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Transportation SPLOST will be on the ballot in Cherokee County

Transportation SPLOST will be on the ballot in Cherokee County

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 CTL Script/ Top Stories of September 5th Publish Date: September 5th   Pre-Roll: From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast  Today is Friday, September 5th and Happy Birthday to Freddie Mercury I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal Transportation SPLOST will be on the ballot in Cherokee CountyHolly Springs breaks ground on Town Center amphitheaterWaleska to hold special election next year for council seat Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on apples 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: Ingles Markets 2 STORY 1: Transportation SPLOST will be on the ballot in Cherokee County  Cherokee County voters will decide in November whether to approve a 1% sales tax—T-SPLOST—to fund road improvements. If passed, it could generate $445 million over six years, with funds split between the county and its cities. The projects? Everything from road widening and resurfacing to new sidewalks, multi-use trails, and roundabouts. Think smoother commutes, safer intersections, and maybe even a pedestrian plaza in Woodstock. The vote happens Nov. 4. STORY 2: Holly Springs breaks ground on Town Center amphitheater  Shovels hit the dirt Wednesday as Holly Springs broke ground on its long-awaited amphitheater, a centerpiece for the growing Town Center. Set near the railroad tracks, the amphitheater will host concerts, festivals, and community events—like the Holly Springs Harmonies summer series. Construction is expected to wrap up in nine months. The $2.3 million project is part of a larger vision: restaurants, shops, homes, and more. STORY 3: Waleska to hold special election next year for council seat A special election is on the horizon after no one stepped up to run for a city council seat set to expire Dec. 31. Councilman Logan Patrick, who’s not seeking re-election, is moving outside city limits. With no candidates qualifying for his seat, the city will hold a special election sometime after Jan. 1, according to City Clerk Kim Kirsch. Meanwhile, council members Kristi Bosch and Michael Green will return, running unopposed. Patrick’s final council meeting is Dec. 15, wrapping up 12 years in the community he’s called home. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.    We’ll be right back. Break: COBB MAKE A WISH STORY 4: Former CDC leaders worry about the agency’s direction, impact on public health  Former CDC leaders gathered at the Georgia Capitol Tuesday, invited by Democratic lawmakers, to voice concerns about the agency’s future and its impact on public health. The meeting came days after President Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez, just a month into her role. Her dismissal followed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial shake-up of the vaccine advisory committee, raising questions about long-standing immunization policies. Dr. Debra Houry, who resigned after Monarez’s firing, warned of growing vaccine skepticism. The event also highlighted public mistrust. Atlanta resident Melinda Hicks confronted Houry and Jernigan, blaming a friend’s death on the COVID-19 vaccine. Democrats urged Gov. Brian Kemp to back the CDC, but he declined to comment. STORY 5: Cherokee County considering $438 million 2026 budget  Cherokee County is hashing out a $438 million budget for the next fiscal year, and they want to hear from you. A public hearing is set for Sept. 16, with a final vote planned for Oct. 7. The proposed budget is $20.5 million higher than last year’s, with big chunks going to public safety ($176.5 million for the sheriff’s office, fire, and EMS), parks, transportation, and judicial services. Employees are set for a 3% cost-of-living raise, though healthcare contributions will rise 10% starting Jan. 1. SPLOST funds will cover projects like road improvements near Macedonia Elementary and expanding the airport runway. Want details? The full 511-page budget is online. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on apples Commercial: We’ll have closing comments after this.   COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 2   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.tribuneledgernews.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving ...
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