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Week one is in the books! Join Jon and Hannah as they break down the big upsets and even bigger wins. Hear from Cartersville's Head Coach, Conor Foster, and preview this week's match-up with Rockmart. And Gordon Central's Head Coach, Lenny Gregory, joins the podcast to celebrate a huge win! 

What happens when you prioritize authentic relationships over financial gains in community work? Join us in this enlightening episode of Community Possibilities as we sit down with the inspiring LaDonna Collins. Fresh from her role as executive director of the Rome Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth, LaDonna now brings her transformative vision to the National Family Support Network.  LaDonna's story is not just about resilience but the power of meaningful connections in professional growth.She shares her unique perspective on community work and nonprofit leadership and discuss the significance of building genuine relationships. Her innovative initiatives like "Books, Barbers, and Beauticians" and the engaging "Little Black Dress" event demonstrate how a heart-centered approach can foster thriving, collaborative communities. These stories aren't just feel-good moments; they offer actionable insights for anyone involved in community building, emphasizing that the best outcomes often arise from the most authentic interactions.Our conversation also delves into the transformative power of strong community partnerships and the crucial role of Family Resource Centers. Learn about the five protective factors that support families and how these centers are making a difference across states and even internationally. LaDonna discusses the challenges and rewards of community leadership, touching on common misconceptions about nonprofit funding and the importance of changing that narrative. This episode is packed with valuable lessons, stories, and the kind of inspiration that can help you make a lasting difference in your own community.LaDonna's BioLaDonna Collins, a native of Rockmart, Georgia serves as the Sr. Training and Standards Implementation Manager for the National Family Support Network which serves as the national coordinating body for Family Resource Centers within the United States & Canada. Until recently, LaDonna served as the Executive Director of Rome Floyd County Commission on Children and Youth.  She is also the owner of Pinnacle Developmental Services, a youth development and mentoring organization.  LaDonna is heavily involved in her community. She served on the most recent SPLOST Committee in her community, was the moderator for her local city commission candidate forum, serves on an advisory board for a local university and was recently awarded, Heart of the Community through a local nonprofit. aDonna is married to Eric CollinLs and they have an 8 year old son, Parker, who will be starting 3rd grade this fall at the Montessori School of Rome.  Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions How Ann can help: · Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization. · Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable. · Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations. · Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving. · Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action. · Speak at your conference or event. Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful. Community Possibilities is Produced by Zach Price Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

Kicking off Season 8 with the current Director of Camping, Unit 2 - Matt Hart.  Matt shares an enthusiastic commitment to Philmont's exemplary levels of service and professionalism, from the first bus of the season to the last - and beyond. We discuss everything from recruitment, participant numbers, and BSA policy updates to Philmont capital projects, pilot programs, NM sunsets and more.  Support the podcast!Monthly contributions via Patreon One time donation via Venmo : Caitlin-Lowe-87714Podcast merchandise Scouting BackgroundEagle Scout from Troop 23 in Rockmart, GADistrict Executive, Senior District Executive, Program Director, Field Director Northwest GA Council, Rome, GA 1994-2002Scout Executive, Alapaha Area Council, Valdosta, GA-2002-2007Scout Executive, Suwannee River Area Council, Tallahassee, FL-2007-2010Scout Executive, South GA Area Council, Valdosta, GA-2010-2020Scout Executive, Northwest GA Council, Rome, GA-2020-2023Director of Camping, Philmont Scout Ranch 2023-present.Philmont Background12 Day Backcountry Treks in 2009 and 2013.PTC Faculty-Council Key 3-2022PTC Faculty-Commissioner Service-2005PTC Participant-(Council Key 3) 2010Philmont Fly Fishing Invitational-Annually from 2013-2022  Notable Mentions:Doug PalmerSteve NelsonRoger HoytShelley O'NeilDave KennekeKevin SticklemenDave WerhaneAustin St. GeorgePhillip FerrierDavid O'NeillNate LayJoey FernadezMonica TurneyCarrie Kosmicki Hairston Derek ShineyChris SawyerKimberly Rayburn HartChick HarveyLinda DavisSupport the show

