Cherokee County News

Three policy changes proponents say would strengthen the Cherokee County School Board's governance were the subject of a lengthy debate during the board's meeting on Thursday.

Ball Ground Woman Charged with Killing Father - Canton-Sixes Patch A Ball Ground woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her father after Cherokee County sheriff's deputies discovered his decomposed body inside the home.

2. In Case You Missed It: Authorities in Cartersville have made a second arrest in the December, 2012 killing of Canton native RJ Statler .

The news of an increase in Cherokee County property tax values is not falling on deaf ears among local leaders.

Cherokee County School Board members will review the final preparations for its tentative fiscal year 2013-14 budget during its work session tonight.

The Holly Springs Downtown Development Authority will continue to interview candidates for its open seat during their meeting Wednesday evening.

Ball Ground Woman Charged with Killing Father - Canton-Sixes Patch A Ball Ground woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her father after Cherokee County sheriff's deputies discovered his decomposed body inside the home.

Heavenly Father, you know the weaknesses in our lives, and the problems that seem insurmountable.

UPDATE: Cartersville police are reporting that U.S. Marshals have taken Phillip Rodger Bennett into custody in Murphy, N.C. Law enforcement agencies have been working together to find Bennett since he left the scene of a possible arson in Cartersville Wednesday.

A Ball Ground woman was arrested and charged Thursday in her father's killing, which went days before being reported, police said.

It costs $420 less to get a colonoscopy in Cherokee County than Forsyth County. That's according to data from New Choice Health , a private company that encourages people to become smarter healthcare consumers.

It costs $2,950 more to get a colonoscopy in Bartow County than Cherokee County.

Domino's Pizza stores throughout the metro area are looking for a few good men and women.

Tonight, expect a low temperature of 56 degrees and mostly clear skies. 2. In Case You Missed It: The Cherokee County School District has announced its summer school options for 2013.

Boling Park was alive with the spirits over the weekend, as the site played host to the Cherokee County Indian Festival & Mothers Day Pow Wow.

The news of an increase in Cherokee County property tax values is not falling on deaf ears among local leaders.

Cherokee County Commissioners on Tuesday voted 4-1 to postpone moving forward to construct a new library on the corner of Highway 20 and Old Mill Road in the Lathemtown community.

The deadline for vendors to sign up for the 29th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival presented by the Service League of Cherokee County is fast approaching.

Gov. Nathan Deal's nearly $37.1 billion Fiscal Year 2014 budget signed Tuesday, May 7, shows increases in areas of education spending, including more than $320 million in combined lottery and budget funds to expand the state's pre-K program, increasing the calendar to 180 days and providing 84,000 slots to 4-year-olds. While the Department of Early ... (more)

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking input from Forsyth and Cherokee county citizens on plans to improve busy State Route 20 between Cumming and Canton.