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Elderly doctor with stethoscope attentively reading a medical report in a modern hospital setting.

Aylo Health Expands in Cherokee County With New Hickory Flat Primary Care Center

by News DeskJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

But it also brought to mind a much different kind of snowstorm—Snowpocalypse 2014. That storm didn’t just decorate Atlanta; it paralyzed it. More than a decade later, the memories of that chaos remain vivid.

Clark Chronicles

Snow Storm Stirs Snowpocalypse Sentiments

by B.T. ClarkJanuary 12, 2025

Politics dominated 2024 in Georgia, a presidential election year that saw former President Donald Trump turn the tables on Democrats in the Peach State.

The Georgia Chronicles

2024 In Review: Major News Stories Shaping Georgia in 2024

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 26, 2024December 29, 2024

The soft opening of the new Downtown Woodstock parking deck arrived with little fanfare just five days before Christmas.

The Downtown Woodstock Parking Deck is Open

by B.T. ClarkDecember 25, 2024December 25, 2024

Drivers traveling southbound on I-75 near Windy Hill Road (mile marker 260) should prepare for delays this afternoon. A crash has blocked two left lanes, creating significant traffic congestion.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic Alert: Crash Blocks Two Lanes on I-75 Southbound at Windy Hill Road

by B.T. ClarkDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024

Three men play beer pong indoors, enjoying a lively gathering with red cups and leis.

Cherokee Businesses Pass Underage Alcohol Test—Mostly

by B.T. ClarkDecember 12, 2024December 12, 2024

Step back in time and experience Christmas in Canton as it might have been in days gone by. Visitors can take a complimentary wagon ride through the illuminated streets of Downtown Canton, soaking in the sights and sounds of the season. Santa Claus will be stationed at the gazebo, ready to hear holiday wishes and pose for memorable photos.

Top Family-Friendly Events for Christmas in Canton

by B.T. ClarkDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

The University of Georgia Alumni Association released the 2025 Bulldog 100, a list of the 100 fastest-growing businesses owned or led by UGA graduates. The program, organized by the Division of Development & Alumni Relations, celebrates 15 years of honoring alumni and their entrepreneurial endeavors.

Top 100 UGA Alumni Businesses of 2025 Revealed

by Rachel Andrews | UGA TodayDecember 11, 2024December 11, 2024

An Etowah High School teacher has been arrested following allegations of inappropriate conduct involving a minor from Pennsylvania, according to the Cherokee County School District.

Crime

Trust Eroded: Georgia High School Teacher Arrested

by B.T. ClarkDecember 7, 2024December 7, 2024

(The Center Square) – Jose Ibarra, a suspected member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua and in America illegally since 2022 according to immigration officials, has been found guilty on all counts related to the murder of Laken Riley.

Crime

Justice For Laken Riley: Jose Ibarra Found Guilty

by Kim Jarrett | The Center SquareNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Santa will officially light up Downtown Canton on Wednesday, Nov. 20, marking the start of the holiday season. The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. in Cannon Park.

Canton Kicks Off the Holidays with Tree Lighting

by City ReportsNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

A judge in Athens heard testimony Monday from experts who used watch and phone data to place murder victim Laken Riley and Jose Ibarra -- the suspect in her death -- in the same location on the morning of Feb. 22. The data provided a detailed timeline of Riley’s final moments.

Crime

GPS Data Shows Where Laken Riley and Jose Ibarra Were The Day She Was Killed

by B.T. ClarkNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

Opening statements are expected Today in the trial of Jose Ibarra, the man accused of killing Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student whose death sparked a national immigration debate.

Crime

Trial of Man Accused of Killing Laken Riley Begins Today

by Crime ReportsNovember 15, 2024November 15, 2024

SmartAsset’s latest annual study reveals the wealthiest counties in Georgia, ranked by investment income, property values, and median income.

Georgia By The Numbers

What Are The 10 Wealthiest Counties in Georgia?

by B.T. ClarkNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Drivers on I-75 South faced early morning delays Thursday due to a crash near Alabama Road involving a tractor-trailer. One left lane is blocked at mile marker 275, causing traffic to back up as the morning commute picks up speed.

Traffic & Transportation

Crash Blocks Lane on I-75 South in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024