GA News Podcast – East Metro (Sundays) for Sunday June 4th – Published Friday June 2
From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to your Georgia News Podcast. This podcast features stories compiled from the publications of Times Journal Inc.
Today is Sunday June 4th and happy 79th birthday to saxophonist Roger Ball
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I’m Brian Giffin and here are your top stories Georgia is talking about, presented by Drake Realty
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Governor Brian Kemp has announced that over $225 million in federal pandemic relief funding will be allocated towards 142 neighborhood improvement projects in Georgia. These projects aim to enhance parks and sidewalks across the state. One of the recipients is the city of Oxford, which will receive $2.2 million for the Soule Street Multi-use Trail Project. The grants, totaling up to $2.2 million each, will be awarded to eligible nonprofits and local governments in low-income census tracts. The funds will be used to improve or maintain recreational facilities, as well as repair parks and sidewalks that have experienced increased wear and tear during the pandemic. This investment aims to support the recovery efforts of communities heavily impacted by the pandemic.
The Conyers City Council has approved new election districts for the city, pending final approval on June 7. The changes are based on the 2020 Census and aim to ensure compliance with the one-person, one-vote principle. City Attorney Carrie Bootcheck explained that the previous districts had slight imbalances, with a deviation of 11.3% from equal population distribution, exceeding the 10% allowance. The proposed plan would reduce the deviation to 1.4%. The redrawn districts maintain their majority-minority status, with the highest minority population percentage in District 1 at 76%, well below the 80% limit set by law. Minor adjustments were made to achieve these objectives….see the map of the districts at www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com
The Georgia Historical Society has raised a record-breaking $1.9 million during the 2022-2023 Georgia History Festival to support educational and research initiatives. The funds will be used to enhance year-round programming and research services for students, teachers, researchers, and the public. The success of the fundraising campaign is attributed to the efforts of the festival committee, corporate sponsors, and individual donors. The Georgia Historical Society provides educational programs, teacher training, research services, and maintains a vast collection of archival materials related to Georgia's history. The festival reached over 250,000 K-12 students, 2,614 teachers, and nearly 34,000 members of the public through various events and resources. The festival concluded with the Trustees Gala, honoring outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to Georgia. For more information, interested individuals can contact the Georgia Historical Society…….. Back with more in a moment
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In a statement released by the Carter Center, it was revealed that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. The statement emphasized that she is living happily at home with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and enjoying time with loved ones in Plains, Georgia. Rosalynn Carter has been a prominent mental health advocate for decades, and the statement acknowledged her efforts in raising awareness about dementia and reducing stigma surrounding it. The Carter Center hopes that sharing this news will spark important conversations and encourage support for individuals and families affected by dementia. The statement also highlighted Mrs. Carter's work as the founder of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. The Carter Center asked for understanding and privacy for the family during this time.. We’ll be right back
5: Cart
A Madison woman has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after a golf cart she was driving overturned, injuring four people. Rebecca Jean Cortez, 71, was cited for DUI following the incident recently. Georgia State Patrol reports indicate that Cortez was driving the golf cart on Waterstone Drive when it slid and tilted onto its passenger side. Cortez and a male passenger in the front seat were taken to Piedmont Athens Hospital, while two other passengers were transported to Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital. According to reports, Cortez claimed to have lost control of the vehicle when it began shaking. The results of a blood alcohol test are pending.…..
Story 6: Directors Cup
Westminster, Marist, and Wesleyan emerged as the winners in their respective classifications in the 2022-23 Director's Cup standings, a recognition by the Georgia Athletic Directors Association for high school sports success. Westminster secured their 13th consecutive and 22nd overall Director's Cup in Class AAAA, with state championships in six sports contributing to their total points. Marist clinched the Class AAAAAA Director's Cup for the third consecutive year and 22nd time overall, while Wesleyan claimed their sixth consecutive and 12th overall Director's Cup in Class AAA. Several other local schools also had notable placements in their respective divisions……….final thoughts after this
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