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Publish Date: May 12, Friday

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From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast

   Today is Saturday, May 13th, and happy 40th birthday to longtime NFL rusher Frank Gore

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I’m Brian Giffin and here are the top stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia

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Story 1. Cavender

Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson, Tim Cavender, was recognized for his nearly 20 years of service to the department at a retirement luncheon. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson presented Cavender with a speaking trumpet, a symbol of leadership and tradition in the fire service. Cavender was responsible for keeping the public informed of the department's work throughout Cherokee County. In addition to his work with the fire department, Cavender is known for his alias, Santa, having spent almost 50 years donning the red suit and white beard to bring joy to children everywhere. Cavender's last day of employment with the fire department was May 1.

STORY 2: Ga Power

Environmental groups and manufacturers’ lawyers have urged the state Public Service Commission’s Energy Committee to reject a proposed agreement that would allow Georgia Power to recover $2.1bn in higher fuel costs from customers, raising the average monthly residential customer’s bill by $15.90. Opponents of the agreement argued that Georgia Power should have some “skin in the game” and be required to share some of the costs to motivate it to control fuel costs. They also called for the fuel-cost recovery period to be extended from 36 months to 60 months to spread out the costs. The commission is due to vote on the agreement next week.

Story 3:

Cherokee Office of Economic Development President and CEO, Misti Martin, has been recognized with the 2023 Superintendent’s Game Changer Award for Instructional Advocacy for her support of Cherokee County School District (CCSD) students. The award was presented by Superintendent Brian Hightower at the Skilled Professionals Signing Day event in Woodstock. Under Martin’s leadership, the Cherokee Workforce Collaborative was developed, which united her office, CCSD, the county government, local businesses and industries, and local colleges and universities to increase awareness of skilled professional career opportunities available in Cherokee. Successful programs from the collaborative include the summer internship program, Be Pro Be Proud initiative, and the Skilled Professionals Signing Day event….be right back

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STORY 4: ELA

The Georgia Board of Education has adopted new standards for English/language arts (ELA) in public schools, completing the state's abandonment of the Common Core standards. The new ELA standards were created by teachers, educational leaders, parents, students, and community members, with an emphasis on early literacy and the fundamentals. Governor Brian Kemp praised the new standards for prioritizing learners, while State School Superintendent Richard Woods said they were "Georgia-owned and Georgia-grown, clear, and developmentally appropriate standards for Georgia students." The state will provide training to teachers, develop new resources and assessments aligned to the standards, and communicate the changes to parents.

Story 5: Blood drive

A blood drive will be held today, May 13th in honor of Nathan Moon, a 14-year-old from Cherokee County who died last month due to neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that usually affects children. The event is being held at River Ridge High School in Woodstock, Georgia, in partnership with Blood Assurance. The blood drive is not just for trauma patients but also for those suffering from debilitating illnesses like cancer, according to Dr. Liz Culler, chief medical officer for Blood Assurance. Those who donate blood will receive a free T-shirt and refreshments from Chick-fil-A. To donate blood, get yourself to River Ridge High School today!. Walk-ins will be accepted.

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Story 6: Baseball

River Ridge High School’s baseball team has qualified for the Class AAAAAA semifinals, marking the fourth team to go this far in the postseason during the 2022-23 academic year. The team will face off against Pope, the defending state champion, in a best-of-three series for a shot at the title. Despite not winning the region title, River Ridge persevered and swept Alexander and Lassiter in the first and second rounds, respectively. The team beat Woodward Academy 9-4 to win the decisive third game of their quarterfinal series. River Ridge has already played Pope once this season, with the Knights taking a comfortable 10-5 win over them on April 6.

Story 7:  Lacrosse

In a Class 5A-6A state playoff match, the Creekview girls’ lacrosse team lost 19-8 to Blessed Trinity. The first half was closely contested, with nine ties or lead changes, but the Titans took a commanding lead going into halftime. Although the Grizzlies got back into the game at the start of the second half, Blessed Trinity’s aggression on offense led to a double-digit victory. Creekview had an excellent season, winning the Area 4 5A-6A title and finishing 18-2 overall. Blessed Trinity will now play Roswell in the state championship game at Denmark High School. After the game, Creekview honored its seniors who were a huge part of their team.