CTL Script/ Top Stories of February 10th          Publish Date: February 9th           From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Award-Winning Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast    Today is Saturday, February 10th, and Happy 81st Birthday to singer Roberta Flack. *** 02.10.24 – BIRTHDAY – ROBERTA FLACK*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cherokee is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Church Seeks a New Home on Cumming Highway Near Canton Cherokee County Firefighters Honored for Outstanding Service Three Cherokee County Seniors Earn Top JROTC Scholarship   We'll have all this and more coming up on the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger Podcast, and if you're looking for Community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    Commercial: CU of GA STORY 1: Church Seeks a New Home on Cumming Highway Near Canton Our Lady of La Salette Catholic Church, located near Waleska, seeks to relocate to a new site along Cumming Highway near Canton, Cherokee County. They aim to rezone over 42 acres for an office institutional designation to build a church, rectory, and other facilities. The proposed location is chosen for its central accessibility and potential traffic reduction. The Cherokee County Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions including no access to Water Tank Road and limited building use. The church plans to offer various services, Bible studies, and programs for members. A decision on the rezoning request was postponed to February 20 for further discussion. STORY 2: Cherokee County Firefighters Honored for Outstanding Service Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services honored eight of its members during the "Breakfast with Our Best" event, hosted by the Cherokee County Fire Chief's Foundation. Fire Chief Eddie Robinson presented awards for various categories including Volunteer Member, Support Services Member, Special Operations Member, EMT, Paramedic, Firefighter, Fire Officer, and Chief Fire Officer of the Year. Additionally, the foundation presented a check to Sgt. Chris King, who is battling cancer, following a successful fundraiser that raised over $32,000. Firefighters face an increased risk of cancer, making support for those battling the disease a priority for the department and its foundation. STORY 3: Three Cherokee County Seniors Earn Top JROTC Scholarship Three seniors from the Cherokee County School District have been awarded the highly esteemed Air Force JROTC J-100 Character-in-Leadership Scholarship. The honored students are Davis Clanton from Etowah High School, Savannah Mouritsen from Sequoyah High School, and Sydney Watson from Cherokee High School. This illustrious scholarship is awarded to only 100 students across the globe annually. It provides full coverage for college tuition and fees at any public or private institution that hosts an Air Force ROTC program. In addition to this, recipients receive a generous $10,000 annual allowance for university housing. The scholarship selection criteria focus on academic excellence, leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to serve in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. The three awardees from Cherokee County have showcased remarkable leadership within their respective JROTC units, along with stellar academic performance. Their accomplishments have earned them recognition both from their school district and the Air Force JROTC program. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.  Back in a moment  Break: DRAKE STORY 4: Canton Lions Club Announces Cherokee County STAR Students The Canton Lions Club honored eight local STAR students and their teachers, with Kinley Michelle Sikes of Creekview High School recognized as the overall winner for Cherokee County. STAR students are high school seniors with the highest SAT score and top 10% GPA, selecting a STAR Teacher. Sikes chose Jason Hardin as her STAR Teacher. Each high school winner received $500, while the county winner received an additional $1,000. The program, sponsored by the Canton Lions Club since 1958, aims to recognize academic excellence. Camryn Dean from Mountain Education's Cherokee campus was also named a STAR student, with Denise Shaw as the STAR teacher. STORY 5: Marietta Man and Brother Arrested for Participation in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Two Georgia men, Cepane Sarty of Marietta and Seth Sarty of Rockmart, face a series of felony and misdemeanor charges for their involvement in breaching the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. They are accused of assaulting law enforcement during the riot. The charges include assaulting officers, disorderly conduct, and unlawfully entering restricted areas. The brothers were arrested by the FBI and allegedly entered the Capitol building shortly after the initial breach, eventually reaching the office suite of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The investigation into the Capitol breach continues, with over 1,300 individuals charged so far. Anyone with information is urged to contact the FBI. Commercial: GCPS LIVE READ – CHEROKEE CHAMBER ***GCPS READ*** Hey, Cherokee County! The GCPS Teacher Job Fair is today! Join us at 8am at the Gas South Convention Center. This is a golden opportunity to be a part of Gwinnett County Public Schools - Georgia's largest school district and a top employer recognized by Forbes. Whether you're kick-starting your career or seeking a change, your passion for education could find its perfect home with us. Say 'yes' to GCPS, where passion meets opportunity!   STORY 6: "Serving Up History" Exhibit Open in Canton History Cherokee's latest temporary exhibit, "Serving Up History," is now open at the Cherokee County History Center, showcasing the culinary heritage of Cherokee County through local cookbooks, kitchen tools, and more. The exhibit features cookbooks from churches, garden clubs, and civic organizations, offering glimpses of history through ingredients, stories, tips, and advertisements. Open until May 26, the exhibit is free for History Cherokee members and included in general admission for non-members. Visitors can also contribute to a food drive benefiting local food banks, with discounts on admission for donations. The Cherokee County History Center is located in Canton and is open Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit historycherokee.org or call 770-345-3288. STORY 7: Tax Relief Package Clears Georgia House The Georgia House of Representatives unanimously approved an election-year tax relief package, including measures introduced on behalf of Gov. Brian Kemp. House Bill 1015 would accelerate a state income tax cut, saving taxpayers about $1.1 billion by reducing the income tax rate from 5.49% to 5.39%. Another bill, House Bill 1019, proposes doubling the state's homestead tax exemption from $2,000 to $4,000, a change not seen since 1978. Additionally, House Bill 1021 aims to increase Georgia's child-tax deduction from $3,000 to $4,000. These bills now move to the state Senate for consideration. We'll have closing comments after this.    BREAK: INGLES 8   SIGN OFF –   Thanks again for listening to today's Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, the Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Get more on these stories and other great content at tribune ledger news.com. Giving you important information about our community and telling great stories are what we do.     Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Feb 8th            Publish Date:  Feb 7th            Commercial: From the Drake Realty Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Thursday, February 8th, and Happy 47th Birthday to Linkin Park bassist Dave Farrell ***02.08.24 – BIRTHDAY – DAVE FARRELL*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  16-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with McEachern High School Shooting Kennesaw Man Gets 40 Years Behind Bars for Fatal Shooting   Marietta Man and Brother Arrested for Participation in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss sugars in cereals.   All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe!    BREAK: CU of GA    STORY 1: 16-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with McEachern High School Shooting A 16-year-old, the second suspect in the McEachern High School parking lot shooting, was arrested by the Cobb County Police Department. This follows the arrest of 17-year-old Scott Foor last week. Both suspects are McEachern students. The victims, not McEachern students, were involved in an altercation with a McEachern student when the shooting occurred. Foor shot both victims, while the second suspect also brandished a firearm but did not cause further injuries. Authorities clarified that the incident was targeted, and there's no broad threat to other students. STORY 2: Kennesaw Man Gets 40 Years Behind Bars For Fatal Shooting Conner Harrison Beck, 27, from Kennesaw, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for fatally shooting 24-year-old Ethan Wackermann after an altercation in March 2022. The incident occurred at Beck's apartment near Kennesaw State University. Despite a phone call indicating resolution, Beck shot Wackermann six times about 10 minutes later. Beck did not call 911, and police were notified over an hour later. Wackermann was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds. Police discovered marijuana, THC cartridges, firearms, and evidence of drug sales in Beck's residence. Beck pleaded guilty to various charges, including voluntary manslaughter and trafficking marijuana. He was sentenced to 90 years with the first 40 to be served in prison. Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. emphasized the tragic consequences of Beck's actions.   STORY 3: Marietta Man and Brother Arrested for Participation in Jan. 6 Capitol Breach Brothers Cepane Sarty, 38, of Marietta, and Seth Sarty, 45, of Rockmart, have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for their involvement in breaching the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. They face multiple felonies and misdemeanors, including assaulting law enforcement officers and engaging in disorderly conduct. The brothers entered the Capitol building around 2:21 p.m., gathered with rioters, and breached the police line by 2:32 p.m. They entered House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office suite and later participated in assaulting officers. The Sartys left the Capitol after police deployed riot control agents. Over 1,300 individuals have been charged in connection with the Capitol breach. The investigation is ongoing, and tips can be reported to the FBI.   