A Day to Count Blessings
Thanks to President Abraham Lincoln's proclamation in 1863, Americans have the unique opportunity to slow down for a day, share a meal with family and reflect on the many blessings to be thankful for...

Sheriff's Department Responds to Car Bomb Hoax
A vehicle parked on the side of Lexington Avenue in Woodstock on Wednesday afternoon had signs placed on the front windshield and rear window. The signs read “Car Bomb” and “50 Foot Clearance I.E.D."...

And We Give Thanks
On Veterans Day, let us not forget those who have served and protected us with courage, valor and a love of their country...

North Georgia Prescription Drug Conference Draws 100 Attendees
The November 9th conference was held in response to the growing concern over illegal prescription pill abuse and sales...

Isakson, Chambliss Criticize Use of Taxpayer Dollars to Pay Millions in Bonuses to Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Executives
The two Georgia Senators have joined 58 Colleagues in sending a letter to FHFA and the Treasury calling these bonuses ‘wildly imprudent’...

Gas Prices in Georgia Fall 4.3 Cents Per Gallon
Including the change in gas prices in Georgia during the past week, prices on Sunday were 60.2 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 7.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago...

Sheriff Garrison and Investigators Honored by FBI
Garrison and colleagues were recognized for participation in the Safe Streets Task Force and for recent assistance with a public corruption investigation that took place in another jurisdiction... 

One Fatality in Car Accident Friday Afternoon
Barry Allen Freeman, 23 years old of Adairsville, was pronounced dead at the scene of an automobile accident that occurred in Cherokee County Friday afternoon...

Isakson, Chambliss Urge Americans to 'Drive Safer Sunday'
A resolution supported by the two Georgia senators, designates Sunday, November 27, 2011, as “Drive Safer Sunday” and is designed to bring attention to the fact that the Sunday after Thanksgiving is the busiest highway traffic day of the year...

Gas Prices in Georgia Fall 3.5 Cents

This compares with the national average that has fallen 0.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.46/g, according to gasoline price websitewww.GeorgiaGasPrices.com

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Happy Halloween!
Did you know that there's much history behind this spooky and fun holiday we celebrate each year?...

Officers Awarded at Public Safety Appreication Dinner
Awards for "Officer of the Year" were given to employees from all public safety agencies in the county at Monday night's dinner...

Iconic Coca-Cola Red Cans Turn Arctic White
As part of a new partnership between Coca-Cola and World Wildlife Fund, the soft drink company will turn its well-known red cans white, beginning November 1...

Cherokee Sheriff's Office Participates in Training Program
Over 100 law enforcement officers from 24 agencies across the state of Georgia participated in a training session on domestic violence and post traumatic stress disorder...

Sheriff's Office Employees Recognized for Service
Awards for "Officer of the Year" were given to employees from all public safety agencies in the county in an appreciation dinner last week...