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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, November 8th, and happy birthday to Margret Mitchell
***MARGRETT MITCHELL***
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 snacking for teens.
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STORY 1: Georgia Forestry Says Dry Conditions Put Northwest Georgia In High Fire Danger
The Georgia Forestry Commission has issued a high fire danger warning for Northwest Georgia due to critically dry conditions with no measurable rain for over a month. They are advising the community to temporarily refrain from burning or starting fires. Seasonal leaf fall and sustained gusty winds are contributing to the high fire risk conditions. Factors such as wind, relative humidity, fuel moisture, temperature, and drought levels influence the risk and spread of wildfires. Debris burning accounts for over 50% of all wildfires in the state. Some outdoor burning requires a burn permit and notification of the time and location, while burning household garbage is prohibited in Georgia.
STORY 2: Cedartown Recreation Department Awarded GRPA Agency of the Year
The Cedartown Recreation Department in Georgia received the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association's District 5 Recreation Agency of the Year award. The department manages the city's public parks and recreational facilities and organizes community-coached sports programs, including cheerleading, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and a baseball league for youth with special needs. The department also assists with various special events and initiatives, such as the Holloway Hunny Pot Festival, the Boo Bash at Bert Wood Park, and the Cedartown Wheelchair Athlete Training Camp. The department's dedication to expanding sports offerings and community involvement contributed to receiving this recognition.
STORY 3: New Study Points to Value of Georgia Film Tax Credit
Georgia's film industry tax incentive generated an economic impact of $8.55 billion in fiscal 2022, creating nearly 60,000 jobs and a return on investment of $6.30 for every $1 of the tax incentive cost, according to a study by consulting firm Olsberg SPI. The film tax credit has helped boost Georgia's film industry since it was adopted in 2008, with less than 8% of film production activity expected to have occurred without the credit. While the film tax credit is the most expensive tax incentive in Georgia, it has led to significant capital investments and job creation in the state's burgeoning film industry.
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STORY 4: Experts Link Foster Care Failings to Child Sex Trafficking
A hearing in Atlanta, Georgia, revealed that children in the state's foster care system are at a higher risk of becoming victims of child sex trafficking. Between 2018 and 2021, more than 2,400 reports of children missing from foster care were received by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with 410 identified as potential child sex trafficking victims. Experts blamed systemic failures by the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, which often result in children running away from their foster care placements to escape dire conditions. The hearing highlighted the urgent need to address this issue and improve conditions for foster children.
STORY 5: Gordon County to Unveil New Traditional Christmas Tree Nov. 11
Gordon County, Georgia, has completed a full remodel of its courthouse and plans to unveil a new traditional Christmas tree for the upcoming holiday season. The county will display a nearly 30-foot-tall artificial Adirondack Pine tree, which will be unveiled during the first-ever Gordon County Christmas event on November 11. The event will feature a visit from Santa, free hot chocolate, cider, popcorn, and will take place in front of the courthouse, which recently underwent renovations. The county's investment in the tree, which is expected to last over 20 years, was fully funded from interest earned from investments.
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STORY 7: Leah McGrath
And now here is Bruce Jenkins conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on snacking for teens.
STORY 8: Leah McGrath
***Leah McGrath Interview***
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