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The mayor of Emerson and his wife were killed in a four-car crash Saturday in Cherokee County, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office reported, and a man has been arrested on charges related to the crash.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a four-car crash at about 4 p.m. Saturday on Knox Bridge Highway, east of Fields Landing Drive near Canton. Preliminary indications are that a Chevrolet pickup truck traveling east on Knox Bridge Hwy. lost control and crossed the center line striking a Hyundai Santa Fe traveling westbound. That collision caused the Hyundai to lose control, overturn and travel into the eastbound lane where it was struck by a GMC Savana van traveling eastbound. The Chevrolet truck also struck a Mazda 3 traveling west. Emerson Mayor Albert Pallone who was driving the Hyundai, and his wife, Camilia Pallone died in the crash. The driver of the Mazda 3 and the driver of the GMC Savana were transported to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the Chevrolet pick up, William Bryan Abernathy of Calhoun, was arrested and charged with first degree vehicular homicide, and serious injury by vehicle, DUI and reckless driving. Abernathy was also injured and is receiving treatment at an undisclosed local hospital. The site of the crash is a little over a mile east from where a Cherokee County father and daughter died in a crash on Thanksgiving - Alivia Mynes, an 18-year-old former Creekview High School volleyball standout and college freshman, and her father, Chris Mynes, 52, was the human resources director at Fox Factory in Gainesville, according to their obituaries.

A trial has been set for a Woodstock resident and her son facing felony charges related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the United States Capitol.

Lisa Marie Eisenhart, from Woodstock, and her son, Eric Munchel, who lives in Nashville, are charged with entering the Capitol with rioters and disrupting the proceedings there, according to their indictment.

Munchel, who has been referred to as the “zip tie guy,” was photographed with zip ties in the Capitol Building, according to prosecutors. He is also accused of carrying a dangerous weapon, a Taser, on the grounds and in the Capitol Building, which is associated with additional charges in the indictment. Attorneys for Munchel and Eisenhart have said they did not bring the zip ties, but found them inside the Capitol. The trial is scheduled to start April 11 before Judge Royce C. Lamberth in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

Eisenhart and Munchel have pleaded not guilty on all counts, court documents show.

A tradition to honor deceased veterans returns December17, when military families, veterans and volunteers will gather to place thousands of wreaths on the headstones at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton.

The cemetery advisory council is hosting Wreaths Across America, which will include a public ceremony honoring deceased military service members at 11 a.m. December 17 at the cemetery. At noon, members of the public are invited to join volunteers to place wreaths on headstones. No registration is required to volunteer. For more information, email Russ Seltenright at [email protected].

The Georgia National Cemetery is located at 1080 Scott Hudgens Drive in Canton.

The council is accepting donations year-round for Wreaths Across America. Donations can be given by check to GNC Advisory Council or online at ganationalcemetery.org.

Holly Springs could soon switch to a simple majority system for municipal elections, pending a vote by the city council later this month.

The Holly Springs City Council is expected to make a decision at its Dec. 19 meeting.

Holly Springs uses a plurality voting system, in which the candidate with the most votes is the winner regardless of percentage, and there are no runoffs. If Holly Springs switches to a simple majority system, like for state elections, 50% plus at least one vote will be required for a candidate to win. Under this system, in the event that no one receives 50% plus one vote in the race, there will be a runoff. Establishing a 50% plus one voting system in Holly Springs requires the city to go through the state legislature to change its charter. The city council’s next meeting is at 7 p.m. December 19 at city hall. 

 River Ridge and West Forsyth went back and forth all night, but it was the Knights’ big fourth quarter that put them over the top on Saturday’s 56-47 win at the Cherokee/Forsyth Challenge.

With the game tied 38-34 heading into the fourth quarter, the Knights went on an 8-0 run, with four quick points from Davis Hansraj, to take control of the scoreboard. They did not trail the rest of the way.

Those three seniors were pivotal in the Knights’ late push, and Hansraj tallied a team-high 17 points on Saturday. Head scored 11 points while controlling the paint on both ends, and McCord had six points. Bret Senay, a junior, finished with nine points.

