June 18, 2024 • 8 mins
Welcome to the Athens-Clarke County Cast, proudly named one of Feedspot’s Top 20 Georgia News Podcasts. I'm your host, Melissa Carter. In this episode, brought to you by Drake Realty, we cover the latest updates in Athens:
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Arrests in Rolling Ridge Homicide: Police have arrested 18-year-old Janiya Moore and 16-year-old Zyquavious Thomas in connection with last month's tragic shooting.
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Deadly Shooting on Nowhere Road: Heather McCall faces charges for the fatal shooting of Jeremy Howard. The investigation continues.
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New Acting County Manager: Deputy Manager Niki Jones steps in as acting county manager following Blaine Williams' resignation.
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S1 (00:01):
From the Athens Tech Studios, this is the Athens Clark
County cast, covering the latest stories that affect you in
and around Athens. Now let's give you our top stories.
S2 (00:15):
Hello and welcome to the Athens-Clarke County. Cast again. That's
our new name, Athens-Clarke County. Cast one of Feed Spot's
top 20 Georgia news podcast. My name is Melissa Carter,
and here are your top stories brought to you by
Drake Realty. Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested another suspect in
connection with last month's homicide. On May 27th, 20 year
old Cameron Manago was shot outside the Rolling Ridge Apartments
(00:37):
and later died at the hospital. On Friday, police arrested
18 year old Janiya Moore of Athens, charging her with
felony murder and tampering with evidence. Last month, 16 year
old Zacharias Thomas was also arrested and charged with felony murder,
attempted armed robbery and aggravated assault. Police say Thomas is
being charged as an adult. This from WSB. Athens-Clarke County
(01:00):
Police have charged a woman in connection with a deadly shooting.
The incident took place on the 100 block of Nowhere Road.
Officers found 31 year old Jeremy Howard with a gunshot wound.
He was rushed to a local hospital but did not survive.
Following an investigation, 26 year old Heather McCall was arrested
and charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. Details about
what led to the shooting have not been released. The
(01:22):
investigation continues and if you have any information, call detectives
at 762 407 060. This from Fox five and this
Clark County deputy manager Nikki Jones has been appointed acting
county manager. As the search for a replacement for departing
county manager Blaine Williams begins. Williams, who served for eight years,
announced his resignation at the June 6th commission meeting and
(01:45):
will stay on until July 12th. Jones, with over 20
years of local government experience, will take over the next day.
The commission voted unanimously for his appointment during a special
meeting on Friday. Jones will serve as acting manager until
Williams contract term ends or a new manager is appointed.
Williams will consult with the county through August 30th. This
from the Athens Banner-herald.
S1 (02:06):
A new exciting podcast about dads for dads legacy makers
A conversation for dads download now. Wherever you get your podcasts.
S3 (02:17):
It pays to know your doctor, it pays to know
your lawyer. And now more than ever, it pays to
know your local real estate professional. Hi, I'm Jeffrey Drake
with Drake Realty and we have seven offices in the
metro Atlanta area, including two right here in Cobb County
and one at Lake Oconee. I'm the proud leader of
over 700 agents here in Georgia, and we pride ourselves
in professional service. Whether you are the buyer or the seller.
(02:39):
Drake Realty makes the home buying process seamless from contract
to close. Our agents are a little different. They're not
pushing for the quick sale and close. They are pushing
for the best price and terms for their client. In
other words, Drake Realty fights for you. Now's the time
to buy that dream home, vacation home, or new home.
Your family deserves a lot of real estate agents. Talk big.
Let my team at Drake Realty prove they will fight
(03:00):
for you. I'm Jeffrey Drake, and I'd be honored to
have my team serve you. Visit us online at Drake Realty.com.
And remember, it's not how quick you sell or buy,
it's what the deal provides for your future.
S1 (03:13):
Achieve more with Athens Tech at Athens Technical College. Their
programs can connect you with in-demand and high paying careers.
