CTL Script/ Top Stories of November 7th
Publish Date: November 7th
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STORY 1: Cherokee County voters approve sales tax for transportation
Cherokee County voters just gave the green light to a 1% sales tax for transportation—T-SPLOST—set to pump $445 million into local roads over six years.
The measure passed with 60.4% of the vote, according to unofficial results. That’s 25,132 “yes” votes to 16,479 “no.”
Here's Cherokee County Commission Chair Harry Johnston talking about the results: VO
Starting April 2026, the tax will fund road widening, bridge replacements, traffic signal upgrades—you name it.
The tax bumps Cherokee’s sales tax to 7%, but here’s the kicker: about a third of that revenue comes from non-residents.
STORY 2: Paloma brings Mexican flavors to Woodstock’s Adair Park
“Everything here—everything—is made from scratch,” says Jason Sheetz, co-owner of Paloma Tequila & Tacos, Woodstock’s newest spot for Mexican food. Open since October in Adair Park, the restaurant even makes its chips and salsa fresh daily.
The menu? Familiar favorites like tacos, enchiladas, and fajitas, but with a twist. Almost everything is gluten-free, and Executive Chef Rebeca Delgado brings her own creative flair to dishes like carne asada burritos and tacos de carne asada.
Drinks are just as thoughtful. The Paloma Cantarito, served in a ceramic cup, and the jalapeño-pineapple margarita are crowd-pleasers—no premixes, just fresh juices.
Paloma is open for dinner now, with lunch service starting Thanksgiving week. And yes, parking is free.
STORY 3: Here's who signed up to run for Georgia House District 23
Six candidates are vying for the Georgia House District 23 seat, left vacant after the passing of longtime Representative Mandi Ballinger, who served the Cherokee County area for over a decade before losing her battle with cancer last month.
The special election is set for Dec. 9, with five Republicans and one Democrat in the mix: Ann Gazell, a retired educator; Bill Fincher, a former assistant DA; Brice Futch, a firefighter; Raj Sagoo, a consultant; Scott Sanders, an engineer (and the lone Democrat); and William Ware, a retired microbiologist.
Early voting starts Nov. 17, and if no one wins outright, a runoff will follow on Jan. 6.
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STORY 4: Cobb/Cherokee State Football Playoff Schedule
Here is the upcoming state football playoff schedule.
Class AAAAAA – Nov. 14
Class AAAAA – Nov. 14
Class AAAA – Nov. 14
Class A-AAA Private
STORY 5: Woodstock Midday Optimist Club donates $500 and food to CCHVP
The Woodstock Midday Optimist Club stepped up in a big way, handing over a $500 check and a pile of food donations—worth another $500—to the Cherokee County Homeless Veterans Program.
CCHVP recently launched a food pantry aimed at helping active-duty military in Cherokee County who’ve lost their SNAP benefits. It’s a lifeline for those who need it.
The pantry, located at the Thomas M. Brady American Legion Post 45 (160 McClure St., Canton), is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on milk
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