We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.    Break: ***GCPS READ*** Hey, Cobb County! Don't forget to mark your calendar for the GCPS Teacher Job Fair in just 2 days! Join us on February 10th at 8am at the Gas South Convention Center. This is a golden opportunity to be a part of Gwinnett County Public Schools - Georgia's largest school district and a top employer recognized by Forbes. Whether you're kick-starting your career or seeking a change, your passion for education could find its perfect home with us. Say 'yes' to GCPS, where passion meets opportunity! STORY 4: 'A Special Place in Her Heart': New K-9 Kennel Honors Animal-Loving Commissioner The JoAnn Birrell K-9 Annex, a new shelter for the Cobb County Police Department's 11 K-9 officers, was unveiled in Marietta. The annex, located behind Cobb County Animal Services, can house eight K-9s, featuring climate control and a bathing station. Funded largely by Commissioner JoAnn Birrell's $200,000 contingency fund, the facility cost $130,000, with an additional $15,500 for a new dog named Chief. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by officials and community members, with Birrell expressing her lifelong love for animals and dedication to supporting the police. Commissioner Keli Gambrill, overseeing the district where the kennel is located, honored Birrell with the naming, highlighting her longstanding support for the K-9 unit. Cobb Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer praised Birrell's continuous advocacy for the department. The event concluded with a ribbon cutting, celebrating Birrell's commitment to public safety and animals. STORY 5: 'Here We Go Again': The Race for Kennesaw City Council is On The Kennesaw City Council will hold a special election on May 21 to fill the seat left vacant by Robert "Trey" Sinclair, who resigned in January due to relocating outside city limits. Sinclair's departure was unexpected and came just before a court arraignment for a drunk driving incident. The term, originally set until 2025, will be completed by the elected candidate. This marks the third premature vacancy in three years. Qualifying for the election will be held on March 4, 5, and 6, with a fee of $360. 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Welcome to your Paulding County News Podcast.  I'm Melissa Carter, along with Doug Harding. .  Plus, a local rapper gets arrested at The Grammys.  We'll get your take on it.  But first, let's take a look at our top stories.  PC News  The Paulding County Sheriff's Office has ruled the death of a former Hiram High School star athlete as a homicide.  Thirty-year-old Charles Baulding was found shot to death in his Riverbend Trail home last month.  Deputies arriving at the scene determined the cause of death to be gunshot wounds.  The GBI is working closely with the Paulding County Sheriff's Office on the case.  While investigators delve into the details, residents are assured that there is no immediate danger, but authorities caution everyone to remain vigilant in their surroundings.  Anyone with information should come forward by calling the tip line at (770) 443-3047 or using the Paulding Sheriff mobile app.   This from The Patch.  PC News  A woman is missing, and authorities are seeking your help.  Gitana Squires is 35 years old, stands at 5'09", and weighs 150 lbs.   She has brown eyes, black hair, and was last seen wearing an unknown-colored jacket, blue jeans, and occasionally wears a black or blonde wig.  Squires left her home on foot Friday and is believed to have been picked up in the Paulding County area, taken to Metro Atlanta.   She has a history of mental health issues, heightening concerns for her safety.  If you have any information about Gitana Squires or know of her whereabouts, please contact the Sheriff's Office non-emergency number at (770) 445-2117.   You can also send a message via the free Paulding Sheriff mobile app.   This from the Paulding County Sheriff's office.  PC News  A judge has denied bond for Gerson Rodriguez, who is charged with murder in the death of Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar.   Cenescar, a Paulding County High School graduate, lost his life during a vehicular pursuit last month when his cruiser veered off I-85 and struck an embankment in Suwanee.  Trooper Cenescar was attempting to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation before the pursuit unfolded, ultimately leading to the fatal crash.   Rodriguez faces charges of felony murder, first-degree homicide, felony fleeing and attempting to elude, and reckless driving.  According to a crash report, the motorcycle driven by Rodriguez dangerously maneuvered between lanes, prompting Cenescar to swerve to avoid other cars.   The trooper's vehicle crashed into trees and rocks, resulting in his untimely death.  Governor Brian Kemp expressed that Rodriguez's arrest is a "step toward justice for one of Georgia's fallen heroes."   This from Fox News.  Weather  Partly Sunny today.  High in Dallas 60, Low 36.  In Hiram, High of 59, Low of 35.  Thursday, more sunshine.  High in Dallas and Hiram 61, Low 44.  Rain moves in Friday, with High's around 60 and Lows in the mid-50's.  Arrest Report  From WSB's Facebook page:  In a stunning turn of events at The Grammys last weekend, rapper Killer Mike, who dominated the rap categories with three wins, found himself in handcuffs at Crypto.com Arena before the live telecast began.   The Atlanta native was detained following an altercation inside the arena earlier in the evening.  Lenk Lewis  Pure freaking humiliation at it's finest.  Those 3 grammy awards was most definitely well deserved for him but the backlash of being humiliated and embarrassed on national television was definitely not  Marekus Fluellen  Let me reword that for you. Micheal R. Native of Atlanta. Hero and champion of the community, supporter of all that be good in the hood, leader and scholarship of positivity, awarded 3 Grammys for his talent. Yaaay atlanta.  Chad Gunnin  So he got into an altercation with someone and was arrested for battery like some regular guy who just happened to be famous even tho this same thing happens to everyone who's not famous that is unlucky enough to get caught for fighting.  Stephen Koonce  They did this to try and embarrass him after sweeping the Grammys.  Social Media  From the Paulding County Sheriff's Office Facebook page:  Paulding authorities are still looking for the woman seen on camera backing into the Missionary Baptist Church building in Rockmart, as well as her companion who she brought back to the scene a short time later.  You can send a message via the free Paulding Sheriff mobile app.   Jacob Bondy  This is obviously a mother coming to her daughter's rescue …..  John Bower  Aren't churches about forgiveness?  Jennifer Munson  Probably under the influence of something. Hope she's found and has insurance to cover the damage  Weird Story  In a bizarre incident in Marietta, a man is facing serious charges after an alleged showdown with invisible foes.   Thirty-seven-year-old Richard West is accused of firing a staggering 127 rounds from a .40-caliber handgun.   But here's the twist – his targets were described as "ninja-like" figures.   The scene unfolded at J & R Cycle Shop, leaving destruction in its wake.  West went on a rampage, demolishing a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk, a TV, a space heater, and two computer towers owned by Robert Scavone, the shop owner.   West reportedly shot through glass doors, tore down ceiling panels, and even broke a bathroom door off its hinges.  As if that weren't enough, West didn't stop there.   He made off with a stolen motorcycle after the chaos and now facing charges including criminal damage, theft, possession of a firearm during a theft, and reckless conduct.  West remains in custody without bond.  This from the Marietta Daily Journal.  Events  Today from 10a until Noon - Silly Science with Molly Cute at East Hiram Church.    Friday beginning at 4p - Galentine's Night Out in Downtown Dallas.    Friday starting at 6p - Parent's Night Out at the First Baptist Church in Dallas.    Saturday starting at 6:30p - 11th Annual Paulding Casino - Denim & Diamonds - at GreyStone Power Corporation in Hiram.    State News    Heartbreaking news from Henry County, as the 8-year-old girl - struck by a car while boarding a school bus - has tragically passed away.   Georgia State Patrol confirms that Adalynn Pierce, while attempting to cross Jackson Lake Road, was hit by a Ford Fusion last week.  Despite being airlifted to Egleston Children's Hospital in Atlanta in critical condition, Adalynn succumbed to her injuries.  The incident occurred with the school bus properly displaying its stop sign and red flashing lights, according to Georgia State Patrol.   In connection with the tragedy, 25-year-old Kaylee Andre has been arrested and faces charges - including first-degree homicide by vehicle, failure to stop for a school bus, and failure to exercise due care.  A judge set Andre's bond at $20,000 with driving restrictions.  This from Atlanta News First.  Sports  From the AJC:  Mercedes-Benz Stadium will host eight matches in the 2026 World Cup, including one of the semifinals.  PC News  A big round of applause for the champions of this weekend's Paulding County Special Olympics Bowling at Stars and Strikes in Hiram!   Kudos to the Paulding County School District Special Education & Student Services department, turning into expert pizza and drink servers.  It was an event pulled of by the incredible support from Paulding County High School National Honor Society students and the BETA Club students from Harvester Christian Academy.   This from the Paulding County School District. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the latest episode of the *Paulding County News Podcast* with your hosts Melissa Carter and Doug Harding. In this edition, we cover a spectrum of stories ranging from the tragic to the heartwarming, keeping you connected to the pulse of Paulding County. In our top stories, we delve into the investigation of a fatal house fire on Florence Road, where a 59-year-old man lost his life. