CTL Script/ Top Stories of July 27th Publish Date: July 27th From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast Today is Saturday, July 27th and Happy 49th Birthday to MLB player Alex Rodriguez. ***07.27.24 – BIRTHDAY – ALEX RODRIGUEZ*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Reinhardt's Price School of Education Expands Program OfferingsSequoyah’s Tousignaut Headed to KSUCherokee Sheriff's Office says Fire Truck Hit in Multi-Vehicle Crash 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: Reinhardt’s Price School of Education Expands Program Offerings This fall, Reinhardt University’s Price School of Education is launching two new programs: a Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification in Pedagogy-Only and a Master’s in the Art of Teaching (MAT) Pedagogy degree. The Post-Baccalaureate program is for those with non-education degrees, allowing them to earn a teaching certification online while working. The MAT Pedagogy degree is aimed at certified teachers with unrelated degrees, providing additional credentials and potential salary increases. Both programs are online and address regional and statewide needs for qualified educators. Tami Smith, director of teacher education, highlights the importance of these programs in helping individuals pursue teaching careers and enhance their professional development. STORY 2: Sequoyah’s Tousignaut Headed to KSU Sequoyah basketball star Brendan Tousignaut committed to Kennesaw State on July 22, following in the footsteps of former Etowah guard Chase Clemmons, who joined the Owls last year. Tousignaut, a 6-foot-6 rising senior, averaged 19 points, nine rebounds, and two steals per game, leading Sequoyah to the Class 6-A playoffs and earning a spot on the All-Cherokee County first team. His commitment comes as Kennesaw State’s basketball program, which recently made the NCAA Tournament, aims to build on its success. Tousignaut's addition is expected to bolster the Owls’ roster as they strive to improve from a recent 15-16 season. STORY 3: Cherokee Sheriff’s Office: Fire Truck Hit in Multi-Vehicle Crash On Thursday morning, a Cherokee County fire truck responding to a crash on Interstate 575 in Canton was struck by two cars, resulting in minor injuries to two individuals. The incident occurred around 8:07 a.m., and all northbound lanes were closed for about an hour starting at 8:15 a.m. due to the accident. Rainy weather is suspected to have contributed to the multi-car crash. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office is continuing to investigate the incident. 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: Highland Rivers Behavioral Health Partners with Georgia Military College Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is partnering with Georgia Military College to offer tuition reimbursement for its employees through the GMC Partner’s Network. This initiative aims to support employees pursuing degrees related to behavioral health, such as psychology, social work, and business management. The program includes options for in-seat or online courses at GMC’s campuses and Global Online Leadership College. Highland Rivers, a major public behavioral health provider in northwest Georgia, hopes this partnership will enhance career advancement and educational opportunities for its over 900 staff members. The Highland Rivers Foundation also offers scholarships to further support employees and individuals in recovery. STORY 5: Circle of Friends Opening Café in Hickory Flat. What We Know Flourish Café, a new initiative by Circle of Friends, has begun its soft opening in Hickory Flat, with a grand opening scheduled for August 16-17. This is Circle of Friends’ second coffee shop designed to employ adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The café, located at 2864 E. Cherokee Drive, Suite F near Canton, will offer coffee, treats, and host community events. The grand opening includes a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 16 at 10 a.m. Circle of Friends, a nonprofit established in 2019, also operates a coffee shop at Chattahoochee Technical College’s Woodstock campus. Commercial: INGLES 4 STORY 6: Local Attorney Tapped for Cherokee County Juvenile Court Judge Post Amanda G. Speights has been appointed to serve as a judge for the Juvenile Court of Cherokee County, beginning January 1, 2025. The appointment, made by the Cherokee County Superior Court judges, fills the vacancy left by Judge Jennifer Davis’s promotion to Superior Court. Speights, a Cherokee County native and partner at Speights Law, has ...
