CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 17th 

Publish Date: October 17th 

  

Pre-Roll:  

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

 

Today is Friday, October 17th and Happy Birthday to Alan Jackson 

 

I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal 
Woodstock's Dupree Road Trail to be completed in December
Traffic stop in Canton for speeding results in weapon and drug charges
Publix shopping center coming to Woodstock in 2026

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef  

 

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 8 

STORY 1: Woodstock's Dupree Road Trail to be completed in December 

Woodstock is finally moving forward with the Dupree Road Trail, a project that’s about way more than just sidewalks. Construction is set to wrap up by Dec. 17, adding 1,500 feet of new trail and sidewalk to connect Market Street to the east side of the I-575 bridge. 

The $397,655 project, funded partly by a Community Development Block Grant, will make a real difference for residents in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods—folks who rely on walking to get to work, school, or even the grocery store. 

STORY 2: Traffic stop in Canton for speeding results in weapon and drug charges 

 A Florida man’s road trip to Kentucky took a sharp detour in Canton—straight to jail. 

Around 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 11, a Canton officer spotted a 2001 Toyota Camry speeding and weaving on I-575. The driver, Angel Alexis Acevedo, pulled into an abandoned gas station after the officer attempted a stop. 

The officer smelled marijuana, spotted a bong, and a search revealed a pound of weed, THC products, a Glock clone with a 33-round magazine, and more. 

Acevedo now faces multiple felony drug and weapons charges. 

STORY 3: Publix shopping center coming to Woodstock in 2026 

Construction has kicked off on the new Woodstock Mill District, a shopping center anchored by a Publix, right in the heart of downtown Woodstock. 

The project, led by Atlanta-based developer Connolly, is taking shape along Towne Lake Parkway, near the Mill Street and Lyndee Lane roundabout. It’s big—118,000 square feet of retail, including a 46,791-square-foot Publix and six standalone buildings for shops, restaurants, and services. Think patios, dining spots, and plenty of space to wander. 

Connolly, who bought the site in late September, is blending this with the existing Towne Lake Plaza, which they’ll renovate. Completion? Phased through 2026. It’s a game-changer for Woodstock. 

 

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 FALL FESTIVAL 

 

 

STORY 4:Woodstock council adopts new rules for parking deck 

 Woodstock’s cracking down on parking deck new rules—and they’re not messing around. Violators could face fines up to $1,000 or even 60 days in jail. 

The updated ordinance, approved Oct. 13, bans everything from camping and loitering to blasting music or doing donuts in the parking deck. Got a drone, ATV, or unregistered car? Don’t even think about leaving it there. 

Oh, and if your car’s in a restricted zone for more than 24 hours? Towed. At your expense. 

The rules are in effect now, and enforcement isn’t just on Woodstock PD—state and county officers are in on it too. 

STORY 5: Cherokee County Football Power Rankings - Week 10 

 The Cherokee County football power rankings are heating up as we head into Week 10. 

No. 1 - Sequoyah (7-1, 4-1) 
The Chiefs are back on top after a gritty 31-24 win over Woodstock. Will Rajecki? Absolute beast—171 yards, three touchdowns, and a statement game. They’re tied for first in Region 6AAAAA but hold the tiebreaker over Sprayberry. With a bye this week, they’ll rest up for Creekview, which could decide the region title. 

No. 2 - River Ridge (6-2, 3-2) 
Tough week for the Knights. A 28-10 loss to Sprayberry stung, but losing QB Hunter Lockerman to injury? Brutal. Andrew Rowe stepped in, but the offense struggled. The bye couldn’t come at a better time—they need to regroup and heal. 

No. 3 - Creekview (4-4, 4-1) 
The Grizzlies bounced back in style, crushing Pope 42-14. Backup QB Landon Barnes was flawless—7-for-7, 111 yards, three TDs. With River Ridge and Sequoyah up next, they’ll need that same energy to stay in the playoff hunt. 

No. 4 - Woodstock (5-3, 3-2) 
The Wolverines fought hard against Sequoyah, clawing back from a 21-3 hole, but fell short. QB Graham Burmeister and WR Rylan Hubbard were electric, connecting for two scores. With Riverwood and Sprayberry left, they need at least one win to stay alive in the playoff race. 

