GA News Podcast – East Metro for Sunday, 6/9 – Published Friday 6/7 From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to your Georgia News Podcast. This podcast features stories compiled from the publications of Times Journal Inc. Today is Sunday, June 9th and Happy 62nd Birthday to actor Michael J. Fox. ***06.09.24 – BIRTHDAY – MICHAEL J. FOX*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here is your top stories Georgia is talking about, presented by Drake Realty AAA says 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Has BegunGeorgia appellate court sets October hearing in Trump's bid to disqualify DA WillisAtlanta Braves Launch Wanted in Texas All Star Campaign We’ll have these stories and more, coming up on your Georgia News Podcast and If you want community, local, and statewide news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! Commercial: DRAKE Story 1: AAA: 100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers Has Begun The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, known as the “100 Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers,” sees a rise in fatal crashes involving teenage drivers. Risk factors include distracted driving, driving with teen passengers, speeding, and not wearing seatbelts. AAA urges parents to model safe driving behavior and discuss safe driving habits with their teens. Professional training courses, like those provided by AAA, can supplement parental instruction. AAA offers an online driving course and identifies quality driving schools through its Approved Driving School Network. Story 2: Georgia appellate court sets October hearing in Trump's bid to disqualify DA Willis The Georgia Court of Appeals has scheduled former President Donald Trump's appeal of a lower court ruling in the Georgia election interference case for October. This appeal concerns Trump's attempt to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from prosecuting the case due to her prior relationship with an attorney involved. The trial is unlikely to take place before the Nov. 5 election. Trump faces charges related to the 2020 presidential election, the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, and federal charges for retaining classified documents. He was also convicted in New York City on 34 felonies related to falsifying business records. Story 3: Atlanta Braves Launch Wanted in Texas All Star Campaign Voting for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game is underway, with the Atlanta Braves launching a creative campaign called #VoteBraves, embracing a Western theme for this year's event in Arlington, Texas. Each Braves player on the ballot has a Western-themed nickname, and the team is encouraging fans to vote at Braves.com/vote. Phase one of voting runs until June 27, where fans select players for each position. The top vote-getters will advance to phase two from June 30 to July 3. Final rosters will be revealed on July 7. The Braves are also offering giveaways and activations around Truist Park to engage fans in the voting process. We’ll be right back Break: WHEELER Story 4: Sparks Fly in Vote Over Rivian Road Ownership During a Morgan County Commissioners meeting, Commissioner Blake McCormack strongly opposed an agreement granting ownership of a frontage road for the Rivian project, citing concerns over leveraging it for better terms in the revenue-sharing agreement. Despite McCormack's objections, the agreement passed 2-1. County Attorney Christian Henry dismissed McCormack's approach, leading to a confrontation. Public comments criticized Henry and another commissioner, suggesting they favored the JDA over residents. While the agreement passed, McCormack vowed to continue fighting for renegotiation. Story 5: Carr asking feds to allow cellphone jamming in prisons Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the FCC to permit the use of cellphone jamming devices in state prisons and local jails to address the issue of contraband cellphones. Carr highlighted the FCC's prohibition on jammers and emphasized the growing threat posed by inmates using contraband phones for criminal activities. He cited examples of crimes orchestrated through contraband cellphones, including a hit ordered by a gang leader. The General Assembly passed legislation to toughen penalties for smuggling prohibited items into prisons. Carr's letter seeks immediate action from the FCC to allow the use of jamming devices in correctional facilities. We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 1 Story 6: Five Georgia School Districts Land Grants for Electric Buses The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $29.4 million in grant funding to five Georgia school districts for electric school buses through the Clean School Bus Rebate Program. These buses produce zero tailpipe emissions, enhancing air quality and protecting students and drivers from harmful pollutants. Additionally, five other counties will receive grants for propane buses, reducing air pollution compared to diesel buses. The transition to electric buses not only benefits the environment but also brings long-term cost ...
