Canton News

Woodstock city leaders on Monday will soon begin to re-evaluate how much it contributes to the Sequoyah Regional Library System .

After yet another weekend filled with flood warnings and event cancellations throughout the metro area, Holly Springs is in for some sunny skies early this week and this Memorial Day weekend, though rain will be likely on Wednesday.

Hobgood Park will soon see its second phase of improvements. The Cherokee County Commission will consider awarding a contract to Georgia Development Partners for $1.3 million during its meeting tonight.

Acres Mill Veterinary Clinic in Canton, GA is reminding pet owners about the importance of regular pet grooming for flea and tick prevention.

Forsyth County resident Hugh Pirkle places a dot on a map showing where he lives as Kristine Hansen-Dederick, with the Georgia Department of Transportation, and his son-in-law Jason Vandergrift look on.

See the new movie, 'Star Trek Into Darkness' playing at GTC Cherokee 16 in Woodstock and Carmike Riverstone 15 Cinemas in Canton .

The Georgia Department of Transportation wants to hear from Cumming and Forsyth County residents on how State Route 20 should be improved .

2. In Case You Missed It: Authorities in Cartersville have made a second arrest in the December, 2012 killing of Canton native RJ Statler .

Cherokee County School Board members will review the final preparations for its tentative fiscal year 2013-14 budget during its work session tonight.

The Georgia Department of Labor will soon arrive in Canton to help the new Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta fill hundreds of vacant job positions.

Cartersville police have arrested and a charged a second suspect in connection with the alleged robbery and killing of Canton native R.J. Statler, 28, at Sun Glo car wash in December.

As usual, the Canton Police Department had a busy week fighting crime and keeping the residents of the city safe from criminals.

In loving memory of Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Glance, age 92, who died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Grandview Health Care Center in Jasper, Georgia following a period of declining health.

Tonight, look for mostly clear skies and a low of 43 degrees. 2. In Case You Missed It: One of the biggest stories last week came from Cartersville, where police have finally arrested a suspect in the December, 2012 murder of Canton native R.J. Statler .

UPDATE : The Canton Police Department has released more information about the attempted kidnapping outside the First Baptist Church in Canton.

The deadline for vendors to sign up for the 29th annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival presented by the Service League of Cherokee County is fast approaching.

The Georgia Department of Transportation is seeking input from Forsyth and Cherokee county citizens on plans to improve busy State Route 20 between Cumming and Canton.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in Baz Luhrmann's take on "The Great Gatsby," which is at times more style than substance - just like like the novel's main character himself - say some critics.

Whether it's showering Mom with gifts or taking her out for some fine dining, we've got some tips on celebrating Mother's Day 2013, with help from some Canton Patch readers like yourself.

The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a single vehicle accident that took the life of a Jasper man in Cherokee County.