No. 5 - Etowah (3-5, 1-3) 
The Eagles’ playoff hopes took a hit with a loss to Wheeler. Kingston Caesar and Zeke Douglass had flashes of brilliance, but turnovers killed momentum. With Walton and North Cobb looming, it’s a tough road ahead for this young squad. 

No. 6 - Cherokee (1-7, 0-4) 
It’s been a rough season for the Warriors, but Brandon Hamilton continues to shine—105 yards last week, pushing his season total to 1,117. With North Cobb and Marietta left, they’re fighting to avoid their worst record since 2017. 

 

And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef  

 

 

Commercial:  

 

 

We’ll have closing comments after this.  

 

 COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 8 

  

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 you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 

Produced by the BG Podcast Network 

  

Show Sponsors: 
www.ingles-markets.com   

CTL Script/ Top Stories of October 17th&nbsp;
Publish Date: October 17th&nbsp;
 &nbsp;
Pre-Roll:&nbsp;&nbsp;
From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast &nbsp;
&nbsp;
Today is Friday, October 17th and Happy Birthday to Alan Jackson&nbsp;
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Times Journal&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Woodstock's Dupree Road Trail to be completed in December</li>
<li>Traffic stop in Canton for speeding results in weapon and drug charges</li>
<li>Publix shopping center coming to Woodstock in 2026</li>
</ol>
Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you&rsquo;re looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! &nbsp;
&nbsp;
Commercial: Ingles Markets 8&nbsp;
STORY 1: <a href="https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/woodstocks-dupree-road-trail-to-be-completed-in-december/article_a0df20ad-3701-4757-98ed-57d641e58f6a.html">Woodstock's Dupree Road Trail to be completed in December</a>&nbsp;
Woodstock is finally moving forward with the Dupree Road Trail, a project that&rsquo;s about way more than just sidewalks. Construction is set to wrap up by Dec. 17, adding 1,500 feet of new trail and sidewalk to connect Market Street to the east side of the I-575 bridge.&nbsp;
The $397,655 project, funded partly by a Community Development Block Grant, will make a real difference for residents in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods&mdash;folks who rely on walking to get to work, school, or even the grocery store.&nbsp;
STORY 2: <a href="https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/crime/traffic-stop-in-canton-for-speeding-results-in-weapon-and-drug-charges/article_916f80cc-3d9b-4002-9069-c0b3a8ae661d.html">Traffic stop in Canton for speeding results in weapon and drug charges</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;A Florida man&rsquo;s road trip to Kentucky took a sharp detour in Canton&mdash;straight to jail.&nbsp;
Around 12:15 p.m. on Oct. 11, a Canton officer spotted a 2001 Toyota Camry speeding and weaving on I-575. The driver, Angel Alexis Acevedo, pulled into an abandoned gas station after the officer attempted a stop.&nbsp;
The officer smelled marijuana, spotted a bong, and a search revealed a pound of weed, THC products, a Glock clone with a 33-round magazine, and more.&nbsp;
Acevedo now faces multiple felony drug and weapons charges.&nbsp;
STORY 3: <a href="https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/publix-shopping-center-coming-to-woodstock-in-2026/article_700a7ff3-8631-46d3-97e0-8dbc703879ec.html">Publix shopping center coming to Woodstock in 2026</a>&nbsp;
Construction has kicked off on the new Woodstock Mill District, a shopping center anchored by a Publix, right in the heart of downtown Woodstock.&nbsp;
The project, led by Atlanta-based developer Connolly, is taking shape along Towne Lake Parkway, near the Mill Street and Lyndee Lane roundabout. It&rsquo;s big&mdash;118,000 square feet of retail, including a 46,791-square-foot Publix and six standalone buildings for shops, restaurants, and services. Think patios, dining spots, and plenty of space to wander.&nbsp;
Connolly, who bought the site in late September, is blending this with the existing Towne Lake Plaza, which they&rsquo;ll renovate. Completion? Phased through 2026. It&rsquo;s a game-changer for Woodstock.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. &nbsp;
 &nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll be right back.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break: COBB FALL FESTIVAL&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 4: <a href="https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/local_news/woodstock-council-adopts-new-rules-for-parking-deck/article_9607cd39-9c77-434c-bca9-5a988154ce3c.html">Woodstock council adopts new rules for parking deck</a>&nbsp;
