🌱 CCWSA Raises Water/Sewer Base Charge + CCSD School Choice Month

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town these days. Today you'll read about:

• CCWSA's $2 increase to the base charge for water and sewer
• The upcoming Canton Public Art Plan workshop tomorrow
• CCSD School Choice month, which kicks off today

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 50 Low: 44.

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

1. As of Apr. 1, customers of Cherokee County Water and Sewer Authority (CCWSA) will see an increase of $2 in their water and sewer base charge, bringing the total to $12. Additionally, those who use a minimum of 3,000 gallons of water monthly will be charged an extra volumetric rate increase of 5 percent. The CCWSA board of directors approved the rate changes on Monday; customers will receive notifications and pertinent information regarding rates over the next two months. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The City of Canton will be hosting the Public Art Master Plan Workshop tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 2) from 4 to 6 p.m. at Reformation Brewery at The Mill on Etowah. The goal of the Canton Public Art Master Plan is to "create a roadmap for how we begin to activate our many communities to implement and enjoy public art while also celebrating Canton's spirit and artistic expressions." Attendees at tomorrow's event will be asked to provide their thoughts on the master plan draft recommendations, as well as where they think public art should be placed throughout Canton. (Canton Georgia)
3. Cherokee County School District (CCSD) School Choice Month begins today (Feb. 1). Current CCSD parents can request school reassignments —including enrollment in STEM, STEAM, and Fine Arts Academies as well as the i-Grad Virtual Academy for high schoolers— for the 2023-2024 school year. New student enrollment, which typically kicks off in February, will begin in March to accommodate the district as it builds out a new student registration system. (Cherokee County School District)
4. Yesterday morning, Canton native Andrew Rosinski announced his commitment to the University of North Carolina. The Creekview High offensive lineman's decision came just days after visiting the university. Rosinski took to social media to thank UNC's coaches and staff for the opportunity, ending with a rallying cry of "Go Tar Heels!" (247sports.com)
5. Last week, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services (CCFES) Explorer Post 469 traveled to Gatlinburg, TN for the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Winterfest Competition. CCFES Explorer Post 469 is a junior firefighter program designed for local high school students, exposing them to career, leadership, and community service opportunities. Cherokee County's explorers competed against almost 30 other youth fire/EMS teams, and even earned an impressive third place in the Bleeding Wounds & Shock event. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)

Coming up in Canton-Sixes:

Wednesday, February 1

• Sponsored Morning Meet Up - Effect TV At Reformation Brewery (8:00 AM)
• Northside Hospital Presents: Diabetes And Behavior Changes At R.T. Jones Memorial Library (10:30 AM)

Thursday, February 2

• Canton Public Art Plan Workshop At Reformation Brewery (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, local house hunters! Several new homes have just been listed for sale in Canton, including 378 Lower Union Hill Road and 215 Grandmar Chase. Check out our latest real estate roundup for property specs and list prices. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
• Canton Rotarian and District Attorney Shannon Wallace was recently sworn in as a Superior Court Judge by Governor Brian Kemp. She was joined by Canton Rotarian and Acting District Attorney Susan Treadaway. (Rotary Club of Canton via Facebook)
• Did you know that you can now check out Playaway Launchpads from the Sequoyah Regional Library System? As part of its Library of Things, community members can now borrow tablets that come pre-loaded with early childhood educational games and apps without the need for internet connectivity. Learn more on the library's website. (Sequoyah Regional Library via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— 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.