CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 19th Publish Date: October 19th From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Saturday, October 19th and Happy 78th Birthday to Actor John Lithgow ***10.19.24 – BIRTHDAY – JOHN LITHGOW*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 1. Traffic Concerns Raised Over Proposed Condo Project in Canton 2. Roundabout Coming to Trickum Road at Little River Park 3. Total Joint Surgery Center Coming to Canton 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: Traffic Concerns Raised Over Proposed Condo Project in Canton A developer plans to build a 198-unit condominium community in Canton, prompting county commissioners to urge city leaders to consider traffic impacts. O’Dwyer Properties seeks to annex and rezone 14.91 acres for the project, which includes 11 three-story buildings. The development aims to provide "missing middle" housing. Access will be from Highway 140/Waleska Road, with a private road for emergency access. A traffic study is pending, and improvements to Lucky Street are proposed. The Canton City Council will hold a public hearing on November 7, with a vote expected on November 21. STORY 2: Roundabout Coming to Trickum Road at Little River Park Cherokee County and Woodstock have agreed to build a roundabout at Trickum Road and Nocatee Trail, enhancing traffic flow and serving as the entrance to the future Little River Park. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved the agreement on October 15, following Woodstock City Council's approval in September. A 2018 traffic study highlighted the need for improvements along Trickum Road. Woodstock will fund the design and right-of-way phases, while the county will cover up to $900,000 or 50% of construction costs. Construction bids began in September, with completion expected in two years. STORY 3: Total Joint Surgery Center Coming to Canton Northside Hospital Healthcare System recently opened a new medical office building in Canton, celebrated with a ribbon-cutting event on October 8. Located at 1521 Hickory Flat Highway, the facility houses two practices: Northside Hospital Georgia Cancer Specialists and Total Joint Surgery Center – Cherokee. The Total Joint Surgery Center, specializing in hip and knee replacements, will start seeing patients on October 22, featuring state-of-the-art equipment for surgeries. Georgia Cancer Specialists, already in operation, hosted an open house during the event. 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 – The Mill STORY 4: Southern Winds Concert Band Performing at Falany Oct. 27 The Southern Winds Concert Band will perform at the Falany Performing Arts Center on October 27 at 3 p.m., as announced by Reinhardt University. This 60-piece community band will showcase a diverse range of musical styles, including traditional band music, light classics, Broadway, movie themes, and pop music. Jessica Akers, the center's director, promises a high-energy concert suitable for the whole family. Established in 2008, the band includes former music teachers and military band veterans. Tickets are $12.50 for adults and seniors, free for children 12 and under, and available at www.thefalany.com or by calling 770-720-9167. STORY 5: River Ridge Sweeps Seckinger in Round 1 River Ridge advanced in the Class AAAAA playoffs with a 3-0 sweep over Seckinger, improving their record to 28-5. The Knights won the sets 25-16, 25-17, and 25-19, overcoming early deficits and maintaining composure. Key players included Julia Richard, whose blocking and aces were crucial, and Amya Dryden, who delivered decisive kills. Despite Seckinger's strong defense in the third set, River Ridge regained control with strategic plays. Coach Julie Winfield praised the team's composure and teamwork. River Ridge will face Woodward Academy in Round 2, aiming to continue their aggressive play. Commercial: INGLES 7 STORY 6: Georgia unemployment held steady in September Georgia set employment records in September, maintaining a 3.6% unemployment rate, below the national average. The state achieved all-time highs in job numbers, employed residents, and workforce size. Jobs increased by 6,800, reaching nearly 5 million, with significant gains in health care, social assistance, and food services. However, private educational services and transportation sectors saw declines. The number of employed Georgians rose to over 5.2 million, while the labor force grew to over 5.4 million. Despite a slight rise in unemployment numbers, initial unemployment claims decreased by 3,598 to 19,600. STORY 7: New Restaurants and Businesses Coming to ...