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The Woodstock City Council has approved a partial annexation and rezoning request for the construction of a new medical office building near Highway 92. The applicant, Northside Hospital, Inc., sought the annexation and rezoning of three vacant parcels totaling approximately 4.87 acres. The new medical office building will be about 37,500 square feet and is expected to employ 60-70 people. The council also granted variances for increased parking spaces, on the condition that the applicant installs electric vehicle charging stations and provides underground wiring. Entrances to the building will be accessible from Ragsdale Road. In addition, the council approved agreements for improvements to the Rope Mill Road multi-use trail, intersection improvements at Trickum Road and Nocatee Trail, and road improvements on Neese Road.

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Two graduating seniors from the Cherokee County School District in Georgia have received community scholarships. Samantha Noyes, a senior at Etowah High School, won the Towne Lake Academy Scholarship, which is awarded to one graduate each spring who plans to become a teacher and is based on an application, essay questions, and references. Noyes, who plans to attend the University of Georgia to study early childhood education, will receive $2,500. Cherokee High School senior Yenyfeer Ramos Mendoza won the annual Maritza Mott Scholarship, which is awarded to one graduating senior each spring based on an application, essay questions, and references. Mendoza, who plans to study nursing at Kennesaw State University, will receive $1,000.
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The Cherokee Office of Emergency Management and Cherokee E 9-1-1 are hosting free Community Preparedness 101 classes for residents to help them protect their homes and businesses during disasters. Led by Emergency Management Director Daniel Westbrook, Deputy EMA Director Rebecah Green, and E 9-1-1 Director Shane Bonebrake, the hour-and-a-half evening classes will cover types of weather threats and hazards in Cherokee County, how to prepare for disasters, assembling a ready kit, and identifying alert and notification methods. E 9-1-1 will provide insight into call-taking procedures and how to get first responders to the location quicker. Advanced registration is required as space is limited. The Public Services Agency encourages interested residents to attend and be ready for severe weather or other disaster situations.

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CTL Script for Tuesday 5-9-23

Publish Date: May 8, Monday

From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast

   Today is Tuesday, My 9th, and happy 73rd birthday to the Piano Man, Billy Joel     

***Piano Man***

I’m Brian Giffin and here are your top stories presented by Credit Union of Georgia

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Story 1.Rheinhardt

Reinhardt University held its 137th commencement ceremony at Ken White Stadium, honoring the 321 graduates of the class of 2023. The ceremony began with congratulations from President Mark Roberts and a speech from student speaker Kamille McKinney, who praised the university for helping her overcome her fears and challenges. Kevin Williams, franchise owner of several Chick-fil-A locations and trustee member of the Reinhardt University Board of Trustees, gave the keynote speech and encouraged graduates to embrace the exciting adventure ahead. The ceremony celebrated the achievements of the graduating class and recognized the support of parents, faculty, and staff.

STORY 2:Jan Jones

Georgia House Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones has been appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns as chair of the House Working Group on Early Childhood Education. The bipartisan legislative group aims to improve access to and quality of pre-kindergarten education in Georgia. Jones will work with colleagues to develop solutions to improve children's lives and develop legislation to be considered during the 2024 legislative session. The group will evaluate how pre-K is funded, how teachers are recruited and retained, and access barriers for children. Jones served as the chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education before her current position.

STORY 3: ESOL

The Cherokee County School District has recognized Sara Lawson of Dean Rusk Middle School as its Exemplary English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Teacher of the Year and Scarleth Cantarero Murillo, a senior at Etowah High School, as its Exemplary English Learner Student of the Year. The Georgia Department of Education named both honorees, as they met high standards for teaching and learning. Scarleth, originally from Honduras, mastered her English skills through the ESOL program and excelled in her honors and Advanced Placement courses. Sara, the backbone of her school’s ESOL program, co-sponsors the school’s Cultures Club and supports her students and colleagues excellently. We’ll be right back

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Story4:Redevelopment

The Canton Housing Authority presented updates on their projects to the Canton City Council, including the redevelopment of Tanner Place and Oakside Drive communities. The Tanner Place project, with a total cost of $24 million, is set to begin construction in October and involves replacing 39 units at Shipp Street with 70 new homes, a mix of one-to-four bedroom units, expected to be completed by December 2024. The Oakside redevelopment project will replace 75 existing units with 75 new ones, with half of the property set to be used for additional units later. Construction for Oakside is expected to begin in October or November, and to be completed by early 2025. Amenities will include walking trails, covered pavilions, a computer center, and a half-court basketball facility.

