CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 30th
Publish Date: December 29th
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Today is Saturday, December 30th and Happy 87th Birthday to HOF pitcher Sandy Koufax.
***12.30.23 – BIRTHDAY – SANDY KOUFAX***
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STORY 1: Police: Don't Leave Boxes for Christmas Gifts Out With Trash
Canton police are warning residents not to leave boxes out that might show what you or your loved ones got for Christmas. "Just a friendly reminder: Do not announce your gifts from Santa to criminals," the Canton Police Department said on its Facebook page. If you have large boxes, Canton PD advises that you break them down put them in the trash or recycle bin so they are out of sight. If possible, stagger the times that boxes are placed in the trash instead of putting them all in at the same time.
STORY 2: Judge Upholds New Georgia Congressional and Legislative Maps
U.S. District Judge Steve Jones upheld Georgia's new legislative and congressional maps, emphasizing that federal judges lack the authority to alter political power between parties in voting rights cases. The ruling rejected claims that the maps violated the Voting Rights Act and highlighted the legislative body's right to consider partisan advantage without violating Section 2. Although Democrats anticipated gains, the Republican-drawn maps maintain a 9-5 GOP advantage in the congressional delegation and secure control of the General Assembly. U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath announced plans to run in the new Black-majority district, reflecting ongoing debates on redistricting and political influence.
STORY 3: Where to Take Your Christmas Tree in Cherokee County
Cherokee County residents can recycle Christmas trees at various locations. The "Bring One for the Chipper" event at Hobgood Park on January 6 offers free tree seedlings to participants. Cherokee Recreation and Parks will accept trees from January 6 to 13, turning them into mulch for Patriots Park's dog park. Canton's Collection Site accepts trees from December 28 to 30 and January 4 to 6, open only to city residents. Woodstock's Bring One for the Chipper event at Olde Rope Mill Park on January 6 also collects trees for recycling until January 19. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accepts trees at Lake Allatoona until January 3 for fish habitats.
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STORY 4: Raffensperger Renews Call to End General Election Runoffs
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has urged the General Assembly to eliminate general election runoffs in the state. Raffensperger argues that ending runoffs following the November elections would provide Georgians with a respite from politics during the holiday season. He previously raised this issue in December after the U.S. Senate runoff. Raffensperger contends that general election runoffs are unnecessary and a waste of tax dollars, especially when candidates like Raphael Warnock secured victory in both the general election and runoff. Georgia and Louisiana are the only states with general election runoffs, and Raffensperger wants Georgia to reconsider this practice.
STORY 5: Cherokee County Farm Bureau Receives GFB Award
Cherokee County Farm Bureau (CCFB) was honored at the 86th Annual Georgia Farm Bureau Convention for its outstanding member programs and agricultural advocacy activities. CCFB received the GFB Rewarding Excellence in Ag Program (REAP) Harvester Award in the large membership division. The REAP award recognizes county Farm Bureaus for their activities in organization/membership, advocacy, leadership development, education, and outreach. The award reflects CCFB's efforts between September 1, 2022, and August 31, 2023. The recognition highlights the dedicated volunteer leaders and staff's work in promoting agriculture within their local communities, particularly in schools and with elected officials.
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STORY 6: Cherokee Schools Announces STEM Essay Contest Winners
The Cherokee County School District honored winners of the second annual Sixth-Grade Fall STEM Essay Contest, sponsored by Cobb EMC and Gas South. The contest aims to recognize student excellence in communicating STEM concepts. Winners from Cobb EMC's service area received cash prizes, ranging from $20 to $50. The contest, coordinated by CCSD's Office of Curriculum and Instruction, encourages STEM learning and helps students understand the real-world applications of their STEM lessons. The first-place winners included students from Creekland, Dean Rusk, E.T. Booth, Teasley, and Woodstock Middle Schools, with other students earning second, third, and fourth to tenth place across various schools.
STORY 7: Officials to Close the Gap on the Noonday Creek Trail
A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the Noonday Creek Trail Extension Project, connecting Woodstock and Cherokee County to Cobb County's trail networks. The project aims to close a 1.8-mile gap in the Noonday Creek Trail, linking the trailhead at Highway 92 in Woodstock to Noonday Park on Shallowford Road in Cobb County. The project will enhance recreational opportunities and regional transportation infrastructure, connecting Woodstock to a trail-focused community in Cobb County. Construction is set to begin in January 2024, with the trail progressing northward to connect with Woodstock's existing Noonday Creek Trail.
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