Hello and welcome to the Athens-Clarke County Cast, one of Feedspot’s Top 20 Georgia News Podcasts. I’m Melissa Carter. Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty.
In this episode, we cover a series of compelling local news stories. Hear the courageous recovery journey of Chris Sullens, who survived a brutal machete attack in Athens and inspired over $25,000 in donations. We also dive into the rising rent prices in Athens, which are bucking regional real estate trends with a steady increase. Additionally, Dr. Beverly L. Ford resigns as principal of Coile Middle School after 18 years of dedicated service, and we look at the University of Georgia's Jere W. Morehead Honors College being ranked first in the nation. Finally, we discuss North Oconee senior wide receiver Landon Roldan's commitment to Georgia football, marking another local talent joining the Bulldogs.
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S1 (00:01):
From the Athens Tech Studios, this is the Athens-Clarke County cast,
covering the latest stories that affect you in and around Athens.
Now let's give you our top stories.
S2 (00:16):
Hello and welcome to the Athens-Clarke County cast, one of
Feed Spot's Top 20 Georgia news podcast, I'm Melissa Carter.
Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty.
An Athens man, Chris Sullins, spoke publicly for the first
time from his hospital room at Grady Memorial Hospital after
surviving a brutal machete attack. The 53 year old, who
has worked with the homeless community for over a decade,
(00:37):
was attacked at the Advantage Homeless Day Center last month.
The assailant, Cedric Smith, was arrested shortly after the incident. Smith,
who was on probation, has a history of violent offenses.
The attack left Sullens with severe injuries, including a broken
skull and the loss of one eye. Despite this, he
stood for the first time during physical therapy on Friday,
marking a significant milestone in his recovery. His story has
(01:00):
inspired donors to raise over $25,000 for his recovery. This
from WSB, according to a new report from Apartment List,
average rent prices in Athens have surged by 2.5% over
the past year, surpassing state and national trends, which saw
declines of 3.8% and 0.7%, respectively. The overall median rent
(01:21):
in Athens now stands at $1,275, with a modest increase
of 0.5% in June. For one bedroom apartments, the median
rent is $1,086, while two bedroom apartments average $1,264. Despite
a general trend of decreasing rent prices across the South,
Athens continues to experience steady rent growth. This from the
(01:43):
red and black. Doctor Beverly L Ford, principal of Coyle
Middle School, has submitted her resignation, effective immediately. Doctor Ford
has dedicated 18 years to the Clark County School District,
serving as a teacher, special education behavior specialist and administrator
for the past four years. She led Coyle Middle School,
and she will be taking a new position in North Carolina.
(02:03):
CCSD Superintendent Robbie Hooker will appoint an interim principal for
the 2425 school year, while the search for a permanent
replacement begins this from the red and black.
S1 (02:14):
A new exciting podcast about dads for dads legacy makers
A conversation for dads download now wherever you get your podcasts.
S3 (02:24):
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,
(02:46):
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
(03:07):
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 (03:20):
Achieve more with Athens Tech at Athens Technical College. Their
programs can connect you with in-demand and high paying careers.
S4 (03:28):
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 (03:39):
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 (03:50):
I'm 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 (04:02):
My name is Alex Lange. 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 (04:16):
Achieve more with Athens Tech. Find out more at Athens Techedu.
S2 (04:24):
From the Athens Clarke County News Facebook page. Longtime Athens
radio station Wggo host and journalist Tim Bryant was recently
laid off by the station's owner, Cox Media Group. John R, 355,
said he's the only reason I listened to this radio station. Farewell,
Tim Bryant, you were fantastic for me, the Merlin three said.
He is the only reason I listened to this radio
station emphasize, listen, I'm not going to tune in any longer.
(04:47):
Best of luck, Mr. Bryant. I guess you have too
much integrity for Cox to handle. And LJ said this
is a bummer. Don't understand College transitions ranks The University
of Georgia's Jere Morehead Honors College, first in the nation
in its annual guide, College is Worth Your Money. This
accolade highlights the college's excellence among 50 university honors programs.
(05:07):
The rankings were based on selectivity, program rigor, and benefits offered,
with benefits accounting for 50% of the score. Dean Meg
Amstutz praised the hard work of the faculty, students and staff,
attributing the honor to their collective efforts. The Morehead Honors
College is also noted for producing prestigious scholars including Rhodes, Goldwater, Truman,
and Schwarzman. Recipients. Established in 1960. The Honors program evolved
(05:30):
into a college in 2021, now serving over 2800 students annually.
This from the red and black. From Yahoo! Sports, Georgia
Football has grabbed another local product for its 2025 class
North Oconee senior wide receiver Landon Rholdon confirmed his pledge
to the Bulldogs on social media. The six foot, £180
(05:50):
Rholdon is a three star prospect and the first out
of North Oconee to go to UGA. And finally, the
Athens Community Council of Aging continues to struggle with recovery
efforts following a severe flooding incident over a year ago.
The flooding caused extensive damage to the Hoyt Street facilities,
forcing significant cutbacks in programming and leaving the ACA with
(06:11):
out-of-pocket expenses totaling $100,000. CEO Eve Anthony described the situation
as incredibly disruptive, explaining that the organization has had to
lease space to continue its senior center programming and cannot
address the waiting list for its Meals on Wheels initiative
due to the high cost of repairs. The flooding, believed
to have been caused by an AT&T utility relocation crew
(06:32):
during a rainstorm, led to water entering the building through
a snapped conduit. However, AT&T disputes the claim, stating their
investigation found no fault. Despite this, the Acca has retained
legal counsel and is urging the community to raise the
issue with local officials for more information or to show support.
