CTL Script/ Top Stories of November 16th Publish Date: November 16th From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Saturday, November 16th and Happy Birthday to Meredith Burgess ***11.16.24 - BIRTHDAY – MEREDITH BURGESS*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 1. Canton City Council Denies Pearidge Development Proposal 2.CSO: Canton Woman Killed in Hit and Run Collision 3. Perry Ellis Opens at The Outlet Shoppes At Atlanta We’ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you’re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1: Canton City Council Denies Pearidge Development Proposal The Canton City Council rejected a request to annex nearly 63 acres for a mixed-use development in the Pearidge community, with Mayor Bill Grant casting the tie-breaking vote. The annexation, proposed by Pearidge Land Investments, LLC, aimed to combine the land with an existing 8.5-acre property for a total of about 70.72 acres. The council also denied the request to combine the properties. Mayor Grant emphasized a "quality over quantity" approach to growth, aligning with residents' needs and the city's roadmap. The proposed development included 215 homes and commercial space, but the annexation denial halted the project. STORY 2: CSO: Canton Woman Killed in Hit and Run Collision A pedestrian, Sandra Fitts, 79, was fatally struck in a hit-and-run on Highway 20, Cherokee County, on Tuesday night. The incident involved an Amazon delivery truck, identified by evidence at the scene. Deputies and a Canton police officer located the truck on Bishop Drive, matching the accident's evidence. The driver, London Best, 24, of Alpharetta, was arrested and charged with first-degree vehicular homicide and hit-and-run resulting in death. He remains in custody without bond as the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Traffic Enforcement Unit continues the investigation. STORY 3: Perry Ellis Opens at The Outlet Shoppes At Atlanta The Outlet Shoppes At Atlanta in Woodstock has added a new Perry Ellis store, offering a mix of high fashion and casual menswear, including polos, linen shirts, and footwear. This 2,400 square-foot location is the brand's 40th outlet store. The addition aims to enhance men's shopping options, as noted by Todd Chauvin, the general manager, who highlighted the store's appeal for holiday shopping and gift-giving. Perry Ellis brings high-quality fashion to the center, expanding its retail offerings. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. Back in a moment Break: DRAKE STORY 4: Cherokee County Teacher Earns Georgia Farm Bureau 1st District Award Christy Cook, a teacher at Oak Grove Elementary School in Cherokee County, has been honored as a Georgia Farm Bureau First District Outstanding Teacher. Cook, who teaches in the STEAM lab for grades K-5, integrates agriculture into her curriculum, focusing on soil health and agricultural practices. Her classroom activities include hands-on experiments and discussions on food security. Cook has participated in various agricultural education workshops and conferences. She holds degrees in early childhood education from Kennesaw State and Valdosta State Universities, and a specialist degree in instructional technology from the University of West Georgia. STORY 5: Canton City Councilmembers Hosting Town Hall Nov. 19 Canton City Councilmembers Dwayne Waterman and Farris Yawn, representing Ward 3, are hosting a town hall on Nov. 19 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakdale Baptist Church. The event will provide information on city services and upcoming projects, focusing on Ward 3. City leadership and staff will be present to offer details and answer questions. The church, located at 100 Oakdale Road, offers ample parking. Residents can email tellus@cantonga.gov for questions or to suggest discussion topics before the event. Commercial: STORY 6: Cherokee County Looks to Renovate Canton Fire Station Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services plans to renovate the downtown Canton fire station to provide permanent housing for firefighters and expand services. The Canton City Council is set to vote on Nov. 21 on deeding the property to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for redevelopment. Firefighters have been housed in a mobile unit since 2017 due to the building's condition. The renovation aims to preserve the station's historical significance while enhancing functionality. The project, expected to cost about $5 million, will use fire impact fees and possibly tax allocation district funding. The design phase is anticipated to start in early 2025. STORY 7: Here's What's Coming to Woodstock's Historic Train Depot The historic train depot in downtown...
