Cherokee County, GA – Traffic Update: Bells Ferry Road Reopens After Closure
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cherokee County, GA – Bells Ferry Road has officially reopened, according to the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. The department shared the update on social media late Friday morning, confirming that the roadway...
Hit-and-run charge dismissed for man accused of killing 8-year-old in DUI crash
Cuahuizo-Varela is charged with driving under the influence and homicide by vehicle. He is accused of slamming into a Honda Civic with several children in it.
Family demands justice after beloved grandfather and dog gunned down in front of wife...
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Terry Loden's marriage of 50 years was wiped away in a blink after he was inexplicably gunned down in front of his wife's eyes while the two were walking their dog at a Lake Lanier park on Sunday. Now, his family is demanding justice, and calling...
Health Inspectors Cite Multiple Violations at Vietnamese Restaurant in Duluth
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on December 22 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. Health officials with the Gwinnett-Newton-Rockdale Health Department inspected The BEP Corner on December 22. The restaurant reported an...
Wrong-way car crash claims another life
A 25 year old female from Athens succumbed to her injuries in the hospital three days after the initial accident on December 21st. She was 15 weeks pregnant, the fetus also did not survive. The young woman had been in the passenger seat of a Toyota Camry that was struck...
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.
