CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 13th
Publish Date: January 12th
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STORY 1: Cherokee County Man Accused of Shooting Person's Leg
Dennis Wayne Prince, a 52-year-old Cherokee County man, was arrested by the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office for allegedly shooting another man in the leg. The charges against Prince include two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, one count of aggravated battery, and one count of possession of a firearm during certain felonies. The arrest warrant indicates that Prince used a handgun to shoot the victim in the leg, resulting in serious injury. A woman present at the scene believes Prince was targeting her. He was booked on January 6 and released on January 7 on a $10,000 bond.
STORY 2: Two Teens Killed in Woodstock Crash
Two teenagers died following a single-vehicle crash on Towne Lake Parkway near Woodstock. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office reported that a Mazda 6 with five occupants struck a tree in the center median. One passenger, 17-year-old Gabriel Escandon from Marietta, was pronounced dead at the scene, while another passenger, 18-year-old Esteban Cortes-Rendon from Woodstock, died at the hospital. The driver, a 17-year-old from Smyrna, and two other passengers, a 17-year-old from Marietta and an 18-year-old from Tulsa, Oklahoma, sustained injuries. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor in the crash, and the investigation is ongoing. Cortes-Rendon had turned 18 that day.
STORY 3: Woodstock Church Will Open Warming Shelter Tuesday Night
In anticipation of the cold temperatures forecasted for the upcoming week, First Baptist Church of Woodstock is set to open an emergency warming shelter on Tuesday night. The warming station, located at the B Building on the church campus, will open at 6 p.m. on January 16 and will remain operational until 9 a.m. on January 17. Volunteers from the community are being sought to assist guests at the warming shelter. The low temperature for Tuesday night is projected to be around 12 degrees, prompting the church to provide this emergency service to those in need.
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STORY 4: Woodstock Mayor to Present State of the City Jan. 26
Woodstock Mayor Michael Caldwell is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the City address on January 26. The event, organized by IN WDSTK, will commence with registration and a networking breakfast at 7:45 a.m., followed by the program at 8:15 a.m. Taking place at the Reeves House Visual Arts Center in downtown Woodstock, the address will cover the city's achievements in the past year and outline its direction for 2024. Registration is required, and seating is limited. Free tickets are available for IN WDSTK investors, while guests can purchase tickets for $15. The event will be held in a conditioned tent, and accommodations can be arranged upon registration. For more information or to register, visit https://inwdstk.org/events.
STORY 5: Kemp Endorses School Vouchers Push
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp called on state lawmakers to pass a private school vouchers bill during his State of the State address. The bill, which failed to pass in the General Assembly last year, aims to provide $6,000 scholarships to Georgia students in low-performing schools for private education costs. Democrats have opposed vouchers, citing concerns about diverting tax dollars from public schools, while rural Republicans worry about the limited availability of private schools in rural areas. Kemp emphasized an all-encompassing approach to education, urging collaboration for the best educational opportunities. He also highlighted proposed spending initiatives, including pay raises, school safety enhancements, and mental health funding.
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STORY 6: Canton Hears From Residents on Downtown Plans
Canton leaders are considering a master plan for the downtown area and hosted a public input meeting for residents to provide feedback. The meeting featured tables with drawings of possible intersection improvements, including a four-way intersection or roundabout at Brown Street and East Main Street. Other proposals addressed North Street, Main Street, and Railroad Street. Residents and city staff contributed ideas for commercial development, traffic patterns, sidewalks, greenspace, trails, and street furniture. Boards at City Hall displayed options for sidewalk and curb configurations, street furniture, bike racks, wayfinding signage, and public art. The proposed plan is expected to go to the Canton City Council for discussion and a vote in the spring.
STORY 7: New Neighborhood Coming to Cherokee County
David Weekley Homes will construct Havencroft, a 69-home neighborhood in Cherokee County near Woodstock, with homes starting in the high $600,000s. The single-home community will be located off Trickum Road south of Highway 92, within five miles of downtown Woodstock. The VIP event at Havencroft on March 9 will offer attendees the chance to preview floor plans, meet the builder and team members, enjoy food truck tapas, and learn more about the area. The neighborhood is expected to open for public sales on March 30, and families moving into Havencroft will be zoned to Little River Elementary, Mill Creek Middle, and River Ridge High Schools.
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