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    Effingham County High School students are shown changing classes, in a crowded hallway, on Aug. 5, 2020, the first day of school. Masks are not required for students in Effingham County, but are strongly recommended. Rick Lott for SavannahNow.com
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    The Fulton County Government Center was sporadically bustling in downtown Atlanta, Georgia, on Monday, June 29, 2020. All visitors and employees entering the Fulton County Government Center were told to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and they had their temperature checked before entering the building in an attempt to decrease the spread of COVID-19. (REBECCA WRIGHT FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION)
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    The Lower Dowda Mill Road bridge over Sharp Mountain Creek in northern Cherokee County will be replaced with a new, two-lane, steel-and-concrete span costing nearly $1 million. GOOGLE MAPS
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    Cherokee County to replace Lower Dowda Mill bridge
    The 2020 edition of Autumn Fest, the popular fall community festival in Holly Springs, has been canceled. CITY OF HOLLY SPRINGS
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    Citing health concerns, Holly Springs cancels Autumn Fest
    Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood will serve as regional president and liaison for 11 North Fulton and Cherokee county cities with the Georgia Municipal Association. CITY OF MILTON
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    Milton mayor named Municipal Association regional president
    Cherokee County school officials have released details of their Aug. 3 reopening plan that offers parents a choice of in-class or digital learning. CHEROKEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
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    Cherokee County schools detail reopening plans
    Six miles of Bells Ferry Road in western Cherokee County will be studied by an engineering consultant to determine future intersection and capacity improvements. WILBURN ENGINEERING
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    Cherokee County hires Bells Ferry consultant
    “Bringing Our Vision to Life,” a five-year strategic plan for Cherokee County Recreation & Parks, has been approved by the county Board of Commissioners.
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    Cherokee County adopts parks strategic plan
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    Cherokee County students will not be required to wear masks in class,...
    Eligible seniors sheltering in place from the COVID-19 pandemic can receive free food boxes as part of a Cherokee County contract with SERV International. AJC FILE
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    Cherokee County OKs senior food box contract
    Cherokee County is seeking a Fire Safety Educator to teach fire safety to schoolchildren, among other responsibilities. CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES via Facebook
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    Cherokee County posts fire educator’s job
    Graduating high school seniors in Cherokee County will be allowed up to two guests per graduate at ceremonies later this month in Woodstock, the school district announced. AJC FILE
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    Cherokee County updates graduation plans, will allow guests
    An inability by Woodstock to ensure adequate social distancing at the Northside Hospital Cherokee Amphitheater has led the city to postpone two performances of its Summer Concert Series. CITY OF WOODSTOCK
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    COVID-19 fears nix 2 concerts in Woodstock
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    COVID-19 fears nix 2 concerts in Woodstock
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    North Fulton men charged in fatal Acworth shooting
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    No family members possible at Cherokee County graduations
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    Cherokee County restaurant inspection scores
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    Suspects sought in fatal Cherokee County shooting
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    Cherokee County restaurant inspection scores
    Standing in front of their newly delivered fire engines are (left to right) Cherokee County Fire Chief Tim Prather, Assistant Fire Chief Eddie Robinson, Field Operations Chief Shane West and Chief of Risk Reduction Dean Floyd. CHEROKEE COUNTY FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES
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    Cherokee County gets six new fire engines
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    Woodstock man wanted on rape charge in Cherokee County
    Cherokee County will receive state and federal funding to make possible more than $800,000 in senior programming including meals, transportation, recreation and homemaker services. AJC FILE
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    Cherokee County accepts funds for senior services
    Holly Spring has received a state grant and loan totaling $4.75 million for the Phase II widening of Holly Springs Parkway. CITY OF HOLLY SPRINGS
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    Holly Springs awarded state funds for road widening
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    New Canton exit ramp opens to speed hospital traffic
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    Allatoona campsites booked, big crowds predicted
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    Officials ID man fatally shot near Acworth gas station
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    Cherokee County awards $1M in roundabout, design contracts
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    Canton OKs package sales of beer, wine by restaurants
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    Ball Ground sets fireworks show for Saturday night
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