http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-county-news-81932.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:10:41 GMT 2009-11-29T16:10:41Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/southern-baptist-president-has-212179.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 NASHVILLE, Tenn.  - Southern Baptist Convention President Johnny Hunt announced Monday that he has prostate cancer and expects to have surgery in January. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:48:45 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/southern-baptist-president-has-212179.html 2009-11-24T14:48:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/bells-ferry-road-reopens-210097.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Bells Ferry Road near Canton has reopened after a water main break. Officials had originally said the road would be closed throughout the morning commute but later said the road had not been damaged. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:08:53 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/bells-ferry-road-reopens-210097.html Mike Morris 2009-11-23T11:08:53Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-gwinnett-bounces-back-207678.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Having given up three touchdowns in its opening state playoff game, an angry North Gwinnett defense made a statement Friday with a 24-0 shutout of Woodstock. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:39:18 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/north-gwinnett-bounces-back-207678.html Todd Callahan 2009-11-21T03:39:18Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/12-year-old-pointed-205539.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 A 12-year-old Cherokee County boy who brought a gun to school earlier this week now faces charges for allegedly pointing the weapon at someone and making a terroristic threat. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:24:58 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/12-year-old-pointed-205539.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-19T21:24:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-inmate-dies-after-203681.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 An inmate in the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center who attempted to take his own life Saturday has died. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:09:29 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-inmate-dies-after-203681.html Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-19T00:09:29Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/deadline-to-apply-for-203835.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 The government is still waiting to hear from almost 20,000 flood victims in Georgia who picked up applications for Small Business Administration loans but have not returned them yet. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:11:10 GMT mpickel@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/deadline-to-apply-for-203835.html Mary Lou Pickel 2009-11-18T23:11:10Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/12-year-old-brings-202054.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 A 12-year-old boy brought an unloaded handgun and ammunition to his Cherokee County school on Tuesday. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:09:15 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/12-year-old-brings-202054.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-18T01:09:15Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/cherokee-inmate-attempts-suicide-200172.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 An inmate from the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center in Canton was on life support Monday afternoon after allegedly trying to kill himself. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:12 GMT nbadertscher@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/cherokee-inmate-attempts-suicide-200172.html Nancy Badertscher 2009-11-16T22:25:12Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-officials-crack-down-196478.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 A Woodstock restaurant was the site of an illegal gambling operation, law enforcement officials said Friday. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:19:33 GMT msimon@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-officials-crack-down-196478.html Mashaun D. Simon 2009-11-13T21:19:33Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/opening-ceremonies-planned-for-196085.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 The first phase of Garland Mountain Horse and Hike Trails will open to the public Nov. 21 with a ribbon cutting and ride out ceremony at 2 p.m. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:10:52 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/opening-ceremonies-planned-for-196085.html Laura Berrios 2009-11-13T14:10:52Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/in-woodstock-legal-residency-196046.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Within two months, Woodstock residents and others receiving some city benefits will have to show that they are legal U.S. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:05:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/in-woodstock-legal-residency-196046.html Stell Simonton 2009-11-13T14:05:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/students-win-national-award-194097.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Picture three college students making a television show about three college students making a television show. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:51:12 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/students-win-national-award-194097.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-11T22:51:12Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/bicyclist-killed-in-woodstock-191494.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Cherokee County authorities on Tuesday identified the man killed in a Monday afternoon collision between a bicycle and a van in Woodstock. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:44:48 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/bicyclist-killed-in-woodstock-191494.html Mike Morris 2009-11-11T10:44:48Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/soldiers-give-reverent-final-192679.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Inside a pavilion at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton last week, another veteran was laid to rest. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:58:16 GMT mrdavis@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/soldiers-give-reverent-final-192679.html Mark Davis
 2009-11-11T02:58:16Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/man-injured-in-woodstock-192304.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Police say a man was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Woodstock Tuesday. Paramedics rushed Steve Bodi, 56, to Kennestone Hospital, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Lt. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:36:00 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/man-injured-in-woodstock-192304.html Megan Matteucci 2009-11-10T21:36:00Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb-officer-woodstock-man-189692.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 A Cobb County police officer stopped in his patrol car near a construction scene was hit by a man who apparently didn't see the flashing lights. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:14:21 GMT apstevens@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb-officer-woodstock-man-189692.html Alexis Stevens 2009-11-08T00:14:21Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/cab-fare-dispute-leads-186867.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Two people were arrested after an overnight SWAT standoff that Cherokee County authorities said stemmed from a dispute over a cab fare. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:23:00 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/cab-fare-dispute-leads-186867.html Mike Morris 2009-11-05T14:23:00Z http://www.ajc.com/news/dot-changes-course-on-183380.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 The state Department of Transportation is ditching its only active privately-funded toll road partnership, according to state and county officials.  That completes a 0-for-5 record for proposals in the program so far -- or, DOT officials say, lays the groundwork for its rebirth. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:18:25 GMT ahart@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/dot-changes-course-on-183380.html Ariel Hart 2009-11-02T22:18:25Z http://www.ajc.com/news/must-ministries-gets-2-179018.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 MUST Ministries in Cobb and Cherokee counties received $2 million from the federal Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:55:08 GMT cquinn@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/must-ministries-gets-2-179018.html Christopher Quinn 2009-10-30T16:55:08Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/woodstock-improvement-plans-get-177452.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 The Woodstock City Council has approved two contracts aimed at revamping city facilities downtown. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:43:45 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/woodstock-improvement-plans-get-177452.html 2009-10-29T12:43:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/rain-ends-fog-moves-174572.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 The rain that doused metro Atlanta on Tuesday tapered off overnight, leaving patchy dense fog for Wednesday's morning commute. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:51:28 GMT mmatteucci@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/rain-ends-fog-moves-174572.html Megan Matteucci 2009-10-28T10:51:28Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/cherokee-authorities-break-mexican-175296.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Cherokee County authorities say they've arrested eight people after a three-month investigation into a Mexican drug trafficking organization. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:47:58 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/cherokee-authorities-break-mexican-175296.html Larry Hartstein 2009-10-27T17:47:58Z http://www.ajc.com/news/lanier-and-allatoona-boosters-173918.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Scarred by the drought, and fearful of a permanent reduction in water levels, homeowners, boaters and marina operators on lakes Lanier and Allatoona are pushing Washington to raise the reservoirs. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:19:16 GMT dchapman@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/lanier-and-allatoona-boosters-173918.html Dan Chapman 2009-10-26T15:19:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/o-brien-beloved-in-171392.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Mike O’Brien knew he wasn’t in Valdosta any more when he lost a game and didn’t come home to find a “for sale” sign in his yard, he once said. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 01:56:29 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/o-brien-beloved-in-171392.html Todd Holcomb 2009-10-24T01:56:29Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/woodstock-looks-at-church-170558.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 The Woodstock City Council on Monday will consider commissioning a detailed study aimed at moving City Hall operations back into the downtown area. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:21:21 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/woodstock-looks-at-church-170558.html 2009-10-23T11:21:21Z