• The Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton and Morgan Counties

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The Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton and Morgan Counties

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  • Bringing you the top stories from the Morgan County Citizen and the Rockdale Newton Citizen
    2025 BG Podcast Network
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  • Two killed in plane crash at Covington Airport

    Two killed in plane crash at Covington Airport
    Feb 21 2025
    EAST METRO Top Stories for February 21st Publish Date: February 21st     Commercial: MORGAN MEDICAL JAN_FINAL- RINGLING BROS_FINAL From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to The Community Podcast. This Podcast brings you the top stories from the Rockdale-Newton Citizen and the Morgan Citizen.   Today is Friday, February 21st and Happy birthday to Alan Rickman ***02.21.25 - BIRHTDAY – ALAN RICKMAN*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal Two killed in plane crash at Covington Airport Early Voting For Special Election Begins Feb. 24 Arbor Day Celebration Kicks off City-wide Treasure Hunt Ahead of Spring Festivities Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seed oil   These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton, and Morgan Counties! Please like, follow, and subscribe.   BREAK: SPRING IT ON - RINGLING BROS_FINAL STORY 1: Two killed in plane crash at Covington Airport A small plane crash at Covington Municipal Airport late Saturday night claimed the lives of Janet Hardee, 59, and James Hardee, 62. The single-engine Rockwell Commander crashed in woods north of the runway shortly after takeoff, with no further communication from the aircraft, according to the FAA. Covington Police responded to the scene around 11:20 p.m. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the incident. STORY 2: Early Voting For Special Election Begins Feb. 24 Morgan County voters will begin early voting on Feb. 24 for three local races in the March 18 Special Election. District 1 voters will choose a new county commissioner among Ed Latham (R), Carl Jones (D), and Cedrick Robertson (I). District 5 voters will select between Nathan Park (R), Dr. Claudia Crenshaw (D), and Zeke Lambert (I). Madison District 3 residents will vote for a city council representative, with Jim Malanowski (R) facing Tim Robinson (D). Early voting runs weekdays and two Saturdays, March 1 and 8, at the Elections Office in Madison. Election Day voting requires visiting assigned polling places, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. STORY 3: Arbor Day Celebration Kicks off City-wide Treasure Hunt Ahead of Spring Festivities Conyers will celebrate Arbor Day on Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center's Pollinator Education Garden. The event, hosted by Mayor Vince Evans and the Georgia International Horse Park staff, will include planting host plants for pollinators, poetry readings, and tips on supporting Monarchs and butterfly habitats. The Georgia Forestry Commission will distribute native tree saplings. The celebration also kicks off the "Treasures in the Trees" scavenger hunt, featuring guided plant walks and decorative blossoms leading up to the Cherry Blossom Festival on March 22-23. Participants can exchange blossoms for artisan-crafted prizes at the festival. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.      We’ll be right back     Break: RINGLING BROS_FINAL STORY 4: EVENT OF THE WEEK On Saturday, Feb. 22, the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center will host a free family-friendly event, *Intro to Jazz*, featuring the Joe Alterman Trio. From noon to 2 p.m., families can enjoy an instrument “petting zoo” to introduce kids to jazz instruments. A second performance will follow in the evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. STORY 5: DECAL seeking nonprofit sponsors for summer meals for kids In Georgia, nearly 64% of public school students rely on free or reduced-price lunches during the school year. To address food insecurity in summer, Happy Helpings, Georgia’s Summer Food Service Program, provides free meals and snacks to children under 18 and individuals with disabilities. Administered by DECAL and funded by the USDA, the program seeks nonprofit sponsors to expand meal access, especially in rural and underserved areas. Sponsors receive federal reimbursements for qualifying meals and must meet specific eligibility criteria. Last summer, 73 sponsors served over 3.2 million meals at 1,026 sites statewide. For more information, visit the Happy Helpings website. We’ll be back in a moment   Break: SPRING IT ON - Ingles Markets 7 And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seed oil *** INGLES 1 'ASK LEAH' SEED OILS*** We’ll have closing comments after this.  Break: RINGLING BROS_FINAL Signoff-    Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Community 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 https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/ and...
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    15 min
  • If You Haven’t Caught the Flu This Season, Consider Yourself Lucky

