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Bad Drivers, Airport Kidnapping, UFOs, Baby In Woods: GA Top News

Cherokee boy loses leukemia fight, American flags stolen, the richest person in Georgia, Tyler Perry's mansion price drops: Top GA News.

Police Make Biggest Heroin Bust Ever In Cherokee County: Sheriff

A police task force on Thursday closed down what the Cherokee County sheriff calls a "heroin processing facility"in Woodstock.

Cherokee Fire Investigator Leaves After 30 Years Of Service

Cherokee County Fire Investigator, Shane Daniel, has accepted a position as a Fire Investigator for the Cobb County Fire Department.

Chattahoochee Tech Hosts Tour For Rising Ninth Graders

Chattahoochee Tech hosted a tour at the North Metro Campus for Cherokee high school students in the district's Summer Bridge Program.

New Cherokee Schools Police Chief Sworn In

Buster Cushing, who recently retired as a major with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, is the district's new Police Chief.

The Unemployment Rate in Woodstock-Towne Lake

Find out if prospects are getting better or worse.

Mi Casa Narrowly Passes Health Inspection With 70, Six Violations

Local Cherokee restaurants were inspected on their cleanliness, and Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant barely passed despite multiple violations.

Woodstock Teen Wins Georgia Junior Golf Championship

Brock Hoover, 17, of Woodstock, recently won the Georgia Junior Golf Championship at Augusta Country Club

Cherokee Firefighter Explorer Loses Battle With Leukemia

Logan Droke, 17, who was a Fire Explorer and son of a firefighter, passed away Sunday night after a long fight with leukemia.

Winning Gymnasts, Students Acing Tests, Midtown Art: GA Good News

Miss Georgia, mural in Midtown, award-winning Roswell gymnasts, and high achieving students are all good news stories in Patch this week.

All-American Comedy Comes to Woodstock in June & July

Full of Patriotism and Puns, The Complete History of America (Abridged) Adds to Elm Street’s Summer Lineup.

As UFOs ‘Arrive’ In News, See Latest Woodstock Sightings

After reports that Navy pilots were encountering UFOs at hypersonic speeds, Patch took a peek at the most recent sightings in Woodstock.

Here’s How Many Cherokee County Kids Live In Poverty

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual “Kids Count Data Book.” Here’s what it found for Cherokee County.

Next Step Ministries Expands; Environment Day; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

The Risk to Your Identity in Woodstock-Towne Lake

Find out if you're living in a hot spot for ID fraud.

Georgia Smart Communities Challenge Selects Woodstock For Project

The pilot projects will focus on mobility, equity and smart resilience, with Woodstock focusing on Smart Master Plan and Corridor Study.

Cherokee Kids Outpace Georgia In Reading/Math Proficiency

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has released its annual "Kids Count Data Book." Here's what they found for Cherokee students.

Cherokee Sheriff's Deputies Teach Kids During 'Safety Town'

Local students learned how to stay safe in water, on bikes or in emergencies during the Cherokee County Safety Town at Bascomb Elementary.

Frozen Spinach Recalled In Georgia Over Listeria Concern

Sprouts Farmers Market in Georgia has recalled bags of frozen cut leaf spinach over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.

GA Weather: Strong To Severe Thunderstorms Expected Tuesday Night

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for Georgia due to the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms.

New Restaurant Coming to Downtown Woodstock

A new restaurant will soon be coming to downtown Woodstock following the recent closure of Firestone Wood Fired Pizza and Grill.

River Ridge High Student Places At Statewide Art Contest

River Ridge High rising senior Alicia Mazzurra won her school and the countywide art contest, letting her advance to the state competition.

Woodstock July 4th Fireworks, Parade, Festival: 2019 Guide

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other festive events in and around Woodstock.

Grad’s Milestone Walk, Best Ice Cream, $1 Movies: GA Good News

Miss Hooters International, "Endgame" cabin for rent and public art flourishing are all good news stories in Patch this week.

Woodstock High Grad Will Attend U.S. Air Force Academy

Anna Fournaris, who served as Woodstock High's Navy Junior ROTC commanding cadet officer, is headed to the service academy in Colorado.

Cherokee Schools Celebrate Student Advisors, Delegates

Student advisors and student delegates are seniors who are selected by the principal to serve in the role for their last school year.

Woodstock ES Students Win District Inaugural Minecraft Challenge

Students from Cherokee Schools were challenged by the Office of Technology & Information Services to design a “school of the future.”

Korean KPOP BBQ & Bar Opens In Woodstock

An all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant has opened in Woodstock.

Kids' Movies Only $1 At Regal Cherokee

The Regal Summer Movie Express series brings affordable family movies to Regal Cherokee two days a week this summer.

Woodstock Restaurants Taking Father's Day Reservations

If you haven't booked a table yet for Father's Day 2019 brunch or dinner at a Woodstock area restaurant, here are some options.

Ongoing Road Work To Create 'Significant' Delays In Woodstock

Roadwork on Arnold Mill Road and Towne Lake Pkwy will continue for several more days, and Woodstock officials are expecting traffic delays.

Company From The Netherlands To Open Location In Woodstock

Thomas Regout, a developer of height adjustable mount systems for interactive flat panels in schools, will open a location in Woodstock.

Parents Arrested For Child Cruelty, Meth, Forgery In Acworth

Cherokee deputies found $2,250 in counterfeit money, 8 grams of meth and prescription medication in a hotel room with a 15-month-old child.

Cherokee's Top 10 In 10 Young Professionals Named By Chamber

The initiative focuses on Cherokee residents under 40 years who are considered to be the county's up and coming leaders the next 10 years.

Better Than Ezra To Play Woodstock Summer Concert Series Saturday

Better than Ezra, an alternative rock band, will entertain the crowd with their hits like “Good,” at the Woodstock Summer Concert Series.

Real Estate Lawyers Expand Office To Woodstock

Cook & James, the Atlanta-area real estate firm known for “at home” closings, is opening a new office in Woodstock at 220 Heritage Walk.

Soulful Gospel Coupled with a Driving Beat at June Concert

The Lee Boys add to Elm Street's unique lineup for the outdoor concert series, The Lantern Series.

Woodstock Police To Participate In Special Olympics Fundraiser

The Woodstock Police Department will join law enforcement agencies throughout the state to raise funds for Special Olympics Georgia.

The Woodstock ‘Wear Orange’ Events To Protest Gun Violence

Nearly 750 of events nationwide will take place beginning June 7 to call for an end to gun violence. See the events near Woodstock.