For West Forsyth, Sam Maynard carried the offense with 23 points, 11 of which came in the fourth quarter. Chase Damerell was second in the score column with 10 points, followed by Lachlan Povenz with seven points.

After playing a tough intra-county game on Friday night, it was a quick turnaround for River Ridge. Darling noticed the fatigue setting in but credited his guys for returning to form when necessary. Saturday marked the Knights’ second straight win since dropping three straight.

Support staff at schools were celebrated Thursday at the Cherokee County School District's fifth annual Support Staff Employees of the Year Awards.

The event honored one Support Staff Employee of the Year from each of CCSD’s schools, centers and central office divisions.

Each of the honorees was recognized by the superintendent and school board members, received a plaque and gifts of appreciation including a $200 Visa card and $50 Amazon gift card funded by sponsors. Sponsors include Presenting Sponsor Cherokee County Educational Foundation; Platinum Sponsors, Credit Union of Georgia, ProLogics and Roof Technology Partners; and Gold Sponsors, Cobb EMC and Nova Engineering.

At the end of the evening, the district made surprise presentations to one overall CCSD winner each in three categories: Elementary School to Boston Elementary School kindergarten paraprofessional Debbie McMichen; Middle School/High School/Centers to CCSD Preschool Centers Head Start paraprofessional Julissa Izaguirre; and Central Office to CCSD Technology and Information Services technology specialist Jill Phillips.

These overall winners were selected by a committee of retired educators and community leaders, according to CCSD.

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The mayor of Emerson and his wife were killed in a four-car crash Saturday in Cherokee County, the Cherokee Sheriff's Office reported, and a man has been arrested on charges related to the crash.

According to the sheriff's office, deputies responded to a four-car crash at about 4 p.m. Saturday on Knox Bridge Highway, east of Fields Landing Drive near Canton.

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Woodstock is celebrating its 125th birthday.

Woodstock leaders and residents marked the occasion December 3, at the city's 26th Annual Christmas Jubilee and Parade of Lights in downtown Woodstock, which began in 1997 to mark the city's centennial.

According to the city, settlers arrived in the area in the early 1800s and a postmaster was established in 1833. The railroad and train depot were constructed in 1879. The city of Woodstock was granted a charter by the Georgia General Assembly on December 8, 1897. Main Street was paved in 1912 and 70 years later, Interstate 575 was built. Mayor Michael Caldwell will issue a proclamation in honor of the city’s 125th birthday at the start of the December 12 mayor and council meeting at 7 p.m. at the Chambers at City Center, 8588 Main St.

The parade had 109 entries this year, many of which paid tribute to the city's birthday. There were six marching bands from three local high schools and three home school groups.

Judges included Council Member Tracy Collins, Assistant City Manager Coty Thigpen and IN WDSTK Board Member Bonnie Keheley.

One of Cherokee County’s premier college football prospects, Woodstock offensive lineman Tyler Douthit announced his commitment to Samford on Monday.

The Wolverines’ 6-foot-5, 280-pound senior was Woodstock’s offensive MVP for the 2022 season.

The offensive lineman chose Samford — a perennial contender from the Football Championship Subdivision’s Southern Conference — among more than 20 offers, including Maryland, Georgia State and Toledo. Douthit prided himself on leading Woodstock’s offensive line, a unit he said is the foundation of every football team. The Wolverines took major strides on both sides of the ball in 2022, and though it may not have showed up in the box score, Douthit’s handprints were all over that improvement.

In games against River Ridge, Rome, Allatoona and more, Douthit was tasked with guarding some of the state’s premier pass-rushing units. He particularly helped keep the Allatoona’s pass-rushers under control, allowing just one sack to a front that combined for 33.5 this season. Douthit has college and professional football pedigree in his family. His uncle, Adam Meadows, was a star offensive lineman at McEachern High School in Cobb County before moving on to play at Georgia and then the NFL as a second-round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 1997.