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump's monumental victory in the Iowa caucuses sets the stage for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. The chilling grip of extreme cold affects much of the country, impacting daily life and resulting in tragic incidents. We also bring you the local weather forecast and an unexpected arrest report involving an unusual sandwich dispute at a Subway in Florida. Our social media update includes advice from plumbers on protecting pipes during freezing temperatures, and we explore the quirky decision by the U.S. Federal Highway Administration to crack down on humor displayed on electronic signs along highways. Join us as we highlight upcoming local events, including a Paint Party at Vintage Wine Bar and a Rock Concert at 278 South. And don't miss our interview with Dalton Ely, the 23-year-old pinball champion from Rockmart, and updates on the Falcons' search for a new head coach. We conclude with a heartwarming story of a stranger's act of kindness during a flight from Mexico to New Jersey, as a passenger crochets a surprise gift for a first-time baby traveler. From tragedy to triumph and a touch of crochet, this episode captures the diverse tapestry of life in Paulding County. Tune in for your weekly dose of news and community stories on the Paulding County News Podcast. Show produced by The BG Podcast Network  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Paulding County News Podcast Sunday 24, 2023  Runaway step-siblings missing in Paulding County, deputies asking for help:    Bryson Barton and Chloe Huges have come up missing in Paulding County. Paulding County deputies are seeking help from the public to locate two missing step-siblings, Bryson Barton (15) and Chloe Hughes (14), who ran away from their home on Billy Bullock Road in Dallas at approximately 2:30 a.m. Neither teen has a cell phone. While authorities don't believe the teens are in immediate danger, their family is concerned about their whereabouts. Bryson Barton is 6 feet tall, around 190 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes, last seen in a gray shirt and blue jeans. Chloe Hughes is 5 feet 5 inches tall, approximately 130 pounds, with blonde hair and hazel eyes, last seen in a blue hoodie and flannel pajamas. We were also just informed that they were found and are now safe back at home!...........This from Fox 5    Paulding County Recognized for Pioneering Election Innovations: How it Impacts Our Residents:    Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has commended Paulding County for its contributions to secure elections in Georgia. The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) previously recognized the county for its election innovations and selected it for a study on list maintenance practices in line with the Help America Vote Act. The study will focus on voter registration methods, maintaining accurate voter lists, and ensuring proper polling site assignments, using credit-bureau data for improved accuracy. Raffensperger praised Paulding County's commitment to election administration excellence and acknowledged Georgia's leadership in elections, including measures like automatic voter registration, early voting, and absentee voting without an excuse. The state has received recognition for election integrity and voter accessibility from various organizations...........This from Newsbreak      Walmart Opens First-Ever Pet Services Center in Dallas, Georgia:  Walmart is launching its first-ever Walmart Pet Services center in Dallas, Georgia, aiming to provide affordable pet care services to customers. With two-thirds of U.S. households owning pets and a significant increase in pet adoption during the pandemic, the pet industry is expected to grow to $277 billion by 2030. Walmart's new center will offer low, transparent pricing for services such as routine veterinary care, grooming, and self-serve dog wash. These services will be provided by qualified professionals in collaboration with PetIQ. The move is part of Walmart's mission to offer convenient and affordable health care solutions for families, including their pets, and may expand to other communities in the future. Walmart is also enhancing its pet offerings nationwide and introducing a pet pharmacy experience online. Additionally, Walmart+ members can access pet-related benefits, such as virtual veterinary consultations and discounts on services like dog walking and sitting...........This from Walmart.com         Weather:    Fall is here!! I repeat FALL IS HERE! This next week is going to have the highs in the 70's and the lows sitting in the low 60's to the high 50's. This is the perfect weather for bonfires and those after noon games!   #weatherreport #coolingoff #high70s #low80s #pleasestaycool #toohot #humidity #mostlysunny #outdooractivities #perfectweather    Paulding County Arrest Reports:  PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ONLY BEEN ARRESTED AND HAVE NOT HAD THEIR DAY IN COURT WHEN WE RECORDED THIS PODCAST. WE WISH THEM LUCK ON THEIR DAY IN THE COURT.  Jonah Miller was booked on 9/16/2023. It was pulled over by a white tag light that was out, and the officer then found out that he was driving under the influence of Alcohol. He was then booked for both a DUI and a tag light.  AGAIN, PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE ONLY BEEN ARRESTED AND ARE NOT CONVICTED. THEY HAVE NOT HAD THEIR DAY IN COURT WHEN WE RECORDED THIS PODCAST. WE WISH THEM LUCK ON THEIR DAY IN THE COURT.     Paulding Officer dies after battling cancer    Melanie (Hunton) Bell, Bonding and Visitation Clerk for the Paulding County Sheriff's Office, has passed away after battling cancer, according to an announcement by the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. Visitation for Ms. Bell will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023, from 5-7 PM at Jones Wynn Funeral Home in Villa Rica, Georgia. Funeral services will take place on Monday, September 25, 2023, at 1 PM in the chapel at Jones Wynn Funeral Home, followed by a graveside service at Melrose Cemetery (Villa Rica Hwy). The family has requested attendees to wear vibrant colors in honor of Ms. Bell's colorful personality. Jones Wynne Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.........This from the Paulding County sheriffs Facebook page      PCHS honors family   Paulding County High School Honors Avery James Cox's family on Firday August 26th during Halftime. Avery James Cox's life was taken too soon. His family started the Avery James Cox foundation to help financially support the community efforts related to sports for youth through highschoolers............This from the Dallas New Era    Sports:  From the Paulding Sports Chronicles  3 out of our 5 teams won this past Thursday night.  Paulding County lost to East Paulding   Hiram lost to Woodland 2-12  South Paulding ran bases around Huges 19-1  North Paulding beat Mt. Paren 8-0    Weird news:  Alligators in the sewer myth is true:  In Oviedo, Florida, a work crew discovered a 5-foot alligator residing in a sludge-filled pipe during a routine pothole inspection. The shocking encounter was captured on video and has garnered attention on social media. The workers initially mistook the alligator for a toad until they saw its glowing eyes. While the discovery may seem like a Florida version of the "alligators in the sewer" urban legend associated with New York City, it's not uncommon for alligators to be found in storm runoff networks in Florida. The article also mentions previous incidents of alligators appearing unexpectedly in places like New York City parks and Prospect Park Lake in Brooklyn...........This from Ny post    Well Paulding County: If you are missing an alligator in your pond, check the sewers!    Can you speak chicken? AI can translate for you:  Researchers in Japan have used AI to decode the emotional states of chickens by analyzing their vocalizations. The study, led by University of Tokyo professor Adrian David Cheok, employed a technique called Deep Emotional Analysis Learning (DEAL) to identify six distinct emotional states in chickens, including hunger, fear, anger, contentment, excitement, and distress, with 80% accuracy. The team collaborated with animal psychologists and veterinary surgeons, analyzing 80 birds and around 200 hours of chicken sounds. The findings have implications for animal welfare, veterinary medicine, poultry farming conditions, and human-animal interaction. They also plan to create a free app for farmers to communicate with their chickens using this technology.  Wow Paulding County you can now use AI to talk to your chickens!!!!    Here are some things you're talking about: Call us with your thoughts or story at 404.997-8655  From What's Happening in Paulding County Facebook Page:  An anonymous member posted “Last night we lost our Australian Shepherd, Lulu to an unbelievable seizure. When the seizure started and we recognized after a minute or so that this was not a typical one for her (she had a history is seizures) we immediately started loading her up to get her to the emergency vet closest to us which is Westside Animal Emergency. They turned us away. Despite us having a dog actively seizing non-stop they turned us away saying they were “at capacity” and too busy. By this time the seizure was into the 20 minute mark.   Our only choice at this point was to drive another 30-40 minutes away to Blue Pearl in Marietta. I called them and let them know we were coming and how long at that time the seizure had been going.   We got there and they rushed out the door to help us. Within a minute or so we were with the vet telling us the seizure had gone on so long that it had raised Lulu's body temperature to at least 109 because that is as high as the thermometer would go. Her seizing for almost an hour caused the temperature spike. At this point the vet felt while they could try to stabilize her and see if there was permanent brain damage but I knew the chances of Lulu making any meaningful recovery were almost non-existent. A fever that high plus the seizure made recovery impossible so we had to make the best choice for Lulu and let her be at peace.   I say all of that to say, IF Westside EMERGENCY Animal clinic had done their job and taken in a true EMERGENCY within the first minutes of the seizure, I wonder would we still have Lulu with us today? Instead, we came home to an empty bed that was Lulu's. Her doggie siblings are looking for her. Her human sister, dad and I are just heartbroken without our sweet pup.   I have nothing positive to say about Westside. We have never heard anything good about them and now I know why. I attempted to use them only because they were closest to us and time was critical. I even called our vet today and told them how we were treated. If you live in our area and ever need an animal ER, go anywhere but Westside.   The staff at Blue Pearl was amazing, loving and loved on Lulu with us as she was passing. They petted her, stroked her paws and talked to her right along with us. They are what a true animal ER should be and I am so grateful they were there and willing despite how busy they were.”  These are your responses from actual Paulding county citizens - as reported on Whats Happening Paulding County   Kacie Ignacio from Dallas “This is horrendous… I am SO SORRY for your loss. “  Lynn Tyler Nemzer from Dallas “I'm so sorry

