GA News Podcast – East Metro (Sundays) for Sunday June 18th – Published Friday June 16
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 18th and happy 47th birthday to country singer Blake Shelton
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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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The second suspect involved in a home invasion and fatal shooting in the Fountain Crest subdivision has been arrested in New York City. Mikle Talyzin, 28, was apprehended with the assistance of the New York Police Department. The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office had previously arrested Ryan Mulqueen, 19, in connection with the shooting, also with the help of the NYPD. Both suspects face charges including aggravated assault, aggravated battery, murder, malice murder, and home invasion. The incident occurred when deputies responded to a call and found a 45-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. The victim later succumbed to his injuries. The RCSO expressed gratitude for the assistance from other agencies and citizen tips that led to the capture of both suspects.
During a meeting of the Newton County Board of Commissioners, a new community liaison position was approved. The appointed person will receive an annual salary and benefits of $87,023 and will be responsible for coordinating special programs and acting as a link between the county, community/business organizations, and the public. While some commissioners expressed concerns about increasing taxes and suggested alternative uses for the funds, the motion to add the position to the current budget was approved. The position will be funded under the Board of Commissioners budget and overseen by the chairman. The liaison's duties include planning and evaluating county programs, collaborating with stakeholders, assisting in outreach efforts, gathering community data, representing the county in meetings, responding to inquiries, and organizing events.
Georgia Piedmont Technical College has received $1.65 million from Georgia's COVID-19 relief funds to enhance campus security. The college plans to use the funds to install controlled exterior door access points, surveillance systems, and electronic license plate readers. The initiative aims to create a safer learning and working environment in response to the increase in violent crimes on college campuses nationwide. The new security measures, which include the ability to lock or unlock doors remotely, will be implemented across all buildings on Georgia Piedmont campuses. The technology will also improve coordination between the college police department and law enforcement agencies……… Check back for updates at www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com ……we’ll be right back
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Gabriel David Simpson, the husband of a woman killed in a car wreck in Putnam County, has turned himself in and been charged with DUI and homicide by vehicle. The incident occurred on Lower Harmony Road, and Gabriel Simpson was allegedly driving a 2021 Subaru Forester that left the road and overturned in a ditch. Julie Sims Simpson, the wife, died from her injuries sustained in the wreck. The arrest was made based on information from Gabriel Simpson's treatment records obtained through a search warrant. He was released on a $12,000 property bond. The vehicle had been in the ditch for a couple of hours before being discovered by a sheriff's deputy..……..check back for developments in this story at morgancountycitizen.com
Ty Brooks, an Athens native and graduate of the University of Georgia (UGA), has been appointed as the farm director of UGArden, UGA's student-powered community farm. Brooks holds a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology and a master's degree in agricultural and environmental education. He has prior experience in organic agriculture and has worked in various agricultural roles, including as an arborist and IPM technician. In his new role, Brooks aims to increase awareness of UGArden's activities and initiatives while also focusing on revitalizing the farm's herb production. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family. UGArden serves as a hub for sustainable food systems and student engagement.
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The City of Madison has secured a $400,000 grant from the Community Home Investment Program (CHIP) to rehabilitate deteriorating houses in the Canaan District. This grant adds to the $1.5 million Madison has received through CHIP and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs to restore homes in the area. Over the years, dozens of houses have been restored, reducing the number of dilapidated houses from 80 to just seven. The latest grant will be used to restore the remaining houses, providing repairs such as new HVAC systems, roofs, and bringing bathrooms and kitchens up to code. While this is the last CHIP grant Madison will be eligible for, the city is committed to finding other programs to restore its housing stock in the future. The collaboration between the city's GICH team, First United Methodist Church of Madison, and Grant Specialists of Georgia has been crucial in securing these funds. The CHIP grant not only benefits struggling homeowners but also helps maintain the tax base and protect surrounding home values…..we’re back with closing comments next.
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