Cherokee Area Transportation Service Director Greg Powell gave a presentation on the county’s new propane fueled buses at Georgia Transit Association conference last week in Columbus, the county announced.

Powell’s presentation, “Propane Autogas – A Pathway to Lower Emissions and Operational Savings,” focused on cost-saving measures and the benefits of propane autogas for transit services. In October, Cherokee County put the first propane-powered public transit buses in the state of Georgia in service. CATS purchased three propane-powered buses from Coach and Equipment Bus Sales, Inc. in February to replace aging buses in the fleet. Conference attendees learned from several fleet managers about their experiences with new energy sources after transitioning from gasoline or diesel. The presentation included a life cycle analysis of the carbon emissions of two of the most prevalent alternative energy sources for vehicles and the future of clean transportation, and how propane can allow fleets to reach their sustainability goals.

As the sun fell Friday night, thousands gathered in downtown Ball Ground for the March of the Toys Parade for Toys for Tots, led by Irlene Mandrell of “Hee Haw” Fame and the Creekview High School marching band.

The parade of over 70 groups from Boy Scouts to classic cars, dancers and cosplayers to heavy equipment and fire engines snaked its way through Ball Ground, welcoming Santa and Mrs. Claus just over an hour later. The parade now in its eighth year, draws a massive crowd from both Ball Ground and the surrounding area. The parade has been a welcome addition to the Toys for Tots annual campaign, who distributed 883,000 toys to children in the Atlanta area last year. The Marine Corps Reserve collected 25 boxes of toys at Friday’s event.

New, unwrapped toys can still be dropped off at fire stations across Cherokee County. Stations will be accepting toys for local charities until December 16.

For more information on the event, visit marchofthetoysparade.com or check back next fall for details on the 2023 parade.

Bryce Leatherwood from Cherokee County has made it to the live finale of NBC’s “The Voice.”

Leatherwood, from Hickory Flat near Woodstock, was one of five to move on to the finale from the Top 8 Live Playoffs this week. Contestants will perform two songs Monday, as well as a duet with their coach, in Leatherwood's case, a song with Blake Shelton. Viewers will then cast their vote for the winner of "The Voice."

The winner will be announced Tuesday night.

Monday, Leatherwood performed Justin Moore's "If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away." He also performed a duet with fellow contestant Morgan Myles. The duo performed Whitney Houston's "Saving My All My Love for You."

Leatherwood was one of four contestants to automatically advance due to the number of votes he received. “The Voice” airs at 8 p.m. Eastern time Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC and Peacock TV.

Fans can vote at NBC.com/VoiceVote or vote on the official The Voice app. Voting will open Monday. A fan can vote for an artist 10 times per email address, according to NBC.

Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order Thursday suspending the state sales tax on gasoline for the seventh and final time since March, when pump prices began climbing after the outbreak of war in Ukraine.

The latest suspension will run through January 10, the day after Georgia lawmakers convene under the Gold Dome for the 2023 General Assembly session. After that, Kemp will look to the legislature to help provide tax relief to Georgians in other ways, the governor said during a news conference at the state Capitol. Kemp, who was reelected to a second term in office last month, repeated a pledge he made on the campaign trail this year to push for an additional $1 billion state income tax rebate on top of the $1.6 billion tax rebate Georgia lawmakers approved this year. He also is asking the legislature for $1 billion in property tax rebates.

Incoming Republican legislative leaders appeared with Kemp Thursday to lend support to his tax cutting proposals.

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Cherokee Area Transportation Service Director Greg Powell gave a presentation on the county’s new propane fueled buses at Georgia Transit Association conference last week in Columbus, the county announced.

Powell’s presentation, “Propane Autogas – A Pathway to Lower Emissions and Operational Savings,” focused on cost-saving measures and the benefits of propane autogas for transit services.

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Bryce Leatherwood from Cherokee County has made it to the live finale of NBC’s “The Voice.”

