Marine Corps League Detachment hosting 10th anniversary commemoration

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Publish Date: July 11th 

  

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I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal 

1. Marine Corps League Detachment hosting 10th anniversary commemoration
2. Woodstock couple runs Peachtree after losing 143 pounds
3. Cherokee elections board conducts two risk limiting audits

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STORY 1: Marine Corps League Detachment hosting 10th anniversary commemoration 

The LCpl Squire “Skip” Wells Marine Corps League Detachment 647 will host a commemorative service on July 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, marking the 10th anniversary of LCpl Squire “Skip” Wells’ death in the 2015 Chattanooga terrorist attack. The ceremony will honor Wells and four other fallen servicemen. Open to the public, the event reflects the Marine Corps League’s dedication to remembrance and support for Marines, veterans, and their families. For details, contact Senior Vice Commandant Getzie Lamar at 770-810-5598 or [e-mail]. 

 

STORY 2: Woodstock couple runs Peachtree after losing 143 pounds 

Woodstock couple Chris and Nicole Russell celebrated a major milestone by completing the Peachtree Road Race after losing a combined 143 pounds. Their health journey began in 2024, inspired by Chris’s recovery from a COVID-19 coma and Nicole’s struggle to fit into her wedding dress. With guidance from Northside Hospital and Beltline Health, they focused on daily nutrition and exercise goals. The race marked an emotional victory, with Chris reflecting on small wins like improved mobility and Nicole feeling a weight lifted. Their next goals include the Publix Marathon in 2026 and competing in HYROX. 

 

STORY 3: Cherokee elections board conducts two risk limiting audits 

The Cherokee County Board of Elections conducted two risk-limiting audits for the June 17 Public Service Commission Special Election. A pre-certification audit on June 20 reviewed 446 ballots from five Election Day precincts, matching machine counts 100%. A state-required audit on June 26 examined ballots from advance voting, Election Day at R.M. Moore, and provisionals, also confirming 100% accuracy. No party monitors or public observers attended either audit. For more details, visit cherokeegavotes.com. 

 

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