S4 (03:21):
I graduated from Athens Tech in May and started my
job two weeks later. I had the job before I left,
thanks to my professor and just focusing on growing a career.
S1 (03:32):
As far as Athens Tech, I think I've been a
member of the advisory panel for ten years now, and
it's been it's been an awesome experience.
S5 (03:43):
I've currently going to Athens Tech. I started out as
an accounting major. I've finished all my accounting classes and
then switched over to the culinary and baking program.
S6 (03:55):
My name is Alex Lang. I'm an electromechanical engineering student.
This is my second year at Athens Tech and I
graduate in December. The long term goal is to work
for the railroad, whether that be Norfolk Southern or CSX.
S1 (04:09):
Achieve more with Athens Tech, find out more at Athens Techedu.
S2 (04:16):
From 11 Alive's Facebook page a reminder that tomorrow is
Juneteenth and a federal holiday. So the post office, banks,
government offices and the stock exchange will all be closed.
But it seems not everybody's happy about that, Johnny Fryer said.
Wonder why they don't call it June 19th since there's
no such thing as Juneteenth. The Nancy Hood helmer said
this is not a real holiday. They need to stop
(04:37):
this nonsense. Ed Graham said another faux holiday while all
government and postal no service employees get off with pay.
Each year, over 3000 students participate in the University of
Georgia's study abroad programs, with UGA ranking sixth nationally for
overall study abroad participation. According to the 2023 Open Doors
(04:57):
US project, UGA is also third for short term study
abroad programs among doctoral institutions. Leah Hicks from UGA's Office
of Global Engagement describes study away as including both international
and domestic educational experiences. One popular program is the science
and Art history Maymester in Italy, offering seven credit hours
through courses in biology and art history. Another notable program
(05:20):
is the Chilean Spanish language program this from the Red
and black. In sports. Stetson Bennett story in the NFL
is gaining another chapter as the Rams mandatory minicamp kicked
off this week. Head coach Sean McVay praised Bennett's improvement,
noting his command and attention in meetings and on field opportunities. Bennett,
selected in the fourth round in the 23 NFL draft,
(05:41):
stepped away from the game last September for personal reasons,
spending time at home to focus on his mental health.
Despite missing most of his rookie season, he started with
renewed hunger for the game. The Rams opened their season
on September 8th against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football,
potentially featuring two former Bulldogs atop their quarterback depth chart,
this from the red and black. And finally, on Friday,
(06:03):
Athens-Clarke County Police responded to a shooting at the Bethel
Homes apartment complex on Hickman Drive. Two victims were found
at the scene and transported to an area hospital. Their
identities and conditions have not been disclosed. According to Lieutenant
Jody Thompson of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, it is
unclear if anyone is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.
This from the red and black.
S1 (06:23):
Learn how to succeed and win big in life, plus much,
much more. Listen to the Red Hot Read podcast wherever
you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to the Athens-Clarke
County cast, and don't forget to subscribe wherever you get
your podcasts! This podcast is a.
S7 (06:41):
Production of BGG Adgroup. All rights reserved.
S1 (06:46):
This podcast aggregate content from other sources for informational purposes,
and is in no way trying to infringe on the
copyrights or businesses of any other entities. All content posted
up on the site is used under the Fair Use
Copyright Law 107. All audio media and articles are copyrighted
to their original owners. All audio on this podcast are
embedded from YouTube.com and are owned by the respective copyright owners.
(07:07):
No audio information are copyrighted or stored on our servers.
The court ruled that linking or embedding copyrighted videos is
not copyright infringement, even if the source video was uploaded
without permission. However, we will gladly remove any audio clip
upon valid request from respective copyright owners. Any owners also
have the option to disable embedding his YouTube videos on
other websites. News and press articles are owned by the
(07:28):
respective copyright owners. Where possible, the appropriate accreditation or source
of the article is given on the same page. The
audio video files on the site are for listening purposes only.
Downloading of these files to one's computer is strictly prohibited.
