🌱 Gov. Kemp Proposes Spending Increase + Child Killed In Winter Storm

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Canton-Sixes Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in our community. Including updates on:

• Gov. Kemp to increase spending budget.
• Georgia child killed in winter storms.
• Georgia releases net tax collections, ends up with surplus.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 43 Low: 26.

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

1. On Friday, Governor Brian Kemp released the proposed increase to spending in the current budget to $2.4 billion. This would help pay for the $2 billion tax givebacks. It would also fund a $2,000 pay raise for all state university employees as well as public school teachers. Officials hope that the spending increase will go back into the community. (WJXT News4JAX )
2. A five-year-old Georgia child was killed Thursday during the latest round of vicious winter storms. The child was killed in Butts County (about two hours from Cherokee County) when the car they were in was crushed by a falling tree. Another person who was in the vehicle is currently in critical condition. So far eight people have been killed by the winter storms which are affecting the entire state. (AL.com)
3. The State of Georgia has released its net tax collections for the month of December. They came in at nearly $3.21 billion, more than $224.9 million from the previous year. Net tax collections for the year have totaled $15.82 billion, an increase of $966.6 million. The surplus is due to an increase in individual income taxes. (Gov.Georgia.gov)
4. Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Canton-Sixes Daily. The link provides more details on the role and how to apply. (Canton-Sixes Patch)
5. The Canton Police Department is hiring. They're offering bonus incentives for people with degrees or prior experience. Health care and a take-home vehicle are also given to employees. Interested persons can contact the Canton Police Department for more information on how to apply. (Canton Police Department, GA)

Today in Canton-Sixes:

• Ops Legacy Project: Wreath Cleanup at Georgia National Cemetery (8:00 AM)
• Friends Of The Cherokee County Libraries at Sequoyah Regional Library System (1:00 PM)
• Cookie Decorating Party: Black Panther And Shuri at Paula's Zzerts (2:00 PM)
• Whiskey Rose Band at Canton Icehouse (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Officer Alex Bacon and Officer William Cleland for successfully completing their Field Training Program! (Canton Police Department, GA via Facebook)
• The Office of Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration were honored with the 2023 Foundations Award! Congratulations! (Cherokee County, Georgia via Facebook)
• The Rotary Club of Canton held its Club Assembly meeting this week! Find out how you can get involved. (Rotary Club of Canton, Georgia via Instagram)

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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.