EAST METRO Top Stories for June 27th 

Publish Date: June 27th 

    

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From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to The Community Podcast. This Podcast brings you the top stories from the Rockdale-Newton Citizen and the Morgan Citizen.   

Today is Friday, June 27th and Happy birthday to Chris O’Donnell  

 

I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal 
Independence in the Park set for July 3
Madison Will Not Pick Up Trash On July 4
Supreme Court reverses $1 million claim against Conyers Walmart

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef  

  

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: Independence in the Park set for July 3 

Covington’s annual Independence in the Park celebration will take place on July 3 this year, featuring a live performance by September in the Park at 8 p.m. and a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. The event, moved from July 4 for improved safety and logistics, will include enhanced security measures by local law enforcement. Vehicle traffic around the Covington Square will close at 4 p.m. to manage crowds and setup. The celebration aims to maintain Covington’s small-town patriotic charm while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. 

 

STORY 2:  Madison Will Not Pick Up Trash On July 4 

The Madison Street and Sanitation Department will not collect trash on Friday, July 4, to give employees the day off. Friday pickups will shift to Thursday, July 3, and Thursday pickups to Wednesday, July 2. For updates, visit www.MadisonGa.com/AlertCenter, follow the City of Madison, GA on social media, or sign up for notifications at www.MadisonGA.com/NotifyMe. 

 

STORY 3: Supreme Court reverses $1 million claim against Conyers Walmart 

 The Georgia Supreme Court overturned a $1 million nominal damages award to Bettie Leverette, injured in a Conyers Walmart in 2018. Leverette, 72, claimed a mild traumatic brain injury after being struck by employees using a pallet jack. Walmart argued her symptoms stemmed from pre-existing conditions. The jury awarded $1 million but left other damages categories blank. Justice Andrew Pinson clarified that nominal damages, rooted in English common law, are meant to be a "trivial sum," not substantial amounts like $1 million. The case returns to lower courts to reassess the verdict. 

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STORY 4:Karen Lindsey Hit With 'Slayer Status' In Restraining Order 

Jacob and Matthew Lindsey, sons of the late Jack Lindsey, have secured an emergency restraining order against their stepmother, Karen Lindsey, who is charged with his murder. The court granted "slayer status," barring Karen from inheriting or benefiting financially from Jack’s estate. She is prohibited from selling their shared home, accessing joint bank accounts, or profiting from his death. Karen, accused of bludgeoning Jack to death with a handgun, faces charges including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and elderly abuse. She remains in custody at the Morgan County jail, awaiting her next court hearing. 

STORY 5: Gang leader sentenced in meth distribution conspiracy 

Donald Jason Miles, a member of the Ghostface Gangsters, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a meth trafficking conspiracy from behind bars. Alongside co-conspirators Warren Courts and Keeli Wallace, Miles funneled Mexico-sourced meth into Georgia communities. Investigators uncovered that Miles, while incarcerated, recruited Wallace as a courier and coordinated drug deals with Courts, also imprisoned. The operation distributed over 50 kilograms of meth in two months. Authorities seized contraband phones and evidence linking the trio to the conspiracy. This case highlights efforts to combat prison-based drug trafficking under Operation Take Back America. 

 

We’ll be back in a moment   

 

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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef  

 

We’ll have closing comments after this.  

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EAST METRO Top Stories for June 27th&nbsp;
Publish Date: June 27th&nbsp;
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Commercial: MORGAN MEDICAL&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, June 27th and Happy birthday to Chris O&rsquo;Donnell&nbsp;&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 grass fed beef&nbsp;&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;
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STORY 1: <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/independence-in-the-park-set-for-july-3/article_ce4f3923-c469-46d7-a68e-f26632e6b5d9.html">Independence in the Park set for July 3</a>&nbsp;
Covington&rsquo;s annual Independence in the Park celebration will take place on July 3 this year, featuring a live performance by September in the Park at 8 p.m. and a fireworks show at 9:45 p.m. The event, moved from July 4 for improved safety and logistics, will include enhanced security measures by local law enforcement. Vehicle traffic around the Covington Square will close at 4 p.m. to manage crowds and setup. The celebration aims to maintain Covington&rsquo;s small-town patriotic charm while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 2:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/madison-will-not-pick-up-trash-on-july-4/article_8f3da4bb-6776-4cc3-a88b-f3fa1814c29b.html">Madison Will Not Pick Up Trash On July 4</a>&nbsp;
The Madison Street and Sanitation Department will not collect trash on Friday, July 4, to give employees the day off. Friday pickups will shift to Thursday, July 3, and Thursday pickups to Wednesday, July 2. For updates, visit www.MadisonGa.com/AlertCenter, follow the City of Madison, GA on social media, or sign up for notifications at www.MadisonGA.com/NotifyMe.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 3: <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/supreme-court-reverses-1-million-claim-against-conyers-walmart/article_562af160-be5f-4690-8ae2-e347007f0824.html">Supreme Court reverses $1 million claim against Conyers Walmart</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;The Georgia Supreme Court overturned a $1 million nominal damages award to Bettie Leverette, injured in a Conyers Walmart in 2018. Leverette, 72, claimed a mild traumatic brain injury after being struck by employees using a pallet jack. Walmart argued her symptoms stemmed from pre-existing conditions. The jury awarded $1 million but left other damages categories blank. Justice Andrew Pinson clarified that nominal damages, rooted in English common law, are meant to be a "trivial sum," not substantial amounts like $1 million. The case returns to lower courts to reassess the verdict.&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;
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STORY 4: <a href="https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/karen-lindsey-hit-with-slayer-status-in-restraining-order/article_02aa70c8-3dc4-4ecf-8373-77f43bf6f0c3.html">Karen Lindsey Hit With 'Slayer Status' In Restraining Order</a>&nbsp;
Jacob and Matthew Lindsey, sons of the late Jack Lindsey, have secured an emergency restraining order against their stepmother, Karen Lindsey, who is charged with his murder. The court granted "slayer status," barring Karen from inheriting or benefiting financially from Jack&rsquo;s estate. She is prohibited from selling their shared home, accessing joint bank accounts, or profiting from his death. Karen, accused of bludgeoning Jack to death with a handgun, faces charges including Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and elderly abuse. She remains in custody at the Morgan County jail, awaiting her next court hearing.&nbsp;
STORY 5: <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/gang-leader-sentenced-in-meth-distribution-conspiracy/article_114cbd70-b633-433c-9a52-8dbe8b2bbc97.html">Gang leader sentenced in meth distribution conspiracy</a>&nbsp;
Donald Jason Miles, a member of the Ghostface Gangsters, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a meth trafficking conspiracy from behind bars. Alongside co-conspirators Warren Courts and Keeli Wallace, Miles funneled Mexico-sourced meth into Georgia communities. Investigators uncovered that Miles, while incarcerated, recruited Wallace as a courier and coordinated drug deals with Courts, also imprisoned. The operation distributed over 50 kilograms of meth in two months. Authorities seized contraband phones and evidence linking the trio to the conspiracy. This case highlights efforts to combat prison-based drug trafficking under Operation Take Back America.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll be back in a moment  &nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break: ARTISAN MARKET&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on grass fed beef&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have closing comments after this. &nbsp;
Break: Ingles Markets 5&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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Show Sponsors:&nbsp;
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<li><a href="https://www.ingles-markets.com/">www.ingles-markets.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li><a href="https://copycentralga.com/">copycentralga.com</a>&nbsp;</li>
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Bringing you the top stories from the Morgan County Citizen and the Rockdale Newton Citizen