of the crash.

Traffic & Transportation

Fatal Crash on Riverstone Parkway at I-575 in Canton Claims One Life

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025

🚨 What We Know: Uncle C's BBQ on Highway 92 scored 57 on its March 30 health inspection. The failing grade resulted from 21 separate violations, including 9 that inspectors considered critical food safety issues.

Food

Cherokee County BBQ Joint Scores Failing Grade On Health Inspection

by B.T. ClarkApril 2, 2025

The Canton Police Department is warning residents about sophisticated Amazon-related scams circulating in the community, targeting shoppers with fraudulent messages about their accounts.

Crime

Scam Alert: Amazon Scammers Target Georgia Residents

by B.T. ClarkApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Woodstock residents can look forward to several community events during Georgia Cities Week, April 21-27, with a bonus event on April 28. The celebration includes a Touch-A-Truck event, city employee breakfast, and a Towne Hall Open House.

Woodstock Plans Touch-A-Truck Event and Open House for Georgia Cities Week

by City ReportsApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Close-up portrait of a young man exhaling smoke, creating a moody effect.

Crime

Sting Catches 7 Stores Selling Vapes to Children in Cherokee County

by B.T. ClarkMarch 27, 2025March 27, 2025

Woodstock residents who have been making that long trek to other Trader Joe's locations might soon find relief closer to home – but only if enough locals make some noise about it.

Could Trader Joe’s Come to Woodstock?

by B.T. ClarkMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Take Action: The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about cold cases or other crimes to contact their tip line. Information can be shared anonymously.

Crime

Cold Case Arrest Brings Long-Awaited Justice to Rape Victim in Cherokee County

by B.T. ClarkMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025

Hot and Spicey Buffalo Chicken Wings

Wings and Rock Music Take Center Stage at Canton Festival

by City ReportsMarch 17, 2025March 17, 2025

A Smyrna man faces multiple charges after his dog jumped from his vehicle and died on I-575 in Cherokee County.

Crime

Georgia Man Charged After His Dog Dies Jumping From Moving Car on I-575

by B.T. ClarkMarch 15, 2025March 15, 2025

We reported earlier this week on Rootstock, a popular downtown Woodstock restaurant, failing it health inspection with a score of 46.

Food

‘Genuinely and Deeply Embarrassed:’ Rootstock Owners Apologize for Health Inspection Failure

by B.T. ClarkMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025

Rootstock and Vine, a popular restaurant on Main Street in Woodstock, received a failing score of 46 on its most recent health inspection, with violations including improper food handling, moldy food items, and temperature control issues.

Food

Downtown Woodstock Restaurant Scores 46 on Health Inspection

by B.T. ClarkMarch 12, 2025March 12, 2025

A popular Woodstock breakfast spot received a failing health inspection score after inspectors found multiple critical violations including improper food temperatures and sanitation issues.

Food

Popular Woodstock Restaurant Fails Health Inspection

by B.T. ClarkMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Buckle is set to move its store to The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta in Woodstock. The new location will open on April 1, replacing its previous space at Town Center at Cobb.

Buckle Relocates to The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta

by B.T. ClarkMarch 11, 2025March 11, 2025

A new study from SmartAsset ranks the top counties in Georgia for economic growth, measuring business expansion, GDP increases, and new building permits.

Which Georgia Counties Had The Most GDP Growth?

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

Atlanta is looking to Woodstock as a model for how to build a thriving, walkable downtown. That was one of the big takeaways from Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell’s State of the City address on January 31.

Atlanta Looks to Woodstock as an Example of What a Downtown Should Be

by B.T. ClarkFebruary 3, 2025

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Crime

Marietta Man Gets Life Sentence For Rape and Child Molestation in Cherokee County

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 31, 2025

The Laken Riley Act requires federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain and deport illegal immigrants who commit nonviolent crimes including theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting.

Trump signs Laken Riley Act Into Law

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJanuary 29, 2025