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From the Ingles studio. Welcome to the

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award winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast.

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Today is Saturday, March 30th and

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happy 86th birthday to actor Warren Beatty.

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Dick Tracy calling Dick Tracy.

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Come in. Pat, this is Tracy.

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We got my dead men in December Street garage,

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and nobody knows who they are. You better get over here right

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away. I'm on my way.

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I'll be back. I want to know how it comes out.

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I'm Keith Ippolito, and here are the top stories Cherokee

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is talking about. Presented by Credit Union of

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Georgia and transported to hospital

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from burning home after a Swat standoff.

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Six elementary student reunites with

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deployed dad Marty Farrell, sworn in

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as canton's new police chief. We'll have all

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this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune Ledger

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podcast, and if you're looking for a community news,

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we encourage you to listen and subscribe.

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journey our priority. The

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standoff in southwest Cherokee County ended

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with a 36 year old man being transported

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to the hospital for minor injuries.

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Deputies responded to a wellness check where

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a man reported his son, armed with a rifle,

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was inside a home that had been shot from

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within. Swat and hostage negotiators

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were called in when contact couldn't be made.

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The suspect fired rounds at deputies and started

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a fire inside the house. Swat members

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eventually removed him from the burning house.

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The man faces charges, including criminal damage

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to property and reckless conduct. His

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identity was not disclosed by authorities

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at six Elementary School. A heartwarming

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surprise unfolded during lunch as fourth grader

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Caroline Jansen received an unexpected

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visit from her father, Master Sergeant Brian

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Jansen. Brian, who had been deployed

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overseas for six months, wasn't expected home

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until the next day. Students joyously

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cheered and thanked him for his service as Caroline

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and her dad shared a touching reunion.

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The heartwarming moment was celebrated by the school

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community, highlighting the bond between families

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and the sacrifices made by those in military

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service. Marty

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Farrell was sworn in as the new Chief of Police

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for the Canton Police Department on March

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27th, officiated by Canton Mayor

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Bill Grant. With 33 years of experience,

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including serving as police chief in Marietta,

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expressed gratitude for the opportunity to

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serve canton. He highlighted his commitment

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to learning from and contributing to the canton community

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and police force. Farrell's appointment

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follows the retirement of former Chief Steven

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Merrifield, and mayor Grant emphasized the importance

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of finding a qualified candidate who aligns

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with the department's values. Farrell's

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leadership is anticipated to bring success

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to the Canton Police Department. We have opportunities

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Call 770874 3200

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for more info. Back in a moment.

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It pays to know your doctor, it pays to

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know your lawyer. And now more than ever, it

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pays to know your local real estate professional.

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Hi, I'm Jeffrey Drake with Drake Realty

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and we have seven offices in the metro

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Atlanta area, including two right here

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in Cobb County and one at Lake Oconee. I'm

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the proud leader of over 700 agents here

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in Georgia, and we pride ourselves in professional

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service. Whether you are the buyer or the seller.

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Drake Realty makes the homebuying process

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seamless. From contract to close. Our

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agents are a little different. They're not pushing

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remember, it's not how quick you sell or buy,

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it's what the deal provides for your future.

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Get ready to pedal into a day of thrills

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and spills at the US Pro Cycling Circuit

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race this April 28th, from 10

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a.m. to 8:30 p.m.. Swing by Curiosity

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Labs at Peachtree Corners for high speed

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action that will have you on the edge of your seat,

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food trucks, a family play area, and vendors

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galore. It's the race event of the year for everyone.

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Bring your helmets, lace up those shoes and join

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us. Race over to Peachtree Corners. It's

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time for family speed and a day packed with

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excitement. Don't miss out. Gather the

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entire family and join us on April

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28th. It's the event you don't want to miss.

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The Georgia Senate approved House Bill 1104

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initially addressing mental health risks for

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student athletes but now containing various

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controversial provisions affecting schools

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passed along party lines. The bill prohibits sex

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education before sixth grade, mandates

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parental notification, a library, book, checkouts,

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and enforces bathroom use based on birth

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certificate gender. Additionally, it bars

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transgender males from girls. Sports.

