CTL Script/ Top Stories of December 24th
Publish Date: December 22nd
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STORY 1: Waleska Woman Arrested After 62 Cats Found on Property
Sara Smith, 45, of Waleska, Cherokee County, was arrested and charged with 62 counts of misdemeanor cruelty to animals after officers found 48 cats in unsanitary conditions on her property. The cats were located in two sheds and a camper, with overfull litter boxes, piles of feces and urine, and poor ventilation. A strong ammonia smell was reported in one shed. Smith was released on a $2,500 bond and is prohibited from owning domesticated animals, livestock, or fowl. The cats were transported to the Cherokee County Animal Shelter.
STORY 2: Cherokee School Board Approves Employee Bonuses
The Cherokee County school board approved state-funded employee bonuses, extending the $1,000 bonus proposed by Gov. Brian Kemp to all eligible full-time CCSD employees. Additionally, a $500 bonus was approved for eligible part-time CCSD employees. The bonuses will be included in December paychecks on Dec. 29, costing about $2.1 million in local funding. Superintendent Brian Hightower credited the quick turnaround to the CCSD's Office of Financial Management. The move aligns with past actions by the district when state bonuses were issued. The superintendent praised the financial management team for facilitating the bonus distribution.
STORY 3: Sawnee EMC Customers Will Get a Rate Decrease in 2024
Starting in January, members of Sawnee Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) will experience a decrease in their power bills. The EMC Board of Directors approved a retail rate decrease, impacting residential and most commercial accounts. The decrease is part of the Wholesale Power Cost Adjustment (WPCA), a billing component in most Sawnee EMC rate schedules. The WPCA adjusts periodically to account for fluctuations in wholesale power and other costs. The reduction will result in an average decrease of $16.63 per 1,000 kWh consumed for member-owners, compared to December 2023. The board will continue to review and adjust the WPCA as needed to maintain affordable electricity.
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STORY 4: Cherokee Arts Center Planned to Become Part of Justice Center Campus
The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners has approved a $63,260 amendment to an agreement with Pieper O'Brien Herr Architects to include additional structural engineering services for the repair and renovation of the former Cherokee Arts Center building. The amendment responds to a change in the conceptual interior design, focusing on a lobby entrance, two stairwells, canopy system, and exterior wall, while proposing the removal of concrete stairs, restrooms, and an interior stairwell. The renovated building is intended to become part of the Cherokee County Justice Center campus. The project is expected to be ready for construction bidding in summer 2024.
STORY 5: New Neighborhood Coming to Holly Springs
The Courtyards at Redbud Lane in Holly Springs is now accepting sales for homes in its first phase. Developed by Epcon Communities, the community offers four home designs ranging from 1,500 to 4,000 square feet, with prices starting from the $400,000s. The Courtyards at Redbud Lane features 78 home sites and amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, dog park, and pickleball courts. The community aims to provide a lock-and-leave lifestyle in a convenient location within Cherokee County. Epcon Communities aims to offer residents excellent floor plans and amenities in addition to the desired lifestyle.
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STORY 6: Sixes Elementary Student Collects School Supplies for Classmates
Third-grader Nolan Hendrix from Cherokee County took the initiative to give back to his school, Sixes Elementary School, during the holiday season. With support from his parents, Nolan wrote a letter and distributed 45 copies to his neighbors in BridgeMill, requesting donations of school supplies for his school. On December 2, he went door-to-door with a wagon, collecting the supplies. The generous act resulted in numerous donations, including paper, markers, tissues, and more. Nolan expressed joy in knowing that, with the help of his community, he could provide necessary supplies for his fellow Sixes students.
STORY 7: Cherokee County Students Earn Honors for Adobe Technology Skills
Cherokee County School District (CCSD) students received honors in the Adobe Express Challenge, a quarterly competition organized by CCSD’s Technology and Information Services division. The challenge encourages students of all grades to showcase their creativity and digital skills. Participants were required to create an animated video in Adobe Express, incorporating specific content along with graphics and text elements. Winners from elementary, middle, and high school levels were awarded certificates and ribbons. The competition aims to enhance students' technology proficiency and creativity, fostering essential skills for future readiness. Superintendent Brian Hightower acknowledged the winners and expressed gratitude to teachers and technology staff for their role in students' success.
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