    If You Haven’t Caught the Flu This Season, Consider Yourself Lucky
    Feb 14 2025
    EAST METRO Top Stories for February 14th Publish Date: February 14th     Commercial: MORGAN MEDICAL JAN_FINAL From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to The Community Podcast. This Podcast brings you the top stories from the Rockdale-Newton Citizen and the Morgan Citizen.   Today is Friday, February 14th and Happy birthday to Rob Thomas ***02.14.25 - BIRTHDAY – ROB THOMAS*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal If You Haven’t Caught the Flu This Season, Consider Yourself Lucky MCHS Announces Star Student And Teacher Medicaid expansion in Georgia drawing interest from long-opposed Republicans Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food   These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton, and Morgan Counties! Please like, follow, and subscribe.   BREAK: RINGLING BROS_FINAL STORY 1: If You Haven’t Caught the Flu This Season, Consider Yourself Lucky Flu cases in the U.S. are peaking for a second time this winter, with the highest spike in 15 years, according to the CDC. Last week’s flu-related doctor visits surpassed any winter flu season since 2009-2010. So far, the flu has caused 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths, including 57 children. Georgia reported very high flu activity. Prevention tips include handwashing, avoiding sick individuals, and staying home if symptoms develop. Two flu strains, Type A H1N1 and H3N2, dominate this season, while officials monitor the bird flu strain H5N1, which primarily affects animals. STORY 2: MCHS Announces Star Student And Teacher Monday, February 10, was a big day for Morgan County High School senior Rishi Patel, who was named STAR Student and a finalist in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Patel selected his math teacher, Pam Hooten, as his STAR Teacher, praising her for inspiring his love of math and supporting his academic journey. Hooten, who has taught Patel advanced math courses and proctored his dual enrollment classes, was honored by the recognition. Patel, known for his curiosity and drive, now advances in the National Merit Scholarship process, with winners to be announced in March. STORY 3: Medicaid expansion in Georgia drawing interest from long-opposed Republicans Medicaid expansion in Georgia is gaining rare bipartisan attention with Senate Bill 50, which proposes PeachCare Plus to expand Medicaid for those earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level. Currently, Georgia limits Medicaid to those below the poverty line, leaving over 200,000 without affordable healthcare. While the federal government would cover 90% of costs, Gov. Brian Kemp remains cautious about long-term funding and prefers the limited Pathways program with work requirements. Though SB 50 faces slim chances of passing, rural Republican senators are pushing for discussions, citing the financial struggles of rural hospitals and personal experiences with healthcare access. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.      We’ll be right back     Break: WILDLIFE EXPO_REV_FINAL - MORGAN MEDICAL JAN_FINAL STORY 4: Madison Considers Closing Leash Law Loophole Madison’s leash law is under scrutiny after a citizen complaint revealed a loophole allowing dogs off-leash if they respond to verbal commands. Councilman Eric Joyce highlighted safety concerns, noting surrounding cities require six-foot leashes. While some council members hesitated to change the ordinance over one complaint, others, including Carrie Peters Reid and Mayor Fred Perriman, supported tightening the law for public safety. The council plans to revisit the issue in February, aiming to balance safety with dog owners’ preferences. STORY 5: Newton County Manager Harold Cooper faces DUI charge Newton County Manager Harold Cooper, 53, was arrested on Feb. 8 for DUI and improper lane usage after being stopped by deputies near Covington Bypass. Cooper, hired in May 2023 under a two-year contract, was released on bond and is set to appear in court on March 25. The Board of Commissioners scheduled a closed-session meeting on Feb. 12 to discuss personnel matters, though it’s unclear if it pertained to Cooper. We’ll be back in a moment   Break: Spring it On - Ingles Markets 6 And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food *** INGLES ASK LEAH 5 FAST FOOD*** We’ll have closing comments after this.  Break: Ringling Bros Signoff-    Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Community 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 ...
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    13 min
  • Body of released inmate found in ditch near Newton County jail

