New Fire Station Opens in Cherokee County

Fire Station No. 29, a volunteer station, is located along Highway 20 just east of Canton.

CPR Class Offered To Canton Residents

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will host the class on Thursday, May 19.

Common Breast Feeding Problems

Breastfeeding is a skill, not an instinct. The doctors at Cherokee Women's Health Specialists have some tips to help moms get the hang of it

School Leader Named Georgia Distinguished Principal

Free Home Elementary Principal Karen Carl will receive the honor at the Georgia Association for Elementary School Principals in the fall.

Former Firefighter Charged With Making False 911 Call

While on duty, Clay Gridley, 33, allegedly called 911 to report a false smoke odor investigation.

Practically Perfect Day Spa Reopens in New Location

Lisa and Sean Furilla have moved their business into the Marie Archer Teasley home on East Main Street in downtown Canton.

Preservation Tours Give Residents Inside Look at Historic Sites

$25 provides admission for one person and one tour as well as a one-year membership with the Cherokee County Historical Society.

CCA's Garden of Dreams

They say, "A life without dreams is like a garden without flowers."

Cherokee Resident Joins Georgia State Patrol Post 37

Trooper Aaron DeGourville is a United States Navy veteran and is currently serving in the United States Air Force Reserve.

Wing and Rock Fest Set For June 4-5

The two-day festival will be held at the Etowah River Park in Canton.

Cherokee Sheriff's Office K-9 Loses Battle With Cancer

Along with looking for suspects and explosives, Marco also provided protection to two U.S. presidents and one vice president.

Beer, Wine Festival For Bend Your Knees Foundation Set For Sunday

Downtown Kitchen is hosting the event for the organization, which was started in memory of the late Collins Dixon.

Reinhardt University To Host Youth Football Camp

The non-contact camp for youth ages 6-13 will be held May 31 through June 2.

School District Operations Director Named Outstanding Scholar of the Year

Debra Murdock previously served at Cherokee High School where she was named the Georgia High School Principal of the Year in 2014.

Latest Homes For Sale in Canton-Sixes

Some of the latest home listings in the area, provided by Zillow.

Kile Zeller Returns to Chattahoochee Gold Swim Club

Zeller is also one of the club's original swimmers, as he began competing with the team at age 15 in 1992.

Library, Media Specialists Promote Summer Reading in Canton

Five branches with the Sequoyah Regional Library System will host Zone Nights to get students to sign up for library cards.

Creekview JROTC Cadets Win First Place At State Competition

The Dual Exhibition team of Cadet Majors Caleb Rudin and Hunter Robinson also placed 18th in the Drill Nationals.

Fundraiser Planned To Help Student Paralyzed In Crash

Funn For Lunn will be held May 21 at Knox Elementary School in Canton to assist the family of kindergarten student Monica Lunn.

Program Helps Homeless Residents Get Back On Their Feet

About 39 individuals are utilizing MUST Ministries’ Cherokee Permanent Supportive Housing Program.

Homes Recently Sold in Canton-Sixes

You've got new neighbors. Scroll through a list of recent home sales compiled by Zillow.

Senior Recognized As International Skills Diploma Seal Star Student

Cherokee High School's Tatiana Frattale was honored last month by the Georgia Department of Education.

School District Exceeds State On CCRPI Average

Only one school in the Cherokee County School District scored below 60.

Jobs Near Canton-Sixes: Northside Hospital, Topgolf, Lane Bryant

These include the latest postings on the Canton-Sixes Patch jobs board.

108-Home Subdivision, Child Passes Away, Racially Charged Video, Town Hall Meeting: Top Stories

Plus, check out the latest food service scores around Canton.

ICYMI: Canton, Cherokee County Food Service Scores

How did your local favorites stack up this week?

Bill Reforming Child Abuse Laws Signed By Gov. Deal

State Rep. Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) is the author of House Bill 905.

In Memory: Emily Rose Lamanac, 14

Emily was a member of the Teasley Middle School chorus and played softball with the North Cherokee Youth Softball Association.

Students Disciplined For Filming Racially Charged Video At School

Administrators at Sequoyah High School were made aware of the video April 29 and took action, the Cherokee County School District said.

Georgia ABLE, Right To Try Legislation Signed Into Law

State Rep. Scot Turner (R-Holly Springs) co-sponsored both pieces of legislation.

Classics for Charity Car Show

Join us for a car show and fun for ALL ages! Help raise money for 16+ local charities.

"Dangerous" Highway 20 Intersection Subject of Town Hall Meeting

State Rep. Mandi Ballinger will host the meeting, which will focus on the site where an accident left a Canton student paralyzed.

Indian Festival, Mother's Day Powwow Returns This Weekend

The 27th annual event, hosted by Rolling Thunder Enterprises, will be held Saturday, May 7 and Sunday, May 8 at Boling Park in Canton.

Liberty Elementary School Wins Positive Character Award

The school was one of two in the Cherokee County School District and 4 in Georgia to win the Character.org Promising Practices awards.

273 Students To Graduate From Reinhardt University

The institution will host its 2016 Commencement Ceremony at the Sis Brown Athletic Center in Waleska.

Holly Springs Approves 108-Home Subdivision

The property, belonging to the Cagle family, consists of about 28 acres on Hickory Road at Stringer Road in Hickory Flat.

Latest Homes For Sale in Canton-Sixes

Some of the latest home listings in the area, provided by Zillow.

Restaurant Inspections: 83, or B, For Waffle House

Get the dish on these Canton and Cherokee County establishments.

Homes Recently Sold In Canton-Sixes

You've got new neighbors. Scroll through a list of recent home sales compiled by Zillow.

S.R. 108 Reopens After Heavy Rains Cause Road To Collapse

For the second time this year, the westbound lane of S.R. 108 near Highway 20 was closed due to heavy rains that caused the road to sink.