A pre-dawn fire tore through a vacant commercial building in Ball Ground’s historic downtown Sunday, drawing a massive response from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services.
🚒 What Happened: Fire crews were called just after 3:30 a.m. to Gilmer Ferry Road, where they found heavy smoke and flames breaking through the roof. Multiple hose lines and aerial water streams from ladder trucks were used to bring the blaze under control.
🔥 Why It Matters: The structure sits in the heart of a district where century-old buildings stand shoulder to shoulder. Even an empty property can pose a major threat if flames spread to neighboring businesses…