GA News Podcast – East Metro for Sunday, 10/20– Published Friday 10/17 PRE-ROLL: Scandrett Sheriff (10.07.24 SHERIFF SCANDRETT_FINAL) From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to your Georgia News Podcast. This podcast features stories compiled from the publications of Times Journal. Today is Sunday, October 20th and Happy birthday to the late Mickey Mantle ***10.20.24 –BIRTHDAY – MICKEY MANTLE*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here is your top stories Georgia is talking about, presented by Drake Realty 1. Poll Shows Trump Still Leading Harris in Georgia 2. UPDATE: ‘Too Much, Too Late’ Judge Tosses Ballot Hand Count in Cobb Elections Case 3. Cherokee County Looking to Improve Old Highway 5 We’ll have these stories and more, coming up on your Georgia News Podcast and If you want community, local, and statewide news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Geoff) Story 1: Poll Shows Trump Still Leading Harris in Georgia A recent Quinnipiac (KWIN-uh-pee-ak.) University poll shows former President Donald Trump leading Vice President Kamala Harris in Georgia, with 52% to her 45% among likely voters. The poll, conducted from October 10-14, indicates Trump also leads Harris among independents, 49% to 42%. Both candidates' support aligns with their favorability ratings, with Trump viewed favorably by 51% and Harris by 44%. On key issues, voters believe Trump would handle the economy and immigration better, while Harris is favored on the abortion issue. Green and Libertarian candidates each received 1% support. Story 2: UPDATE: ‘Too Much, Too Late’ Judge Tosses Ballot Hand Count in Cobb Elections Case A Fulton Superior Court judge ruled against hand counting Election Day ballots in Georgia, citing potential "administrative chaos" so close to the election. Judge Robert McBurney struck down the rule, passed by the GOP-led State Election Board, at the request of Cobb County's Democratic-controlled board. The rule required ballots to be hand-counted by three poll workers per precinct, but McBurney argued it was too late to implement such changes without causing disorder. The decision doesn't affect other challenged rules, and the State Election Board may appeal. Another related case is pending in Fulton County. Story 3: Cherokee County Looking to Improve Old Highway 5 Cherokee County, Holly Springs, and Woodstock are collaborating on road improvements for Old Highway 5. On October 15, the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved an intergovernmental agreement for concept planning from Ridgewalk Parkway to East Cherokee Drive. The county will manage a consultant to refine the Old Highway 5 corridor study, with costs shared among the county and cities. This planning is part of a broader effort to develop the I-575 and Sixes Road interchange area, which includes a 536-acre plan for land use and transportation improvements. The project aims to transform the area into a regional center with employment opportunities, addressing long-standing connectivity challenges. Completion is expected in 2025. We’ll be right back Break: WHEELER FUNERAL HOME (08.08.24 WHEELER OBITS_FINAL) Story 4: Tim Hortons Set To Open New Suwanee Location Tim Hortons is opening its first store in the greater Atlanta area, located at 110 Vaughan Road in Suwanee. The grand opening is set for Saturday and will feature a "FREE Coffee For A Year" giveaway for the first 50 cars in line. Additionally, customers can enjoy any-sized hot or iced coffee for 99 cents and a 10-pack of Timbits for $1. The Canadian coffee and bakery shop is known for its coffee, baked goods, and breakfast sandwiches. Story 5: Wellington Park To Be Renamed After Late Scholar Rodney Andrews Madison is honoring the late Dr. Rodney Andrews, a distinguished scholar and economics professor, by renaming Wellington Park after him. Over 500 people signed a petition for this change, recognizing the park's significance to Andrews during his childhood. The Madison Mayor and City Council unanimously approved the renaming, despite a policy requiring a five-year wait after a person's death. Andrews, who passed away at 47 in 2023, was celebrated for his academic achievements and community impact. The renaming aims to inspire future generations by commemorating his legacy and contributions. We’ll be right back. Break: Render Apartments (07.11.24 RENDER APARTMENTS_REV_FINAL) – Ingles Markets (What To Add To Diets) 9 Story 6: Gas South District Expands Guest Experience With New Open Container Policy Gas South District is implementing a new open container policy this week, enhancing the guest experience across its campus, which includes the Gas South Theater, Convention Center, Westin Atlanta Gwinnett Hotel, and Hudgens Center for Art & Learning. The policy allows visitors to enjoy alcoholic beverages in specially branded cups while exploring the campus, ...
