CTL Script/ Top Stories of August 29th
Publish Date: August 29th
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STORY 1: Early voting hours announced for Cherokee's September runoffs
Cherokee County voters, heads up—early voting for the Sept. 23 runoffs kicks off soon, and here’s the deal: it’s one week only, with a Saturday option thrown in.
The runoffs? Georgia Senate District 21 and Cherokee County Board of Commissioners District 1.
Early voting runs Sept. 13 (8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.) and Sept. 15–19 (8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.) at two spots:
On Sept. 23, vote at your precinct, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Need details? Check cherokeegavotes.com.
STORY 2: Woodstock voters to decide on senior exemption expansion
Woodstock voters have a big decision coming this November. On the ballot? A proposed amendment to the city’s senior homestead exemption that would extend benefits to surviving spouses if the original recipient passes away.
The City Council approved the referendum on Aug. 25, following a state law (House Bill 807) signed by Gov. Brian Kemp in May. If passed, surviving spouses wouldn’t need to meet the five-year residency rule to qualify.
Also on the Nov. 4 ballot: the mayor’s seat and three city council positions. Early voting runs Oct. 14-31. Questions? Head to cherokeegavotes.com for all the details.
STORY 3: Action Church pastor announces new home in Cherokee County
Action Church is on the move—literally. Pastor Gary Lamb announced the church’s new (temporary) home will be RockSolid Brewing in downtown Ball Ground. Starting Oct. 5, Sunday services will run from 10 a.m. to noon in the brewery’s space.
The church, known for its “not your typical church” vibe, is leaving Canton Village, which is set for demolition. Lamb called Ball Ground a “vibrant, growing town” and said the brewery’s community-focused mission aligns perfectly with Action Church’s.
For now, Lamb says they’re in no rush to find a permanent home.
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STORY 4: Cagle and Ravenscraft head to runoff for Cherokee commissioner
The race for Cherokee County’s District 1 commissioner seat is down to two: Republican Will Cagle and Democrat Charles Ravenscraft. With no candidate hitting the 50% mark in Tuesday’s election, a runoff is set for Sept. 23.
Cagle led with 28.35% (2,574 votes), followed by Ravenscraft at 21.89% (1,987 votes). Trailing were Republicans Rick Whiteside, Justin Page, Jonathan Browning, and Robert Ridley.
Cagle thanked his fellow Republicans for “strong, honorable campaigns” and urged conservatives to show up again. Ravenscraft, meanwhile, said he’s “honored” by the support and ready to serve.
Early voting starts Sept. 13.
STORY 5: Race for open Georgia Senate seat headed to runoff
The Georgia Senate District 21 race just got real. Out of seven candidates, it’s now down to two: Democrat Debra Shigley and Republican Jason Dickerson.
Shigley led the pack with 39.51% of the vote (8,438 votes), while Dickerson barely edged out former Cherokee Commissioner Steve West for the second spot—just 65 votes separated them. Dickerson finished with 17.36% (3,707 votes), and West trailed at 17.05% (3,642 votes).
Runoff’s set for Sept. 23.
And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on picky toddlers
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