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Update: According to the Woodstock Police Department, Rome has been found and is safe. The original article is below.

Missing Teen in Woodstock: Police Ask Residents for Help

by B.T. ClarkJune 11, 2025June 12, 2025

Senate District 21 includes much of Cherokee County and some of north Fulton County. With seven candidates on the ballot, it’s likely that none will win an outright majority, and the most probable outcome is a runoff between the top two vote getters regardless of their party. The runoff is planned for Sept. 23.

Meet The Candidates For Georgia State Senate District 21

by Ross Williams | Georgia RecorderJune 8, 2025June 8, 2025

Ambulance in motion

Woodstock Woman Dies After Head-On Collision With Ambulance

by Crime ReportsMay 30, 2025May 30, 2025

Jennifer Williams and Lauren Holtzer will step into key leadership roles in Cherokee County School District this fall, bringing decades of combined education experience to their new positions.

Meet The Cherokee County School District’s Newest Leaders

by B.T. ClarkMay 27, 2025May 27, 2025

A Cherokee County jury found Larry Ray Holt, 47, guilty of kidnapping and assaulting a woman during a violent domestic dispute that required a child to call 911 for help. The conviction follows a three-day trial detailing injuries prosecutors called “brutal and deliberate.”

Crime

Woodstock Man Found Guilty of Kidnapping and Assault

by B.T. ClarkMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

First Baptist Woodstock, by contrast, has flourished. Founded in 1837, the Cherokee County church became a megachurch under Pastor Johnny Hunt, growing to over 20,000 members. Today, it is led by Pastor Jeremy Morton and remains highly active in community and ministry life.

Will First Baptist Woodstock and Roswell Street Baptist Merge?

by B.T. ClarkMay 18, 2025May 18, 2025

A chemical fire at a Canton factory brought emergency crews to the scene yesterday. Firefighters worked for several hours at thte Isotec International Facility on Longview Street in Canton to control the blaze, with one minor injury reported.

Fire

Chemical Fire at Cherokee County Factory: Is Your Air Safe?

by B.T. ClarkMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

Forsyth County tops the list of Georgia's richest counties, with Fulton County ranking fifth despite having the highest investment income in the state.

Georgia By The Numbers

Georgia’s Wealthiest Counties Revealed in New Study

by B.T. ClarkMay 9, 2025May 9, 2025

Local favorite Jekyll Brewing will permanently close all five locations this Saturday. Customers have just days to enjoy final pints at the Georgia-based brewery that's been serving craft beer enthusiasts since 2013.

Food

Closing Time: Jekyll Brewing Calls Last Round This Weekend

by News DeskMay 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Cherokee County Commissioner Steve West resigned his post as District 1 Commissioner May 6.

Your Government

Cherokee County Commissioner Steve West Resigns: Here’s Why

by County NewsMay 7, 2025May 7, 2025

The Cherokee Sheriff's Office received a perfect score on its recent American Correctional Association audit. The inspection examined all aspects of jail operations including sanitation and inmate care to ensure compliance with national standards.

Crime

The Cherokee County Jail Earned a Perfect Score On a National Audit

by B.T. ClarkMay 4, 2025May 4, 2025

🔍 What We Know: The Woodstock Police Department opened an online portal where community members can submit comments about the department's compliance with Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies standards. The public can share both compliments and concerns through the website: https://cimrs2.calea.org/707

Your Government

Tell The Woodstock Police What You Think of Them

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Jones, who suffered from dementia and required medication, disappeared after leaving his Canton residence around 6 p.m. on April 21 in a dark blue Toyota Camry.

Body of Missing Canton Man With Dementia Found

by B.T. ClarkMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

🚨 What We Know: According to Cherokee School District officials, a Code Red alarm was accidentally activated Tuesday morning at Little River Elementary School in Cherokee County. Officials quickly determined there was no actual threat to the school, and the Code Red status was lifted. The school was on lockdown for about five minutes.

False Alarm Triggers Brief Code Red Lockdown At Little River Elementary

by B.T. ClarkApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

In Context: A Mattie's Call has been issued for Jones. This emergency alert system, named after 68-year-old Mattie Florence Moore who wandered from her Atlanta home in 2004 and was later found deceased, helps locate missing elderly or disabled adults in Georgia.

Elderly Man With Dementia Missing From Canton Home

by B.T. ClarkApril 22, 2025