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4 hrs ago | Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Imperiled building list released

Preservationists fear for Morris Brown College and Herndon Plaza, headquarters of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company for six decades.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Atlanta Metro, Canton, GA

Sat Nov 07, 2009

Cherokee Ledger News

BOC tables Ga. 20 commercial requests

Cherokee County commissioners Oct. 20 unanimously tabled two requests by Crim Development for rezoning for commercial use of parcels on either side of the entrance to Brooke Park subdivision on Ga.

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Related Topix: Canton, GA

Fri Nov 06, 2009

CBS 46

Two Arrested In Cab Fare Dispute

Cherokee County officials said a dispute over cab fare led to two people being arrested.

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Related Topix: Cobb County, GA

Thu Nov 05, 2009

MyFoxAtlanta

Cab Fare Leads to SWAT Situation

A Cherokee County couple upset over a cab fare held lawmen at bay for hours overnight.

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Related Topix: Acworth, GA

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

I-75/I-575, I-285, Ga. 400,'Gwinnett Connector' toll projects proposed

The state Department of Transportation staff's first key projects for building new toll roads or additional lanes with private investment include huge stretches of I-285, as well as parts of I-20, Ga.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Gwinnett County, GA, Atlanta Metro, Cobb County, GA

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Cherokee Ledger News

H1N1 cases top 700 in Cherokee schools

Letters have gone to parents in 12 different Cherokee County schools regarding the possible presence of clusters of students with H1N1 flu, and school district records show almost 800 students with confirmed cases of Type A flu since school began in August.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Education Etc., Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Family, Kids

Cherokee Ledger News

Cherokee H.E.A.T. grant renewed

A specialized unit in Cherokee County geared at enforcing traffic laws and reducing traffic crashes recently was awarded more money from the state.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

DOT changes course on I-75/I-575 toll proposal

The state Department of Transportation is ditching its only active privately funded toll road partnership, according to state and county officials.A That completes a 0-for-5 record for proposals in the program so far -- or, DOT officials, lays the groundwork for its rebirth.

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Related Topix: Atlanta, GA, Cobb County, GA

Sun Nov 01, 2009

MDJonline.com - Marietta, Georgia

Horticulturalist and gardeners restoring Reinhardt arboretum

The once-vibrant arboretum created by a past Reinhardt College president is slowly coming back to life.

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Related Topix: Reinhardt College, Waleska, GA, Home Listing, Home, Home Gardening

Fri Oct 30, 2009

WSB-TV

Arson Follows Shooting Death At Vacation Home 5 min ago

Police say an arsonist torched a Georgia couple's second home in the North Carolina mountains days after a confrontation led to the homeowner shooting a man to death.

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Related Topix: Fire

Wed Oct 28, 2009

WSB-AM Atlanta

Drug Busts in Cherokee County

Now it's Cherokee County's turn to bust Mexican drug runners. "I hope we're making a dent," says Tommy Pinyan, Deputy Commander of the Cherokee County narcotics squad.

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Related Topix: Drugs

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Cherokee Ledger News

County gets $1.8M to go even 'greener'

Cherokee County is receiving an award for being "green," and it has procured federal stimulus funds so that it can become even greener.

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Related Topix: Department of Energy, Energy

WALB-TV Albany

Cherookee authorities seize drugs, cash, guns

Cherokee County authorities have arrested eight people and seized guns, cash and drugs after a three-month investigation into a Mexican drug trafficking organization.

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Related Topix: Drugs

Mon Oct 26, 2009

MDJonline.com - Marietta, Georgia

Boys & Girls Club gets $15K donation

The Malon D. Mimms Boys & Girls Club of Cherokee County has received a major financial boost and will be welcoming new leadership next month.

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Related Topix: Marietta, GA, Atlanta Metro

Sat Oct 24, 2009

Cherokee Ledger News

Having fun while learning for life

Holly Springs police explorers are pictured going door-to-door in the Fox Creek subdivision educating the public about the T.R.A.C.E. and the Nixle programs.

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Related Topix: Holly Springs, GA, Fire, Woodstock, GA, Criminal Defense Law, Law

Wed Oct 21, 2009

Cherokee Ledger News

Top three picked for State Court judge

Three local men are the top candidates for the third State Court judgeship in Cherokee County.

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Related Topix: Canton, GA, Gilmer County, GA

Mon Oct 19, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Woodstock FEMA office closing

Oct. 15 was the last day for Cherokee County flood victims to receive help at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Disaster Recovery Center in Woodstock.

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Related Topix: FEMA, US News, Woodstock, GA

Sat Oct 17, 2009

What's Up Daybook

Locally owned metro Atlanta cycling retailer recipient of...

Marietta, Ga. October 14, 2009 - Free-Flite Bicycles , metro Atlanta's leading locally owned and operated cycling retailer since 1978, received a Platinum Award Sept.

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Related Topix: Marietta, GA, Georgia, Woodstock, GA, Cobb County, GA

Thu Oct 15, 2009

Cherokee Ledger News

H1N1 vaccine available for preschoolers

A family gets a seasonal flu shot - " a local flu shot clinic will be held Oct. 20 at the Canton United Methodist Church, 930 Lower Scott Mill Road, Canton, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The clinic is for the seasonal flu shot for ages 13 and older.

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Related Topix: H1N1 Influenza / Swine Flu, Health, Preschoolers, Family, Canton, GA, Medicine, Influenza, Woodstock, GA

Tue Oct 13, 2009

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Cherokee County couple thanks fire agency for support

A grateful husband and wife presented Cherokee County fire officials with an American flag Tuesday as thanks for supporting their family during husband's yearlong deployment in Afghanistan.

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Related Topix: Fire, Waleska, GA, US National Guard

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