CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 9th
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STORY 1: Waleska Man Convicted of Assaulting Girlfriend
Bradley Scott McDaniel, a Waleska man, has been convicted on charges including family violence aggravated assault, false imprisonment, family violence battery, cruelty to children, and simple battery. The Cherokee County District Attorney's Office announced the jury's verdict after a three-day trial. The charges stem from a February assault on McDaniel's girlfriend, during which he allegedly applied pressure to her neck, leaving visible marks. The victim, who escaped to a neighbor, reported incidents of domestic abuse. McDaniel will be sentenced in January. The case was investigated by the Cherokee Sheriff's Office and prosecuted by Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney Rachel Ashe.
STORY 2: Canton Man Sentenced to 20 Years of Prison for Child Sexual Abuse
Jonathan Ricky Millwood, a Canton man, has been sentenced to two decades in prison after pleading guilty to charges including two counts of aggravated sexual battery, one count of aggravated child molestation, and one count of child molestation. The Canton Police Department investigated the case, initiated in March 2023 when a girl under 10 reported inappropriate touching by Millwood. The child's disclosure led to forensic interviews, a Sexual Assault Nurse Exam confirming male DNA, and Millwood's guilty plea. He received a 20-year prison sentence without parole, life probation, and lifetime registration as a sex offender. Millwood is prohibited from contacting the victim or her family.
STORY 3: Two CCSD Students Win State Academic Quiz Bowl
Two students from Cherokee County School District secured first place in statewide academic quiz bowl competitions. Woodstock High School senior Owen Markette topped the social studies quiz bowl, focusing on early American history, while Creekview High School sophomore Thomas Wang secured first place in the spelling quiz bowl. These achievements were part of the Georgia Career and Technical Instruction program’s Fall Leadership Conference, where students from across the state participated in various academic and leadership events. Both winners will be recognized by the Cherokee County School Board for their achievements at an upcoming meeting.
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STORY 4: Sequoyah High School Teacher Honored with State Award
Casandra Hembree, who leads the Work-Based Learning program at Sequoyah High School, has received the Outstanding Achievement in Career Awareness and Exploration Award from the Georgia Department of Education. The award recognizes her excellence in career education, particularly for her role in the WBL program that allows high school students to earn school credit while working in a job related to their Career Pathway studies. Hembree has been serving as the WBL program coordinator at Sequoyah High School for seven years, contributing to the success of students like Emily Brown, who earned the 2023 Georgia WBL Student of the Year Award for the northwest region.
STORY 5: Georgia General Assembly Passes Republican-Drawn Congressional Map
The Georgia House has given final approval to a new congressional map in response to a federal judge's ruling that the current map violates the Voting Rights Act. The new map, passed along party lines by the Republican-controlled House, creates an additional Black-majority district in the western part of metro Atlanta, complying with the judge's order. Democrats argue that the map eliminates a "coalition" congressional district and accuse Republicans of political gerrymandering to maintain their 9-5 majority in Georgia's congressional delegation. The new maps for the state House and Senate were also adopted earlier in the week.
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STORY 6: Woodstock Woman Named Finalist for Georgia's Early Childhood Educators of the Year
Donna Humphries, an early childhood educator from Woodstock, has been named a finalist for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning's Toddler Teacher of the Year. This recognition is part of the state's Early Childhood Educators of the Year program, honoring outstanding teachers of children aged birth to preschool. Each finalist will receive $500, and winners, to be announced in December, will receive cash prizes for personal use, a classroom makeover, and funding for their school. The winners will serve as ambassadors for the program, highlighting effective classroom practices and making public speaking appearances.
STORY 7: Candlelight Vigil to Remember Homeless Veterans Dec. 21
The Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program is hosting a candlelight vigil on December 21 at Cherokee Veterans Park to remember homeless veterans. The vigil, starting at 5:15 p.m., will include a moment of silence, prayer, and wreath-laying. The event aims to raise awareness about homelessness among veterans, with the program reporting a 32% increase in homeless veterans compared to the previous year. The public is invited to attend the vigil at the homeless veterans statue at Cherokee Veterans Park. The nonprofit emphasizes the growing concern for homeless female and senior veterans, as well as those with small children.
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