    Body of released inmate found in ditch near Newton County jail
    Feb 7 2025
    EAST METRO Top Stories for February 7th Publish Date: February 7th     Commercial: MORGAN MEDICAL JAN_FINAL From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to The Community Podcast. This Podcast brings you the top stories from the Rockdale-Newton Citizen and the Morgan Citizen.   Today is Friday, February 7th and Happy birthday to Garth Brooks ***02.07.25 - BIRTHDAY – GARTH BROOKS*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Drake Realty Body of released inmate found in ditch near Newton County jail Bostwick Council votes to end Cotton Gin Festival Conyers will allow homestead exemption to take effect Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting   These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton, and Morgan Counties! Please like, follow, and subscribe.   BREAK: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Geoff) STORY 1: Body of released inmate found in ditch near Newton County jail The body of Anthony James Crast, 67, was found in a ditch near the Newton County Detention Center on Jan. 27, 11 days after his release. Crast, previously arrested for aggravated assault and terroristic threats, was discovered by a Georgia Power crew. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation initially handled the case but turned it over to the NCSO, with the cause of death still unknown. This follows a similar 2023 incident where another released inmate, William Roberts, 44, was found dead near the jail. Both cases remain under investigation. STORY 2: Bostwick Council votes to end Cotton Gin Festival After over 30 years, Bostwick’s beloved Cotton Gin Festival, known for its tractor parade and celebration of agrarian life, has come to an end. The city council unanimously voted to discontinue the event, citing challenges in managing its growing scale. Started in 1990 by June Whittaker to fund the renovation of the historic Susie Agnes Hotel, the festival raised enough to restore the building and support other community projects. Mayor John Bostwick and Chair Angie Howard expressed gratitude for its success but acknowledged it had outgrown the small town. The decision, though bittersweet, marks the end of a cherished tradition. STORY 3: Conyers will allow homestead exemption to take effect Conyers will allow the floating property tax exemption under House Bill 581 to take effect, following its approval by the General Assembly and Georgia voters in 2024. The exemption limits annual increases in taxable home values to the inflation rate, based on 2025 assessments. Mayor Vince Evans emphasized the city’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, stating this decision benefits the community. Governments have until March 1 to opt out, but Conyers will not pursue this. The exemption is irrevocable once enacted, and cities may implement a Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) to offset revenue losses, requiring unanimous local government agreement. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.      We’ll be right back     Break: 08.08.24 WHEELER OBITS_FINAL STORY 4: Former Morgan County Sheriff Markley Appointed To Parole Board Former Morgan County Sheriff Robert Markley has been appointed by Gov. Brian Kemp to the State Board of Pardons and Paroles, becoming only the second Georgia sheriff in the board’s history. Markley, replacing Terry Barnard, will serve a seven-year term pending Senate confirmation. With 35 years in law enforcement, Markley brings extensive experience and a balanced approach to reviewing parole cases. The board, which can grant paroles, pardons, and commute death sentences, includes Chairman David Herring and former Sheriff Wayne Bennett. Markley expressed pride in the appointment, emphasizing his dedication to public safety and fair decision-making. STORY 5: Sheriff’s Office Demands $500K Annual Raise, Commissioner Boycotts Vote Morgan County Sheriff Tyler Hooks clashed with the Board of Commissioners over his urgent request for nearly $500,000 in annual pay raises for Sheriff’s Office employees, citing severe understaffing and low wages compared to neighboring agencies. The tense meeting ended abruptly when Commissioner Ben Riden left, halting the vote due to a lack of quorum. Riden supported pay raises but argued for waiting until the board is fully staffed after a March special election. Hooks warned of mass resignations if action isn’t taken immediately, while other commissioners expressed support for the raises. The issue will be revisited in upcoming meetings. We’ll be back in a moment   Break: MORGAN MEDICAL JAN_FINAL And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting *** INGLES ASK LEAH 2 HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES*** We’ll have closing comments after this.  Break: Ingles Markets 5 Signoff-    Thanks again for ...
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    14 min

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