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The Gist: Road improvement projects are set to disrupt traffic on Union Hill Road in Cherokee County beginning May 30.

Traffic & Transportation

Major Traffic Shifts Expected on Union Hill Road in Cherokee Starting May 30

by Thom ChandlerMay 25, 2023May 25, 2023

WOODSTOCK -- A night time armed robbery attempt in Woodstock turned deadly on Saturday, with one of the alleged robbers shot and killed and another wounded and now in police custody.

Crime

Fatal robbery in Woodstock: Suspects shot in self-defense

by Thom ChandlerMay 23, 2023May 23, 2023

WOODSTOCK -- A new street extension could improve traffic flow and connectivity for residents and drivers in downtown Woodstock.

Traffic & Transportation

New street extension could improve traffic in downtown Woodstock

by Thom ChandlerApril 12, 2023April 12, 2023

A large tree fell across both lanes of Knox Bridge Highway near Ficklen Church Way today at about 1:30 p.m., blocking traffic and prompting a warning from the Cherokee Sheriff's Office for drivers to avoid the area if possible.

Traffic & Transportation

Fallen tree blocks both lanes of Knox Bridge Highway in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerApril 8, 2023April 8, 2023

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Woodstock Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Child Molestation and Rape

by Thom ChandlerMarch 30, 2023March 30, 2023

WOODSTOCK -- Shane Dobson, a seasoned firefighter with 30 years of experience, is set to return to his roots as the new Fire Chief for the City of Woodstock.

Meet Woodstock’s new fire chief Shane Dobson

by Thom ChandlerMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023

A fire erupted in East Cobb on Jameson Road, prompting a massive response from the Cobb County Fire Department. Multiple calls reporting heavy smoke and fire came in at about 12:45 p.m. Sunday.

Fire

Here’s what caused all the heavy smoke in Cobb and Cherokee Counties Sunday

by Thom ChandlerMarch 19, 2023March 19, 2023

prison, prison cell, jail

Crime

Largest Heroin Bust in Cherokee County Leads to 45-Year Prison Sentence for Woodstock Man

by Thom ChandlerMarch 18, 2023March 18, 2023

CANTON – Former science teacher 65-year-old Robert Allen Vandel, of Canton, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for two counts of child molestation involving a middle schooler who attended Lyndon Academy in Holly Springs.

Crime

Former Science Teacher Sentenced to 20 Years for Child Molestation at Georgia Middle School

by Thom ChandlerMarch 10, 2023

The annual two-day Wing and Rock Festival is set to take place on March 25 and 26 at Etowah River Park in Canton. Festival-goers can indulge in the region's best-tasting chicken wings from over 20 restaurants and food trucks, with more than 60 flavors to choose from.

Wing and Rock Festival 2023 comes to Canton later this month.

by Thom ChandlerMarch 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Former high school chorus teacher Ryan Parker McKendrick, 40, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, with the first three to serve in prison and the remainder on probation under sex offender special conditions, after pleading guilty to nine counts of sexual assault of a student.

Crime

Former Georgia high school teacher gets 20- years for sexual contact with six students

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 24, 2023

CANTON -- Downtown Canton is undergoing changes as work begins on North Street to install a new sanitation enclosure and grease trap to serve the restaurants and businesses in the area.

Traffic & Transportation

Here’s why there is a lane closed in Downtown Canton

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 22, 2023February 22, 2023

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a multi-vehicle collision on I-75 Northbound at Woodstock Road earlier today.

Traffic & Transportation

Photos: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down part of I-75 near Woodstock

by Thom ChandlerFebruary 17, 2023February 17, 2023

A fully loaded tractor trailer ran off the road on Cumming Highway at Arbor Hill Road in Cherokee County, causing heavy delays for commuters.

Traffic & Transportation

Tractor Trailer runs off the road in Cherokee County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 2023

Woodstock Whataburger fans have a new spot to curb their cravings as the metro’s second restaurant at 9766 GA-92 in Woodstock is set to open on Thursday, January 26, at 11 a.m.

Food

Whataburger opens in Woodstock Thursday. When is the burger chain coming to your area?

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 25, 2023September 24, 2023

WOODSTOCK -- Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell delivered his 2023 State of the City Address on Friday morning at the Woodstock Arts City Center Theater. The event was hosted by IN WDSTK. Over 170 IN WDSTK members and guests were in attendance for the annual breakfast and networking event.

Here’s what Woodstock’s mayor had to say about Little River Park and the City Center project

by City ReportsJanuary 25, 2023January 25, 2023

WOODSTOCK -- The City of Woodstock has announced the retirement of Woodstock Fire & Rescue Chief Dave Soumas. Chief Soumas has served the citizens of Woodstock as a member of the Woodstock Fire Department since 1988. In his 34 years of service, Soumas led the department in significant advancements and milestones.

Woodstock Fire Chief Dave Soumas is retiring

by City ReportsJanuary 22, 2023January 22, 2023

In response to the staggering number of applications for new storage facilities within Cherokee County, county leaders adopted some new rules for any new facilities built in the county.

Your Government

Here are the regulations Cherokee County is putting on new storage facilities

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 13, 2023January 13, 2023