http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-county-news-81932.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:36:38 GMT 2009-11-08T19:36:38Z en-us Copyright 2009 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 http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/deadline-nears-for-flood-167013.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Workers in eight Georgia counties have until Monday to file initial claims for federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance to compensate for loss of income directly resulting from severe storms and flooding last month. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:41:19 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/deadline-nears-for-flood-167013.html 2009-10-20T10:41:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/cherokee-barbecue-fest-knocked-164402.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 The annual Cherokee Pignic has become a victim of the 2009 flood. The combination barbecue cook-off and old-fashioned county fair was supposed to have been this weekend at Canton’s Heritage Park. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:37:41 GMT For the AJC http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/cherokee-barbecue-fest-knocked-164402.html Laura Berrios 2009-10-16T14:37:41Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/kelly-burke-named-cherokee-164381.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Kelly Burke, a Woodstock High School science teacher, was selected “Teacher of the Year” for the Cherokee County school district. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:35:45 GMT For the AJC http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/kelly-burke-named-cherokee-164381.html Laura Berrios 2009-10-16T14:35:45Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/woodstock-fema-office-closing-164342.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 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. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:21:32 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/woodstock-fema-office-closing-164342.html Laura Berrios 2009-10-16T13:21:32Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/pawnshops-crematory-reviewed-by-163517.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 The Woodstock City Council will study potential new regulations for pawn brokers and precious gem dealers. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:13:17 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/pawnshops-crematory-reviewed-by-163517.html Mark Woolsey 2009-10-15T14:13:17Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-county-couple-thanks-162158.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 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. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:50:03 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee-county-couple-thanks-162158.html Laura Berrios 2009-10-14T01:50:03Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/interviews-for-cherokee-judge-160662.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Fifteen nominees have applied to fill a new Cherokee County State Court judicial seat and will be interviewed Tuesday. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:13:49 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/interviews-for-cherokee-judge-160662.html Laura Berrios 2009-10-12T14:13:49Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cherokee-county-woman-arrested-157886.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 A Cherokee County deputy stopped a 22-year-old woman for speeding and what he found was an unusual collection of police paraphernalia, gun holsters without  guns and stickers promoting support for law enforcement. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:19:19 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cobb/cherokee-county-woman-arrested-157886.html Rhonda Cook 2009-10-08T21:19:19Z http://www.ajc.com/news/businesses-schools-struggle-from-155744.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 From the outside, it seemed Leanne Lee’s Douglasville salon escaped the 2009 flood unscathed. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:42:34 GMT ahart@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/businesses-schools-struggle-from-155744.html Ariel Hart 
 2009-10-06T12:42:34Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/head-on-crash-kills-154928.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 An 84-year-old Cartersville woman who was in a head-on collision in Waleska Saturday night has died, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office said. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:47:42 GMT lhartstein@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/head-on-crash-kills-154928.html Larry Hartstein 2009-10-05T15:47:42Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/passive-park-deal-under-154838.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Canton’s City Council has endorsed a compromise between those who want to preserve passive park space at the city’s Heritage Park and others who want more areas designated for pickup sports games. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 14:31:50 GMT http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/passive-park-deal-under-154838.html 2009-10-05T14:31:50Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/flood-waters-trap-boats-152018.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Water was everywhere, yet no boats could leave the Little River Marina on Lake Allatoona in Cherokee County on Thursday. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:04:02 GMT rcook@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/flood-waters-trap-boats-152018.html Rhonda Cook 2009-10-02T19:04:02Z http://www.ajc.com/news/carol-homiller-69-of-150144.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 In 1973, Carol Homiller moved from Massachusetts to Ball Ground after the death of her father-in-law. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:32:59 GMT rbadie@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/carol-homiller-69-of-150144.html Rick Badie 2009-09-29T22:32:59Z http://www.ajc.com/news/several-creeks-rivers-surpass-143038.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Flood warnings have been posted calling for moderate to major flooding on several local creeks and rivers: * Chattahoochee River - The river's level near Vinings was at 25.88 feet just before noon  Tuesday after cresting at 28.1 feet overnight. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:22:06 GMT mmorris@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/several-creeks-rivers-surpass-143038.html Mike Morris Mashaun D. Simon 2009-09-22T15:22:06Z http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/attempted-sunday-beer-buy-139052.html?cxtype=rss_news_81932 Construction worker Robert Keefer Dell wanted a six-pack. But the calendar -- and the law -- wouldn't cooperate. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:27:56 GMT kswartz@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/attempted-sunday-beer-buy-139052.html Kristi Swartz Megan Matteucci 2009-09-15T22:27:56Z