From the Ingles Studio this is The Northwest Georgia News Podcast from the Rome News Tribune, Calhoun Times, Catoosa Walker News, and Polk County Standard.
Today is Wednesday, September 4th and happy birthday to Mark Ronson
I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Northwest Georgia is talking about presented by Drake Realty.
Plus, the conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Kombucha
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STORY 1: Local Music Group Featured on Madden 25 Video Game Soundtrack
Madden 25, released on August 16, features a track by Calhoun-based band Omni !, adding local flair to the highly anticipated game. The band, consisting of Jordan Steele, David Butler, Jaime Olivares, and Brody Gillean, formed while studying at Gordon County College and Career Academy. After their song "NERD" was featured in MLB The Show, their track "Missy" now graces the Madden 25 soundtrack. Omni !, known for their alternative and hip-hop blend, joins big names like Doja Cat and Green Day on the game’s playlist. They’re also working on a new album and have a fall show scheduled at The Forum in Rome.
STORY 2: Trial Set For Armuchee Man Accused Of Killing His Grandmother
Robert Keith Tincher III, 31, will stand trial on January 27, 2025, for the murder of his 82-year-old grandmother, Doris Cumming. Tincher is accused of killing Cumming in late 2021, placing her body in a freezer, and later moving it to a storage unit. A mental evaluation has delayed the trial. Tincher allegedly forced Cumming into plastic bags, breaking her bones in the process, and later told police she was still breathing when he locked the freezer. He faces charges of felony malice murder, concealing death, aggravated battery, and felony murder.
STORY 3: Students Recreate Goat Man's Wagon
Students at Floyd County College and Career Academy in Rome, GA, partnered with Fairbanks to recreate the historic "Goat Man" wagon, once used by Charles “Ches” McCartney. The project, starting in October 2023, involved engineering students designing the wagon and welding students constructing it. Film students documented the process for a documentary. Completed in August, the wagon will be displayed at the Rome Area History Center from February to May 2025. The project provided hands-on experience for students and aimed to honor McCartney’s legacy while showcasing the history of Fairbanks.
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STORY 4: Dates Set for Cedartown and Rome Christmas Parades
Cedartown's annual Christmas Parade is set for December 5 at 6 p.m., themed "Cedartown’s Night of Twinkling Lights." The parade route will extend from East Ellawood Avenue, turning onto Main Street and ending at East Queen Street. Participants can apply online at cedartowngeorgia.gov/christmasparade/.
In nearby Rome, the Christmas Parade will take place on December 3 at 7 p.m. with the theme “A CHRISTmas Carol.” A rain date is set for December 5. Applications for Rome’s parade will be available from October 15 to November 1 at romechristmasparade.com, with a $100 fee and a limit of 125 entries. Participants must attend a briefing on November 18 at the Rome Civic Center.
STORY 5: Addiction Recovery Tour Bus Sets Stops Around Northwest Georgia This Week
The Georgia Recovers Bus is touring Northwest Georgia this week to support and de-stigmatize addiction recovery. Funded by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities and the Georgia Council for Recovery, the tour includes stops in Summerville, Ringgold, Calhoun, Cartersville, and Rome. Events feature recovery rallies, proclamations, and community celebrations. In Calhoun, a recovery rally will be held on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at City of Refuge recovery ministry. The tour is part of National Recovery Month, with the bus visiting 63 communities across Georgia.
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STORY 7: Leah McGrath
And now here is the conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Kombucha
STORY 8: Leah McGrath
***Leah McGrath Interview***
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