Leatherwood, from Hickory Flat near Woodstock, was one of five to move on to the finale from the Top 8 Live Playoffs this week. Contestants will perform two songs Monday, as well as a duet with their coach, in Leatherwood's case, a song with Blake Shelton. Viewers will then cast their vote for the winner of "The Voice."

The winner will be announced Tuesday night.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock narrowly won reelection Tuesday night to serve six more years in office, unofficial results from the Georgia Secretary of State’s website show.

As of 11 p.m. Tuesday with 152 out of 159 counties reporting, Warnock had 50.71% of the vote over Republican challenger Herschel Walker’s 49.29%.

Counties with ballots remaining to be counted included Cobb, Fulton, Gwinnett and DeKalb counties, which Warnock won in the Nov. 8 general election.

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A German-based robotics company is building a new manufacturing facility to Canton, expected to create 137 new jobs in Cherokee County, Governor Brian Kemp announced.

Becker Robotic Equipment, a global cable and robotic machinery manufacturer specializing in individualized robotic equipment, will invest over $30 million in the facility, which will house its North American headquarters.

Headquartered in Dülmen, Germany, Becker was founded in 1993 with the aim of supplying accessories and integrated automated systems, mainly for the automotive industry. Becker’s new North American headquarters and manufacturing facility will be located at The Bluffs at Technology Park in Canton. The facility is expected to consist of three adjacent buildings and will be designed with clean energy solutions, such as solar panels, according to the governor's office.

The company is looking to hire for sales and applications engineers, automotive project managers, non-automotive project managers, inside sales support staff, project engineers, office administrators, HR generalists, manufacturing technicians, and customer and service technicians.

A six-episode series was recently filmed in Cherokee County, using the backdrop of local buildings, businesses and areas to help tell its story.

“These Stones” is a Christian faith-based series written and produced by Woodstock resident Cheryl McKay Price. The series tells the story of a wayward daughter who, after her mother is killed, takes over a supernatural program to help others, according to its synopsis on IMDb.. Though she struggles to believe in God, she finds herself matching mysterious visitors from the past to those facing challenges today.

The series was shot from September 19 to October 21 in various locations throughout Woodstock including the downtown area, Rootstock, Circle of Friends and a farmhouse in Canton. Scenes were also shot in Marietta. Price said she is hopeful for a release by the end of next year. The show features a cast of actors, most of whom are from Georgia. Several of the crew members and production team are from Cherokee County as well, Price said. Circle of Friends, a Woodstock coffee shop which employs people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, was part of the set in an episode about a boy with Down syndrome and his mother. At first, the mother is afraid to let her son integrate into society because he has been bullied, Price said. The boy wants to make friends, so the mom eventually lets him get a job at Circle of Friends and interact with other people.

Price said she hopes there could be more seasons to the show, though the show’s first season is structured to tell a complete story.

The screenwriter and producer said she enjoyed the process, and added that the Cherokee Office of Economic Development’s film office, led by Molly Mercer, was very easy to work with in helping her achieve her vision.

The Cherokee County school board has won state honors for its communications initiatives.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Georgia School Boards Association has awarded the Cherokee school board its Leading Edge Award, Cherokee County School District announced.

The past three years, the honor earned has been in the Culture, Climate and Organizational Efficacy category, and this year’s award is in the Communication category. The awards, presented in seven categories, recognize innovative practices by school boards and school districts that make a significant and positive impact on students.

School Board Chair Kyla Cromer accepted the award on the board’s behalf at a Georgia School Boards Association ceremony Friday morning. CCSD’s strategic communications plan outlines how communications efforts will help achieve the goals of the district’s overall blueprint strategic five-year plan for continuous improvement. Key to this plan is reporting success stories, which are shared daily across numerous district and school platforms, including websites, social media, newsletters and publications and also are shared with traditional local media outlets.

The district’s communications team annually trains staff from schools and district departments and divisions on best communications practices including how to share their successes stories. School board members also receive communications training and guidance throughout their time in office.

The Cherokee boys’ basketball team kept its undefeated record intact with its 74-64 win at Sequoyah on Friday night. With a nice lift from Lawrence Sanford, the Warriors pulled ahead in the second quarter and never looked back.

