EAST METRO Top Stories for May 23rd 

Publish Date: May 23rd 

    

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

Today is Friday, May 23rd and Happy birthday to Drew Carey 

 

I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal 
Three new principals announced for Newton schools
Madison Reschedules Trash Pickup For Memorial Day, May 26 and Tuesday May 27
Two Covington teens charged in Monroe murder, shooting

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas 

  

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:    Three new principals announced for Newton schools 

Newton County Schools announced three new principal appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Vanshelle Turner will lead Indian Creek Middle School, Michael Chapple will head Alcovy High School, and Keisa Gatewood will take over Cousins Middle School. All three bring extensive experience and a focus on relationship-building and student success. Dr. Turner transitions from South Salem Elementary, Chapple moves from Indian Creek Middle, and Gatewood steps up from her role as assistant principal at Veterans Memorial Middle. Superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley praised their leadership and commitment to advancing the district's goals. 

STORY 2:     Madison Reschedules Trash Pickup For Memorial Day, May 26 and Tuesday May 27 

Madison's Street and Sanitation Department will not collect trash on Memorial Day, May 26, to give employees the day off. Monday's trash and recycling pickups will shift to Tuesday, May 27, and Tuesday's pickups will move to Wednesday, May 28. All other routes remain unchanged. Residents are encouraged to check the city's website or social media for updates. 

STORY 3: Two Covington teens charged in Monroe murder, shooting 

Two Covington teens, Laddarreus Tiller, 17, and Jatorian Ellis, 18, have been arrested and charged with murder, armed robbery, and other offenses following a May 6 shooting in Monroe. The incident resulted in the death of 17-year-old Eitenne Boakye and critical injuries to 23-year-old Jazaire Burgess. Tiller was arrested on May 17 by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team. Monroe Police thanked multiple agencies, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, for their collaboration in the arrests. 

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STORY 4:   Kidnapped Woman Seeks Help At Morgan County Rest Stop 

A woman at a Morgan County rest stop reported being kidnapped on May 17, prompting a police chase on Interstate 20. Covington Police spotted the suspect's vehicle, but the driver, Charles Davis, fled with the victim inside. The chase ended in Rockdale County after a PIT maneuver, and Davis was tased and arrested after attempting to flee on foot. The victim was unharmed. Investigators revealed the kidnapping began earlier that day in South Carolina, where Davis allegedly forcibly took the victim from her home. He faces multiple charges in Georgia and South Carolina. 

STORY 5:  Jakai Newton's Kicks For A Cause Supports KD Strong Foundation 

Newton alumnus Jakai Newton hosted the inaugural "Kicks For A Cause" event on May 10 at Denny Dobbs Park to honor his late friend Kendarrius “KD” Spear and support the KD Strong Foundation. Despite rainy weather, the event featured giveaways, raffles, free shoes, and autographed memorabilia donated by NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle. Newton emphasized spreading positivity and giving back to the community, with plans to make the event an annual tradition. Newton, a 6'4" guard, recently committed to Georgia State's basketball program after transferring from Indiana. 

 

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EAST METRO Top Stories for May 23rd&nbsp;
Publish Date: May 23rd&nbsp;
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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.  &nbsp;
Today is Friday, May 23rd and Happy birthday to Drew Carey&nbsp;
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Three new principals announced for Newton schools</li>
<li>Madison Reschedules Trash Pickup For Memorial Day, May 26 and Tuesday May 27</li>
<li>Two Covington teens charged in Monroe murder, shooting</li>
</ol>
Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas&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:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/three-new-principals-announced-for-newton-schools/article_4f1a3579-047d-4ab9-bc98-cc432db07bab.html">Three new principals announced for Newton schools</a>&nbsp;
Newton County Schools announced three new principal appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. Dr. Vanshelle Turner will lead Indian Creek Middle School, Michael Chapple will head Alcovy High School, and Keisa Gatewood will take over Cousins Middle School. All three bring extensive experience and a focus on relationship-building and student success. Dr. Turner transitions from South Salem Elementary, Chapple moves from Indian Creek Middle, and Gatewood steps up from her role as assistant principal at Veterans Memorial Middle. Superintendent Dr. Duke Bradley praised their leadership and commitment to advancing the district's goals.&nbsp;
STORY 2:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/madison-reschedules-trash-pickup-for-memorial-day-may-26-and-tuesday-may-27/article_14651669-5794-4a0c-af03-6bf180ab220e.html">Madison Reschedules Trash Pickup For Memorial Day, May 26 and Tuesday May 27</a>&nbsp;
Madison's Street and Sanitation Department will not collect trash on Memorial Day, May 26, to give employees the day off. Monday's trash and recycling pickups will shift to Tuesday, May 27, and Tuesday's pickups will move to Wednesday, May 28. All other routes remain unchanged. Residents are encouraged to check the city's website or social media for updates.&nbsp;
STORY 3:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/news/two-covington-teens-charged-in-monroe-murder-shooting/article_454669de-efb0-4aed-b9e1-c6cc640201a5.html">Two Covington teens charged in Monroe murder, shooting</a>&nbsp;
Two Covington teens, Laddarreus Tiller, 17, and Jatorian Ellis, 18, have been arrested and charged with murder, armed robbery, and other offenses following a May 6 shooting in Monroe. The incident resulted in the death of 17-year-old Eitenne Boakye and critical injuries to 23-year-old Jazaire Burgess. Tiller was arrested on May 17 by the Newton County Sheriff&rsquo;s Office SWAT Team. Monroe Police thanked multiple agencies, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, for their collaboration in the arrests.&nbsp;
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STORY 4:&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/kidnapped-woman-seeks-help-at-morgan-county-rest-stop/article_da8e8086-3370-4f8b-9e22-d8f3d5710ec7.html">Kidnapped Woman Seeks Help At Morgan County Rest Stop</a>&nbsp;
A woman at a Morgan County rest stop reported being kidnapped on May 17, prompting a police chase on Interstate 20. Covington Police spotted the suspect's vehicle, but the driver, Charles Davis, fled with the victim inside. The chase ended in Rockdale County after a PIT maneuver, and Davis was tased and arrested after attempting to flee on foot. The victim was unharmed. Investigators revealed the kidnapping began earlier that day in South Carolina, where Davis allegedly forcibly took the victim from her home. He faces multiple charges in Georgia and South Carolina.&nbsp;
STORY 5:&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/sports/jakai-newtons-kicks-for-a-cause-supports-kd-strong-foundation/article_92bb653f-96eb-45cd-bd30-fb65967046be.html">Jakai Newton's Kicks For A Cause Supports KD Strong Foundation</a>&nbsp;
Newton alumnus Jakai Newton hosted the inaugural "Kicks For A Cause" event on May 10 at Denny Dobbs Park to honor his late friend Kendarrius &ldquo;KD&rdquo; Spear and support the KD Strong Foundation. Despite rainy weather, the event featured giveaways, raffles, free shoes, and autographed memorabilia donated by NBA Rookie of the Year Stephon Castle. Newton emphasized spreading positivity and giving back to the community, with plans to make the event an annual tradition. Newton, a 6'4" guard, recently committed to Georgia State's basketball program after transferring from Indiana.&nbsp;
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We&rsquo;ll be back in a moment  &nbsp;
&nbsp;
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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have closing comments after this. &nbsp;
Break: Ingles Markets 10&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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