New Fire Station and Community Center Opens in Sutallee

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

CTL Script/ Top Stories of September 24th

Publish Date: September 24th

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1. New Fire Station and Community Center Opens in Sutallee
2. Road Upgrades Coming to Buice Avenue in Southwest Cherokee
3. Cherokee County Elections Board Names New Chair

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STORY 1: New Fire Station and Community Center Opens in Sutallee

Cherokee County celebrated the grand opening of the new Fire Station 13 and Sutallee Community Center on September 21. Located at 134 Ficklen Church Way, the 12,000-square-foot facility includes a fire station, apparatus bays, and a community room. The event featured speeches from local officials, a ceremonial hose uncoupling, and demonstrations of firefighting techniques. Over 200 community members attended, enjoying tours, games, and refreshments. The new station replaces the old Fire Station 13, enhancing emergency services with modern equipment and increased staffing. The facility is designed to serve the community for 50-100 years.

STORY 2: Road Upgrades Coming to Buice Avenue in Southwest Cherokee

The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved a $383,690 contract with Bartow Paving Company for improvements to Buice Avenue in southwest Cherokee County. The project aims to upgrade the substandard road by widening it and adding curbs, gutters, and drainage structures. This enhancement will improve the road from Bells Ferry Road to Buice Lake, a mixed-use development by Lynwood Development. The developer will partially fund the project. Construction is set to begin in early October, with a 90-day timeframe, aiming for completion by late 2024 or early 2025, weather permitting.

STORY 3: Cherokee County Elections Board Names New Chair

The Cherokee County Board of Elections and Registration appointed Glenn Johnson as the new board chair on September 23. Johnson, a Republican attorney from Canton, was unanimously selected after previous motions for other candidates failed due to party-line splits. Board member Julie Glade, a Democrat, praised Johnson's intelligence and mediation skills, believing he will foster cooperation. Johnson's appointment followed three split votes for other candidates, including Larry Hand and Mike Landrum, both Republicans, and Tony Harrison, an independent. Johnson will be sworn in soon, pending paperwork completion with the Georgia Secretary of State.

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STORY 4: Canton Theatre Selected to Host Documentary Film Screenings

The Canton Theatre has been selected as a screening partner for the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers by South Arts, joining 21 venues across the Southeast. Supported by Fox Gives, the theatre will host screenings and discussions with filmmakers, enhancing community engagement with independent films. Six films will be featured at the Canton Theatre, including "Bulls and Saints" and "Lift." This partnership with the Fox Theatre aims to foster local conversations and support the regional film industry. The Canton Theatre, with a rich history in film, continues to connect the community with diverse cinematic experiences.

STORY 5: Canton Man to Serve 25 Years in Prison for Child Molestation

Xavier Matthew Jennings, 22, was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole, followed by life on probation, for molesting an 8-year-old. Convicted in August of two counts of aggravated child molestation, Jennings was sentenced on September 19. The case, investigated by Holly Springs Police, involved testimony from seven witnesses, including experts and the victim. Despite being 16 at the time of the crime, Jennings was charged as an adult. The victim, now 14, and his mother spoke at the sentencing, highlighting the lasting impact of the abuse. The court acknowledged the victim's bravery and imposed the minimum sentence due to Jennings' age at the time of the offense.

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