Teen with learner’s permit ‘wanted to see how fast his car could go’ on...
DUNWOODY, Ga. — The Dunwoody Police Department arrested a 15-year-old on a reckless driving charge on Monday. Officers clocked a teen going 111 mph on Interstate 285. When police pulled him over, they learned the 15-year-old only had his learner’s permit. No one else was inside the car.
Cherokee County promotes 12 firefighters
Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services proudly recognized the promotion of twelve dedicated members during a formal ceremony held on Monday, September 29, at the department’s Fire Training Complex in Holly Springs, Georgia. The event was attended by family, friends, and fellow firefighters, who gathered to honor...
Explore Gainesville’s Historic Monuments
The City of Gainesville was established on November 30, 1821. With deep roots comes a deep history, and Gainesville has plenty of it to show. Here are some of the City’s historical sites. The Smithgall Arts Center. The Smithgall Arts Center has not always just been an arts center....
Express lanes malfunction causing big jam on I-575 SB from Holly Springs
Cherokee County drivers are dealing with a major headache on I-575 SB from Holly Springs Tuesday morning.
Young inventor turns plastic into fuel with ‘Plastoline’
DULUTH, Ga. (WTVM) - A 22-year-old inventor is gaining viral attention for what he calls “Plastoline,” a fuel he says is made from plastic waste. Julian Brown says he uses a process called microwave pyrolysis, powered by solar panels, to convert plastic into fuel. The vaporized petroleum is condensed back into liquid...
Northside Hospital Cherokee opens new parking deck
A new parking deck has opened at Northside Hospital Cherokee to accommodate the hospital’s growth. The deck opened on the Northside Hospital Cherokee campus in Canton Sept. 15, the hospital system reports. The parking deck is eight stories tall and has over 1,300 parking spaces. The deck comes as part of the...
Cherokee County School District sees slight dip in grad rate
The Cherokee County School District’s four-year graduation rate for the Class of 2025 was 91.8%, slightly down from last year’s record-high rate but still above the state average. Three of CCSD’s high schools showed graduation rates of over 95%, according to numbers released by the Georgia Department of Education on...
AI app could make Forsyth County curves safer
FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — The Forsyth County Commission is exploring use of a smartphone app that could save lives on county roadways. In a Sept. 23 presentation about a pilot study completed in Forsyth County, James Tsai, a Georgia Tech researcher, said his process uses an artificial intelligence app on phones to...
Deadly Auburn motorcycle crash under investigation
A deadly Auburn motorcycle crash is under investigation. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including motorcycles, on September 26, 2025, on the southbound side of Interstate 85 near mile marker 53. Authorities found the driver of the motorcycle, a 25-year-old male, deceased from injuries suffered during the...
FOMO with Phones? Not Anymore
In a world revolving around social media, imagine the reality of high school students who are told that their phones and personal devices are strictly banned for the rest of their schooling careers. This is not a new Netflix survival show. This is the new reality for the students of...

















