Cherokee County Firefighters Honored for Saving Lives

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CTL Script/ Top Stories of August 13th

Publish Date: August 13th

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

Today is Tuesday, August 13th and Happy 54th Birthday to MLB player Mark Lemke.

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

1. Cherokee County Firefighters Honored for Saving Lives
2. Cherokee Schools Names Student Advisor and School Board Delegates
3. New 55+ Neighborhood Opening Soon in Towne Lake Community

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles markets peaches.

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STORY 1: Cherokee County Firefighters Honored for Saving Lives

On August 8, Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services honored 39 firefighters at the Cherokee County Fire Training Complex for their exceptional service. The awards recognized their heroic responses to five major incidents. Notable awards included Unit Citations for teams handling a mass-casualty incident, a critical motor vehicle accident, premature labor complications, a traumatic injury case, and a house fire rescue. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson praised their dedication and invited Fire Chaplain David Price to lead a prayer for those facing personal challenges. The awards program, launched last year, celebrates outstanding contributions to public safety.

STORY 2: Cherokee Schools Names Student Advisor and School Board Delegates

The Cherokee County School Board has recognized its new student delegates for the upcoming year. This program, which began in 1999, includes high school seniors who provide input to the board and superintendent. This year, the program has expanded to include a delegate from i-Grad Virtual Academy. The student advisor is Samantha Stahler of Etowah High School. Other delegates are Will Rusbridge (Cherokee High), Andrew Hammond (Creekview High), Alex Johnson (i-Grad Virtual Academy), Lavanya Shankar (River Ridge High), Zahira Ambriz-Villela (Sequoyah High), and Sophia Foisy (Woodstock High). They will attend board meetings, offering insights on various issues, and the program has received the Georgia School Boards Association’s Leading Edge Award.

STORY 3: New 55+ Neighborhood Opening Soon in Towne Lake Community

David Weekley Homes is launching a new 55+ community, Maple Grove at Towne Lake, in Towne Lake. The developer will host drive-in preview events on August 24 for registered VIPs to explore the neighborhood, learn about floor plans, and discover amenities. The gated community will feature a clubhouse, pool, pickleball courts, community garden, and walking trail. The model home will open to VIPs on September 15, with contract appointments starting on September 21. The community will be open to the public soon after. Located near Woodstock, it falls within the Bascomb Elementary, E.T. Booth Middle, and Etowah High School zones. For more details, visit www.DavidWeekleyHomes.com or call 470-990-9182.

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STORY 4: Sequoyah Hits the Road on Opening Weekend

Sequoyah High School's football team faces a challenging start to their season as they host Denmark, a physically strong team that made the Class AAAAAAA playoffs last year. The Chiefs, who finished 8-4 last season and made it to Round 2 of the Class AAAAAA tournament, are now in a new region and classification. Coach James Teter feels his team, led by returning quarterback Kolby Martin, running back Will Rajecki, and two-way star Ean Marria, is ready but acknowledges the need to refine their game plan. Denmark, coached by Mike Palmieri, has a strong track record and poses a tough challenge. Sequoyah must maintain focus and adapt to key player losses, including top receiver Jackson Hancock. The season's success hinges on their ability to adjust and perform under pressure.

STORY 5: Tacobar Taqueria Opening in Holly Springs

Tacobar Taqueria, a new taco restaurant by Woodstock resident Jovito Garcia, is set to open this week along Highway 140 in Holly Springs, replacing the recently closed Cactus Cantina. Garcia revamped the space to offer a unique menu of authentic street tacos, wings, nachos, and burritos, along with breakfast options. The restaurant features a larger bar, more TVs for sports, and both indoor and outdoor seating. Garcia aims to provide a fresh experience with simpler, high-quality food and a focus on community engagement. Tacobar Taqueria will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and will offer takeout and delivery options.

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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on peaches.

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