Community Podcast 6-22-23 Thursday
Publish Date 6-21-23 Wednesday
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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, June 22nd and happy 70th birthday to singer Cyndi Lauper…wow is she really 70
***Lauper***
I’m Brian Giffin and here are your top stories presented by Drake Realty
McDonough man gunned down during child custody exchange at Madison truck stop
Archer Aviation partnership with Stellantis aimed at ramping up aircraft production
And a Developer plans a pro soccer complex in Conyers
Plus, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets joins our Bruce Jenkins to talk about picky eaters
These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton, and Morgan Counties!
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STORY 1: gunned
A child custody exchange at a truck stop in Madison, Georgia turned deadly when Taylor Dickens, 32, was shot four times by Charles Corbitt, 28. The incident occurred during an argument between Corbitt and Dickens, who were exchanging Corbitt's daughter. Dickens managed to make his way back to a vehicle where his wife and other children were present. They drove away and called 911, but Dickens succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. Corbitt was arrested shortly after the shooting and is now facing charges of murder and aggravated assault. A previous police report had been filed regarding an argument between the two men during a custody exchange in September 2022…..read more about this at RockdaleNewtonCitizen.com
STORY 2: archer
Stellantis, a global leader in auto manufacturing and mobility, has announced an increased shareholding in Archer Aviation Inc. Archer is developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL) for urban air mobility networks. With the partnership, Stellantis aims to accelerate eVTOL manufacturing and establish a high-volume facility near Covington Municipal Airport by mid-2024. The initial capacity will be 650 aircraft per year, expandable to 2,300. Stellantis is providing experienced personnel to assist Archer in efficient manufacturing operations. The collaboration signifies a cross-industry effort to redefine urban transportation and highlights Stellantis' commitment to leading global mobility. Stellantis was formed in 2021 through the merger of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the PSA Group, encompassing 14 automotive brands and two mobility divisions.….follow this story at rockdalenewtoncitizen.com
Story 3 : soccer
A Dutch developer, Patrick Vierhout, is planning to create a major sports and recreation complex in Conyers, Georgia, which could include a 10,000-seat outdoor soccer stadium for a women's professional soccer team. The complex would also feature an outdoor tennis facility, a track and field complex, restaurants, a hotel, condos, training and education facilities for soccer players, retail shops, and a manufacturing facility for Sportiff sports apparel. Vierhout intends to partner with Spooky Nook Sports, a company that operates large indoor sports complexes across the United States. The project aims to create 700 jobs and potentially host World Cup soccer matches. The city of Conyers is evaluating the proposal, and Vierhout has agreed to the city's contract terms without requesting tax abatements or waivers.……We’ll be right back
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Story 4: sirens
Rockdale County residents can expect additional weather sirens to be installed in designated areas. The Rockdale County Board of Commissioners has approved a memorandum of understanding with the Emergency Management Agency to place weather siren equipment near the American Legion Field in Conyers. This is part of a larger plan to install a total of nine weather sirens throughout the county. The sirens will be strategically placed at sports facilities, walking areas, and trailheads to provide automatic alerts for dangerous weather conditions from the National Weather Service. Commissioner Sherri Washington expressed her satisfaction with the new installations.
Story 5: grants
Rockdale County Public Schools and Newton County School System have been awarded Opportunity Grants by the Georgia Department of Education to expand options and opportunities for students. Rockdale County received over $85,000, while Newton County got nearly $63,000. The grants, totaling $6.1 million statewide, support advanced learning, digital media and literacy, health and physical education, world languages, and mathematics, science, and social studies instruction. The grants cover categories such as AP teacher mentoring, digital media and literacy courses, wellness initiatives, mathematics manipulatives, science consumables and equipment, social studies resources, and world language program development. The Opportunity Grants are funded through federal stimulus funds. State School Superintendent Richard Woods emphasized the commitment to providing engaging education for students and preparing them for life.
STORY 6: founders
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art (STMA) will be hosting its annual Founders Day celebration on July 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The event aims to honor STMA Founder Sara Douglass Thomas and raise funds for the museum's year-round operations and events. This year's celebration will support the upcoming exhibition "Something to Declare/Algo Para Declarar" featuring Latin American artists' group Contrapunto, as well as related arts programs and free admission for local K-12 student tours. The event will include a dinner, beverages, and the opportunity to view the exhibitions "Hinterglasmalerei: Reverse Glass Painting of Steffen Thomas" and "Rock & Chisel." There will be a live auction, basket raffle, and the raffling of a signed lithograph by Steffen Thomas. Retired art teacher Ty Manning will receive the Charlie Bonner Award for the Advancement of Art Education. The museum's mission is to engage, educate, and inspire visitors through the life, art, and legacy of Steffen Thomas.
Coming up, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets talks with Bruce Jenkins about picky eaters…gotta love em right?
….That’s Next on the Community Podcast
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STORY 7: Leah
And now, as promised, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets joins us to talk about picky eaters
*****Leah*****
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