Amanda, Kayla & Wes bring another episode.  We get into things like personal introductions, we get real about what we quit, discuss Rockmart's "marketing" problem, close out with things that are none of our business including taxes, vegetables, crotch goblins, and mullets.

Vincent Carr is the pastor of North Church in Rockmart, Georgia, a rapper by the stage name “iDie”, and a business owner. Check him out HERE! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dannyburnham.substack.com

Josh has a serious case of the Ty Floyd Fever and a Rockmart Downtown Development Authority official gets arrested.

The owners of Rockmart's new smoothie & juice bar, Sierra Rose Salon & Nutrition (https://www.instagram.com/sierrarose_salonandnutrition) come by to chat about the teas, the drinks, the location and more. Chroma Storm Arts steps in to chat with them as well. Tracklist: Aspen Lee - Loved Me First Fatal Conceit - Under The Ashes Kindred Fire - You Need Me Sami Chohfi - Anti-Social Butterfly V*A*S*E - The Rite

After a winter hiatus, the city needs their only source of news and information back. So Richard and Josh have returned to deliver the goods.

Matthew Holtkamp has only a couple of weeks left to enjoy a pre-elected office life, but there was some official business he had to take care of on Friday night for his soon-to-be new position. He had to be sworn in. New commissioners typically hold their swearing in ceremonies sometime in the December before their term officially begins. This time it was Holtkamp's turn, after he defeated outgoing Commissioner Marlene Fosque in last month's general election, and the ceremony was held at the Gwinnett County Historic Courthouse. And, in true Gwinnett County commissioner fashion, Holtkamp evoked the often-mentioned “Gwinnett Standard” county mantra as he addressed supporters at the swearing-in ceremony. Holtkamp will be the only Republican on the five-member county commission when he takes office in January. In his post-swearing-in remarks, he thanked the Gwinnett Republican Party executive board for supporting his campaign. But, Holtkamp did get support from across the political aisle at his swearing-in ceremony. Two Democrats who will soon be Holtkamp's colleagues on the county commission, Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson and Commissioner Kirkland Carden, attended the ceremony. Hendrickson and Holtkamp are both members of the Rotary Club of Gwinnett. As Holtkamp addressed attendees at the ceremony, he recalled moving to Gwinnett from Ohio in the 1980's and having to learn how things worked in Georgia, and also some of he local vernacular. A roller coaster of a first half and Georgia's highest scoring state championship football game ever left the Mill Creek High School players both exhausted and jubilant Saturday. They had just made history in multiple ways on a foggy night with misting rain at Georgia State's Center Parc Stadium. The Hawks won the first state football title in school history with a 70-35 rout of previously unbeaten Carrollton, giving Gwinnett its third straight state champion in Class AAAAAAA. Their 70 points broke the state record for most points scored by one team in a state final according to Georgia High School Football Daily records, besting the old mark of 62 set by Valdosta in 1971 and Warner Robins in 2020. Mill Creek finished 14-1, pushing past the school record for wins in a season by a game. It wrapped up a completely dominant postseason with another convincing victory, putting an exclamation point on a run that featured the Hawks dealing out the mercy rule of a running clock to their first four playoff opponents. The showdown of nationally ranked teams — Mill Creek is Number 18 by MaxPreps and Carrollton is Number 20, while Carrollton is Number 20 and Mill Creek is Number 24 by USA Today — featured a first half of each team landing shots with the big play. Two of the Hawks' early scoring plays were on special teams that had them up 28-14 after the first quarter. Carrollton which hadn't allowed more than 28 points in a game all season, never got the deficit to single digits after the first quarter despite 529 yards and five touchdowns from freshman quarterback Julian Lewis. The Hawks hit the 70-point mark with a nine-play, six-minute scoring drive, set up by Jamal Anderson's fourth-down sack. Kevin Mitchell's 48-yard TD run with 1:36 left in the fourth quarter capped the scoring and made Mill Creek the eighth Gwinnett school to win a state football title in Georgia's largest class, joining Brookwood, Collins Hill, Grayson, Norcross, North Gwinnett, Parkview and Peachtree Ridge. Gwinnett high school football continued its impressive run with Mill Creek's championship. At least one Gwinnett team has won a state football title in 15 of the past 17 seasons. A Navy veteran who went on to work for the Veterans Administration and participated in several community groups has received a recognition from the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented a DAR America 250 Commendation to Terry Edward Pyatt Manning. Manning was recognized for roles he filled in the the armed forces and Veterans Administration as well as roles he filled in the community. He served in the Navy from 1967 until 1970 and left the military as a petty officer first class. He later went on to work for the Veterans Administration, where he eventually became the auditor-in-charge. But, he was also president of the Friends of the National Archives Southeast Region, is a member of the Gwinnett Historical Society, co-founded the Gwinnett County Genealogy Study Group and gives lectures on early American history, which he does while wearing colonial attire. Manning, who is married to Philadelphia Winn chapter member Virginia Manning, is also involved with groups that work with the DAR. He is a member of the Button Gwinnett Sons of the American Revolution, the Atlanta Sons of the American Revolution, the Georgia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution and is the Senior President of the Allen Howard Society of the Children of the American Revolution. Northside Hospital will be building more of the new tower at its Gwinnett campus right away than previously announced, in a move that will make the Lawrenceville site the largest campus in the Northside Hospital system in 2025. Officials from Northside said the Georgia Department of Community Health gave them the green light on Wednesday to add seven more stories onto the construction that is gearing up for the new inpatient tower that is being built at the Gwinnett campus. That will put the tower at 17 stories, which is the height it was always intended to eventually be, all in one go at construction rather than in phases as was previously planned. It will add 146 patient beds at the hospital, and put Northside Gwinnett at a total of 696 beds. The tower, when completed, is expected to compete for the title of being the tallest building in Gwinnett County, at a height of 257 feet and six inches. Its closest competitor for the title, local officials had said in the past, would be the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta hotel, which has at least 15 floors. Getting the permission to build additional seven floors means the tower will not be built in stages, as had been the plan at one time. With state authorization granted, Northside officials now only need the blessing of the Federal Aviation Administration — since the hospital is near Briscoe Field and the tower will be more than 200 feet tall — to proceed. The hospital system has already filed paperwork to get the FAA's blessing, and is expecting an answer soon.   When former Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Nash was a young girl growing up in the Harbins area, farming was still king. She recalls a time when eastern Gwinnett was truly rural — even though it's less developed that other parts of Gwinnett today, Nash is quick to point that she does not believe it's really rural anymore. When she thinks of the area being rural, she thinks of the farmland that used to be widespread in eastern Gwinnett. In fact, she remembers there being more farmland than forests in the Dacula area back in the day. Nash was one of several dignitaries, including Governor Brian Kemp and current Gwinnett Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson, who attended Rowen's groundbreaking ceremony, which was held on a field on Drowning Creek Road on Friday. The 2,000-acre research-oriented “knowledge community” mixed-use development, located between Dacula and the Gwinnett-Barrow county line, has been in the planning stages since it was first announced in 2020, in Nash's final year in office. It is expected to take decades to build out, but it is projected to create at least 100,000 new jobs in eastern Gwinnett, according to Rowen Foundation President Mason Ailstock. The agricultural innovation aspect of Rowen in particular will likely have a major impact across the state since, according to the Georgia Department of Economic Development, agribusiness is the state's largest industry. Buford's wrestling team won the 18-team Aaron Kirkland Invitational on Saturday. The tournament honors former Buford wrestler Kirkland, who died in an October 2021 car accident. The Wolves finished ahead of runner-up Rockmart, third-place Mount Pisgah, fourth-place Creekview and fifth-place Etowah. Buford's D.J. 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 Buford came into Friday's game with a perfect record, ranked No. 1 in the state and a consensus top-10 team nationally, and winner of three straight state championships. Walton was not intimidated. The Raiders prepared this week as if Buford was just another opponent and left Tom Riden Stadium with a 42-35 victory in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs. The win sent shockwaves far beyond the Buford and Walton communities — but not as much on the Raiders' sideline. Walton will return to the road for the quarterfinals next week, facing another unbeaten foe in Carrollton. Of Buford's 11 wins this season, eight of them were decided by more than 20 points, but that did not faze Walton's will to play spoiler. Walton will play Friday night on the road against Carrollton. About half a dozen local families that grew a little larger this year via adoption celebrated the milestone Saturday at Johnson Ferry Baptist Church. The event was hosted by the Cobb County office of the Division of Family and Children Services, the state organization that provides child protective services, foster care and adoption. Along with a breakfast of chicken and waffles, Cobb DFCS provided photographers for the families to take Thanksgiving portraits, and gave each family a $25 Walmart gift card to have the photos printed. Deputy Director of Cobb DFCS Carmen Nance organized the event to honor adopting families. She said Cobb has 436 children in foster care. According to Nance, the county's foster system needs community support — more foster families, and more resources for those families. Nance said it is important for children in foster care to stay within their home community if possible, so they can maintain some of their social network through friends, school, and church. Nance said the Cobb County Foster Adoptive Parent Association is a good resource for those looking to foster, adopt, or support the local foster system. MUST Ministries is expecting 10,000 runners this Thanksgiving Day as the nonprofit celebrates 20 years of racing against poverty with the MDJ Gobble Jog. Since 2002, families from all over the world have come together on Marietta Square to run in the Marietta Daily Journal MUST Ministries Gobble Jog, one of the largest Thanksgiving Day races in the Southeast. The annual event raises funds for those in need who come to MUST for housing, food, job assistance, clothing and more. This year, MUST will help more than 60,000 people across eight metro Atlanta counties find a second chance at hope. Runners and walkers choose between a 10K, 5K, 1K, Tot Trot (50 yards) or being a phantom runner. For more information, visit gobblejog.org or mustministries.org.  The Mount Paran Christian cheerleading team recently won its 11th straight state championship in competition cheer held at the Macon Centreplex.  The team faced not only a new competitive class when the Eagles moved up to Class AA, but also extended its streak with a new coaching staff led by McKenzie Rutan, Shelley Ray, and Nikki Hamilton. To date, the squad is the only team in Georgia, in any classification, to have won 11 consecutive cheer titles. The streak began with the 2012-13 season. Competition cheerleading is acknowledged as an Olympic sport and has been recognized by the GHSA/NCAA for more than 25 years. The cheer squad holds the most consecutive state championships for any sport in Cobb County, and is closing in on the Walton girls tennis team's mark of 13 titles in 14 years, and 16 championships in 18 years, between 2001 and 2018. This 11th consecutive title also puts the competition cheer team second in most consecutive titles in the state in any sport behind Jefferson High School wrestling, which won every year from 2001 to 2019. Five interceptions and a lost fumble led to five Rockmart touchdowns in North Cobb Christian's 63-10 loss at Rockmart in the second round of the Class AA state playoffs Friday night. Coming off of a thrilling 14-6 win in the first round, No. 10 North Cobb Christian (10-2) was hit with costly mistakes on offense against the Number 7-ranked Yellow Jackets to lead to an early exit in the playoffs. The Eagles went into halftime down 28-10 after getting some traction on a nine-play, 76-yard scoring drive late in the second quarter that ended with quarterback Matty Go finding Skyler Parker down the left sideline for an 18-yard touchdown pass. When they came back from the break, that momentum deteriorated quickly. Rockmart scored on the first possession of the second half as Cam Ferguson capped an 8-play, 70-yard drive with a 22-yard touchdown run. Ty'Shawn Johnson intercepted Go two plays into North Cobb Christian's possession, leading to a short field and a 15-yard touchdown run by Rockmart quarterback JD Davis a short time later. Go finished 9-of-16 for 114 yards, all of which came in the first half as the senior was 0-for-4 in the second half, each time getting picked off. The Eagles were held to 75 yards rushing for a total of 189 yards of offense. Rockmart, meanwhile, had 304 yards with 291 coming on the ground. Davis and Ferguson each had two touchdowns while Brent Washington scored two touchdowns, one on a 2-yard run and another on a 60-yard interception return, both in the second quarter. Marietta used bookstore Book Nook will close, according to a letter written by the store's owners. Before shuttering, the Marietta Book Nook on Roswell Road is discounting nearly everything in its stock by 50% every Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the rest of November. The store will not be open on other days. The letter does not specify an end date for the sale or an ultimate closing date. Trade credits will still be accepted at the other Book Nook locations in Decatur and Lilburn. Some items are exempt from the 50% off discount: comics, graphic novels, and premium items, which will be identified by a star sticker. Everything else is half off. The Book Nook had been temporarily closed to customers for about a month because of a change in management, according to the store's manager, Alexa Dunford. Dunford was not sure what caused the change. During that time, staff have been reorganizing the shelves to prepare for the sale. 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Josh and Richard talk about Christmas time, Santa, and elections here in Rockmart. 

