🌱 Canton Millage Rate Meeting + Cherokee County Ballot Audit Done

Hey, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Canton-Sixes Daily, fresh off the presses. Here's all the local news you need to know right now...

First, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 89 Low: 73.

Here are the top five stories today in Canton-Sixes:

1. Canton City Council had its first public hearings on the millage rate on Thursday, Jul. 7. The council is considering keeping the millage rate the same at 5.4 mills. This rate has been in place since 2017; however, keeping the 5.4 maintenance and operations millage rate would result in a tax increase for those whose homes are assessed at a higher value. The proposed rollback rate of 4.484 mills would keep city property tax revenues the same.(Subscription: Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
2. The audit of Cherokee County ballots in the May 24 and Jun. 21 elections is finished, and the elections board has confirmed the certified results. The board had conducted a "risk-limited" audit this Wednesday and Thursday of all early voting primary ballots from the Oak Grove precinct and Election Day ballots from Dixie, Hillside, Neese, Clayton, R.T. Jones, and Teasley precincts. The overall margin of error was 1.69 percent, well below the target mark of 10 percent. Elections Director Anne Dover said the board is "very pleased with the outcome of the audit." (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune Ledger News)
3. Watermelon Day at Canton Farmers Market is happening today, Jul. 9. The event includes a watermelon eating contest and a lot of watermelon for sale. Proceeds benefit the Cherokee High School FFA. (WLJA Radio)
4. Associate professor of psychology at Georgia Gwinnett College, Dr. David Ludden, said that goal-oriented vacations are not as good for de-stressing as relaxing vacations. He said, "The more relaxed vacation is better for your health. Going somewhere for a few days, sitting back, and taking in some sunshine and scenery do a world of good for your mental wellness." (Gwinnett Daily Post)
5. Want to enjoy yoga and paddling on the Little River Marina? Stop by 6986 Bells Ferry Road in Canton tomorrow, Jul. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Participants will learn paddle basics and then have a yoga class on the board. (All Events)

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Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Southern Tradition Show At 600 Brown Industrial Parkway (8:00 AM)
• Pop Up Picnic in the Park At Boling Park (10:00 AM)
• Run Katie Run Live At The Mill on Etowah (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee County announced that the comment period for the proposed improvements to State Route 20 are extended to Jul. 22. Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• The YMCA of Cherokee County has partnered with "Give a Kid a Chance!" The Y is collecting notebooks and markers in the donation bin in the Y's lobby until Friday, Jul. 27! Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• The time capsule allegedly buried at Georgia Guidestones was not found after the stones were demolished. Yesterday morning, Jul. 8, the Elbert County Road Department dug six feet and did not find any capsule. (Elberton)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.