Both teams were scoring well to start the night, with the Chiefs taking a 19-16 lead after the first period. Cherokee made adjustments going into the second quarter, though, and built a 28-21 lead in just over three minutes. Sanford was a big part of Cherokee’s run, scoring its first eight points of the second quarter. He connected on three 3-pointers in the frame and finished the night with a game-high 22 points.

Offense has been the Warriors’ strength through the first five games, as expected, though its defense took major strides. It was tested against Sequoyah’s high-powered offense and passed with flying colors.

About one in six Cherokee County voters had cast a ballot ahead of the December 6 runoff contest between Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock and his Republican challenger Herschel Walker, according to numbers from the Georgia Secretary of State’s website.

As of Friday morning, 33,008 Cherokee County voters had cast a ballot, according to the state website, about 17% of the county’s registered voters. The state reported 28,110 of those votes were cast in person.

Turnout for Georgians returning to the polls this week to vote in the December 6 runoff election surpassed 1 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day. Cherokee County was showing 4,895 absentee ballots had been accepted by the close of polls Thursday, and there were another 2,711 ballots were still outstanding.

The state numbers showed that Cherokee’s in-person early voting increased as the week went on. The county began early voting at one location Sunday and saw 1,127 ballots cast in person that day. When voters returned to polls Monday, 5,319 voted early in Cherokee, and Thursday, that number was 7,651.

Cherokee’s Toni Warren erupted for a game-high 32 points in the 72-49 win over Sequoyah at the War lodge on Friday night. Warren tallied 10 points in the third quarter alone, helping the Lady Warriors secure their second victory in a row.

It was back-and-forth in the first quarter, with Cherokee holding a slim 16-14 lead at the break. Warren made her presence felt early, hitting a 3-pointer and then earning three free throws on the next possession. She hit four of five free throws in the period.

Warren opened the second quarter with a tough mid-range fadeaway and nailed another two possessions later to push the Lady Warriors’ lead to 23-19. Behind Warren’s 32 points, Hannah Harris was the lone other Cherokee player in double figures with 11 points. Riley Simmons pitched in eight points, including two 3-pointers in the second quarter. The Lady Warriors connected on 11 3-pointers in Friday’s win. For Sequoyah, Elle Blatchford led the way with 16 points as she continues to ramp up after returning from injury. She had nine points in the fourth quarter. Gray and Abdus-Salaam each tallied nine points, followed by Shelby Belanger with six points.

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A German-based robotics company is building a new manufacturing facility to Canton, expected to create 137 new jobs in Cherokee County, Gov. Brian Kemp announced.

Becker Robotic Equipment, a global cable and robotic machinery manufacturer specializing in individualized robotic equipment, will invest over $30 million in the facility, which will house its North American headquarters.

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A Woodstock man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after he was convicted of multiple assaults on his girlfriend as well as drug charges.

Justin Cameron Finnegan, 22, was convicted of kidnapping, possession of Schedule II controlled substances, violating a family violence court order, family violence aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and other charges, the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday.

Superior Court Chief Judge Ellen McElyea sentenced Finnegan on September 16, to 20 years in prison followed by 10 years on probation. Probation conditions include no contact with the victim or witnesses in the case, mental health and substance abuse assessments, completion of a family violence intervention program, no alcohol and drug use, and no firearms.

Charges stem from multiple domestic violence incidents over the course of five months in 2021.

A Helen woman has been arrested after authorities say she stole all the contents of a mailbox from a northeast Cherokee County business, including customers' checks.

Ashley Burgess is accused of taking all the mail from the mailbox at Longhorn's Sanitation on Franklin Goldmine Road near Cumming between March and May, according to an arrest warrant filed Oct. 18 by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. The warrant says Gordon County sheriff’s deputies, during a traffic stop, found her in possession of the mail, which included over 30 checks from customers and registration information for 10 of the company’s vehicles. Burgess was booked in the Cherokee County jail early Dec. 1. She is charged with 44 felony counts of identity theft fraud.

