Holly Springs News

The soggy weather we've been having will continue through at least Tuesday, but relief should be in sight later in the week and through the weekend.

Cherokee County and Canton are picking up after the area was thrashed by high winds, lightning, and a possible tornado Thursday evening.

Cherokee County and Holly Springs are picking up after the area was thrashed by high winds, lightning, and a possible tornado Thursday evening.

UPDATE @ 5:47 p.m.: Robert Tharp, attorney for Shane Ladner, has issued the following statement on his client's arrest: We're disappointed that law enforcement authorities felt the need to arrest Shane Ladner today, especially in the manner that it happened, a traffic stop on the side of the road.

Authorities said a hit-and-driver was responsible for a serious accident in Cherokee County on Thursday The wreck took place on Old Highway 5 in the town of Holly Springs.

The marquee at One World Spiritual Center currently reads, "Boy Scout troops welcome here."

Holly Springs police officer Shane Ladner is no longer employed with the police department.

A former Holly Springs police officer, who made national headlines when his wife lost her leg in a parade honoring veterans in November, was arrested Wednesday in Canton.

Friday is National Doughnut Day , so guess what you can get free? Holly Springs customers who purchase any beverage at local Dunkin stores will get a free donut.

All six Cherokee County high schools, including Sequoyah in Holly Springs, are expanding their AP course offerings this upcoming school year .

The metro area will see some relief from the weekend's heavy rain by Tuesday, when mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid-80s will return.

Here's a freebie you don't hear about everyday, Holly Springs. Pike Nurseries, which has a location at 2475 Towne Lake Parkway in Woodstock, is giving away more than 500,000 ladybugs on Saturday and Sunday.

Both Cherokee County state legislators Michael Caldwell and Scot Turner will hold a joint town hall meeting with residents in downtown Woodstock next month.

Four Cherokee County cities will soon enter a heated competition against one another to determine which city is the most environmentally-friendly. Beginning June 1, the Mayor's Recycling Challenge will pit the cities of Cherokee County against one another to determine which city can recycle the most material.

The Memorial Day holiday may be be over, but the gorgeous weather from this long weekend isn't going anywhere soon.

With Memorial Day weekend and the summer season upon us in Holly Springs, safety is a concern as grill fires number about 8,000 in the United States each year.

About 73 percent of Cherokee County high school students graduated within four years in 2012, according to new figures the Georiga Department of Education released this week .

The time is upon us! Below are Cherokee County school system's graduation dates and times for the commencements to be held at First Baptist Church of Woodstock , which will stream the ceremonies live online here: http://www.fbcw.org/media/live-media/ Also check out the PDF lists of graduating seniors accompanying this article.

A former chef at a downtown Woodstock restaurant has been indicted on charges stemming from him allegedly firing gun shots at two women near Holly Springs.

After yet another weekend filled with flood warnings and event cancellations throughout the metro area, Holly Springs is in for some sunny skies early this week and this Memorial Day weekend, though rain will be likely on Wednesday.