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Alpharetta Woman Charged After Fatal Crash In Holly Springs

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 28th   

Publish Date: October 27th

Henssler :15 

From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast 

Today is Saturday, October 28th and Happy 55th Birthday to Julia Roberts

I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 

  1. Alpharetta Woman Charged After Fatal Crash
  2. Senate Panel Hears Tragic Stories From Georgia’s Foster Care System
  3. Northside Hospital Cherokee's Katie Pearson Named Outstanding Woman in Healthcare

Plus, a conversation with celebrity chef Brian Duffy from the Food Network on the red white and blue BBQ competition.

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! 

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STORY 1: Alpharetta Woman Charged After Fatal Crash

Hailey Williamson, a 20-year-old woman from Alpharetta, has been arrested in connection with a crash that resulted in the death of a motorcycle rider. She is charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and failure to yield right of way. The charges are misdemeanors. According to an arrest warrant filed by the Holly Springs Police Department, the crash occurred when Williamson illegally turned left from Sixes Road eastbound, failing to yield to traffic, and collided with a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, Lester Berry, aged 63, from Holly Springs, sustained fatal injuries in the collision. Williamson was arrested and booked into the Cherokee County jail, but she was released on a $2,211 bond the following day.

STORY 2: U.S. Senate Panel Hears Tragic Stories From Georgia’s Foster Care System

A U.S. Senate subcommittee, chaired by Sen. Jon Ossoff of Georgia, is conducting a bipartisan investigation into the treatment of foster children in the United States, including a review of audits by the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS). The investigation revealed that DFCS failed to address risks and safety concerns in 84% of cases brought to its attention. The subcommittee heard testimony from a mother, Rachel Aldridge, whose two-year-old daughter, Brooklyn, died in foster care. Another witness, Mon’a Houston, shared her five-year experience in foster care, detailing overmedication, restraints, and isolation. Expert witnesses emphasized that these failures are systemic and not due to individual caseworkers. Sen. Ossoff stressed the need for long-overdue reforms to protect vulnerable children.

STORY 3: Northside Hospital Cherokee's Katie Pearson Named Outstanding Woman in Healthcare

Katie Pearson, the Director of Operations at Northside Hospital Cherokee, was honored with the Outstanding Woman in Healthcare Award for 2023 by the Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals. Pearson's transformative work on behalf of Northside Hospital Cherokee and its patients, including enhancing the continuum of care with local senior care facilities, developing a Transitional Care Clinic, and leading the Sports Medicine Program, contributed to her recognition. She has also been active in various community positions, emphasizing her commitment to improving the quality of life for residents in Cherokee County and surrounding communities. The award was presented at GACH's 40th Annual Conference on October 12, 2023.

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STORY 4: Georgia, 32 Other States Going After Meta in Federal Court

Georgia has joined a coalition of 33 states in filing a federal lawsuit against Meta (formerly Facebook), accusing the social media company of knowingly designing and deploying features that addict children and teens. The lawsuit alleges that Meta's practices violate state consumer protection laws and the federal Children's Online Privacy Protection Act and have contributed to a youth mental health crisis. Based on testimony from former Meta employees, the complaint claims the platforms' algorithms push users into harmful behavior. The lawsuit seeks injunctive and monetary relief to address the harms caused by the platforms. Meta expressed disappointment in the states for taking them to court and noted their commitment to providing safe online experiences for teens.

STORY 5: Cherokee County Elections Office Honors Poll Workers

Cherokee County in Georgia recognized the invaluable service of poll workers in a poll worker appreciation event on October 12th. Anne Dover, the Director of Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration, emphasized the crucial role of poll workers as the backbone of the election system. Poll workers play a pivotal role in facilitating the voting process, ensuring elections are conducted according to laws, and offering citizens the opportunity to exercise their voting rights. The county is expected to employ between 500 to 600 poll workers for the 2024 election cycle, making it an essential part of the democratic process. Those interested in becoming a poll worker can contact Grace Waddell, the training and education manager at Cherokee County Elections and Registration.

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STORY 7: BRIAN DUFFY

And now here is celebrity chef Brian Duffy from the food market on the red white and blue bbq competition.

STORY 8: BRIAN DUFFY

***INTERVIEW**

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