Cherokee County man first Sickle Cell patient to get medical pilot’s license
A Cherokee County man living with Sickle Cell Disease is now the first known person with the condition to get a medical pilot’s license.
Cherokee County boy honored for saving grandmother’s life
A 12-year-old Cherokee County boy has been honored by Scouting America for saving his grandmother's life after she almost drowned. Mason Pulliam, a Tenderfoot Scout in Troop 241 in Canton, was honored with a Medal of Heroism Nov. 11. He received this honor for saving his grandmother, Connie Pulliam, from drowning...
Gwinnett monk’s leg amputated after being hit by car while walking 2,300 miles
He says he doesn’t mind losing a limb if it would help spread the message of peace and love.
Swastikas spray-painted on walking trail in popular metro Atlanta park
A local pastor out for a walk in Roswell earlier this week found several hate symbols.
Duluth named Georgia’s most Hallmark-like Christmas town
Duluth’s mix of festive spaces and community-centered events helped earn it the top spot in Georgia.
Cherokee County e-recycling draws hundreds of residents
Hundreds of cars lined up in the drive-thru to recycle thousands of pounds of electronics Dec. 13 at the Cherokee County Recycling Center’s electronics recycling event in Canton. The event, held at the Cherokee County Administration Building, saw over 300 vehicles, the county announced. “We are very pleased with the...
Cherokee County, GA – Traffic Alert: Cumming Hwy Shutdown Near Old Mill; Avoid Area...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cherokee County, GA – Drivers in Cherokee County are being urged to avoid Cumming Highway near Old Mill Road after officials confirmed the roadway remains closed today due to a utility-related hazard...
Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Help Locating Missing Man
Cumming, GA, December 24, 2025: The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Sajith Sankar, who was reported missing after leaving his home on foot on the morning of December 16, 2025. According to authorities, Sankar left his residence on Rutland Parkway between...
Two women charged after 13 dogs found dead and another 25 rescued from Georgia...
Two Georgia women are behind bars after an animal cruelty investigation uncovered a disturbing scene at their home, where 13 dogs were found dead and stuffed in refrigerators while 25 others were rescued from small, feces-filled cages. Christine Abbott, 67, and Donna Slavin, 65, of Snellville, face 26 animal cruelty...
Volunteer runner honors fallen National Guard specialist during Hall County tribute run
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A Hall County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputy joined local public safety escorts this week to support a volunteer runner honoring fallen officers nationwide. Deputy Wendy Saucedo escorted Andrew Collinson, a volunteer runner with Running 4 Heroes Inc., during a tribute run Thursday night in Hall...
