Council to Discuss 'Possible Litigation'

1. The has called two special meetings this week. The first is today at 6 p.m., and will "immediately adjourn to executive session to discuss possible litigation," city clerk Susan Stanton said Friday.

The after , who temporarily took the helm of the Canton Police Department after the agency faced widespread criticism for its role in the search of 7-year-old Jorelys Rivera, was fired Monday. Atlanta lawyer Lance J. LoRusso, who represents Vande Zande, said he was "disappointed with the actions taken by the City of Canton ... and we are considering all legal options."  

The second called meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday to discuss plans and costs for Etowah River Park.

2.  released a statement after the church, its senior pastor and two former employees were named in a .

3. Canton Police Chief Bob Merchant accused the department's spokeswoman of carrying on a sexual relationship with a recently retired Sandy Springs Police captain and using funds from the agency's Explorers program to purchase a $6,000 customized golf cart for the man's disabled son in an internal memo obtained by Fox 5 Atlanta.

4. A former Canton resident who authorities allege was part of a multimillion dollar conspiracy while serving as president of the failed FirstCity Bank of Stockbridge was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, the United States Attorney's Office said.

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