Lightning Hits Cherokee Home

Firefighters responded to a home in Cherokee County after it was hit by lightning during morning storms, they say.

GA Woman Remains Missing In Nepal Amid Floods That Have Killed 900+: Reports

A Georgia's woman family says she has disappeared after floodwaters swamped Nepal, according to media reports.

Dog Dies, Arson Suspect Arrested After Cherokee Blaze Burns Home

A man is facing arson charges in connection with a large fire that killed a dog in Cherokee County.

2 Displaced In Cherokee House Fire

Firefighters found heavy flames and smoke when they arrived at the Cherokee County home.

At Least 1 Dog Rescued In Canton Apartment Blaze

Bystanders reported seeing a lightning strike hit the apartment building prior to the fire, Cherokee County fire officials say.

2 Officers Arrested For Misuse Of License Plate Reader System: Cherokee Sheriff

Three members of the Cherokee Sheriff's Office are accused of using the license plate reader system for non-law enforcement purposes.

GA Man Sentenced In Molestation Of Teen Boy: Cherokee Prosecutors

A man was accused of inappropriately touching a teen boy, including while the boy's mother was in the hospital, Cherokee prosecutors say.

Man Who Held Woman At Knifepoint Convicted In Cherokee: Prosecutors

A man was convicted of attacking a woman after she rejected his sexual advances at a Cherokee County hotel, prosecutors say.

Cherokee Man Who Strangled, Bit Woman Sentenced To Prison: Prosecutors

An Acworth man has been sentenced to prison after prosecutors say he falsely imprisoned and abused a woman in Cherokee County.

3 Charged In Copper Theft Probe In Cherokee

“Copper thefts can cause significant damage to public infrastructure and have a major impact on public property," the Cherokee sheriff said.

Mutilated Toddler Found In Storage Bin; GA Woman Sentenced

Cherokee prosecutors say a toddler was found mutilated in a storage bin after the woman convicted of killing her reported the girl's death.

Body Found In Outbuilding At Cherokee Home

Cherokee County authorities say they are investigating after a body was found in an outbuilding after several days of being there.

Man Convicted Of Sexually Abusing Girlfriend's Daughter In Cherokee

Authorities began investigating the man after the girl reported the sexual abuse, which took place since she was age 6, prosecutors say.

Man In False Imprisonment Case Convicted By Cherokee Jury

It took a Cherokee County jury about 12 hours to find a man guilty of false imprisonment and other charges. Here's the details.

Boy Charged In Attempted Assault At Cherokee Store: Sheriff

A juvenile is being accused of criminal attempt to commit rape after an incident in a grocery store women's restroom in Cherokee County.

Pilot In GA Crash Landing Walks Away Unhurt: Reports

A pilot who made an emergency landing on a busy Gainesville street reportedly thought of his wife and parents moments before the crash.

Man Pleads In Abuse Of Son, 5 Months: Cherokee Prosecutors

A man enters a plea after being accused of causing a "traumatic brain injury" for his 5-month-old son in Cherokee County.

Family Dog Killed In Canton Blaze

A second dog survived the fire that caused a resident to go to the hospital, Cherokee County fire officials said.

2 Cobb Officers Accused Of Crimes Against Children In Cherokee: Cops

A Cobb officer is facing sexual battery involving a minor charges, while another is facing cruelty to children charges, in Cherokee.

Arson Suspect Arrested In Cherokee Christmas Fire

Cherokee County fire officials are accusing a man of intentionally setting fire to a local commercial building on Christmas Day.

18 Fires Spark In Cherokee During Holidays

Fire officials say there are increased fire risks during the holiday season and offer fire safety measures for Cherokee residents.

Father, Daughter Dead In Apparent Murder-Suicide: GA Sheriff

A man found his brother-in-law and niece shot to death in a wood line after receiving a text message, Georgia authorities say.

Cherokee Man Faces Child Sexual Exploitation Charges

The 43-year-old man's arrest came after child sexual abuse material was found on his cellphone, Cherokee County authorities say.

3-Alarm Fire Sparks At Ball Ground Land Company

Cherokee County fire officials said they tried to salvage as much property from the Ball Ground building as they could.

200 Pounds Of Meth Seized In Record Drug Bust: Cherokee Sheriff

The street value of about 200 pounds of meth recently seized is an estimated $500,000 - the largest meth seizure in Cherokee's history.

Fiery Crash Kills Man After Car Slams Into Tree In Cherokee

A man's car burst into flames after leaving the roadway and hitting a tree, Cherokee County authorities say.

GA High Court Upholds Convicted Murderer's Sentence In Wife's Death

Authorities found a man holding a special revolver while his dead wife laid on the living room floor of a Cherokee home, prosecutors say.

Convicted Rapist Molested Kids Younger Than 10, Cherokee D.A. Says

One of the multiple children molested reported the abuse began when they were in kindergarten, Cherokee prosecutors say.

Man Convicted In Rape Of Cherokee Pre-Teen

The man brought the girl food and gifts while her father was working, then abuse led to rape, prosecutors say.

3 Sentenced In Cherokee Drug Trafficking Case

Deputies found drug paraphernalia in plain sight while investigating at a Cherokee County home, prosecutors say.

Officer Shot In The Face To Be Released From Hospital

A homecoming for a Georgia officer who was hospitalized after he was shot in the face may impact traffic on Tuesday.

Basement Blaze Burns Canton Home

Fire crews found heavy smoke and flames coming the Canton house's basement when they arrived.

Couple Fractured Infant Son's Legs, Ribs, Jury Decides

Authorities determined a 4-month-old boy was abused after a checkup with his pediatrician raised alarms, Cherokee prosecutors say.

Blaze Burns In Historic Downtown Area Of Cherokee

Firefighters discovered heavy smoke and visible flames coming through the roof of the building when they arrived.

2 Dead In Head-On Crash In Cherokee

“This is a heartbreaking and tragic accident," Cherokee County Sheriff Frank Reynolds said of the deadly crash.

Crash Kills Motorcyclist In Cherokee

A driver was traveling around a curve when his motorcycle crashed in Cherokee County, authorities say.

Convicted Gunman Sentenced In Father's Day Shooting At Lake Allatoona

As the man laid on the ground after the first shot, prosecutors say the convicted gunman fired two more shots at the man on Father's Day.

12 Arrested In GA Child Predator Sting: Authorities

Eleven of the 12 arrestees intended to engage in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl, Georgia authorities said.

Man Convicted Of Child Molestation Sentenced In Cherokee

A man was convicted of sexually abusing a 7-year-old girl three times at a Cherokee County store, prosecutors said.

Canton Man Burned Child With Cigarette 'In Anger': Prosecutors

A Canton man was accused of burning a child "in anger" by "pressing a cigarette into the center of the child’s back and holding it there."

Biden Orders U.S. Flags Lowered For Spa Victims, Visits Atlanta

President Joe Biden delivers national proclamation on Flags ahead of Atlanta visit to now visit Asian-American leaders after spa tragedy.