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STORY 1:U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick Hosting Town Hall Thursday in Cumming

U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Suwanee, is hosting an in-person town hall meeting on Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Forsyth Conference Center in Cumming. McCormick aims to hear directly from constituents on issues such as the economy, healthcare, and immigration. The event will feature a question-and-answer session allowing attendees to voice their concerns and receive updates on legislative progress from McCormick. Additionally, McCormick's staff will be present to address questions and provide assistance. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Forsyth Conference Center located at 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd.

STORY 2:State Board of Education member Scott Sweeney Hosting Public Hearing

State Board of Education member Scott Sweeney will host a public hearing for residents and educators in the 11th Congressional District on April 16 at Woodstock High School. The event, scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m., provides an opportunity for attendees to offer comments on K-12 public education. Those interested in speaking must sign in upon arrival. For further details, contact Geraldine Price at [email protected]. Individuals requiring assistance or auxiliary aids are encouraged to notify at least 72 hours before the event. The 11th Congressional District encompasses several school districts, including Bartow, Cartersville City, Cherokee, Cobb, Marietta City, and Pickens.

STORY 3:Brad Thomas and Richard Weatherby Discuss State and Local Issues

State Rep. Brad Thomas and Cherokee County Commissioner Richard Weatherby held a town hall at Hickory Flat Gym, where they discussed various legislative and county issues. Thomas highlighted his role in ensuring the Cherokee County senior tax referendum's passage, slated for the May 21 ballot, and discussed bills targeting deepfakes and obscene material distribution. He also addressed growth management and building inspection fee regulation. Weatherby detailed road improvements and traffic management efforts, emphasizing limiting high-density housing to preserve rural character. Sheriff Frank Reynolds addressed ICE cooperation and crime statistics, noting a focus on property crimes. Residents raised concerns about traffic and immigration enforcement.

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STORY 4:Two Cherokee Sheriff's Office Deputies Graduate From Training

Two Cherokee Sheriff’s Office deputies recently graduated from the Georgia Public Safety Training Center in Pickens County, the sheriff's office announced. CSO Deputies John Senay and Caitlen Troglin completed 408 hours of P.O.S.T. mandated police training over the past 11 weeks. The deputies were sworn in by Sheriff Frank Reynolds Friday. Senay and Troglin are currently assigned to the Cherokee County Adult Detention Center.

STORY 5:Completion of Holly Springs Train Depot Renovations Delayed

The renovation of the historic Holly Springs Train Depot is experiencing delays, with the City Council granting a 32-day extension to Yanover Construction for completion. The extension was requested to finish the deck and interior bathroom. Renovations include improving bathroom accessibility, installing new doors, enhancing the exterior deck and ramp, and painting the exterior with a green color scheme. Additional changes approved by the council include installing a support post and removing handrails. Initially approved in May 2023, the project is now expected to finish by April 15.

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