Chamber Announces Cherokee's First Citizen

CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 23rd       

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Chamber Announces Cherokee's First Citizen
Holly Springs Seeking Funding for Hickory Springs Parkway Project
Canton OKs $2.8M Loan to Housing Authority

Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss economical snacks for kids.

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STORY 1: Chamber Announces Cherokee's First Citizen

Reyes Morales, co-owner of Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q in Canton, has been named the 2024 First Citizen of Cherokee County. Morales has a long history of community service, dedicating over two decades to local individuals, families, nonprofits, and public safety organizations. He is an honorary deputy with the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office and has been recognized for his contributions to local schools and sports teams. Morales, originally from Mexico, moved to the United States in 1996 and holds an accounting degree. He started his career at Williamson Bros. as a dishwasher and worked his way up to co-owner of the Canton location, contributing to the local community by providing jobs.

STORY 2: Holly Springs Seeking Funding for Hickory Springs Parkway Project

The Holly Springs City Council has unanimously approved seeking state funding for the construction of the first phase of Hickory Springs Parkway. The city will apply for a $1.5 million grant and a $6.2 million loan through the State Road and Tollway Authority. The proposed project involves realigning Hickory Springs Industrial Drive and raising Hickory Road out of the floodplain. The first phase will run from Hickory Road to P. Rickman Industrial Drive, with the aim of alleviating truck traffic in downtown Holly Springs. The timeline for hearing from SRTA regarding the application status remains uncertain.

STORY 3: Canton OKs $2.8M Loan to Housing Authority

The city of Canton, Georgia, has approved a new 30-year loan agreement with the Canton Housing Authority (CHA), providing $2.8 million for the redevelopment of public housing on Shipp Street. The loan, with an interest rate of 2.63%, aims to assist the CHA in constructing a housing development called Tanner Place. The project involves demolishing 39 units on Shipp Street and replacing them with 70 new homes, including one-to-four-bedroom units. The city council also approved a memorandum of understanding regarding the transfer of the Jefferson Circle property and financing for Tanner Place. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025.

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STORY 4: Habitat for Humanity Townhomes Coming to Holly Springs

The Holly Springs City Council in Georgia has approved the annexation and rezoning of over six acres on Edmondson Lane for a new 50-home Habitat for Humanity townhome community. The project, proposed by the North Georgia Community Housing Development Corporation, will involve the construction of a 50-unit single-family residential townhome community with a density of 7.9 units per acre. Amenities will include a walking trail and pickleball courts. The council added a condition limiting rentals to 10% of the homes or less. The move follows a previous rezoning approval for a 20-unit townhome community on Edmondson Lane in September.

STORY 5: BW Kitchen Opens in Downtown Woodstock

BW Kitchen, a new boutique restaurant, has opened inside Stout Brothers Beer and Coffee Shop at 240 Chambers St. in downtown Woodstock. Chef Johnathan Wilmot, with 15 years of experience in various Atlanta restaurants, and his brother Ian Wilmot, with 16 years in the beer industry, have curated a menu that complements the establishment's 40-plus taps. The restaurant is open from noon to close Wednesday through Sunday, offering weekly specials, small plates, and shareable dishes. The brothers plan to host exclusive pairing dinners to create a unique dining experience. More information is available on their Facebook page and website.

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And now here is Bruce Jenkins’ conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss economical snacks for kids.

STORY 7: LEAH INTERVIEW

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