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CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — When a hero takes his final ride, a community shows up. Cherokee County will come together Tuesday to honor Claude Levinge, a 103-year-old World War II, Korean War and Vietnam fighter pilot who passed away in early November. Known simply as "The Captain," Levinge was...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Cherokee County man has been convicted of raping and molesting a child, according to the district attorney. The district attorney said Michael Clay Downey, 40, was convicted of raping and molesting a child under the age of 12 in a home in Canton. According to the district...

Do you live in one of Georgia's wealthiest cities? SmartAsset, a financial technology company, has calculated the wealthiest counties of every state across the U.S. in 2025 using population's median income, investment income and median home value. It has given a wealth index based on those factors to determine which...

A new canine-friendly development is coming to Woodstock, including a dog park, dog day care and pickleball courts. On Nov. 17, the Woodstock City Council unanimously approved a request from Rally Yard, LLC for a conditional use permit to allow a recreational center at 7654 and 7664 Main St., at the Main Street and...

In Georgia’s charming small towns, biscuits are more than just a side dish—they’re a tradition. At these delightful cafés, you’re greeted with a basket of warm, fluffy goodness the moment you sit down. Let’s explore the unique personalities of these biscuit havens. Foothill Grill...

Rainfall has briefly stalled formal search efforts for a Gainesville native who went missing nearly two weeks ago on Blood Mountain. Charles Hosch, age 67, currently of Dallas, Texas, was last seen hiking the Byron Herbert Reece Trail on Nov. 11. Since then, law enforcement and volunteers from across the North...

The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) announced that the State Transportation Board approved the second round of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program awards on Thursday. GDOT says the action advances efforts to build a reliable fast-charging network to support the adoption of electric...

Socomec is expanding its North American footprint with a $10 million investment in a new production and operations facility in Suwanee, Georgia. The France-based electrical systems manufacturer plans to create approximately 300 new jobs as part of the move, strengthening its capacity to serve customers across the...

The former Braselton Police Chief arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) on Wednesday for harassment and stalking had a temporary protective order (TPO) filed against him in August, court records show. A Jackson County woman claimed 49-year-old Michael Steffman used Flock cameras to track her location...

A Royston man is charged in Hall County with Child Molestation. According to AccessWDUN.com, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office said 38-year-old Jessie Wayne Shackelford was arrested Wednesday after a traffic stop. Shackelford is accused of molesting a girl under the age of 14 at a home in Flowery Branch...