CTL Script/ Top Stories of June 22nd Publish Date: June 22nd From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Saturday, June 22nd and Happy heavenly Birthday to NBA player Pete Maravich. ***06.22.24 – BIRTHDAY – PETE MARAVICH*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. More Cherokee County Roads to be Resurfaced by End of The YearMark Chesnutt Cancels Canton River Rock Show and Other ConcertsFree Microchipping Available for Cherokee County Pets 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: More Cherokee County Roads to be Resurfaced by End of The Year Cherokee County Commissioners approved a $4 million contract with Baldwin Paving Company, Inc. for the 2024 resurfacing project, covering 11.681 miles of county-maintained roads. This initiative, part of a 25-year pavement life cycle plan, includes prominent subdivisions like Riverlake Landing, Golden Hills, and BridgeMill. Funding includes $3,297,747 from Georgia DOT's 2024 Local Road Assistance grant, with no local match required. Completion is slated by year-end 2024. An intergovernmental agreement amendment with Canton was also approved, covering 2.616 miles of city roads like Reservoir Drive and Marietta Highway, reimbursed by Canton for approximately $1 million. STORY 2: Mark Chesnutt Cancels Canton River Rock Show and Other Concerts Mark Chesnutt, scheduled to headline Canton's River Rock Music Fest on July 27, had to cancel due to recovering from emergency quadruple bypass surgery. His management cited the surgery and necessary recuperation time as reasons for the cancellation. Chesnutt expressed gratitude for support and understanding from fans and looked forward to returning soon. Canton officials are collaborating with his management to find a replacement headliner and will announce details shortly. For updates on the festival, visit ExploreCantonGA.com or CantonGA.gov. STORY 3: Free Microchipping Available for Cherokee County Pets Cherokee County is offering free microchipping for pets ahead of July 4th to prevent them from getting lost due to fireworks. The initiative aims to increase the chances of reuniting lost pets with their owners. Residents can visit the Cherokee County Animal Shelter in Canton from Tuesday to Saturday without an appointment. Microchipping is quick and involves minimal paperwork. If a pet goes missing, owners can fill out a form online or visit the shelter. Microchipped pets can be scanned to retrieve owner information swiftly. County offices, including the shelter, will be closed on July 4, but lost pet forms will still be processed. 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: Ball Ground Looking to Roll Back Milage Rate The Ball Ground City Council plans to maintain its millage rate for fiscal year 2025 at a "rollback" rate of 3.732, ensuring no property tax increase for residents. This rate matches the amount needed to generate the same property tax revenue as the previous year. City Manager Eric Wilmarth confirmed this decision, noting that it will result in approximately $1,001,000 in property tax revenue. Due to the required publication of a five-year tax history in the Cherokee Tribune, setting the millage rate has been rescheduled to July 11. The council previously approved a $6.3 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year in May. STORY 5: Cherokee County Man Convicted of Terroristic Threats Christopher Dean Bowling, 29, of Waleska, was convicted of terroristic threats by a Cherokee County jury following an incident last summer. The conviction stems from a domestic dispute where Bowling prevented his partner from leaving their home during an argument, which led to a disconnected 911 call. Evidence included a disturbing four-minute audio recording where Bowling allegedly threatened and strangled the victim. Despite the victim's reluctance for legal action, the prosecution emphasized the severity of emotional abuse and potential danger in the relationship. Bowling was acquitted of aggravated assault and cruelty to children charges but faced sentencing on June 21. For support in abusive situations, Cherokee Family Violence Center can be contacted at 770-479-1703, with emergency assistance available through 911. Commercial: INGLES 4 STORY 6: Kids Participate in Cherokee County Safety Town Over 100 children have participated in Cherokee County Safety Town this month, a program designed for incoming kindergarten students to learn about safety through interactive lessons. Hosted by Safe Kids Cherokee County and Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services, this marks ...
