The man told deputies "he was only working to help them catch a child predator when he engaged in the explicit messaging."
Anyone who needs to retrieve their belongings can do so by 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, and school will resume Wednesday as normal.
The district attorney's office accused the man of hurting a 12-year-old girl when she was as young as 8-years-old.
Mike Kinsey wanted to be remembered as someone whose mission and calling in life was to introduce young people to Jesus Christ.
Holly Maxwell remembers her best friend, the late Iris Dail Edwards who was fatally shot in Rome on Saturday.
A suspect was charged on suspicion of murder in connection with the woman's death, a media report says.
The man was waterproofing a home's basement when he got trapped in a trench Saturday.
The former chorus teacher was accused of groping and touching six high-school students.
The cause of the fire was cooking-related, according to the county fire department.
"I’d like to believe in my heart that anybody else would do the same thing for anybody," Chuck Smith told Patch.
The neighbors used a ladder Saturday to rescue two people trapped on the roof of a burning Knotts Circle home.
The chimney, bathroom and attic suffered heavy damage in the Yorkshire Court fire.
The fire caused the interstate's southbound lanes to be shut down for around three-and-a-half hours.
“Operation Safe Ride” provides free rides home to patrons of local establishments who feel they are unfit to drive.
The cause of the house fire at Indian Oak Drive is unknown.
The cause of the fire Saturday is still being investigated.
Fire Station 24 in the River Park subdivision is back at normal operations.
The wreck Sunday caused a man to be taken to the hospital for treatment.
Two people were taken to the hospital Friday morning as a result of the fire.
School officials warned that those responsible for the threat would face criminal charges and disciplinary action.
It took crews about 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish the fire Monday.
The charges stem from allegations the man molested a 9-year-old girl in Cherokee County, whom he considered his best friend.
A 52-year-old Woodstock man has been found guilty of child molestation, child enticement for indecent purposes and more.
A jury convicted a Woodstock man of 15 counts of family violence for months of beatings and an attempt to strangle his pregnant girlfriend.
Woodstock police said the two arrested men believed they were communicating online with female children with plans to have sex.
A year after the deadly shootings at metro Atlanta spas, groups advocating for justice want the solemn anniversary to bring change.
The body of a 26-year-old woman from Holly Springs was found in Little River Tuesday morning after first responders attempted to help.
A Cherokee County man was found guilty of the murder of his ex-girlfriend in 2017, and was sentenced to life in prison.
A Woodstock man was found guilty of family violence against his girlfriend, including throwing a notebook on fire at the woman.
The Woodstock Police Department will host a recruiting fair from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday at the Chambers at City Center.
Several Cherokee County firefighters were recognized last month after saving the lives of residents.
Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather has more than 47 years of collective experience in fire service, with 35 in Cherokee County.
Roy William Ray, 38, of Jasper, pleaded guilty to rape, child molestation and computer pornography from incidents in 2020 and 2012.
For some, Christmas just isn’t the same without a real tree. Here’s how to keep your family safe from a tree fire.
A 19-year-old died after she lost control of her car while driving on I-575 on Sunday, Woodstock Police said.
Woodstock Police Department Assistant Chief Kevin Culpepper will be retiring soon, with a reception to honor him on Monday.
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies has awarded the Woodstock Police Department with re-accreditation.
Woodstock Police arrested six people after they were involved in an undercover operation where they sought a teen for sex.
Crime Stoppers Atlanta is offering $2,000 for information leading to the arrest or indictment of the suspect involved in the fatal shooting.
A 14-year-old boy died after he was shot during a Woodstock house party this weekend. The Cherokee Sheriff's Office is seeking information.