As of December 1, she remained in custody with bond set at $214,500.

Herschel Walker brought his Senate campaign to Woodstock Thursday, where he spoke to supporters on the importance of voting for him and strengthening the military.

Over 100 people came to Black Rifle Coffee Company Thursday night to see Walker, U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, Sen. Lindsey Graham and other speakers, according to local law enforcement at the event.

Walker, a Republican who is running against Democratic incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, started by thanking God, his family and everyone for attending. He urged everyone to vote for him in the December 6 runoff election. Walker first spoke about the problems he said he sees with the military, revolving around issues of "wokeness," COVID-19 vaccines and the need to "support the men and women fighting for this country and strengthen the military." Other issues he said he wants to address if elected include addressing racism and critical race theory and "not seeing color," "respecting law enforcement," reducing crime, controlling borders and inflation, as well as "putting Georgia and America first."

Bryce Leatherwood from Cherokee County has made it to the top eight on NBC’s “The Voice.”

Leatherwood was one of eight to move on to the next round from the Top 10 Live Playoffs this week. Three contestants will be eliminated next week. 

Monday, Leatherwood performed Morgan Wallen's “Sand in My Boots,” and received enough votes to make the top seven and automatically advance.

In the live shows, the top remaining artists compete against each other weekly during a live broadcast. In this round, the audience votes to “save” their favorite artists, rather than the coaches. You can watch Leatherwood’s performance on YouTube. “The Voice” airs at 8 p.m. Eastern time Mondays and Tuesdays on NBC and Peacock TV.

Sequoyah senior Taylor Pecht was named a first-team All-American by MaxPreps on Tuesday, joining an elite group of 60 honorees from across the country.

Pecht, a setter, made the All-American team as a first-team all-around player after helping lead the Chiefs to a 37-4 overall record, a 7-0 mark in Region 6AAAAAA and a Class AAAAAA state runner-up finish. She finished the season with 1,200 assists, 286 digs and 52 kills. As a three-time all-state setter, Pecht capped off her high school career with 4,657 total assists, along with 999 digs and 232 kills. She crossed the 4,000-assist mark this season at the Rally High tournament in Emerson.

Pecht was one of five players from Georgia to be honored, along with Buford’s Ashley Sturzoiu on the first team and Polly Cummings on the second team, and Pope teammates Sophie Harvey and Cooper Abney on the second team.

Following the season, Pecht was also selected to the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s All-America team alongside teammate and fellow senior Skylar Martin. Pecht was an honorable mention, while Martin, an LSU commit, earned first-team recognition with a team-best 588 digs.

Pecht finished her four-year career at Sequoyah with a 162-13 overall record, including a 50-win campaign in 2021. She led a dangerous Chiefs offense and helped elevate her teammates.

Woodstock Arts is bringing a traditional German Christmas market to downtown Woodstock this weekend.

Christkindl Market, part of Woodstock Arts’ festival series, will start at 11 a.m. Sunday and is scheduled to be open until 6 p.m. at the Woodstock Arts Event Green.

The market will be designed much like a traditional German Christmas market, with traditionally dressed carolers, food, activities for the whole family, local artists and crafters and a special performance from the cast of Woodstock Arts’ “A Christmas Carol.”

Activities include wreath making, gingerbread decorating, local music happening throughout the day and more. At the end of the evening there will be classic holiday shorts played on the Woodstock Arts LED Screen. All the Woodstock Arts festivals are free to attend.

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A Helen woman has been arrested after authorities say she stole all the contents of a mailbox from a northeast Cherokee County business, including customers' checks.

Ashley Burgess, 33, is accused of taking all the mail from the mailbox at Longhorn's Sanitation on Franklin Goldmine Road near Cumming between March and May, according to an arrest warrant filed Oct. 18 by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office. The warrant says Gordon County sheriff’s deputies, during a traffic stop, found her in possession of the mail, which included over 30 checks from customers and registration information for 10 of the company’s vehicles.

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