 Woodstock&rsquo;s cracking down on parking deck new rules&mdash;and they&rsquo;re not messing around. Violators could face fines up to $1,000 or even 60 days in jail.&nbsp;
The updated ordinance, approved Oct. 13, bans everything from camping and loitering to blasting music or doing donuts in the parking deck. Got a drone, ATV, or unregistered car? Don&rsquo;t even think about leaving it there.&nbsp;
Oh, and if your car&rsquo;s in a restricted zone for more than 24 hours? Towed. At your expense.&nbsp;
The rules are in effect now, and enforcement isn&rsquo;t just on Woodstock PD&mdash;state and county officers are in on it too.&nbsp;
STORY 5: <a href="https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/sports/cherokee-county-football-power-rankings---week-10/article_463e2364-c85d-4ac9-b6b1-5984c297db6a.html">Cherokee County Football Power Rankings - Week 10</a>&nbsp;
 The Cherokee County football power rankings are heating up as we head into Week 10.&nbsp;
No. 1 - Sequoyah (7-1, 4-1)&nbsp; The Chiefs are back on top after a gritty 31-24 win over Woodstock. Will Rajecki? Absolute beast&mdash;171 yards, three touchdowns, and a statement game. They&rsquo;re tied for first in Region 6AAAAA but hold the tiebreaker over Sprayberry. With a bye this week, they&rsquo;ll rest up for Creekview, which could decide the region title.&nbsp;
No. 2 - River Ridge (6-2, 3-2)&nbsp; Tough week for the Knights. A 28-10 loss to Sprayberry stung, but losing QB Hunter Lockerman to injury? Brutal. Andrew Rowe stepped in, but the offense struggled. The bye couldn&rsquo;t come at a better time&mdash;they need to regroup and heal.&nbsp;
No. 3 - Creekview (4-4, 4-1)&nbsp; The Grizzlies bounced back in style, crushing Pope 42-14. Backup QB Landon Barnes was flawless&mdash;7-for-7, 111 yards, three TDs. With River Ridge and Sequoyah up next, they&rsquo;ll need that same energy to stay in the playoff hunt.&nbsp;
No. 4 - Woodstock (5-3, 3-2)&nbsp; The Wolverines fought hard against Sequoyah, clawing back from a 21-3 hole, but fell short. QB Graham Burmeister and WR Rylan Hubbard were electric, connecting for two scores. With Riverwood and Sprayberry left, they need at least one win to stay alive in the playoff race.&nbsp;
No. 5 - Etowah (3-5, 1-3)&nbsp; The Eagles&rsquo; playoff hopes took a hit with a loss to Wheeler. Kingston Caesar and Zeke Douglass had flashes of brilliance, but turnovers killed momentum. With Walton and North Cobb looming, it&rsquo;s a tough road ahead for this young squad.&nbsp;
No. 6 - Cherokee (1-7, 0-4)&nbsp; It&rsquo;s been a rough season for the Warriors, but Brandon Hamilton continues to shine&mdash;105 yards last week, pushing his season total to 1,117. With North Cobb and Marietta left, they&rsquo;re fighting to avoid their worst record since 2017.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Commercial:&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have closing comments after this. &nbsp;
&nbsp;
 COMMERCIAL: Ingles Markets 8&nbsp;
 &nbsp;
SIGN OFF &ndash;  &nbsp;
Thanks again for hanging out with us on today&rsquo;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&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/">Produced by the BG Podcast Network</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Show Sponsors:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="&middot;" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;&middot;&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.ingles-markets.com/">www.ingles-markets.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Get the news for Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, and all of Cherokee County.

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger - tribuneledgernews.com 

 

This podcast is produced by BG Ad Group

 

For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com

For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/

Get the news for Woodstock, Canton, Holly Springs, and all of Cherokee County.
Cherokee Tribune-Ledger - <a href="https://www.tribuneledgernews.com/">tribuneledgernews.com</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
This podcast is produced by BG Ad Group
&nbsp;
For advertising inquiries, please email <a href="mailto:j.southerland@bgadgroup.com">j.southerland@bgadgroup.com</a>
For more information be sure to visit <a href="https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/">https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/</a>

Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast

Woodstock's Dupree Road Trail to be completed in December | Traffic stop in Canton for speeding results in weapon and drug charges | Publix shopping center coming to Woodstock in 2026

Advertisement