Support the show: Patreon l Glow l Episode TranscriptThis was a fun, and live, episode of the show. Guest Bio:Paul Baxley is the CBF Executive Director. Baxley was ordained to gospel ministry in 1993 at his home church of First Baptist Church on Fifth in Winston-Salem, N.C. Baxley and his wife, Jennifer, a licensed physical therapist, have four children: Olivia (age 17), Maria (age 11) and twins Caroline and Matthew (ages 8). Baxley has also held a variety of leadership roles with CBF partner organizations including the Board of Visitors of Mercer University's McAfee School of Theology (member, 2012-2018 and chair, 2015-2016); Board of Directors of the Baptist House of Studies of Duke Divinity School (member, 2006-2012; chair, 2009-2010); and the Board of Directors of the Center for Congregational Health (member, 2004-2010; chair, 2009). In 2012, Baxley gave the Lawrence Hoover Lectures at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond and delivered a sermon titled “Preaching as Participation” at the Mercer Preaching Consultation.Mark Snipes is the Coordinator for CBF of Virginia. Mark was born and raised in the small town of Rockmart, Georgia in the North Georgia mountains. A graduate of the McAfee School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, Mark worked in local church ministry for seven years before becoming Missions Coordinator for Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of Virginia in October 2013. In 2017, Mark's position was broadened and his title was changed to Associate Coordinator. In this role, Mark concentrates on global and local missions; advocacy; events; connecting with churches, ministers, and the Young Baptist Ecosystem.Check out all the things over at the store...it's a great way to support the show www.canisaythisatchurch.com/storeWhat are you waiting for; consider becoming a Patreon supporter of the show. You'll have access to many perks as well as guaranteeing the future of these conversations; even $3/Month goes so far as this show is 100% listener supported. Follow the show:Facebook, Twitter, Store, BookShop.orgAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Coach Nikki Brown joins the show to recap this weekend's football and softball games. The boys beat Dalton and the Lady Jackets absolutely owned Trion. 

This week, Drewby and Yergy discuss the recent case of Darlene Nicole Brister, a  mother of 7 who, earlier this month, suffered some sort of lapse from reality and went on a melee inside the family's suburban Georgia home - stabbing and killing 3 of her 7 kids, and setting their two story home on fire.  Support Our Patreon For More Unreleased Content: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group to Request a Topic: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Material: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e_qW6hKUME&ab_channel=What%E2%80%99sgoingon%3F https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-dN9nADy3I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-dN9nADy3I&ab_channel=11Alive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aysgiHfToSk&ab_channel=FOX5Atlanta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tY3Si3HJ5v8&ab_channel=FOX5Atlanta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-upbaL8rUXs&ab_channel=CBS46Atlanta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN-quRVw13E&ab_channel=FOX5Atlanta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVAXndf_FZQ&ab_channel=NBCNews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W64a_E6PD2g&ab_channel=11Alive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e_qW6hKUME&ab_channel=What%E2%80%99sgoingon%3F https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vY8R8AImYUU&ab_channel=What%E2%80%99sgoingon%3F https://patch.com/georgia/dallas-hiram/paulding-co-woman-charged-murder-hirams-leo-parker-honored https://youtu.be/U-dN9nADy3I https://twitter.com/MadelineTV/status/1540679930073063425?s=20&t=B68R6hRBq-nx8SpDTh_AYQ https://twitter.com/MadelineTV/status/1540683035888066561?s=20&t=36mU1h06U4EklHcVh1HTmw https://www.gofundme.com/f/bghax3-help-this-family-get-through-this?qid=2419fdf90b05df8a72ed02e20570ccf3 https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/darlene-brister-arrested-murder-her-children https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/paulding-county-deadly-fire-mother-charged-murder https://atlanta.homesbymarco.com/for-sale/Rockmart,GA/subdivisions=Sunset+Mountain,Recent-Sales https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/paulding-county-mother-facing-malice-murder-arson-charges/85-edb8fde5-18da-47ab-9b83-d940d2f89bb0 https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/paulding-county-house-fire/85-360d8674-8ebc-4d66-b7a2-9c53fb59ed9f https://www.thedailybeast.com/three-children-die-two-injured-in-georgia-domestic-dispute-that-led-to-a-fire-police-say https://www.fox8live.com/2022/06/27/mother-accused-stabbing-children-inside-burning-home-deputies-say/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_(U.S._state) https://wgxa.tv/news/local/georgia-mom-fatally-stabs-3-children-sets-home-on-fire?video=ca03a60d28fb498ab14f2f4b353e1906&jwsource=cl https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/paulding-county-deadly-fire-mother-more-charges-arson-malice-murder https://www.cbs46.com/2022/06/27/neighbors-shock-after-paulding-county-mom-is-accused-killing-her-3-kids/ https://www.wjcl.com/article/black-bear-jupiter-florida-man-comes-face-to-face/40699215 https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/breaking-more-charges-for-paulding-mother-accused-of-killing-3-children/PFVJJ6VIUVEWLJO5ZWDFWRALR4/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/bqxuwf-help-with-funeral-services?qid=8cd61552e0950e94d4b6ede263dadf71 https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/georgia-woman-accused-killing-3-her-7-children-police-say/V3GTJTNWVNHHVBTBSKDN7TCKXM/ https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/paulding-county/father-says-mother-who-stabbed-3-children-was-good-mom-suffered-depression/4OGNKL6VZ5EAXAQRTQKIAQU6EQ/ https://nypost.com/2022/06/26/georgia-woman-darlene-brister-charged-with-murder-after-4-children-die-in-house-fire/ https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/devonte-brister-obituary?id=35657848 https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/masters-devin-donovan-devontae-brister-obituary?id=35728282 https://www.articobits.com/obituaries/willie-a-watkins-funeral-home-inc/masters-devin-donovan-devontae-brister-obituary https://www.parentherald.com/articles/107391/20220630/mom-facing-3-counts-murder-arson-stabbing-kids-death-burning.htm https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083147795932 https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/2020/title-16/chapter-5/article-1/section-16-5-1/ https://www.postpartum.net/learn-more/postpartum-psychosis/

Rockmart alum, Stanley Washington, stops by to talk Rockmart Football and to give us a little preview of the season. Stanley graduated in 2001 and coached a lot of the kids on the team during their time playing rec ball. He's a cool dude, and a huge asset to our awesome Rockmart community. 

