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Cherokee Republicans oppose Gov. Deal’s Opportunity School District

The place is set for the Cherokee County delegation attending the Georgia Republican Party 2013 State Convention at The Classic Center. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM
The place is set for the Cherokee County delegation attending the Georgia Republican Party 2013 State Convention at The Classic Center. JASON GETZ / JGETZ@AJC.COM
By Ty Tagami
Nov 2, 2016

Gov. Nathan Deal’s campaign to get voters to approve Amendment 1 is facing an insurrection from within the Republican Party now that the local GOP in Cherokee County has come out against it.

The Cherokee County Republican Party voted “overwhelmingly” Tuesday evening to oppose the constitutional amendment that would create a state-run Opportunity School District, a new state agency that could take over failing local schools and the local tax money that flows to them.

The local GOP chairman explained in an interview why his delegation felt strongly enough about the issue to openly defy the state's top Republican. The argument against is a lot like the argument in favor, but coming from a different point of view and emphasizing different details. Read more at myAJC.com.

Voters will see the ballot question when they go to the polls on Nov. 8.

Explore7 things to know about Gov. Nathan Deal’s Opportunity School District, Amendment 1 on the Georgia ballot

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About the Author

Ty Tagami is a staff writer for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Since joining the newspaper in 2002, he has written about everything from hurricanes to homelessness. He has deep experience covering local government and education, and can often be found under the Gold Dome when lawmakers meet or in a school somewhere in the state.

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