The Brief
- Cherokee County court operations moved to Canton after a hazardous materials incident forced the closure of the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center.
- A judicial emergency is declared through Friday, Aug. 28, suspending all court deadlines and filing requirements across Cherokee County courts.
- Jury trials and juvenile hearings resume at temporary Canton facilities and remote videoconference setups started Monday, Aug. 24.
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. – A hazardous materials incident forced officials to close the Frank C. Mills III Justice Center and declare a judicial emergency across Cherokee County courts through Friday, Aug. 28.
What we know:
Cherokee County Superior Court Chief Judge David L. Cannon Jr. declared a judicial emergency after a hazardous materials incident contaminated the entire Frank C. Mills III Justice Center on Friday, Aug. 21, at approximately 1:20 p.m. …