CTL Script/ Top Stories of January 30th
Publish Date: January 30th
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STORY 1: Canton Rotary honors Vocational Service Award winners
The Rotary Club of Canton celebrated two local leaders Tuesday with its annual Vocational Service Awards, and let’s just say, it got emotional.
Fire Chief Eddie Robinson received the Lee Arrendale Vocational Excellence Award, marking a career that started in 1979 as a volunteer in South Carolina and led to 27 years of service in Cherokee County. Known for his integrity and leadership, Robinson rebranded the fire department around three core values: courage, commitment, and integrity. “I love this county,” he said, choking up. “I’m just blessed. Thank you.”
Solicitor General Todd Hayes was honored with the Robert S. “Bob” Stubbs II Guardian of Ethics Award. Hayes, who’s been solicitor general since 2019, got teary as his son’s words were read aloud: “He does what’s right—always. Even when no one’s watching.” Hayes thanked his family and the community, saying, “I love this place. This means the world to me.”
For more about the Rotary Club of Canton, visit www.therotaryclubofcantonga.org.
STORY 2: Cherokee County School District Job Fair set for March 7
Looking for a teaching gig? Or maybe another certified role in education? Cherokee County School District is hiring for next school year, and they’re hosting a job fair in March to meet potential candidates.
The details: It’s happening Saturday, March 7, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at River Ridge High School (400 Arnold Mill Road, Woodstock).
It’s a great chance to explore opportunities, ask questions, and see if CCSD is the right fit for you. Who knows? This could be the start of something big.
STORY 3: Demolition begins at former Canton Village Shopping Center
On Tuesday, the old Canton Village Shopping Center in Sunnyside started coming down—literally. Demolition crews moved in, marking the next step in Canton’s big plans for the area.
The city, which owns the property, cleared out tenants back in September. Since then, the building’s been through asbestos and lead abatement to make sure it was safe to tear down. Now? It’s full steam ahead, with demolition expected to take a few weeks.
This is all part of the Hickory Flat Highway and Marietta Road Gateway Project, approved last August. The plan? New bridges (one just for pedestrians), roundabouts, sidewalks, and even soccer fields. Oh, and some shiny new retail and mixed-use spaces.
The area stretches from Hickory Flat Highway near I-575 to Marietta Road and beyond. Curious? The full plan’s online at cantonga.gov. Big changes are coming.
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STORY 4: River Ridge claims fifth county title
River Ridge’s swim team made a splash—again—winning its fifth Cherokee County championship over the weekend. The Knights racked up 731.5 points, leaving second-place Sequoyah (613.5) in their wake. Etowah (347.5), Creekview (345), Woodstock (325), and Cherokee (233.5) rounded out the standings.
The Knights’ girls dominated with 382 points, while Sequoyah’s boys took their title with 391.5. Mason Thomas led Sequoyah, winning every race he entered, while River Ridge’s Addison Hodgins shined for the girls, snagging three first-place finishes.
Next stop? State championships at Georgia Tech, Feb. 4-7.
FOOTBALL: The Buffalo Bills are keeping it in the family, promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach, according to two sources who spoke anonymously because, well, the team hasn’t made it official yet. Brady’s reportedly signed a five-year deal to lead a squad that’s done everything but win a Super Bowl.
At just 36, Brady’s rise has been fast. He joined Buffalo four years ago, stepping in as offensive coordinator mid-2023 after Ken Dorsey was fired. Before that? Stints with the Saints, LSU’s legendary 2019 team, and a rocky run as Carolina’s OC.
Brady’s “Everybody Eats” philosophy reshaped Buffalo’s offense, spreading the ball around after trading Stefon Diggs in 2024. The result? Josh Allen’s MVP season and James Cook leading the NFL in rushing—something no Bill had done since O.J. Simpson.
Now, Brady’s tasked with breaking the Bills’ playoff curse. Under Sean McDermott, Buffalo became a perennial contender, but heartbreak followed—six straight playoff wins without a Super Bowl trip. The infamous “13 Seconds” loss to Kansas City still stings.
With a new $2.1 billion stadium opening and Allen turning 30, it’s a fresh start for a team desperate to get over the hump. Can Brady deliver? Time will tell.
STORY 5: Search warrant FBI served at elections office near Atlanta seeks records tied to the 2020 elections
The FBI showed up at Fulton County’s election office on Wednesday, diving headfirst into the chaos that’s surrounded Georgia since the 2020 election. Their target? Records tied to the election that’s been at the center of Trump’s endless claims of fraud.
Agents taped off the area, loaded boxes of ballots and other materials into trucks, and left everyone guessing. Why now? Where’s it all going? Even county officials are in the dark.
This comes after years of Trump zeroing in on Fulton County, calling it ground zero for his grievances. Remember his infamous call to Georgia’s secretary of state, asking to “find” votes? Yeah, that’s Fulton.
Meanwhile, the Justice Department’s been tangling with Fulton over access to election records, filing lawsuits and sending letters that seem to go nowhere. The county clerk, Che Alexander, says the records are sealed under state law. The DOJ says that’s not good enough.
It’s a mess—legal battles, subpoenas, sealed records, and now, an FBI raid. What’s next? Who knows.
And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on saturated fats
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