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Publish Date: July 25th

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Kelvin King running for secretary of state
Woodstock wants your opinion on its transportation plan
Cherokee acquiring right-of-way for Highway 140 improvements

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes

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STORY 1: Kelvin King running for secretary of state

Atlanta businessman and Air Force veteran Kelvin King has announced his candidacy for Georgia secretary of state. King, who previously ran for the U.S. Senate, aims to bring "new leadership" by supporting hybrid voting with hand-counted ballots, cleaning up voter rolls, and overhauling business licensing systems. He joins State Rep. Tim Fleming in the Republican race. Incumbent Brad Raffensperger, who gained attention for rejecting Donald Trump’s 2020 election claims, has not announced if he will seek a third term, as he reportedly considers runs for governor or Senate.

STORY 2: Woodstock wants your opinion on its transportation plan

Woodstock will host an open house on July 28 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at the Chambers at City Center to gather feedback on its updated 2025 Comprehensive Transportation Plan. The plan includes 41 active or planned projects and 74 conceptual ones, focusing on roadways, sidewalks, crosswalks, parking, and traffic flow improvements. Key projects include the Brownlee Road Connection and Haney Road Extension II. Residents, businesses, and visitors are encouraged to attend or provide input online at woodstockga.gov/transportation.

STORY 3: Cherokee acquiring right-of-way for Highway 140 improvements

Cherokee County is acquiring right-of-way for improvements at Highway 140 and Univeter Road. The project includes dual left-turn lanes and road widening, with 80% funding from GDOT. The county transferred easements from an old fire station property, which won’t be affected by construction. Federal funding of $1.19 million, with a $297,431 county match, supports the design phase. Final plans are expected by May 2026, with construction starting in fall 2026 and completion by summer 2028. This project is part of efforts to improve Highway 140 until it’s widened to four lanes.

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STORY 4: Canton, Woodstock and Holly Springs supporting Milton in lawsuit appeal

The Georgia Supreme Court is reviewing Milton’s appeal of a $35 million wrongful death lawsuit related to a 2016 crash where Joshua Chang died after hitting a planter on city property. Canton, Woodstock, and Holly Springs have joined other cities in an amicus brief supporting Milton, arguing the ruling contradicts sovereign immunity precedents. The planter, in place since 1992, was deemed 93% responsible for the crash. The Supreme Court will address whether the planter’s placement constitutes a municipal defect and if immunity applies. Cities fear the ruling could impact right-of-way management statewide.

STORY 5: Woodstock City Council to consider 34-home subdivision

Woodstock leaders are reviewing a proposal by Park Place Developers to build 34 single-family homes on 11 acres along Putnam Ford Drive. The Cherokee County Board of Commissioners approved expanding the city’s growth boundary to include the site, which features a 172-foot telecommunications tower. The developer seeks annexation, rezoning, and variances, including reduced tower setbacks. The subdivision would connect to Summit at Towne Lake and include one- and two-story homes with 10% rental limits and 27% open space. The Woodstock Planning Commission will review the plan on Aug. 7, with the City Council set to decide on Aug. 25.

And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on diabetes

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