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Today is Wednesday, October 25th, and happy 83rd birthday to Bobby Knight.
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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 cottage cheese.
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STORY 1: South Rome Man Charged With Auto Theft, Reckless Driving
A South Rome man is facing auto theft charges after police say he fled police in a stolen vehicle early Sunday morning, driving on the wrong side of the road and through stop signs while leading police on a high-speed chase, reports state. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Jamarcus Omarion Lackey, 18, of a Wilson Avenue address, is charged with felony auto theft and multiple moving violations including obstruction, reckless driving and failure to maintain lane. He remained in jail without bond as of Monday morning.
STORY 2: Calhoun City Council Proclaims National Education Week, Hosts Local Students
During the recent Calhoun City Council meeting, Mayor Jimmy Palmer proclaimed November 19-25 as National Education Week in Calhoun. The meeting also welcomed "Mayor for a Day" participants representing local schools who spent a day learning about city government. High school students from Calhoun, Gordon Central, Sonoraville, and Georgia-Cumberland Academy were recognized as participants in the 2023-24 Youth Leadership Gordon County program, which helps develop leadership skills by teaching students about local and state governments and various organizations across Gordon County. The council approved an intergovernmental agreement for water distribution with Pickens County for 10 years, as well as the surplus of unused vehicles from the Water and Sewer Construction Department. The next council meeting is scheduled for November 13, 2023.
STORY 3: Ringgold Primary Named Title 1 Reward School
Ringgold Primary School has been honored with the Title 1 Reward School designation by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). This recognition is presented to Title 1 schools that have demonstrated significant improvements in student achievement. The achievement showcases the dedicated efforts of the school's teachers, administrators, staff, and students. To earn this designation, schools must have a substantial number of students from low-income families and demonstrate notable improvements in student achievement on state assessments. Ringgold Primary School met all the necessary criteria and is part of the top 5% of Title 1 schools in Georgia, highlighting their remarkable progress in student achievement.
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STORY 4: Trendy Teachers Spotlighted on Main Street America’s Business Insights Podcast
Jamie and Jerry Baker, Rockmart High School graduates and co-owners of Trendy Teachers, were featured guests on the Main Street Business Insights podcast. Trendy Teachers is a boutique that offers classroom supplies, décor, custom clothing, educational toys, and materials for teachers. Jamie, a retired teacher, and Jerry, with a background in corporate retail, founded the business in 2020. They discuss their journey to entrepreneurship, pivoting their business strategy, community involvement, and offer advice to other small business owners. Trendy Teachers, initially an online store, has grown and moved to a larger location, adding an educational toy store arm to the business. The podcast is part of Main Street America, a national network of downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts focused on economic vitality in communities.
STORY 5: Hyundai Supplier to Build Plant in Savannah
Daechang Seat Corp. USA (DSC), an automotive seat frame specialist, has announced plans to invest $72.5 million in a facility near the Hyundai Motor Group's electric vehicle manufacturing plant being constructed west of Savannah. This investment will result in the creation of over 500 jobs. DSC is known for producing automotive seat frames and has a global presence, with over 6,000 employees across seven countries. They will hire assembly operators, equipment technicians, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers through local job fairs and website postings. This development reflects the wider impact and growth of suppliers associated with the Hyundai Metaplant project, benefiting multiple counties in Georgia.
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STORY 7: Leah McGrath
And now here is Bruce Jenkins conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Cottage Cheese.
STORY 8: Leah McGrath
***Leah McGrath Interview***
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