Top Stories for October 10th 

Publish Date: October 10th 

 

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, October 10th and Happy birthday to Van Halen 

 

I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal 
Deputy Dash 5K is Saturday at speedway
Downtown high speed chase ends in trafficking charge
Piedmont Rockdale unveils state-of-the-art CT Machine 

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting 

  

These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton, and Morgan Counties! Please like, follow, and subscribe. 

  

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STORY 1: Deputy Dash 5K is Saturday at speedway 

   This Saturday, EchoPark Speedway is the place to be. The Deputy Dash 5K kicks off with check-in at 7:30 a.m., race at 9. But this isn’t just another run—it’s personal. 

This year’s event honors 89 women who tragically lost their lives while running. Their names, along with #FinishTheirRun, are printed on every race shirt. 

Proceeds go to Haven House, supporting domestic violence survivors. 

Want to join? Head to hcsofoundation.org to register. 

STORY 2:  Downtown high speed chase ends in trafficking charge 

A wild scene unfolded in Madison on Oct. 1 when a Greensboro man, Rondal Nathan Sims, 56, led Morgan County deputies on a high-speed chase through downtown—tossing bags of what appeared to be marijuana and meth out of his car window. 

It all started when Sims allegedly rolled through a stop sign near Monticello Highway and I-20. Deputies tried to pull him over, but Sims had other plans. He sped off, hit 105 mph, and even pulled into a driveway to fake them out before continuing down Main Street. 

Eventually, Deputy Christopher Goss stopped him at gunpoint near Bill Duvall Road. Along the way, deputies recovered two ounces of marijuana and nearly half a pound of meth. Sims now faces a laundry list of charges, including trafficking meth, reckless driving, and failure to obey traffic signals. 

STORY 3: Piedmont Rockdale unveils state-of-the-art CT Machine 

  Big news at Piedmont Rockdale: the hospital’s Radiology CT Department is getting a major upgrade with the installation of a GE Ascend CT machine—a nearly $1 million investment. 

What’s the big deal? Faster scans, sharper images, and less radiation exposure. Translation: safer, more accurate diagnoses for everything from routine checkups to complex cases. 

Bottom line? Better tools, better outcomes, and a healthier Rockdale County. 

 

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STORY 4:REGIONS CHAMPS! 

Morgan County’s volleyball and fast pitch softball teams just wrapped up their regular seasons—and both walked away as Region 2 AA champs. 

The Spike Dogs? Absolute dominance. Six straight region titles, no region match losses in six years, and a perfect 5-0 this season without dropping a single set. Unreal. 

Meanwhile, Coach Chad Pigg’s Lady Dogs crushed it, too. They clinched the title by shutting out Callaway twice—8-0 at home, then 10-0 on the road.  

Next up: the Spike Dogs start their state title defense at home Oct. 14, while the Lady Dogs head to Columbus Oct. 29 for their championship run. 

STORY 5: Delta Community celebrates grand opening of Conyers Branch 

 Delta Community Credit Union just cut the ribbon on its brand-new branch in Conyers, marking its first location in Rockdale County. Tucked into the Salem Gate Shopping Center at 1486 Old Salem Road SE, this is the credit union’s 34th branch overall—and a big deal for the 9,000 members living nearby. 

The nearly 5,000-square-foot space features two 24-hour ATMs (fancy ones that double as tellers) and a team of 10 ready to help. After 85 years, Delta Community’s still all about service. 

 

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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting 

 

We’ll have closing comments after this.  

