CTL Script/ Top Stories of November 18th
Publish Date: November 17th
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I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.
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STORY 1: Man Charged with Attempted Armed Robbery at Woodstock Store
Darius Van-Taylor McMullen, 26, from Mableton, is in custody after attempting an armed robbery at an Xfinity store on Ridgewalk Parkway in Woodstock and a similar incident in Cobb County. Woodstock Police responded to the attempted robbery, where McMullen allegedly held a store worker at gunpoint, demanding access to a safe. He was apprehended shortly afterward with the assistance of the Cobb County Police Department. McMullen faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, criminal attempt of armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during a felony. He is also charged in Cobb County with armed robbery, aggravated assault, and firearm possession.
STORY 2: GBI: Former Woodstock Police Officer Charged With Invasion of Privacy
Former Woodstock police officer Robert Brown, 27, has been charged by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) for illegally obtaining personal information from two individuals between December 2022 and September 2023. The Woodstock Police Department requested the GBI investigation, leading to Brown's arrest on November 16. He faces three counts of computer invasion of privacy, making false statements to law enforcement, and violation of oath by a public officer. Brown was released the same day on a $20,250 bond. The GBI will complete its investigation, and the case will be handed over to the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
STORY 3: Canton Hires Firm to Help With Police Chief Search
The city of Canton, Georgia, will enlist the services of Reddish Executive Search Associates (Mercer Group Associates) to find a new police chief for the Canton Police Department. The $18,000 professional service agreement was unanimously approved by the Canton City Council. The current police chief, Stephen Merrifield, announced his retirement effective at the end of the year in October. Mercer Group Associates will collaborate with the city to identify a candidate who aligns with community values, works effectively with elected officials, and possesses the necessary law enforcement experience. The hiring timeline is expected to span approximately 90 days.
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STORY 4: Woodstock Business Owner Wins Top Award
Dan McMillan, owner of Five Star Painting of Woodstock and Kennesaw, received the Franchise of the Year award from Neighborly, a home services company, during its 42nd annual Reunion conference in Denver, Colorado. The award recognizes top-performing franchise owners, and McMillan's franchise is part of the Five Star Painting brand, consisting of over 250 units. McMillan, who entered business ownership in April 2016, has demonstrated consistent success, exceeding $2.4 million in revenue in 2022. He has also been active in franchise events and served as a Franchise Advisory Council member.
STORY 5: Cherokee County Students Earn Honors for Technology Skills
Seven Cherokee County School District students received honors in the Adobe Express Challenge, a competition sponsored by the school district's Technology and Information Services division. The challenge, held quarterly, assesses students' creativity and digital skills. Winners for the first quarter included first-grader Klaouse Isaac Thomas, fourth-grader Jameson Kirk, and ninth-grader Alexander Jackson, who earned first place. Second place winners were fifth-grader Azalea Grace Swenson and ninth-grader Alex O'Sullivan. Third place winners were fourth-grader Bryce Gilbert and ninth-grader John Allen Graham. Students created animated videos introducing themselves with graphics and text elements. Certificates and ribbons were awarded to the winners.
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STORY 6: Bryan Roach Sworn in to Canton City Council
Bryan Roach was officially sworn in as a member of the Canton City Council after winning a special called election on November 7. Roach defeated opponents Luke Smith and Sammy Baker. He will fill the unexpired term and vacant seat left by former Councilmember Will Carlan of Ward 2, with the term set to expire in 2024. Mayor Bill Grant welcomed Roach to the council during the swearing-in ceremony, expressing gratitude for having a full council. The other four winners of the November 7 election, including Grant, will be sworn in on January 4 to serve four-year terms.
STORY 7: Cherokee County Man Sentenced to 10 Years Prison for Assault on Girlfriend
Gregory Bryan Coggins, 38, of Woodstock, has been sentenced to serve 10 years in prison after being convicted of family violence aggravated assault, family violence battery, and cruelty to children in the third degree. The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office responded to a welfare check in February, where they found Coggins' pregnant girlfriend with bruises from a previous assault. She was unable to recall all the details of the attack, which included being strangled by Coggins. During the trial, jurors heard testimony from eight witnesses and viewed 41 pieces of evidence. Superior Court Judge Shannon Wallace sentenced Coggins to 20 years with the first 10 years to serve in prison.
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