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Nonprofit Presents Scholarships to Cherokee County Student Athletes
A local nonprofit, Building Fires, recently presented $2,500 scholarships to Cherokee County graduating high school seniors. Addie English received the Brandon English Memorial Scholarship, and Garrett Smith received the Jamie Horton Memorial Scholarship, the nonprofit announced. Addie English, Brandon English’s daughter, plans to attend Samford University, where she will study exercise science. Garrett Smith plans...
Cherokee Animal Shelter Offering Free Pet Adoptions
The Cherokee County Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions July 2 and 3, giving visitors a chance to adopt some of the almost 200 cats and dogs at the shelter. As of July 1, the shelter has 195 animals in its care, and more than 75% of them are cats or kittens. Of the 195 animals, 21 dogs, 22 kittens and 18 cats are ready for adoption. The shelter will...
Cherokee County Starting Public Hearings on Property Taxes
Cherokee County is holding the first of three public hearings July 2 to discuss a potential millage rate increase for fiscal year 2025. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners voted 4-0 June 18 to advertise a tentative maintenance and operations millage rate of 5.224 mills, up from the current rate of 4.954. If approved, a higher millage rate would result in an increase in property taxes. If the advertised rate...
Woodstock's Hub Transformation Named Project of Excellence
City of Woodstock's Hub Transformation Project was named a 2024 Project of Excellence by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the city announced. Assistant to the City Manager Jamie Palmer, Engineering Manager Janis Steinbrenner, Cherokee County Community Development Director Brantley Day, and Matt McDow with project partner Arcadis accepted the award at the ASCE Georgia Section Annual Awards Gala on June 21. The Hub Transformation Project improved traffic operations in...
2 metro Atlanta Starbucks locations file to unionize
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Baristas at two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations have filed for a union election. The baristas at locations in Roswell and Alpharetta have filed for elections with Starbucks Workers United, a union founded in 2021. The locations are at Holcomb Bridge & Holcomb Woods in...
Braves latest injury update eliminates one major trade deadline need for Alex Anthopoulos
The Atlanta Braves are about to get a big reinforcement in their bullpen. After their 4-2 loss on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they made a key roster move, sending right-hander Daysbel Hernandez to Triple-A Gwinnett. Hernandez had not allowed an earned run over 9.2 innings of work in nine...
Former Braves postseason hero loses job to make way for top prospect promotion
As the 2023 season ended and preparation for 2024 began, Alex Anthopoulos and the Atlanta Braves had decisions to make regarding left field. Both Kevin Pillar and Eddie Rosario entered free agency. Pillar bounced around even prior to the season but former postseason hero Rosario landed with a division rival in the Washington Nationals.
MPD assistant chief Shawn Jones still voting in Georgia
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Mayor Paul Young spoke to hundreds of Memphis Police Department officers in January shortly after his inauguration. The nearly hour and a half long recording obtained by ABC24 had a variety of topics covered during the conversation, but one officer asked a particular question. Are now-interim...
Georgia Drivers Frustrated By Conflicting Reports on EVs
A recent survey revealed that nearly half of Georgia drivers are uncertain about switching to electric vehicles (EVs), citing concerns over practicality and costs. 🔋 Why It Matters: The study highlights the growing divide between EV enthusiasm and hesitation, reflecting broader national trends as the automotive industry shifts towards electrification.
Georgia Today: Renter protection laws; Mercer University AI camp; Endangered whale law delayed
LISTEN: On the Tuesday, July 2 edition of Georgia Today: A state law offering more protection to renters facing eviction goes into effect; Mercer University teaches kids about the ethics of AI technology; and a Georgia congressman pushes for a delay in a rule change that would protect endangered whales.
Fourth of July festivities taking place in the Big Bend, South Georgia
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - With July 4th approaching, WCTV has developed a list of events taking place in the Big Bend and South Georgia in celebration of the holiday. This story will also be updated if any events are canceled or rescheduled due to expected rainy weather. BIG BEND. Celebrate...
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