Holly Springs Considering Increasing Property Taxes

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Publish Date: August 10th

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1. Holly Springs Considering Increasing Property Taxes
2. Cherokee County Approves Coroner Pay Raise
3. Here's What's Next for the Ga. 140 and Univeter Road Intersection Project

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STORY 1: Holly Springs Considering Increasing Property Taxes

Holly Springs is considering raising its millage rate from 3.841 to 4 mills, potentially increasing property taxes by 4.85% over the rollback rate. The proposed rate would generate $4.36 million in revenue, $201,536 more than at the rollback rate. This would increase taxes by $36.08 for an average home and $5.74 for homes with senior tax exemptions. Concerns about the increase include the city's financial health and inflation impacts. Public hearings are scheduled for Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Holly Springs Public Safety Building. The council is expected to adopt the budget in November.

STORY 2: Cherokee County Approves Coroner Pay Raise

Cherokee County’s coroner, Sally Sims, will receive a pay raise to $90,000 annually, starting Oct. 1. This increase from her current $60,000 base salary, plus fees, aligns her compensation with similar positions in surrounding counties. The salary will not be reduced during her term unless adjusted by state law. In addition to the base salary, Sims will continue receiving per-investigation fees set by state law. The raise brings her salary closer to those in comparable counties and ensures she receives annual cost-of-living adjustments and the same benefits as other constitutional officers.

STORY 3: Here's What's Next for the Ga. 140 and Univeter Road Intersection Project

Cherokee County is advancing its Highway 140 at Univeter Road intersection improvement project by approving a non-reimbursable right-of-way contract with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). This contract requires the county to cover the $2,810,000 cost of acquiring the right-of-way without reimbursement. The project will add dual left-turn lanes and widen both roads through the intersection. The county is also seeking an update to the Atlanta Regional Commission’s Transportation Improvement Program to potentially secure additional funding. Design work and preliminary plans are underway, with federal funds expected to cover 80% of the project’s total cost.

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STORY 4: Canton Breaks Ground on Tanner Place

Construction has begun on Tanner Place, a new public housing community on Shipp Street in Canton, which will feature 70 units to replace the 39 demolished from an older development. The project, expected to cost around $24 million and complete in 2025, will include 16 one-bedroom, 19 two-bedroom, 28 three-bedroom, and seven four-bedroom units. Funded by Low Income Housing Tax Credits and HUD vouchers, Tanner Place aims to offer affordable housing with amenities such as a laundry room, pavilion, and computer center. This development marks the city's first new public housing in nearly 50 years.

STORY 5: Cherokee Leaders Asking for Lower Density at Pearidge Development

Cherokee County officials have requested that Pearidge Land Investments reduce the density of their proposed mixed-use development in the Pearidge community. The plan includes 196 single-family homes, 32 townhomes, and commercial space on 70.72 acres. The county wants the density reduced from 3-4 units per acre to 2-3 units per acre. The Canton City Council has postponed a public hearing to October 3 to allow time for revisions and public input. The development will require annexing 62.66 acres into the city and rezoning from residential and institutional to mixed-use. Improvements to access roads and emergency entrances are also under discussion.

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STORY 6: Bracco Leaves Sequoyah to Join College Staff

Sequoyah boys basketball coach Scott Bracco is leaving after one season to become an assistant coach at Stetson University. Bracco led Sequoyah to an 18-11 record and a state playoff berth. With 25 years of coaching experience, including two state championships and multiple awards, Bracco is excited to work with Stetson’s respected coach Donnie Jones. Stetson, which won the ASUN Conference championship last season, is looking to continue its success. Sequoyah has promoted Mike Saxton, Bracco’s assistant, to head coach, who will lead the team with key players like Brendan Tousignaut returning.

STORY 7: Cherokee Fire Department Celebrates Recent Explorer Graduate

Madison Hall, a recent graduate of the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services Fire Explorer program, is set to advance in fire protection. She will start at Eastern Kentucky University this fall, majoring in Fire Protection Administration with a minor in Arson and Explosion Investigation. Over the summer, Hall gained hands-on experience with fire investigations alongside Division Chief Cheri Collett and earned a scholarship to the Georgia Fire Investigators Southeastern Training Conference, where she was recognized by the Georgia Fire Investigators Association. The Cherokee County Fire Department commended Hall’s achievements and looks forward to her future contributions in firefighting.

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