The Canton Fire Department is investigating a devastating fire in downtown Canton that sparked after local residents went to bed Christmas night and engulfed several unoccupied downtown buildings.
Ball Ground gets historic designation
Published: 07 January 2010
The Ball Ground Historic District, comprised of the downtown area of the 130-year-old settlement, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a “National Historic District” on Dec. 4.
Hasty retires as Canton city attorney
Published: 14 January 2010
Canton’s city attorney is following through with a sentiment about retiring he shared with the incoming mayor two years ago. William “Billy” Hasty, Jr., announced last week he was stepping down as Canton city attorney after 28 years.
KSU hires Dooley as football consultant
Published: 21 January 2010
After years of talking about having its own team, Kennesaw State University (KSU) gained yardage by hiring legendary University of Georgia (UGA) Bulldog Vince Dooley to assess support for a football program as head of an exploratory committee.
Libraries may double fines to offset cuts
Published: 27 January 2010
It’s going to be double jeopardy for those who hang onto library books past the due date, and new and expanded libraries planned for the county will be back under the magnifying glass for further review.