They are owned by the respective copyright owners. If it
is in the organization's belief that the usage or specific
content used on our site containing copyrighted knowledge, conflicts with
(07:48):
authorized use, and or does not comply with fair use
as described in the context. Contact us through our contact
page and we will remove the offending content immediately. Thanks
for listening to the Athens-Clarke County cast.
From the Athens Tech Studios, this is the Athens Clark
County cast, covering the latest stories that affect you in
and around Athens. Now let's give you our top stories.
S2 (00:15):
Hello and welcome to the Athens-Clarke County. Cast again. That's
our new name, Athens-Clarke County. Cast one of Feed Spot's
top 20 Georgia news podcast. My name is Melissa Carter,
and here are your top stories brought to you by
Drake Realty. Athens-Clarke County Police have arrested another suspect in
connection with last month's homicide. On May 27th, 20 year
old Cameron Manago was shot outside the Rolling Ridge Apartments
(00:37):
and later died at the hospital. On Friday, police arrested
18 year old Janiya Moore of Athens, charging her with
felony murder and tampering with evidence. Last month, 16 year
old Zacharias Thomas was also arrested and charged with felony murder,
attempted armed robbery and aggravated assault. Police say Thomas is
being charged as an adult. This from WSB. Athens-Clarke County
(01:00):
Police have charged a woman in connection with a deadly shooting.
The incident took place on the 100 block of Nowhere Road.
Officers found 31 year old Jeremy Howard with a gunshot wound.
He was rushed to a local hospital but did not survive.
Following an investigation, 26 year old Heather McCall was arrested
and charged with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct. Details about
what led to the shooting have not been released. The
(01:22):
investigation continues and if you have any information, call detectives
at 762 407 060. This from Fox five and this
Clark County deputy manager Nikki Jones has been appointed acting
county manager. As the search for a replacement for departing
county manager Blaine Williams begins. Williams, who served for eight years,
announced his resignation at the June 6th commission meeting and
(01:45):
will stay on until July 12th. Jones, with over 20
years of local government experience, will take over the next day.
The commission voted unanimously for his appointment during a special
meeting on Friday. Jones will serve as acting manager until
Williams contract term ends or a new manager is appointed.
Williams will consult with the county through August 30th. This
from the Athens Banner-herald.
S1 (02:06):
A new exciting podcast about dads for dads legacy makers
A conversation for dads download now. Wherever you get your podcasts.
S3 (02:17):
It pays to know your doctor, it pays to know
your lawyer. And now more than ever, it pays to
know your local real estate professional. Hi, I'm Jeffrey Drake
with Drake Realty and we have seven offices in the
metro Atlanta area, including two right here in Cobb County
and one at Lake Oconee. I'm the proud leader of
over 700 agents here in Georgia, and we pride ourselves
in professional service. Whether you are the buyer or the seller.
(02:39):
Drake Realty makes the home buying process seamless from contract
to close. Our agents are a little different. They're not
pushing for the quick sale and close. They are pushing
for the best price and terms for their client. In
other words, Drake Realty fights for you. Now's the time
to buy that dream home, vacation home, or new home.
Your family deserves a lot of real estate agents. Talk big.
Let my team at Drake Realty prove they will fight
(03:00):
for you. I'm Jeffrey Drake, and I'd be honored to
have my team serve you. Visit us online at Drake Realty.com.
And remember, it's not how quick you sell or buy,
it's what the deal provides for your future.
S1 (03:13):
Achieve more with Athens Tech at Athens Technical College. Their
programs can connect you with in-demand and high paying careers.
S4 (03:21):
I graduated from Athens Tech in May and started my
job two weeks later. I had the job before I left,
thanks to my professor and just focusing on growing a career.
S1 (03:32):
As far as Athens Tech, I think I've been a
member of the advisory panel for ten years now, and
it's been it's been an awesome experience.
S5 (03:43):
I've currently going to Athens Tech. I started out as
an accounting major. I've finished all my accounting classes and
then switched over to the culinary and baking program.
