🌱 Cherokee Co. Victim Of Crime Act Grant + Chamber Recognizes Locals

Hello there, Canton-Sixes! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. In this issue, you'll learn about...

• Cherokee County Board of Commissioners to vote on Victim of Crime Act grant funding
• Locals honored by Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
• Tips to prevent motor vehicle accidents

But first, today's weather:

Milder with clouds and sun. High: 55 Low: 42.

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

1. The Cherokee County board of Commissioners will vote on whether to accept grant funds from the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office. The Victim of Crime Act funds amount to $241,645 and would fund six victim-witness advocate positions for the county in the 2023 fiscal year. The vote will take place this evening at the Board of Commissioner's meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the Cherokee County Admin Complex. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
2. The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce honored local businesses and nonprofits on Thursday for their service to the county's community. Kendall Jones, who works with MUST Ministries, was honored for his work with the organization and community service as the 48th recipient of the First Citizen of Cherokee County. Duane Jones, a chamber ambassador who works at Foundation Financial, received the 2022 Chairman's Council Joan McFather Volunteer of the Year Award. (Subscription: Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News)
3. The Canton Police Department has released tips on their Facebook page to help prevent motor vehicle accidents. The department posted the Impeding Traffic Flow law which states, "Georgia law provides no person shall drive a vehicle at such a slow speed to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation." If any part of this law is unclear, the department asks the public to review the Official Code of Georgia Annotated 40-6-184 as the posted law is a simplification for understanding. (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
4. In case you missed it: Matthew May, of Cherokee County Schools, is in the running for Georgia High School Principal of the Year. The recognition program aims to shed light on outstanding middle and high school principals who have exceeded in their roles. If May wins the title, he will represent the state of Georgia in the national competition. (The Citizens)
5. The Paulding County school bus driver from last week's altercation with parents has been suspended. The bus driver, who was a substitute, refused to let young children off the bus to their parents, claiming the children did not have the right credentials — a yellow exit tag — to exit the bus. A parent appeared to hit the bus driver as the situation escalated. Parents began removing their children from the bus through the windows and the emergency exit. Photos and a video of the incident are at the link. (News 4 SA)

Coming up in Canton-Sixes:

Today, January 24

• Karaoke Nights At Canton Icehouse (8:00 PM)

Thursday, January 26

• Information Session At Cherokee Charter Academy (6:30 PM)

Friday, January 27

• Loose Shoes At Wicked Wings (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cherokee Street in Canton was closed to through traffic yesterday (Jan. 23) while the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services worked at the scene of a structure fire. No injuries were reported. (Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)
• Over 600 people attended Bree's Miles of Memories 5K this past weekend at Etowah River Park. (Cherokee Tribune & Ledger-News via Facebook)
• Did you know about 40 percent of animals taken to shelters are surrendered by their owners? Consider adopting through the Cherokee County Animal Shelter and give a pet the love they deserve. (Cherokee County Animal Shelter via Facebook)

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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.