During the weekend, a 40-year-old mother was arrested for allegedly stabbing her children while her house was on fire. Paulding County emergency services received a call about a domestic disturbance and fire at 776 Woodwind Drive in Rockmart on June 24 at 9:19 p.m. A "female who was inside the home attempted to stab its occupants," said the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. Several law enforcement agencies assisted, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the State Fire Marshal, Paulding County Fire Investigators, and Paulding County Detectives, in extinguishing the fire and rescuing the occupants. Seven juveniles were found inside the home, and two of them - a 3-year-old and a 9-month-old - were pronounced dead. According to reports, they suffered apparent stab wounds. The hospital also treated three other children, ages 5, 9, and 11. A 14-year-old and a 16-year-old did not appear to be injured, according to the Paulding County Sheriff's Office. The 5-year-old died as a result of injuries, according to the statement. Nine-year-old is in critical but stable condition. Darlene Brister, the children's mother, was arrested and charged with malice murder. There are likely to be additional charges, according to WAGA-TV. The Paulding County Jail records indicate Brister is being held without bond. If you like TRUE CRIME TODAY - Be sure to search and subscribe wherever you download podcasts! Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-a-true-crime-podcast/id1504280230?uo=4 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0GYshi6nJCf3O0aKEBTOPs Stitcher http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/real-ghost-stories-online-2/dark-side-of-wikipedia-true-crime-disturbing-stories iHeart https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-Tru-60800715 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/565dc51b-d214-4fab-b38b-ae7c723cb79a/Dark-Side-of-Wikipedia-True-Crime-Dark-History Google Podcasts https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzUwMDEyNjAucnNz Or Search "True Crime Today" for the best in True Crime ANYWHERE you get podcasts! Support the show at http://www.patreon.com/truecrimetoday

Josh and Richard discuss the new fountain downtown, liquor stores coming to Rockmart, silly COVID protocols and more! 

Josh and Richard are back at it. This time they talk about a historic building in downtown Rockmart that was recently demolished and Josh shares a story about his redneck buddy from Cedartown who just married UP. 

This week the boys discuss a dead squirrel in the mailbox of a new Polk County resident, the trashy playground at the Nathan Dean ball fields, and much more! 

Zach Thomas, operator of Chick-Fil-A Rockmart, joins us to talk about his journey from farm kid to running a Chick-Fil-A. What an awesome dude. Please enjoy. 

Amanda Hogan is the owner of Chroma Storm Arts, Rockmart's only art gallery and studio. Amanda stops by to teach the boys about art and Richard tells us about the time he discovered art on a Carnival cruise. 

Richard tries to get Travis Tritt to move to Rockmart. 

Rockmart Mayor Sherman Ross joins the boys in downtown Rockmart to discuss his vision for the city of Rockmart. Here's part three of our three-part series with the man, the myth, the legend. 

Rockmart Mayor Sherman Ross joins the boys in downtown Rockmart to discuss his vision for the city of Rockmart. Sit back and join us for part two of the series! 

Rockmart Mayor Sherman Ross joins the boys in downtown Rockmart to discuss his vision for the city of Rockmart. 

Wes tells us the legend of Rockmart's upside down crosses.

The boys recap their Christmas and New Years, plus Josh hates Traeger Grills.

Richard, Wes and Josh tell you their connection to Rockmart and why they're starting a podcast about Rockmart.

This special episode features both the supplier and customer to unpack Rockmart Slate's aggregate quarry located in Georgia where they use multiple Terex Finlay crushing and screening systems supplied and serviced by Finlay Eastern. Joining us from Rockmart Slate is David Robinson who focuses on providing the operations scope and market. Kelly Preston with Finlay Eastern lays out the equipment models and their specifications and walks through various applications including asphalt and concrete. Watch Episode Here: https://youtu.be/TTrNFbGtsKY

First a little woodland middle school versus Rockmart middle school recap from today, and then head coach of the Armurchee Indians Jeremy green, and then the head coach of the West Carroll were Eagles coach Clayton Morris --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mixing things up with a solo Wes episode. I vent my frustrations with work. I talk about the downtown Rockmart festival. And I play some kickass music. Also a plug for a great retro gaming channel.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCawpEb5OMeX9KU2FRqznRnQ Tracklist: Throw the Fight, Sleep Signals, Veio, The Rovers, Skavenger 

Anneewakee opens up a third campus for troubled girls in Rockmart, Georgia. We hear from former patients about the abuse and the long term effect it has had on their bodies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Funeral directors come across a lot of different experiences in their careers. While some of those experiences may be the same, there are certainly a lot that stick out in their mind. In this episode, Berto and Justin sat down with Nathan Womack, manager and funeral director with Freeman Harris Funeral Home in Rockmart, GA to discuss some of his more memorable moments in funeral service. Spoiler alert - there's a SWAT team involved in one of them. 

Pizza Farm owner Tommy Sanders - also a member of the Polk County Board of Education - lost his business to fire on January 9, and has plans to rebuild in the coming months. Listen to this interview from his kitchen table in Rockmart where he discusses what happened that night and his issues with the Polk County Water Authority in this latest episode of Talking Points on Polk.Today. Want to support the podcast and free local news on Polk.Today? You can become a contributor now for $5 a month and help ensure free local news stays free. Click the link to make a contribution via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=66ZJL3ZB4VEFS. Check out the companion story to this podcast on Polktoday.com! Sponsors for today's show include Gammon, McFall and Villereal in Cedartown, Culver Exterminating Company in Rockmart, Croker's Hardware in Cedartown and more! Make sure to click on ads on Polktoday.com to support our sponsors.

The is a special 3 part episode. Part 2 of 3. This week would be our Annual celebration of Welshfest in our hometown. (https://rockmartwelshfest.com/) Richard Abrams of Abrams Heating & Air (https://www.facebook.com/abramsair) hangs out with us in studio.  Community ideas about bringing more culture back to Rockmart.  Tracklist: Southside of the Tracks, Melia, Reclaim the Silence, Silencing the Machine, Four Skulls

The Rockmart Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a basketball tournament continuing today, and more is happening in the department as new director Jeff Holstein looks to push forward following much of 2020 without any youth sports, and a 2021 that is getting ready for the return of some normalcy with a spring schedule. Today's episode of Talking Points on Polk.Today focuses also on the future of youth sports, how Holstein wants to include more opportunities for adults to have recreation sports, and much more in a conversation at the Recreation Department. In the meantime, consider helping out Polk Today by making a monthly contribution to the site of $5 and get access free of charge to a forthcoming subscriber-only site, Kevintheeditor.com. Make sure to send commentary, ideas, any information you want to share about why you should be on the podcast or if you're interested in becoming a Polk Today sponsor at kevin@polk.today.

Rockmart Mayor Sherman Ross joins us on the long-delayed third episode of Season 2 of Talking Points on Polk Today to discuss projects underway and those coming in the future ahead for the city, along with other topics of import that are notable for local residents and visitors alike. Also, take the opportunity to help out and volunteer for cleanups and more happening within the City of Rockmart. Today's episode of Talkings Points on Polk Today is sponsored by Gammon, McFall and Villerreal Attorneys at Law in Cedartown and Culver Exterminating Company in Rocklmart. Those who want to make a contribution to Polk.Today can do so and help with the growth of free local news of everyone to enjoy. Note: this episode was recorded on location at Pizza Depot in Rockmart, so there might be some heater noise from where we were sitting.

There's a lot going on in the Polk School District over the past few years. From big SPLOST projects adding facilities to Cedartown and Rockmart High Schools and across the district, to new programs that are making a difference in the life of youth. On this past Tuesday, January 5, Superintendent Laurie Atkins and Superintendent-in-waiting Katie Thomas were both invited to come talk to members of the Polk County Rotary Club for their first meeting of 2021. Atkins and Thomas provided a presentation and conversation about the district's response to COVID-19 and numbers of cases found within students and staff (177 by their figures combined) along with the expansion of facilities through the use of Special Purpose, Local Option Sales Tax funds that were approved in recent years, plus programs like Graduate Polk and what's happening with the graduation rate, which is above 90% at Rockmart and increasing into the mid-80% range at Cedartown High School. Talking Points on Polk.Today is made possible by local sponsors like Culver Exterminating Company, Floyd Medical Center and Croker's Hardware in Cedartown. Those who want to make a contribution to Polk.Today can do so and help with the growth of free local news of everyone to enjoy. Thanks to the Polk County Rotary Club, Superintendent Laurie Atkins and Assistant Superintendent and PCCCA CEO Katie Thomas for providing the opportunity to share this episode with all.