Story 5: Threat a hoax

The Cherokee County School District has confirmed that there are no real threats to students, following rumors of threats on social media. The district said that a generic hoax of a school shooting had circulated nationally, but that it did not specify a school or location. Cherokee County School District has assured parents and students that they take threats to the safety and security of their students, staff, and schools very seriously, and encouraged anyone with safety concerns to report them through the district's Vector Alert system. Reports can be submitted anonymously.

Story 6: Etowah

Etowah High School's baseball team secured a two-game set over Thomas County Central, moving them to the semifinals of the Class AAAAAA state baseball tournament. In the first game, Etowah's Caleb Hughes pitched a complete game with ten strikeouts and gave up only two earned runs, while Logan Stradley contributed with two home runs and four RBIs. The Eagles won the game 7-2. The second game was a closer contest, ending with a 3-1 win for Etowah, with Will Curcio hitting a key insurance run in the seventh inning. Etowah will face either Houston County or Blessed Trinity in the semifinals. ….More in a moment.

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The Cherokee County Public Works Department has a new home after the county opened a new building dedicated to the department on Tuesday. The county purchased the building from Georgia Power in 2019 and repurposed it over two years. The new facility is larger than the department's previous location and will enable it to continue maintaining and improving the county's roads and bridges. The department also handles the placement and maintenance of road signs. The new building is named after Cliff Harden, who was the director of the public works department for 17 years, during which the department grew from 20 to over 70 employees and acquired updated vehicles and equipment. The building's opening was celebrated by county officials, who praised the department's work in improving the county's infrastructure. Thanks to our sponsors Hennsler Financial and Engineered Solutions of Georgia!

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A man linked to the Bloods gang was recently sentenced to prison for his role in a 2019 armed robbery in Woodstock, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s office announced.

Dante Dashawn Woods, 22, of Marietta, entered a negotiated guilty plea March 17 to violation of Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Superior Court Judge David Cannon, Jr., sentenced Woods to 25 years, with the first 12 years to be served in prison without parole.

Woods is also banned from Cherokee County and forbidden to have contact with criminal street gang members or associates.

Jahlen Merritt, 22, of Marietta, Woods’ co-defendant, pled guilty on July 12, 2022, for his part in the armed robbery. He was sentenced to 20 years, with the first 10 years to serve in prison without parole.

Charges stem from an armed robbery that occurred on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2019, at about 3 p.m., in the parking lot behind Chattahoochee Technical College in Woodstock.

Prosecutors said Woods pointed a gun at the victim while Merritt took his wallet, iPhone, and a single AirPod. To take money from the person’s bank account, authorities said Merritt used a mobile finance app to transfer money to himself.

Later that day, Merritt and two additional men committed a similar armed robbery in Cobb County, using the same weapon and vehicle, and this time Merritt wore a red bandana over his face, authorities said. Prosecutors said due to his participation in the first armed robbery, Merritt earned the right to display the red bandana as a “flag” for the Bloods in the second.

After the victims gave officers a description of the suspects and the firearm they used, Woodstock police used a receipt from the finance app to identify Merritt and alerted other local agencies.

Police spotted Merritt’s vehicle four days after the robbery and arrested both suspects, authorities said. Woods was identified by his facial tattoos, which the victim had described to law enforcement.

“After a review of the evidence, we were able to conclude that Woods is a member of the Bloods criminal street gang and recruited Merritt to the gang through the commission of these violent crimes,” said Assistant District Attorney Megan S. Hertel, who prosecuted the case. “In order to make a meaningful impact on gang activity within our community, it is necessary to address recruitment into criminal street gangs, and a collaborative effort was made to do that here.”

Prosecutors reviewed a cell phone extraction, social media, music videos, facial tattoos, jail visits and phone calls, and gang activity within the jail.

Evidence from the defendants’ cell phones revealed a conversation in which Woods and Merritt discussed committing “licks” (crimes and armed robberies) and another conversation in which Merritt asked Woods about going on his “walk,” referring to initiation into the gang through criminal activity, the district attorney’s office said.

“Many Cherokee County residents may be shocked to hear that the Bloods, one of the most dangerous criminal street gangs, are in our community committing these sorts of crimes. Our goal is to eradicate criminal street gangs in Georgia. With the continued diligence of law enforcement in this mission, we will do just that,” Acting District Attorney Susan Treadaway said in a statement. “I commend Woodstock, Cobb County, and Marietta Police Departments for working together to ensure a quick arrest and thorough investigation of this crime.”

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