CTL Script/ Top Stories of November 2nd Publish Date: November 2nd PRE-ROLL: DRAKE From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Saturday, November 2nd and Happy Birthday to David Schwimmer ***11.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – DAVID SCHEIMMER*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 1. Shopping Center With Grocery Store Coming to Woodstock 2.Officials Answer Questions From Citizens at Hickory Flat Town Hall 3. Plans Move Forward for Canton Corporate Park 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: 06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL STORY 1: Shopping Center With Grocery Store Coming to Woodstock A new shopping center is set to open on Towne Lake Parkway in downtown Woodstock, featuring a 46,791 square-foot grocery store and five additional commercial buildings. The Woodstock City Council approved the development, which aims to attract local small businesses rather than national brands. The center will include 484 parking spaces and have three access points. The property was rezoned from Downtown Residential/Office to Downtown, Central Business District. Infrastructure improvements, including extending Lyndee Lane, are planned. Adjacent to this development, renovations to the Towne Lake Plaza shopping center and a new restaurant are also underway. STORY 2: Officials Answer Questions From Citizens at Hickory Flat Town Hall At a town hall in Hickory Flat, Cherokee County officials discussed infrastructure and traffic issues, highlighting a $7.5 million grant for Highway 140 improvements. The meeting also covered traffic challenges in downtown Woodstock, with potential solutions like a bypass facing resistance. Plans for a new Hickory Flat Park were mentioned, though funding is currently lacking. Updates on Technology Ridge Parkway and Cherokee County Airport improvements were shared, emphasizing their economic importance. State Rep. Brad Thomas discussed tort reform, while Sen. John Albers addressed public safety, education, and tax rebates. Concerns about educational materials and power grid safety were also briefly discussed. STORY 3: Plans Move Forward for Canton Corporate Park Plans for the Canton Corporate Park on Highway 20 in Canton are advancing, with the project currently in the concept and design phase. Located at 9011 Knox Bridge Highway, the 50-acre park will be about two miles from Interstate 575. The Development Authority of Cherokee County is finalizing entrance permits and has acquired land for the park's entrance. Construction timelines are pending contractor selection. The park aims to host build-to-suit projects in sectors like advanced manufacturing and IT, creating jobs for local residents. The initiative seeks to diversify the tax base and provide quality jobs close to home. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. Back in a moment Break: 09.26.24 THE MILL ON ETOWAH REV 2 30_FINAL STORY 4: Woodstock Hosting Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11 Woodstock's annual Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on November 11 at The Park at City Center, 101 Arnold Mill Road. The event is organized by the city of Woodstock, American Legion Post 316, Marine Corps League Detachment 1311, and Warriors’ Watch Riders. Following the ceremony, attendees can enjoy a coffee and doughnut social hosted by Rally Point Grille. STORY 5: Cherokee Recreation and Parks Seeking Donations For Blanket Program The Cherokee Recreation and Parks Agency is collecting items for its annual Hugs in A Blanket program, which supports local seniors in nursing homes. Participants are encouraged to donate a new warm blanket, slipper socks, and a caring note. Donations are accepted from November 1 to December 13 at various locations in Woodstock and Canton. Drop-off times vary, and are affected by holiday closures on November 11 and November 28-29. Last year, the program collected around 1,000 items. For more details, contact Cherokee Recreation and Parks or visit PlayCherokee.org. Commercial: Ingles Markets (Cereal Options) 1 STORY 6: Athletes Take Part in CCSD Special Olympics Event Hundreds gathered at River Ridge High School's stadium on October 25 to celebrate the 2024 Awareness Day for Special Olympics. The event featured a Parade of Athletes, Torch Relay, and Olympic Oath. School PTAs hosted an Olympic Village with activities, and Reinhardt University's athletic teams volunteered for field events. Coordinators included Marlon Ayers, Jenna Covington, and others. The event was organized by CCSD's Curriculum and Instruction Division and Department of Special Education. For more details, visit the provided link. STORY 7: Northside ...
