Cherokee County District Attorney - Georgia

09/04/2026

The Cherokee County District Attorney's Office will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Stay safe and enjoy the weekend!

09/03/2026

Today, District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway and Chief Investigator Brandon Owens attended the ceremonial swearing-in of 30 assistant and special assistant U.S. attorneys for the Northern District of Georgia. They were guests of U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg.

U.S. District Judge Michael L. Brown presided over the ceremony, which was held at the Richard B. Russell Federal Building. Speakers included the U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche.

We were honored to join in the celebration of these newly sworn federal prosecutors. We are grateful for our partnership with U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Theodore Hertzberg and his office as we continue to work together to keep our communities safe and hold offenders accountable.

Congratulations to the newly sworn federal prosecutors!

09/02/2026

The Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office extends its deepest sympathies to all who have been touched by the tragic death of Warm Springs Police Officer Chris Fisher. We recognize his service and the profound loss felt throughout the public safety community.

The Georgia Department Of Public Safety extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fellow officers of Warm Springs Police Officer Chris Fisher following his tragic death in the line of duty.

08/28/2026

Today, staff members from the District Attorney’s Office, as well as our courthouse colleagues, are once again at work at the Cherokee County Justice Center.

The refrigerant leak that triggered a fire alarm and created temporary hazardous conditions on August 21 has been repaired, the building has been prepared for reopening, and the air has cooled to a comfortable temperature.

Thank you to the restoration crew and the property management team for your diligence in getting the building ready for today’s reopening.

A special thank you to the Cherokee Sheriff's Office - Georgia, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, and Canton Police Department, GA for your quick response, professionalism, and service to our community.

We appreciate you all!

08/26/2026

🐾 Today is National Dog Day and a very good reason to celebrate our beloved Service Dog Parker, who is an essential member of the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office. 🐾

From providing comfort to individuals affected by crime to bringing a little joy to our courthouse each day, Parker has a very important job and he’s pretty pawsome at it!

And now, Parker has even more reason to wag his tail - he’s a semifinalist in the American Humane Hero Dog Awards!

We couldn’t be more proud of our four-legged teammember!

Show your love and support for Parker by clicking here to vote every day through September 18!
www.americanhumane.org/hero-dog/parker-2026

08/26/2026

News Release: Man Found Guilty of 16 Felony S*x Crimes Involving Multiple Children

District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announces that on August 24 a Cherokee County jury convicted Charles Lowry Douglas, 57, of Ball Ground, of nine counts of child molestation and seven counts of sexual battery. He was acquitted of one count of aggravated child molestation and two counts of child molestation. Superior Court Judge Jennifer L. Davis set sentencing for September 9.

In September 2021, a detective from the Cherokee Sheriff's Office - Georgia began investigating allegations of child sexual abuse involving multiple children. During that investigation, five children related to the defendant or otherwise known to him reported that Douglas sexually abused them. The abuse took place inside a Holly Springs home and a Ball Ground home.

These charges involved touching the breasts, buttocks, and inner thighs of the children. The abuse occurred over the course of multiple years and started when some of the children were as young as six and seven years old.

During the six-day trial, jurors heard testimony from 11 witnesses, including the victims and their mothers, law enforcement officers, a DFCS case worker, and an expert in child sexual abuse. The State also introduced more than 28 exhibits into evidence, including photographs, recorded interviews, and text messages. The defendant testified in his own defense.

The jury deliberated for about seven hours before reaching its verdict.

The case was investigated by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Leyna Pope of the Special Victims Unit.

08/25/2026

News Release: Canton Man Found Guilty of Felony Murder Receives Life Sentence

District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway announces that on August 21, 2026, David Henry Daniel, 45, of Canton, was convicted of felony murder and other charges and sentenced to life in prison for the 2025 shooting death of Michael Kyle Reid, 44, of Canton.

At the conclusion of a five-day trial, a Cherokee County jury convicted Daniel of felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during a crime, and acquitted him of malice murder.

Charges stem from a Cherokee Sheriff's Office - Georgia investigation of a shooting that occurred on February 18, 2025, outside the defendant’s girlfriend’s home on North Lake Drive in Canton. At 10:21 p.m. that evening, Cherokee County E-911 received a call reporting a shooting. When law enforcement arrived, they found Reid lying on the floor of the carport, with a single fatal gunshot wound to his chest.

Deputies recovered the .22-caliber pistol used in the shooting on the hood of a vehicle in the driveway. No one witnessed the shooting. Daniel’s girlfriend heard a gunshot and ran outside after the shooting.

A pocketknife and a small sheath knife were found in the victim’s possession, in locations indicating that Reid did not have the opportunity to access either prior to being shot.

Trial evidence showed that Daniel and Reid first came into conflict three days before the shooting, when Reid began communicating with Daniel’s on-again, off-again girlfriend. Over the next several days, social media and text messages documented increasing tension between the two men.

On the day of the shooting, Daniel ran out of his girlfriend’s home after Reid arrived, shooting him within seconds. He initially said the shooting was an accident and later claimed he felt threatened.

“The defendant gave investigators contradictory accounts to explain the shooting – first claiming it was accidental, then claiming that he acted in self-defense and that the victim had a bat, a wrench, or even a flashlight,” said Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Mackey, who prosecuted this case on behalf of the State. “The jury reviewed all the evidence and determined the truth. This shooting was unjustified, and this defendant is guilty of felony murder.”

During the trial, the State called 11 witnesses and introduced nearly 150 exhibits, including the 911 call, crime-scene photos, the defendant’s recorded interview with a detective, law enforcement body-worn camera footage, and social media records and text messages documenting the defendant’s mindset in the days leading up to the shooting. The jury deliberated for over nine hours before returning its verdict.

“The jury’s verdict sends a clear message: this defendant did not act in self-defense, but instead used unlawful deadly force. A man lost his life, and his family has been left to live with that devastating loss,” said Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway.

At sentencing, the victim’s sister described the profound loss Reid’s death has caused their family. She spoke of his infectious laugh, loyalty, fun-loving nature, and good heart. She said that the family continues to grieve and the pain will never go away. The State also presented the court with two additional victim impact statements.

Superior Court Judge Tony Baker sentenced Daniel to life in prison with the possibility of parole, plus an additional five years to be served on probation. He will be eligible for parole after serving 30 years in prison. In addition, he was ordered to have no contact with the victim’s family, forfeit all fi****ms, and not enter the confines of Cherokee County.

The case was investigated by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Elizabeth Mackey and Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Geoffrey Fogus, Office of the District Attorney, Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit.

08/24/2026

This morning, Superior Court Judge David L. Cannon Jr. issued the following judicial emergency order.

08/24/2026

Closure Notice

Due to the hazardous materials incident at the Cherokee County Justice Center on Friday, the building remains closed. Court will continue virtually and in person at locations designated by Chief Judge David L. Cannon Jr.

Further details will be provided as they become available.

08/21/2026

The District Attorney's Office, which is located in the Cherokee County Justice Center, is closed until further notice. Please see post below.