Holly Springs Weighing Property Tax Increase

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

CTL Script/ Top Stories of July 30th

Publish Date: July 30th

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I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.

1. Holly Springs Weighing Property Tax Increase
2. Canton Officials Considering $83.4M Budget
3. Greater Church gives out 1,000 backpacks, supplies

Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on how to manage snacking.

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STORY 1: Holly Springs Weighing Property Tax Increase

The Holly Springs City Council is considering increasing the millage rate to 4 mills, which would raise property taxes by 4.85% over the rollback rate. The rollback rate is 3.815 mills, and last year’s rate was 3.841 mills. If adopted, the new rate would result in a $36.08 tax increase for a property with a market value of $487,500. The council must hold three public hearings before finalizing the rate. These will take place at the Holly Springs Public Safety Building-Council Chambers on August 5 at 6:30 p.m., and August 19 at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

STORY 2: Canton Officials Considering $83.4M Budget

Canton leaders are considering an $83.4 million budget for fiscal year 2025, slightly over $1 million more than this year's budget. The budget includes a $27.8 million general fund, up $2.2 million, and a $41 million water and sewer fund, down $2.3 million. The Canton Police Department is allocated over $8 million. The proposed budget also anticipates $6 million in Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax VIII revenue, up $4.4 million, but shows a $5.3 million decrease in SPLOST VII revenue. A public hearing will be held on August 1, with a vote scheduled for August 15. Meetings and details are available on the city’s website.

STORY 3: Greater Church gives out 1,000 backpacks, supplies

On July 27, 2024, Greater Church hosted its Back to School Block Party, partnering with Joyce Meyer Hand of Hope. Over 1,800 attendees received 1,000 free bookbags and school supplies, 600 bags of groceries, and enjoyed tacos and hot dogs. The event featured free haircuts, and consultations for medical, dental, mental health, and immigration services. Activities included music, games, bounce houses, and a petting zoo, making it a festive occasion for local families.

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STORY 4: Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy Hosts Open house

On July 29, 2024, Holly Springs Elementary School STEM Academy held an open house for students and their families to meet teachers and preview new classrooms. With the school year starting on August 1, Principal Ashley Polito is excited for the upcoming year, noting that this will be her third year leading the school. She praised the staff’s pre-planning efforts and emphasized that the school’s plans incorporate feedback from parents to benefit the approximately 750 students expected to attend.

STORY 5: New Charges Filed in Cherokee County Child Sex Abuse Case

Dustin Gottschall, a 36-year-old from Woodstock, was originally indicted in November 2022 on charges of aggravated sexual battery and child molestation. After being released on bond in January 2023, new evidence led to additional charges. On July 22, 2024, Gottschall was re-arrested and now faces five counts each of manufacturing and possessing child pornography. He remains in Cherokee County jail without bond.

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And now here is Bruce Jenkins’ conversation with Leah McGrath on how to manage snacking.

LEAH INTERVIEW

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