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Signoff-    

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Top Stories for October 10th&nbsp;
Publish Date: October 10th&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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.  &nbsp;
Today is Friday, October 10th and Happy birthday to Van Halen&nbsp;
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal&nbsp;
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Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting&nbsp;
 &nbsp;
These stories and more are coming up in today&rsquo;s edition of the Community Podcast for Rockdale, Newton, and Morgan Counties! Please like, follow, and subscribe.&nbsp;
 &nbsp;
BREAK: INGLES MARKETS 10&nbsp;
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STORY 1: <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/deputy-dash-5k-is-saturday-at-speedway/article_3e19c2d1-f946-54d2-ac0f-46e6ae536f18.html">Deputy Dash 5K is Saturday at speedway</a>&nbsp;
   This Saturday, EchoPark Speedway is the place to be. The Deputy Dash 5K kicks off with check-in at 7:30 a.m., race at 9. But this isn&rsquo;t just another run&mdash;it&rsquo;s personal.&nbsp;
This year&rsquo;s event honors 89 women who tragically lost their lives while running. Their names, along with #FinishTheirRun, are printed on every race shirt.&nbsp;
Proceeds go to Haven House, supporting domestic violence survivors.&nbsp;
Want to join? Head to hcsofoundation.org to register.&nbsp;
STORY 2:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/downtown-high-speed-chase-ends-in-trafficking-charge/article_fb86f334-197a-4f0e-ae89-6e911bcfc8ff.html">Downtown high speed chase ends in trafficking charge</a>&nbsp;
A wild scene unfolded in Madison on Oct. 1 when a Greensboro man, Rondal Nathan Sims, 56, led Morgan County deputies on a high-speed chase through downtown&mdash;tossing bags of what appeared to be marijuana and meth out of his car window.&nbsp;
It all started when Sims allegedly rolled through a stop sign near Monticello Highway and I-20. Deputies tried to pull him over, but Sims had other plans. He sped off, hit 105 mph, and even pulled into a driveway to fake them out before continuing down Main Street.&nbsp;
Eventually, Deputy Christopher Goss stopped him at gunpoint near Bill Duvall Road. Along the way, deputies recovered two ounces of marijuana and nearly half a pound of meth. Sims now faces a laundry list of charges, including trafficking meth, reckless driving, and failure to obey traffic signals.&nbsp;
STORY 3: <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/piedmont-rockdale-unveils-state-of-the-art-ct-machine/article_303f2ba2-892d-4c11-8fe4-772d2306b3a1.html">Piedmont Rockdale unveils state-of-the-art CT Machine</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp; Big news at Piedmont Rockdale: the hospital&rsquo;s Radiology CT Department is getting a major upgrade with the installation of a GE Ascend CT machine&mdash;a nearly $1 million investment.&nbsp;
What&rsquo;s the big deal? Faster scans, sharper images, and less radiation exposure. Translation: safer, more accurate diagnoses for everything from routine checkups to complex cases.&nbsp;
Bottom line? Better tools, better outcomes, and a healthier Rockdale County.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll be right back&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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STORY 4: <a href="https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/sports/regions-champs/article_eb688653-53df-430a-b3f1-1220ed25bc2d.html">REGIONS CHAMPS!</a>&nbsp;
Morgan County&rsquo;s volleyball and fast pitch softball teams just wrapped up their regular seasons&mdash;and both walked away as Region 2 AA champs.&nbsp;
The Spike Dogs? Absolute dominance. Six straight region titles, no region match losses in six years, and a perfect 5-0 this season without dropping a single set. Unreal.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Coach Chad Pigg&rsquo;s Lady Dogs crushed it, too. They clinched the title by shutting out Callaway twice&mdash;8-0 at home, then 10-0 on the road.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Next up: the Spike Dogs start their state title defense at home Oct. 14, while the Lady Dogs head to Columbus Oct. 29 for their championship run.&nbsp;
STORY 5: <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/delta-community-celebrates-grand-opening-of-conyers-branch/article_ef6ac2d5-cb83-4ac1-9df5-960461f66ac6.html">Delta Community celebrates grand opening of Conyers Branch</a>&nbsp;
 Delta Community Credit Union just cut the ribbon on its brand-new branch in Conyers, marking its first location in Rockdale County. Tucked into the Salem Gate Shopping Center at 1486 Old Salem Road SE, this is the credit union&rsquo;s 34th branch overall&mdash;and a big deal for the 9,000 members living nearby.&nbsp;
The nearly 5,000-square-foot space features two 24-hour ATMs (fancy ones that double as tellers) and a team of 10 ready to help. After 85 years, Delta Community&rsquo;s still all about service.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break: &nbsp;
&nbsp;
And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have closing comments after this. &nbsp;
Break: INGLES MARKETS 2&nbsp;
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Signoff-   &nbsp;
Thanks again for hanging out with us on today&rsquo;s Community Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/">https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/</a>&nbsp; and <a href="https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/">https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/</a>&nbsp;
Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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