Daxton Wilder 
National Weather Service officials have issued a freeze warning for Monday night, so people in Cherokee County should bundle up for some cold weather. Locals are preparing their houses, gardens, and animals for the impending cold snap by securing loose objects and packing warm clothing. As the sun sets on Monday evening, expect a significant … Read more
People who care about others, pay attention! Animal rights activists in Woodstock, Georgia, are making an impassioned call to the community to welcome strays into their homes and hearts. Animal shelters throughout the country are at capacity, and this is an immediate need for help. Everyone in Woodstock can’t turn a blind eye to the … Read more
The excitement continues as Cherokee County prepares for its second regional housing forum on March 27th. Following the success of the first discussion, county leaders are stepping up their efforts to create community-wide debate about housing issues and potential solutions. Set against the background of the Cherokee County Conference Center, located at 1130 Bluffs Parkway … Read more
Excitement is building in Cherokee County as voters prepare to connect with Republican candidates running for office in the upcoming May primary. These forums, organized by the Cherokee County Republican Women, the Cherokee County Republican Party, and the Cherokee County Republican Coalition, provide an excellent chance for voters to hear directly from candidates and make … Read more
In a distressing turn of events, a robber snuck into a Cobb County house while the homeowner was sleeping, taking over $5,000 in valuable guitars. The victim, Cohran, was oblivious of the entry until he awoke to see the disturbing aftermath of the crime. As Cohran slept comfortably, an intruder gained entrance through an unsecured … Read more
Sanifu Henry’s devastating death in Kennesaw, Georgia, has shocked and saddened his loved ones and the community at large. Henry, who was only 21 years old, tragically lost his life in an act of mindless violence over apparently insignificant objects. He had fled the violent streets of Los Angeles in pursuit of a safer environment. … Read more
Cherokee County’s Salacoa region has been home to the Bennett family’s successful farming operation and lasting relationships with the land for centuries. With pride, John Bennett Jr., Joy Adams-Bennett, and Bear live on Salacoa Road, continuing the family’s agricultural tradition. After growing up in Salacoa’s undulating hills and fertile fields, Bennett’s love of the land … Read more
A terrifying turn of events occurred on Sunday night when a collision occurred on Cobb Parkway, close to Town Center Mall. Five people were hurt, including a 10-year-old and a teenager, two of whom were critically injured. One driver’s injuries were potentially fatal. Information on the event, including what happened just before the crash, was … Read more
A collaborative effort has been initiated in order to locate the 51-year-old woman who vanished while she was on her way to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The news of Michelle Brown Forbes’ exposure has caused widespread public concern throughout Cherokee County. Forbes was last seen leaving her home at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, according … Read more
We’ve all done it—finished grocery shopping and realized we’re too hungry to cook. Atlanta has several great locally-owned markets where you can buy food and eat well. Lana Harris from Atlanta News First and food writer Joey Weiss explored five such markets where you can buy everything you need and more in this week’s Atlanta … Read more