S6 (03:55):
My name is Alex Lang. I'm an electromechanical engineering student.
This is my second year at Athens Tech and I
graduate in December. The long term goal is to work
for the railroad, whether that be Norfolk Southern or CSX.
S1 (04:09):
Achieve more with Athens Tech, find out more at Athens Techedu.
S2 (04:16):
From 11 Alive's Facebook page a reminder that tomorrow is
Juneteenth and a federal holiday. So the post office, banks,
government offices and the stock exchange will all be closed.
But it seems not everybody's happy about that, Johnny Fryer said.
Wonder why they don't call it June 19th since there's
no such thing as Juneteenth. The Nancy Hood helmer said
this is not a real holiday. They need to stop
(04:37):
this nonsense. Ed Graham said another faux holiday while all
government and postal no service employees get off with pay.
Each year, over 3000 students participate in the University of
Georgia's study abroad programs, with UGA ranking sixth nationally for
overall study abroad participation. According to the 2023 Open Doors
(04:57):
US project, UGA is also third for short term study
abroad programs among doctoral institutions. Leah Hicks from UGA's Office
of Global Engagement describes study away as including both international
and domestic educational experiences. One popular program is the science
and Art history Maymester in Italy, offering seven credit hours
through courses in biology and art history. Another notable program
(05:20):
is the Chilean Spanish language program this from the Red
and black. In sports. Stetson Bennett story in the NFL
is gaining another chapter as the Rams mandatory minicamp kicked
off this week. Head coach Sean McVay praised Bennett's improvement,
noting his command and attention in meetings and on field opportunities. Bennett,
selected in the fourth round in the 23 NFL draft,
(05:41):
stepped away from the game last September for personal reasons,
spending time at home to focus on his mental health.
Despite missing most of his rookie season, he started with
renewed hunger for the game. The Rams opened their season
on September 8th against the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football,
potentially featuring two former Bulldogs atop their quarterback depth chart,
this from the red and black. And finally, on Friday,
(06:03):
Athens-Clarke County Police responded to a shooting at the Bethel
Homes apartment complex on Hickman Drive. Two victims were found
at the scene and transported to an area hospital. Their
identities and conditions have not been disclosed. According to Lieutenant
Jody Thompson of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department, it is
unclear if anyone is in custody. The investigation is ongoing.
This from the red and black.
S1 (06:23):
Learn how to succeed and win big in life, plus much,
much more. Listen to the Red Hot Read podcast wherever
you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening to the Athens-Clarke
County cast, and don't forget to subscribe wherever you get
your podcasts! This podcast is a.
S7 (06:41):
Production of BGG Adgroup. All rights reserved.
S1 (06:46):
This podcast aggregate content from other sources for informational purposes,
and is in no way trying to infringe on the
copyrights or businesses of any other entities. All content posted
up on the site is used under the Fair Use
Copyright Law 107. All audio media and articles are copyrighted
to their original owners. All audio on this podcast are
embedded from YouTube.com and are owned by the respective copyright owners.
(07:07):
No audio information are copyrighted or stored on our servers.
The court ruled that linking or embedding copyrighted videos is
not copyright infringement, even if the source video was uploaded
without permission. However, we will gladly remove any audio clip
upon valid request from respective copyright owners. Any owners also
have the option to disable embedding his YouTube videos on
other websites. News and press articles are owned by the
(07:28):
respective copyright owners. Where possible, the appropriate accreditation or source
of the article is given on the same page. The
audio video files on the site are for listening purposes only.
Downloading of these files to one's computer is strictly prohibited.
They are owned by the respective copyright owners. If it
is in the organization's belief that the usage or specific
content used on our site containing copyrighted knowledge, conflicts with
(07:48):
authorized use, and or does not comply with fair use
as described in the context. Contact us through our contact
page and we will remove the offending content immediately. Thanks
for listening to the Athens-Clarke County cast.
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