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New Traffic Light Coming to Reinhardt College Parkway Intersection
Canton has approved a contract to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Reinhardt College Parkway and Reservoir Drive. The Canton City Council voted 5-0 Aug. 15 to award a $702,690 contract to Glosson Enterprises to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Reinhardt College Parkway and Reservoir Drive. Councilmember Travis Johnson was absent from the meeting. A city analysis of the intersection determined that a signal is warranted, City Engineer Bethany Watson said. This project is expected to be completed by summer 2025, according to the city. Signal installation will be paid for through Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax funds and impact fees.
Four Georgia Students Recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars
Han Shaun Lee of Johns Creek High School of Fulton County Schools, Gordon E. Lichtstein of Decatur High School of City Schools of Decatur, Vineeth Sendilraj of Lambert High School of Forsyth County Schools, and Joanna Yian Xiao of Richmond Hill High School of Bryan County Schools received the recognition. Lee and Sendilraj were recognized as U.S. Presidential Scholars in Career and Technical Education and are among just 20 CTE Presidential Scholars recognized nationally in 2024.
Veterans come out to help build ramps for Afghanistan Army Veteran and Vietnam Air Force Veteran
For the past several years, Veterans in Cherokee County Georgia have come out to help other Veterans in need of home repairs to include mobility ramps. Several Veterans from American Legion Post 45 in Canton, Ga partnered with members of the Marine Corps League detachment 1311 in Woodstock and Arrow Exterminator's Veteran team to design and build ramps for a disabled Afghanistan Combat Engineer and an aging Vietnam Air Force Veteran.
Cherokee Schools Shares New Report on Milestones Performance
The Cherokee County School District recently presented a report with a more detailed look at CCSD’s performance on the Georgia Milestones assessments. CCSD Superintendent Mary Elizabeth Davis introduced a Georgia Milestones Assessment Performance Review report to the school board at their work session Aug. 15, which is available on the school district’s website. “Our objective today is to ensure there is public awareness and transparency in the performance of our...
Press Release: Goshen Valley Celebrates Fourth Year as an AJC Top Workplace
WALESKA, GA. (August 15th, 2024) – Goshen Valley is thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as an AJC Top Workplace for the fourth consecutive year in 2024! This honor is a testament to our commitment to creating a positive and empowering work environment for our team members.
Cherokee E 9-1-1 Training Program Earns Re-Certification
Cherokee County E 9-1-1 has received Agency Training Program Certification, a Project 33 Initiative, from the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International. E 9-1-1 was recognized during APCO’s recent Annual Conference and Expo, the county announced. Cherokee County E 9-1-1 first received its Agency Training Program Certification in 2013 and has successfully re-certified every three years. This is the first year of certification for Heather Bradberry, E 9-1-1’s new training...
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