Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services

10/17/2026

Woodstock Fire Department Responds to Commercial Structure Fire on Bell Park Drive

WOODSTOCK, GA – October 16, 2026 – The Woodstock Fire Department, with assistance from Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services, responded to a commercial structure fire at 103 Bell Park Drive, Suite 400, within the City of Woodstock.

Upon arrival, firefighters found that the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system had activated, successfully containing the fire and preventing it from spreading further. Fire personnel were able to quickly extinguish the remaining fire.

The sprinkler system played a critical role in limiting fire damage and protecting surrounding businesses. Minor damage was reported in an adjacent suite.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The Woodstock Fire Department would like to remind business owners and occupants of the importance of properly maintained fire sprinkler systems, which serve as a vital first line of defense in protecting lives and property.

10/16/2026

Station 16 is moving right along!

10/14/2026

Last night around 8:30 p.m., Cherokee Fire responded to a report of a tree that had fallen into a residence in Holly Springs. When the first arriving companies made it on scene, they were met with a complex situation. The occupant of the residence was unharmed but was unable to get out. Power to the area had also been knocked out.
Units from Station 24 and Station 8 worked together to stabilize the structure, light up the scene, and create a plan to extricate the resident. The resident was extricated from the structure without incident.
Mission driven and highly trained, our crews are always ready to respond.

10/13/2026

Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services proudly announces the retirement of Sergeant Jeremy Dillard, who concluded 21 years of distinguished service this past weekend.

Family, friends, and fellow firefighters gathered on Saturday morning at Station 15 to honor Sergeant Dillard’s career and dedication to the community. The celebration included a retirement breakfast cooked by fellow members of the department where colleagues shared stories of his leadership, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to public safety.

At the close of the event, Sgt. Dillard was given a heartfelt farewell final ride home aboard Engine 15, the apparatus on which he spent much of his career serving the community.

Deputy Chief Chad Davis thanked Sergeant Dillard for dedicating 21 years of his professional life to serving the citizens of Cherokee County. Captain Keith Berryman also remarked how dependable and steadfast Sergeant Dillard has been over his career.

CCFES extends its deepest gratitude to Sgt. Dillard for over two decades of exemplary service and wishes him the very best in his next chapter.

10/13/2026

We want to extend our sincere thanks to the Canton Moose Lodge for hosting their annual Emergency Services Awards Banquet tonight and for recognizing several of our outstanding members. Your continued support of CCFES means so much.

These incredible members were initially recognized at the Cherokee County Fire Foundation’s Breakfast With Our Best banquet in February, and we’re so proud to see them honored again.

Please join us in congratulating these award recipients:
🏅 Administrative Member of the Year - Division Director of Finance Amanda Postelle
🏅 Special Operations Member of the Year – FAO Brody Miller
🏅 EMT of the Year – FAO Gabriel Lopez
🏅 Paramedic of the Year – Sergeant Tate Dill
🏅 Firefighter of the Year – FAO Joel Saunders
🏅 Fire Officer of the Year – Captain Cody Wilson
🏅 Chief Fire Officer of the Year – Division Chief Jason Williams

Your dedication, professionalism, and service to our community are truly inspiring.
Congratulations to each of you on this well-deserved recognition!

10/10/2026

It's 2 p.m., and the EOC is returning to normal operations for this weather event. Thank you for paying attention, being prepared, and reporting downed trees and power lines you saw. The road closures and power outage lists are up to date as of 2 p.m.

Emergency Management is responsible for documenting damage from weather events when there are emergency declarations. Gov. Kemp declared a State of Emergency for the state of Georgia. We invite you to document any damages your property experienced as a result of Hurricane Isaias by using this self-report damage assessment tool. https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/cherokeeGA/request.html

10/10/2026

HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY
High Wind Warning issued October 10 at 5:00AM EDT until October 11 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Stronger gusts are possible in the higher elevations of the north
Georgia mountains.

* WHERE...Portions of north central, northeast, northwest, and west
central Georgia.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind.

Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must
drive.
http://www.weather.gov

10/10/2026

See this road closure update from Cherokee Emergency Management.

Good morning, Cherokee. The Emergency Operations Center activated at 4 a.m. Please refer to this list throughout the day for any road closures. It will be updated regularly.

Re-Opened:
- Batesville Road at 970 Batesville Road (closes cross street is Charles Cox Road)
- Arnold Mill Road at Millstone Manor Ct.
- I-575 NB near Highway 92
- Reinhardt College Parkway at Lower Burris Road
- 201 Brown Industrial Pkwy
- Howell Bridge Road (cross street Hornage Road)
- Savanna Estates Ct (200 block)
- Calusa Lake Drive (cross street Old Dawnsonville Rd)
- Sutallee Ridge Ct.
- Fletcher Rd at Conns Creek
- Conns Creek at Sperrin Road
- Hasty Trail (cross street Union Hill Road)
- 6400 Ball Ground Road
- South Cherokee Lane at Jamerson Road
- Laurel Canyon Pkwy. at Laurel Glory Rd (one lane open)
- McPherson Drive (cross street Highway 140) - power lines involved
- Reavis Mountain Road (cross street Highway 372)
- Upper Bethany Rd / Springbrook Farm Cir.
- 107 Jake Taylor Dr.
- Highway 92 at Robin Road

10/09/2026

Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail. For more info: fpw.org.

10/09/2026

Cherokee County has new regulations for electronic bicycles to promote safety and provide clear standards for e-bike users on county roads, sidewalks, multi-use paths, and trails. For more information, please visit www.CherokeeCountyGA.gov/communications.