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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, December 13th, and happy 75th birthday to musician Ted Nugent.
***12.13.23 - BIRTHDAY - TED NUGENT***
I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Northwest Georgia is talking about presented by Drake Realty.
Plus, Bruce Jenkins conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on donating foods.
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STORY 1: Armuchee Man Charged With Stalking
An Armuchee man was arrested Friday afternoon when police say he violated a restraining order by entering the victim's property on Wynnie Road, reports state. According to Floyd County Jail reports: James Timothy Moore Jr., 46, is charged with felony aggravated stalking. He remained in jail without bond as of Monday morning.
STORY 2: Georgia Economy Headed for 'Soft Landing' in 2024
According to Ben Ayers, the dean of the Terry College of Business at the University of Georgia, Georgia's economic growth will slow down in 2024, but the state is well-positioned to weather an economic slowdown and is expected to outperform the U.S. economy. Ayers predicts Georgia's Gross Domestic Product to increase by 1.1% in 2024, compared to the 3% growth experienced in 2023. The state's population growth and a record number of economic development projects are key factors supporting Georgia's economy. Ayers expects the state's unemployment rate to rise to 4% in 2024, with inflation decreasing to 2.5% by the end of the year.
STORY 3: Police Seeking Suspect In Sunday Armed Robbery On Shorter Avenue
Rome police responded to an armed robbery at the Latino Food Mart on Shorter Avenue. The cashier reported that a masked Black man entered the store, initially appearing to buy a drink. However, the man revealed a small pistol at the counter, prompting the cashier to raise his hands. The thief stole around $4,500 from the cash register and left the store. Surveillance footage from Red Lobster's vicinity, where the thief was seen coming from and returning, was submitted to the police for investigation.
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STORY 4: Rockmart’s State Championship Game - What To Know
The Rockmart Yellow Jackets are set to compete against the Pierce County Bears for the 2023 GHSA Class AA title at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on December 12. Rockmart, with a record of 12-2 and 11 straight wins, aims for its second state finals appearance in five years. Tickets are available for $20 through GoFan mobile ticketing. The Polk School District declared Tuesday a "Learn-from-Home" day to accommodate logistics and allow attendance at the game. Government offices in Polk County and Rockmart will be closed, and the community is invited to send off the team Tuesday morning. The game will be broadcast on Georgia Public Broadcasting and online platforms.
STORY 5: Calhoun City Council Clears Way for New Town Road Townhomes
Calhoun's City Council approved annexation and zoning requests for a new townhome development near Ashworth Middle School. The 9.57-acre site at 161 New Town Road will change from County Agricultural to City R-2 Multi-Family Residential. The plan involves constructing a 51-unit townhome development with an entrance across from Davis Drive. Concerns about traffic safety were raised, and developers will need a driveway permit from Gordon County, meeting all county and Georgia Department of Transportation guidelines. Additionally, a setback variance request for an equipment shed and various budget amendments were approved during the council meeting.
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STORY 7: Leah McGrath
And now here is Bruce Jenkins conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on donating food.
STORY 8: Leah McGrath
***Leah McGrath Interview***
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