COMMERCIAL: From the Ingles Studio this is The Northwest Georgia News Podcast from the Rome News Tribune, Calhoun Times, Catoosa Walker News, and Polk County Standard. Today is Wednesday, October 16th and happy birthday to Tim Robbins ***10.16.24 – BIRTHDAY – TIM ROBBINS*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Northwest Georgia is talking about presented by Drake Realty. 1. Monument to Mark 50th Anniversary of Fatal Bus Crash 2. NWGA Hunger Ministries Receives Grant From Georgia Power 3. City Proclaims Breast Cancer Awareness Month Plus, the conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fiber. These stories and more are coming up in today’s edition of the Northwest Georgia News podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Northwest Georgia) STORY 1: Monument to Mark 50th Anniversary of Fatal Bus Crash A memorial for victims of a tragic school bus crash in Aragon will be unveiled at a ceremony on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Aragon Historical Society Museum. The crash occurred on October 23, 1974, when a school bus was hit by a train, resulting in the deaths of seven children and serious injuries to nearly 80 others. This incident led to changes in Georgia's school bus safety regulations. As the 50th anniversary approaches, the memorial aims to honor those affected. The public and families of the victims are invited to attend the unveiling. STORY 2: NWGA Hunger Ministries Receives Grant From Georgia Power Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries received a $25,000 grant from Georgia Power to support hurricane relief efforts and ongoing community services. Following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the nonprofit has been sending food and supplies to affected areas in North Carolina and Southeast Georgia. Executive Director Lindsey Kilby praised the community's resilience and support. The grant will also aid their local programs, including the Bagwell Choice Pantry and Backpack Buddies Program, which serves 1,200 families monthly and provides 2,000 backpacks weekly to students. Referrals for aid can be obtained through local agencies or by contacting the ministry directly. STORY 3: City Proclaims Breast Cancer Awareness Month Calhoun's City Council declared October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the efforts of advocates and healthcare professionals. Mayor Jimmy Palmer encouraged residents to wear pink and support awareness events. The proclamation was presented with Erin Hernandez of the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition and Emily Tarpley of AdventHealth Gordon. The council also approved a zoning change for Venture Communities and the surplus sale of several city-owned vehicles. Additionally, the GEM Theatre received approval for alcohol provision at 10 more events in 2024. The next council meeting is scheduled for October 28. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info. Back in a moment Commercial: State Farm (08.15.24 STATE FARM - DEMOND BRYAN_FINAL_REV) STORY 4: Atlanta lands Super Bowl LXII in 2028 The NFL announced that Super Bowl LXII will be held in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in February 2028. This marks the fourth time Atlanta will host the Super Bowl, with previous games in 1994, 2000, and 2019. The successful bid was led by the Atlanta Sports Council and various local organizations. Governor Brian Kemp highlighted Atlanta's readiness to host large-scale events, offering world-class amenities and safety. Atlanta is also set to host other major events, including the college football national championship, MLB All-Star Game, FIFA World Cup, and NCAA Men's Final Four. STORY 5: SPLOST funded Rome Clocktower Repairs Progressing Renovations are underway on Rome's historic clocktower, with scaffolding marking the progress. Part of the 2023 special purpose local option sales tax package, the project is expected to take several more months. Built in 1871, the clocktower originally served as the city's water supply. The last major renovation occurred in 1986, with a museum added in 1995. Current work involves replacing rotten exterior wood with durable South African Sapele wood and leveling the structure. Interior repairs will use wood from Landmark Preservation's stockpile of historic materials. Back in just a moment Commercial: INGLES 4 (Ingles Markets (Night Snacking) 4) And now here is the conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fiber ***Leah McGrath Interview*** We’ll have closing comments after this. COMMERCIAL: Advent Health (08.09.24 ADVENT HEALTH_FINAL) Sign off-- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Northwest Georgia News 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 ...
