CTL Script/ Top Stories of November 9th Publish Date: November 9th From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Saturday, November 9th and Happy Birthday to the late Mary Travers ***11.09.24 - BIRTHDAY – MARY TRAVERS*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 1. Cherokee County Approves Engineering Services for Old Highway 5 2.Taste of Woodstock Raises $7,000 for Wolverines Band Boosters 3. Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Donates $14,000 to Homeless Vets Program 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: Cherokee County Approves Engineering Services for Old Highway 5 Cherokee County has hired Keck and Wood for engineering services to improve the Old Highway 5 Corridor, following a unanimous approval by the Board of Commissioners. The $72,430 agreement includes traffic counts, a traffic engineering report, and concept layouts. This project builds on a 2022 study by the same firm. Costs are shared with Holly Springs and Woodstock, with Cherokee County covering $32,993.33, and the other cities each contributing $19,718.33. The project is expected to be completed in three to four months. STORY 2: Taste of Woodstock Raises $7,000 for Wolverines Band Boosters The City of Woodstock's Office of Economic Development donated $7,000 to the Woodstock Wolverines Band Boosters from the proceeds of the annual Taste of Woodstock event. Held in mid-September, the event featured local restaurants offering small bites, with ticket sales benefiting the Woodstock High School band program. The Wolverines Marching Band performed, and judges awarded Best Appetizer to Primo's Pizza, Best Entrée to Prime 120, and Best Dessert to D'Floridian Cuban Cuisine. A tie for the People's Choice Award went to A&M Kitchen and D'Floridian. The event will return in September 2025. STORY 3: Woodstock Midday Optimist Club Donates $14,000 to Homeless Vets Program Woodstock Midday Optimist Club President Maia Mahlum presented a $14,000 check to the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program, accepted by Executive Director Jim Lindenmayer. The club expressed gratitude to businesses for donating prizes and to citizens for their support, which made the raffle and fundraiser successful. The presentation included club members Maia Mahlum, Jim Lindenmayer, Carol Brown, Ale Elliott, Betty Turlley, Martha Reed, Doug Breckenridge, Maureen Walker, and Susan Beavers. 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: CCSD Teachers and Leaders Recognized as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts Forty-three educators from the Cherokee County School District have been recognized as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts, the highest number in any Georgia district. This title honors educators who excel in using technology to enhance learning. Among them, Merry Hofmeister, an Instructional Technology Specialist, has also been named a Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow for the sixth year, one of only 26 in the U.S. The honorees will be recognized at the school board meeting on November 21. This recognition provides access to new resources and a global network for sharing best practices. STORY 5: Woodstock Arts Presenting 'The Many Disguises of Robin Hood' Woodstock Arts is presenting "The Many Disguises of Robin Hood" as part of its "Season of Wonder," featuring third to eighth graders. The play tells the classic tale of Robin Hood, who steals from the rich to help the overtaxed townspeople, with exciting elements like sword fights, puppetry, and music. Artistic Director Zach Stolz highlights its appeal to all ages. Performances run from November 8 to 17, with shows at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and 2:30 p.m. on weekends at 8534 Main St., Woodstock. Tickets range from $16 to $20. More details are available at woodstockarts.org/events/robin. Commercial: INGLES 3 STORY 6: Biden urges Americans to 'bring down temperature' after Trump win In a conciliatory address, President Joe Biden urged Americans to lower political tensions following Donald Trump's election victory over Kamala Harris. Biden emphasized the integrity of the U.S. election system and assured a peaceful transition of power. He congratulated Trump and invited him to the White House, marking their first meeting since Biden's debate exit. Despite concerns over Trump's "America First" policies, world leaders pledged cooperation. Trump's victory, making him the first convicted felon elected president, signals potential reversals of Biden's policies, including military aid to Ukraine and climate initiatives. STORY 7: Marria Voted Week 12 POW Ean Marria of Sequoyah was named Cherokee County's Week ...
