Cherokee to Host National School Safety Forum

1. The has been chosen as the host of a national school safety forum. During the forum, renowned safety experts and local officials will discuss the latest threats facing schools and the tools districts can use to combat them. The discussion is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 8 at Woodstock High. Open the PDF on this page for details.

2. ’s Diabetes Education Program has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association, hospital officials announced Wednesday. Click for details.

3. A narcotics task force that includes the  said a Woodstock woman stole pain killers from an elderly patient on Tuesday. Click for details from Wednesday's announcement.

4. The Canton Building Authority on Wednesday approved an amendment to the Hickory Log Creek Reservoir bond agreement that allows the city to draw $1 million from the $8 million bond to cover non-Reservoir water and sewer emergency capital projects which have drained the water fund's cash reserves. Click here for the minute-by-minute update.

5. Don't have a clue what's going on in Canton this weekend? Lynne Shaw has you covered with this week's weekend planner. Look for it at 10 a.m.