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A.R. Barksdale Boys and Girls Club focusing on success inside and out of the classroom

A.R. Barksdale Boys and Girls Club focusing on success inside and out of the classroom

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 Top Stories for September 5th Publish Date: September 5th Commercial: PREMEIER HEATING AND AIR 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, September 5th and Happy birthday to Freddie Mercury I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Times Journal A.R. Barksdale Boys and Girls Club focusing on success inside and out of the classroom County Approves $137,500 For New Farmland Protection Acreage NCSO graduates 11 inmates from Welding Training Program Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on apples 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.   BREAK: ARTISAN MARKET-GWINETT FAIR STORY 1: A.R. Barksdale Boys and Girls Club focusing on success inside and out of the classroom   With summer wrapping up, the A.R. Barksdale Boys & Girls Club is shifting gears, focusing on academics and sparking career dreams. For Chance Young, it’s photography and graphic design—something he discovered through the club’s workforce program. Alexander Rouse? Planes. After hearing a Delta mechanic speak, he’s hooked on aviation. From gardening to performing arts to financial literacy classes, the club offers more than just activities—it’s a place to belong. STORY 2: County Approves $137,500 For New Farmland Protection Acreage Tuesday’s Morgan County BOC meeting was, well, a bit of a tug-of-war. The topic? Funding for a farmland protection application to conserve 74 acres of the Hayes Family Farm in Madison. The ask was $275,000—25% of the cost—but after some back-and-forth, the board settled on half that: $137,500. A 3-2 vote sealed the deal. Commissioners Riden and von Hanstein pushed for the full amount, citing funds from Meta’s PILOT payments. But others, like Commissioner Park, wanted more caution, citing other priorities like internet expansion. It’s progress, but not without debate. STORY 3: NCSO graduates 11 inmates from Welding Training Program Eleven inmates at the Newton County Detention Center just earned a second chance—this time, with welding torches in hand. On Aug. 29, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with Action Inc., celebrated the graduation of 11 men from its Welding Training Program. These graduates—Michael Schiermeister, Jahleel Frost, Christopher Stockhill, and eight others—now have skills that could land them jobs paying $18–$22 an hour, with no ceiling on earning potential. Every graduate passed rigorous welding tests and earned certifications in safety, ethics, and more. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info. We’ll be right back Break: COPY CENTRAL STORY 4: Bonner's Triple B Restaurant Moves Forward With Rebuild There’s still a flicker of hope for Buckhead’s beloved Bonner’s Triple B, the family-run country restaurant that’s been serving up catfish and BBQ since 1971. After a devastating fire in April reduced it to ashes, owners Lisa and Dallas Bonner are determined to rebuild. The charred remains are nearly cleared, and they’ve raised $10,000 so far—though they need $20,000 more to bring the dream to life. A fish fry fundraiser is set for Sept. 20 at the Buckhead Fire Station. Plates are $20, and they’ll serve until the food’s gone. STORY 5: Covington considers taphouse as permitted use  The city is mulling over a proposal to add “taphouse” as a permitted property use, thanks to a pitch from local business owner Casey Duren. Unlike microbreweries or brewpubs, which brew their own beer, Duren’s vision for a taphouse is simple: craft beer from other breweries, served fresh from the tap—no liquor, no full kitchen, just good beer and a laid-back vibe. Think pizza, finger foods, darts, and maybe a game of cornhole. Oh, and dogs? They’re welcome too. Council member Susie Keck backed the idea, but not everyone’s on board. The debate continues. We’ll be right back. Break: NEWTON FEDERAL BANK And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on apples ----Ask Leah--- We’ll have closing comments after this.  Break: Ingles Markets Signoff-    Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’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 https://www.rockdalenewtoncitizen.com/ and https://www.morgancountycitizen.com/news/ Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great ...
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