http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/ Latest articles for the Cherokee section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:45:52 GMT 2009-11-22T00:45:52Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/news/cherokee/12-year-old-pointed-205539.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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/12-year-old-brings-202054.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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_cherokee 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/bicyclist-killed-in-woodstock-191494.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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_cherokee 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_cherokee 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/cherokee/cab-fare-dispute-leads-186867.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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_cherokee 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_cherokee 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_cherokee 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/cherokee/cherokee-authorities-break-mexican-175296.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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_cherokee 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/news/cherokee/woodstock-looks-at-church-170558.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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_cherokee 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/woodstock-fema-office-closing-164342.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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/interviews-for-cherokee-judge-160662.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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_cherokee 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/cherokee/head-on-crash-kills-154928.html?cxtype=rss_cherokee 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_cherokee 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_cherokee 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