EAST METRO Top Stories for Dec 7th
Publish Date: Dec 6th
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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 Thursday, December 7th and Happy 75th birthday to HOF catcher Johnny Bench.
***12.07.23 - BIRTHDAY - JOHNNY BENCH***
I’m KEITH IPPOLITO and here are your top stories presented by Drake Realty
Plus, Bruce Jenkins’ conversation with Leah McGrath on reflux diets.
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.
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STORY 1: Armed robbery suspects get two life sentences plus 20 years
Two South Carolina men, Terry Elmore Malik Jenkins, 25, and Tyequan Rashad Garvin, 24, were convicted by a Morgan County jury for a two-state crime spree in 2019. They shot an elderly Buckhead man and stole his car during the crime spree. Jenkins was found guilty of home invasion, hijacking a motor vehicle, and armed robbery, while Garvin was found guilty of home invasion, hijacking a motor vehicle, armed robbery, and aggravated assault. Both were sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 20 years. The crime spree involved robbery, assault, and car theft in multiple states, including Georgia and South Carolina.
STORY 2: Newton County Schools Superintendent Duke Bradley to Host Community Listening Sessions
Newton County School System Superintendent Duke Bradley III is initiating Community Listening Sessions as part of his 90-day entry plan. The first session is scheduled for December 14 at Clements Middle School in Covington, with another session planned for January 18, 2024, at Eastside High School. The goal is to facilitate open and meaningful dialogue between Superintendent Bradley and the community, allowing parents, community members, and stakeholders to express their thoughts, interests, and aspirations for the school system. The sessions aim to engage stakeholders in shaping the future of education in Newton County.
STORY 3: Madison to take over recycling service, adds glass recycling collection
Starting January 1, 2024, the City of Madison will take over recycling services, including glass recycling, by terminating its contract with Latham Home Sanitation Services. The city aims to make the transition seamless but will implement changes, such as shifting recycling pickup to Tuesdays on holiday weeks. Stricter rules will be applied, refusing non-recyclable materials, especially if in plastic bags. Residents can use green recycling totes or purchase blue 35 or 95-gallon wheeled carts. Glass recycling will be introduced on alternating Wednesdays starting January 10, 2024, with a free 35-gallon rolling cart provided to participants. The collected glass will be processed by Strategic Materials in College Park.
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STORY 4: Cultural Center's Community Christmas Concert this Sunday
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is hosting its annual Holiday Community Concert on December 10 at 3 p.m. The concert will feature a diverse array of locally talented musicians, including the Union Springs Baptist Church Choir performing Christmas spirituals. Admission to the concert is a canned good or goods, which will be donated to Morgan County’s Caring Place. The line-up includes professional recording artist Shelby McLeod, the Madison-Morgan Boys & Girls Club, Jamie Hood and his Christmas band “The Mistletoes,” Point of Grace Dance Academy, the Morgan County Middle School Jazz Band, and the Grace Fellowship Worship Band. Tickets are available for free, with a limit of six tickets per person.
STORY 5: Women Share in Sisterhood Celebrating "Melanin" During Annual Gift Brunch Hosted by Conyers Entrepreneur
Knicki Bowers celebrated the completion of the first phase of her Breast Cancer Resource and Support Center plans in DeKalb County at the annual Gift Brunch hosted by Khari Mightly. The event, held at Costley Mill Park Event Center, featured a gift-giving ceremony and aimed to encourage, educate, and empower women through affirming words, testimonies, and shared experiences. The theme, "celebrating the magic of melanin," had attendees dressed in symbolic cool, warm, and neutral colors. Tiffany Jefferson, a district team leader at Acceptance Insurance, and Rebecca Davis, founder of Platinum Beauty Bar and Spa, were among the first-time attendees who connected and appreciated the event's purpose.
We’ll be back in a moment
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STORY 6: Interview
And now here is Bruce Jenkins’ conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on reflux diets.
STORY 7: LEAH INTERVIEW
We’ll have closing comments after this.
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