CEAST METRO Top Stories for May 16th
Publish Date: May 16th
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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 Friday, May 16th and Happy birthday to Pierce Brosnan
I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal
Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass-fed beef
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STORY 1: Rebecca Hill promoted to director of Georgia International Horse Park
Rebecca Hill has been appointed director of the Georgia International Horse Park (GIHP) in Conyers, following the retirement of former director Jennifer Bexley. Hill, with the city since 2003, previously served as deputy director and brings extensive experience in venue management, business operations, and budget planning. She holds certifications in equine center management and tourism marketing and is a graduate of Leadership Rockdale. City Manager Kameron Kelley praised Hill’s enthusiasm and expertise, confident in her ability to lead the 1,400-acre facility to continued success.
STORY 2: Back to Back Drug Arrests in Morgan
After months of investigation, the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office made two drug-related arrests. Yolanda Yvette Canteen, 46, of Madison, was charged with trafficking crack cocaine after deputies found four ounces of cocaine in her vehicle and additional drugs at her residence. Georgia law mandates a 10-year minimum sentence for such offenses. Separately, Todd Lawrence Pitts, 38, of Bishop, was arrested for fentanyl possession during a probation search. Authorities had been monitoring Pitts, suspecting him of selling fentanyl, a highly potent and dangerous synthetic opioid. Both suspects remain in custody at the Morgan County Jail.
STORY 3: Teen wanted in shooting of stepfather; suspect considered armed and dangerous
The Newton County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 16-year-old Jayden Daniel, wanted for the fatal shooting of his stepfather, David Gay, 41, at Gay’s home on Avery Drive in Covington. The incident occurred Tuesday evening, and Daniel fled in Gay’s 2016 Cadillac Escalade, later found abandoned at Denny Dobbs Park. Daniel is considered armed and dangerous, and arrest warrants have been issued. Authorities urge anyone with information to call 911 and avoid approaching him.
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STORY 4: Here Comes The Madison Spring Tour Of Homes And Gardens
The Madison-Morgan Cultural Center is gearing up for a bustling weekend with the Madison in May Tour of Homes and Gardens on May 16-17. Over 1,000 tickets have been pre-sold, with more expected due to favorable weather. The tour features historic homes, stunning gardens, and local attractions like Heritage Hall and the Morgan County African American Museum. Tickets are $40, with group discounts available, and proceeds support the Cultural Center’s arts and history programs. Visitors can enjoy iconic sites like Bonar Hall and The Porch House, making this year’s event a must-see celebration of Madison’s charm.
STORY 5: Drivers urged to buckle up during national Click It or Ticket campaign
Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown and the NCSO, in partnership with the NHTSA, are launching the national *Click It or Ticket* campaign from May 19 to June 1, coinciding with Memorial Day travel. The campaign emphasizes seat belt use to save lives, with law enforcement taking a zero-tolerance approach to violations, especially at night when seat belt use drops. In 2023, 8.1% of drivers and passengers didn’t buckle up, putting lives at risk. Sheriff Brown urges everyone to prioritize safety, reminding loved ones to wear seat belts every time. For more details, visit NHTSA.gov/ClickIt.
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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef
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