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Republicans argue it's safe. Guards children

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and empowers parents. While Democrats criticized

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the bill's amalgamation of contentious

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measures, labeling it a Frankenstein

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bill concerns a rise over its potential

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negative impact on the LGBTQ

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students and his procedural approach.

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The bill requires further review by the House

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before final passage. Georgia

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Power and state energy regulators have reached

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an agreement to boost the utility's electrical

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generating capacity, including constructing

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three new gas combustion turbines at

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Plant Yates, near Newnan, according to Georgia

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Power's CFO. The revenue generated by

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this new capacity will outweigh the cost,

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resulting in savings of $2.89

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per month for residential customers from

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2026 to 2028.

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The agreement aims to maintain reliability,

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support economic development and reduce

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rates for all customers. Georgia Power plans

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to add 2600MW of power

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to meet the growing demand, utilizing

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gas turbines, power purchasing agreements,

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and expanding battery energy storage

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and distributed energy resources.

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However, the Southern Environmental Law Center

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opposes the agreement, criticizing its

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favoring fossil fuels and potentially

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increasing energy bills, urging consideration

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of renewable options. The Public Service

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Commission is set to vote on the agreement on April

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16th.

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This is Liam McGrath, your Engel's dietitian.

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If you're looking at cereal options

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for you and your family, be sure and

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notice a few things. Number one,

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what's the unit price? That's

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the price per ounce shown

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on the shelf tag. Number two

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what's the serving that's

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on the Nutrition Facts panel. And

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also on the Nutrition Facts panel,

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you'll see the amount of sugar

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and fiber. Look for a

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cereal that has three or more

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grams of fiber and ten

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or less grams of added sugar.

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In the heart of our Atlanta community, a healthier

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future is beating strong. The American

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College of Cardiology, in collaboration

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with the Morehouse School of Medicine in Johnson

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and Johnson, invites your family to the Atlanta

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Heart Health Fair. Come visit us on April

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2nd from noon to 7 p.m. at the Denard

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Conference Center, Atlanta Technical College.

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Your steps towards heart health are a step towards

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a lifetime of memories. The Atlanta Heart

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Health Fair and powering heart health for

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all. Register now at Acord

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ATL Health Fair. The

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Republican candidates of Georgia's 11th congressional

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district, including incumbent US Representative

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Barry Loudermilk, Lori Pesta and Mike

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Pons, discuss their goals at a forum

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in canton hosted by Republican organizations.

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They'll compete in the primary to face Democratic

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candidates in November. Loudermilk emphasized

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addressing the weaponization of government, aiming

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for free and safe nation pest distress.

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America First General. Focusing on veterans

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care, Pons highlighted concerns about

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Congress's operation, advocating

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for fiscal responsibility and preserving

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American freedoms. All candidates

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shared a commitment to restoring the American Dream.

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As spring arrives, Georgia state herpetologist

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Daniel Sullenberger receives numerous

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inquiries about snakes. Most are harmless,

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but concerns often revolve around identifying

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venomous species and what actions to take.

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Sullenberger advises caution and recommends

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giving snakes space rather than attempting to

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handle them. Resources like the Georgia Department

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of Natural Resources website help identify

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snakes. While most species are non-venomous

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and protected by law venomous, one should be

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left alone. Shellenberger urges people

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to support wildlife conservation efforts

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and offers tips to preventing snake encounters

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in your homes. We'll have closing comments

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after this. Are you ready to serve

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and protect looking to fulfill a

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career in law enforcement? Then it's

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time to join the Henry County Sheriff's Office.

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We're hiring detention officers and deputies.

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No experience, no problem.

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We provide training for all new recruits,

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and all you need is a high school diploma, a clean

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protect. Enjoy incredible benefits

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such as the possibility of a receiving

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a commuter vehicle. If your residence is

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outside of Henry County, some restrictions

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may apply. Call us today or

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to learn more Henry County Sheriff's

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Office. Unlock your potential and join

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our team today. Thanks

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