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Dear Editor:

Reportedly, the main problem related to school shootings is that Georgia does not have “Red Flag” laws. And are there school shootings in the all-male, military schools where discipline is enforced by "toxic" males?

LETTER: On School Shootings Dear Editor:

CTL Script/ Top Stories of September 21st

Man Sentenced to Life for Armed Robbery of Canton Jewelry Store

Cherokee found itself in another shootout on Friday night, but it dealt the final blow to beat North Paulding 49-28 at Wolfpack Stadium.

Cherokee Slams the Door on North Paulding DALLAS – Cherokee found itself in another shootout on Friday night, but it dealt the final blow to beat North Paulding 49-28 at Wolfpack Stadium.

It's week 6 of High School Football in Cherokee! Keep up with all the local scores tonight on our scoreboard - scores updated throughout the night!

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With the onset of fall, many people seem to have a little extra pep in their step in anticipation of the season’s activities. We also have many in our community who are battling serious illness and the loss of loved ones.

CHRIS COLLETT: Courage in the Face of Adversity With the onset of fall, many people seem to have a little extra pep in their step in anticipation of the season’s activities. We also have many in our community

Reflecting this week on 40 years of Riverfest gave me the chance to reunite with old friends and reminisce about that very first arts and crafts festival way back in 1985.

REBECCA JOHNSTON: Reflecting on Riverfest Reflecting this week on 40 years of Riverfest gave me the chance to reunite with old friends and reminisce about that very first arts and crafts festival way back in

River Ridge's volleyball team is doing it again.

River Ridge Volleyball Excelling in New Region

With most teams five games into the high school football season, the outlooks are becoming clearer for Cherokee County's playoff hopefuls.

Midseason Report: Creekview, River Ridge Leading Region 6AAAAA

Two Cherokee Sheriff’s Office deputies graduated Sept. 20 from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Pickens County, the agency announced.

Cherokee Sheriff's Deputies Graduate From Training Center

ATLANTA – The Republican-controlled State Election Board Friday approved a controversial change in election rules requiring counties to hand-count the number of ballots cast at polling places on Election Day.

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The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration has called a meeting to discuss the vacant board chair position Sept. 23.

Cherokee Elections Board to Discuss Vacant Chair Seat

CANTON — As the Service League of Cherokee County prepares for the 40th Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival Sept. 28 and 29 at Etowah River Park, Riverfest founder and first Chair Pat Gold is not surprised the event has stood the test of time .

Riverfest Turns 40 and Going Strong CANTON — As the Service League of Cherokee County prepares for the 40th Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival Sept. 28 and 29 at Etowah River Park, Riverfest founder and first

Vice President Kamala Harris will speak at an event at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center Friday.

Kamala Harris Speaking in Cobb Friday

A gas station and retail store are slated to be built on property along Arnold Mill Road in southeast Cherokee County.

Gas Station and Retail Store Coming to Southeast Cherokee

A man convicted in the 2013 armed robbery of a Canton jewelry store has been sentenced to life without parole, the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office announced.

Man Sentenced to Life for Armed Robbery of Canton Jewelry Store

Band members for the late musical icon Little Richard are performing a concert in his memory at a music festival this weekend in Canton.

Little Richard’s Band to Perform at Canton Music Festival

A Canton woman has been sentenced to serve two years in confinement after she pleaded guilty to leaving puppies on the side of the road, where they died.

Canton Woman Convicted of Leaving Puppies to Die Sentenced

Cherokee County leaders will consider adoption of the proposed $415.7 million budget for the county’s next fiscal year Oct. 1.

Cherokee County Looking to Adopt $415M Budget in October

A Woodstock resident has recently published a children's book that encourages kids to advocate for animals.

Woodstock Author Publishes Children's Book

The Rotary Club of Woodstock donated $1,500 to TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Sept. 19.

Woodstock Rotary Donates to Breast Cancer Charity

ATLANTA – The U.S. postmaster general would be subject to term limits and Senate confirmation under legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga.

Ossoff Introduces Postmaster General Reform Act ATLANTA – The U.S. postmaster general would be subject to term limits and Senate confirmation under legislation introduced Wednesday by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. Ossoff has been highly critical of

Dear Editor:

Might there be some way to ban the words – “lie, lies, and lying” for just the next 50 days related to this strange world of Presidential election posturing and rhetoric? Doubtful, but would be refreshing indeed.

Truth in Politics – What a Novel Idea Dear Editor:

Overheard in a conversation between two friends: “Your heart’s not in it!” I think I understood what the speaker was saying to her friend. She felt no enthusiasm for the project that had been described.

JAMES KILGORE: Your Heart's Not in It! Overheard in a conversation between two friends: “Your heart’s not in it!” I think I understood what the speaker was saying to her friend. She felt no enthusiasm for the

You may have seen one or perhaps even have one…A needy, attention-seeking child. A needy child demands the parent's attention in many ways – through talking a lot, asking for lots of things (food, toys, material items, privileges, treats)…

MARY MIGLIARO: Pick Me, Pick Me: How to Deal with an Attention-Seeking Child You may have seen one or perhaps even have one…A needy, attention-seeking child. A needy child demands the parent’s attention in many ways — through talking a lot, asking for

Fan favorite Fly Betty returns to West Milford Farm on Sept. 27.

Fly Betty to Play at West Milford Farm

While Cherokee County School District students are out of school this week for fall break, Cherokee Recreation and Parks has three camps for kids offering a variety of activities.

PHOTOS: Kids out of school attend fall break camps

The US Federal Reserve cut its key lending rate by half a percentage-point Wednesday in its first reduction since the Covid pandemic, sharply lowering borrowing costs just before November's presidential election.

US Fed set to make first rate cut since 2020 The US Federal Reserve is all but certain to cut interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in more than four years, a significant move likely to ripple through

Bascomb Elementary School has won a grant from the Sprouts Farmers Market foundation for its school garden, the Cherokee County School District announced.

Bascomb Elementary School Earns Garden Grant

ATLANTA – Georgia’s mental health agency is partnering with the University System of Georgia to place decals listing the 988 su***de and crisis hotline number in the dorm rooms of every public college and university campus.

Georgia Launches 988 Decal Distributions to Prevent Student Suicides ATLANTA – Georgia’s mental health agency is partnering with the University System of Georgia to place decals listing the 988 su***de and crisis hotline number in the dorm rooms of

After three consecutive games on the road to begin the season, Reinhardt will finally be back in Waleska on Saturday as it hosts Cumberlands.

Reinhardt Returns to Waleska for Game 4