This new year is well underway, and everything seems to be happening at once just like in the year previous. But the first guest of Season 2 understands that progress works at its own speed, marching ahead toward project completions without thinking anything of what day or month it might be. Just before the year got underway recently appointed Cedartown City Manager Edward Guzman took a few minutes out of his day to talk about what's in store for the New Year for local residents to expect, and more. Tune into this first episode of Season 2 of Talking Points on Polk.Today to hear from Guzman about several project, how downtown might develop further with the update of alcohol ordinances, how infrastructure looks in 2021 and much more. Today's episode of Talking Points on Polk.Today is brought to you by local sponsors like Main Street Realty in Cedartown, who can help you get a great offer on your home or find the perfect place for you to live in Polk County and the surrounding area. Find out how much your house might be worth by calling Michael Tinney at Main Street Realty in Cedartown at (770) 500-8443 or at www.mainstreetrealtyga.com. Additional sponsors include Croker's Hardware of Cedartown, Floyd Medical Center, Sherman Ross State Farm Insurance of Rockmart, and Sew Purdy! Check out these and more sponsors by clicking on ads here on Polktoday.com.

What really matters in life? When you are 85 and sitting in your rocking chair, what will you be thinking about? Our guests share his inkling about this question:"What did I do with the time, money, and resources I was given to make a difference in people's lives? That's all, that's really gonna matter."This week we are joined by Zach Thomas, an entrepreneur, author, and veteran of the Army Rangers. Zach graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served his country as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer. He has started multiple companies and been featured in Newsweek Magazine and on Good Morning America. He is the Owner/Operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise in Rockmart, Georgia where he is very involved in his community. Join us in this episode to hear about Zach's legacy to date and how he is shaping his lift to be a strong leader and better human. ABOUT THE SHOWAligning the Who/How/What for six figures. Gain skills to succeed without the university price tag. Simon provides tips for designing your career path, exclusive interviews with expert guests about success designing their own paths. LEARN MORE

Hometown Pizza and Grill owner Rick Smith and I sat down in the dining room of his restaurant in Rockmart to talk business in this latest episode of Talking Points on Polk Today, along with an upcoming promotion he's running on Nov. 16 through Nov. 20 to help the band.

Introducing Zach Thomas Today's guest first joining us on the Join Up Dots show is Zach Thomas, he is an entrepreneur, published author, coach and speaker. He was Eagle Scout of the Nation in 1995, graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served his country as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer. He has started multiple companies and been featured in Newsweek Magazine and on Good Morning America. He married his high school sweetheart and they home school their seven children on their family farm where he grew up. His varied interests include studying leadership and entrepreneurship, farming, riding his Harley, working on old cars with his sons and dad, camping and spending time with his family. Today, he is the owner/operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise in Rockmart, Georgia. His Leader Farming strategy - Growing Leaders to Grow your Business - has resulted in top 20% performance metrics and the development of multiple Chick-fil-A franchisees from his restaurant. As a Lean 6 Ninja, he has cultivated a culture of continuous improvement in his organization. How The Dots Joined For Zach His pioneering efforts have led him to serve on the Lean Operator panel for Chick-fil-A, Inc. and co-create the Lean365 program that helps other franchisees build a culture of empowerment, engagement, and excellence. He's been featured in Newsweek and on Good Morning America, and is here today to share what he's learned along his journey. As he says "As a lifelong student of leadership and entrepreneurship, I consider my Chick-fil-A franchise with over 90 team members a laboratory for innovation and cultivating next generation leaders. My company, Locum Restitution LLC, Latin for “a place of restoration” is a leadership development company that just happens to sell chicken!” So is this a business model that leads to a healthy work life balance, or tips it all into the work zone? And where would he go if he was to take his learnings and implement them into a new business? Well lets find out as we bring onto the show to start joining up dots with the one and only Mr. Zach Thomas Show Highlights During the show we discussed such weight subjects with Zach Thomas such as: Zach shares how he loves to bring an entrepreneurship schooling for his children, to create a mindset that they wouldn't get a school. We talk about the movie "The Founder" and how Ray Kroc went about redefining what his business is all about. Zach discusses how he found his leadership style by hearing his team pondering "What Zach are we going to get today?"  and not liking that discussion. And lastly................. Zach reveals the time when a good day for him was making a person cry out for his mother. Very different from today.

+++ ON IT'S HEAD +++ Have you ever heard the term "turn it on its head?" What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear that phrase? For me, it's a little boy being help upside down with his or her head to the ground and I think, "wow, they've been turned upside down." Some kids love this. They'll be laughing-their-heads-off thinking it is so funny until the blood flushes their face. It's unfortunate that we can no longer look at something like that and think it's all being done in jest. Strange things. Strange people. However, I like to see when an idea that we've held onto for so long, is completely revamped and replaced by better ideas. Would it be true for you as well? In this episode, you'll hear how one business owner and leader, our guest Zack Thomas, has taken the term "employee turnover" and turn it around from being something one fears, to something one plans towards. You'll have to listen to hear what it is I mean by saying that. +++++++++++++++++++ ZACK THOMAS' BIO: He is an entrepreneur, published author, coach, and speaker. As a West Point graduate, Zach served his country as an Airborne Ranger Infantry Officer before launching multiple successful companies. Today, Zach is the owner/operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise in Rockmart, Georgia. His Leader Farming strategy - Growing Leaders to Grow your Business - has resulted in the top 20% performance metrics and the development of multiple Chick-fil-A franchisees from his restaurant. He's been featured in Newsweek and on Good Morning America and is here today to share what he's learned along his journey. FREE GIFT FROM ZACK: www.leaderfarming.com/kingsleygrant +++++++++++++++++++ Please share this episode with one other person and leave a comment on the platform through which you listen to this show and/or on social media. Thanks so much. And remember, you are ONE SKILL AWAY... P.S. The new Facebook Group is opened for leaders who want to succeed where others failed and become the leader everyone loves and wants to follow. Here's the link: http://www.facebook.com/groups/eoleader --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kingsleygrant/message

Here's a great message from Evangelist Terry Pace, of Scottsboro, AL! It's a must hear! This was preached on December 14, 2009, at Bible Baptist Church, of Rockmart, GA, Pastor Jason Stringer.

This week's show is brought to you by ChutingStar Rigging Loft in Rockmart, Georgia and Skydive Chicago. Special guest listener this week is Rob Stevenson... he'd say hello but he doesn't have a mic. Dave and Karry record seminars at the Skydive Expo in Deland but who knows if you'll ever get to hear any of it. Give it up for Mike Gruwell of ChutingStar Rigging Loft! ChutingStar not only acts as a local rigging loft but is also a fully-stocked, online gear service & sales outlet. Items are shipped throughout the world every day. Education is a focus with ChutingStar with their online blog section known as the Rigger Rant & Rave. And we hear they are in the middle of production on a few hundred "how to" videos for their site as well. Skydive Radio listeners receive an additional 5% discount with online purchases (coupon code: skydiveradio). Safety First with Brian Germain: Checklists and Procedures. Ask Brian to talk on a safety subject by leaving a voicemail at 575.SDR.TALK. Pic of the Week is Niklas Daniel capturing his own shadow on the bottom skin of his canopy over Perris Valley. Skydive Chicago is open! SDC has a busy season planned with events such as Battle at Midway, Summerfest, and USPA Nationals to name only a few. Chris Peterson wants to know how to set loved ones' minds at ease and gives a shout-out to Skydive Southwest Florida. Interview with proximity flier Julian Boulle. Poor Meredith gets all her shit stolen in Puerto Rico. Good thing she has a gaggle of friends who supply her with rum and get her back to Chicago. Guess Meredith isn't so poor after all. THURSDAY-THURSDAY-THURSDAY.... poker night. Make a side bet with Jim "Guido" Harris and you're prolly gonna win.

Weeping Water holds USPA Coach Course. Sunrise skydive. Donna makes her first AFF dives. Pic of the Week by Shane Migliore: jumpers exit for a cross country skydive at the 2nd Annual Anniversary Boogie at Skydive the Farm in Rockmart, GA. Listener emails. Second place video contest winner "Jumpships" by Burk Reiman.                                                                                                    

Good weather in Nebraska this weekend but Nick still can't swoop for shit. Listener emails and voicemails. Pic of the Week by Shane Migliore: Hans Paulsen, DZO of Skydive the Farm in Rockmart, GA, and his wife Sandy share a smooch. Conversation with Pat Works. New turbine dropzone opening in KC.