Acca just visit ACC aging. Org or call 706 5494850.
(06:56):
This from the Athens Banner-herald.
S1 (06:58):
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!
S7 (07:15):
This podcast is a production of BG ad Group. All
rights reserved.
S1 (07:21):
This podcast aggregates 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 the original owners. All audio in this podcast are
embedded from YouTube.com and or owned by the respective copyright owners.
(07:41):
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
(08:02):
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 this 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 authorized use, and or does not comply with
(08:25):
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-Clarke County cast,
covering the latest stories that affect you in and around Athens.
Now let's give you our top stories.
S2 (00:16):
Hello and welcome to the Athens-Clarke County cast, one of
Feed Spot's Top 20 Georgia news podcast, I'm Melissa Carter.
Here are your top stories brought to you by Drake Realty.
An Athens man, Chris Sullins, spoke publicly for the first
time from his hospital room at Grady Memorial Hospital after
surviving a brutal machete attack. The 53 year old, who
has worked with the homeless community for over a decade,
(00:37):
was attacked at the Advantage Homeless Day Center last month.
The assailant, Cedric Smith, was arrested shortly after the incident. Smith,
who was on probation, has a history of violent offenses.
The attack left Sullens with severe injuries, including a broken
skull and the loss of one eye. Despite this, he
stood for the first time during physical therapy on Friday,
marking a significant milestone in his recovery. His story has
(01:00):
inspired donors to raise over $25,000 for his recovery. This
from WSB, according to a new report from Apartment List,
average rent prices in Athens have surged by 2.5% over
the past year, surpassing state and national trends, which saw
declines of 3.8% and 0.7%, respectively. The overall median rent
(01:21):
in Athens now stands at $1,275, with a modest increase
of 0.5% in June. For one bedroom apartments, the median
rent is $1,086, while two bedroom apartments average $1,264. Despite
a general trend of decreasing rent prices across the South,
Athens continues to experience steady rent growth. This from the
(01:43):
red and black. Doctor Beverly L Ford, principal of Coyle
Middle School, has submitted her resignation, effective immediately. Doctor Ford
has dedicated 18 years to the Clark County School District,
serving as a teacher, special education behavior specialist and administrator
for the past four years. She led Coyle Middle School,
and she will be taking a new position in North Carolina.
(02:03):
CCSD Superintendent Robbie Hooker will appoint an interim principal for
the 2425 school year, while the search for a permanent
replacement begins this from the red and black.
S1 (02:14):
A new exciting podcast about dads for dads legacy makers
A conversation for dads download now wherever you get your podcasts.
S3 (02:24):
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,
(02:46):
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
(03:07):
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 (03:20):
Achieve more with Athens Tech at Athens Technical College. Their
programs can connect you with in-demand and high paying careers.
S4 (03:28):
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 (03:39):
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 (03:50):
I'm 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 (04:02):
My name is Alex Lange. 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 (04:16):
Achieve more with Athens Tech. Find out more at Athens Techedu.
S2 (04:24):
From the Athens Clarke County News Facebook page. Longtime Athens
radio station Wggo host and journalist Tim Bryant was recently
laid off by the station's owner, Cox Media Group. John R, 355,
said he's the only reason I listened to this radio station. Farewell,
Tim Bryant, you were fantastic for me, the Merlin three said.
He is the only reason I listened to this radio
station emphasize, listen, I'm not going to tune in any longer.
(04:47):
Best of luck, Mr. Bryant. I guess you have too
much integrity for Cox to handle. And LJ said this
is a bummer. Don't understand College transitions ranks The University
of Georgia's Jere Morehead Honors College, first in the nation
in its annual guide, College is Worth Your Money. This
accolade highlights the college's excellence among 50 university honors programs.
(05:07):
The rankings were based on selectivity, program rigor, and benefits offered,
with benefits accounting for 50% of the score. Dean Meg
Amstutz praised the hard work of the faculty, students and staff,
attributing the honor to their collective efforts. The Morehead Honors
College is also noted for producing prestigious scholars including Rhodes, Goldwater, Truman,
and Schwarzman. Recipients. Established in 1960. The Honors program evolved
(05:30):
into a college in 2021, now serving over 2800 students annually.
This from the red and black. From Yahoo! Sports, Georgia
Football has grabbed another local product for its 2025 class
North Oconee senior wide receiver Landon Rholdon confirmed his pledge
to the Bulldogs on social media. The six foot, £180
(05:50):
Rholdon is a three star prospect and the first out
of North Oconee to go to UGA. And finally, the
Athens Community Council of Aging continues to struggle with recovery
efforts following a severe flooding incident over a year ago.
The flooding caused extensive damage to the Hoyt Street facilities,
forcing significant cutbacks in programming and leaving the ACA with
(06:11):
out-of-pocket expenses totaling $100,000. CEO Eve Anthony described the situation
as incredibly disruptive, explaining that the organization has had to
lease space to continue its senior center programming and cannot
address the waiting list for its Meals on Wheels initiative
due to the high cost of repairs. The flooding, believed
to have been caused by an AT&T utility relocation crew
(06:32):
during a rainstorm, led to water entering the building through
a snapped conduit. However, AT&T disputes the claim, stating their
investigation found no fault. Despite this, the Acca has retained
legal counsel and is urging the community to raise the
issue with local officials for more information or to show support.
Acca just visit ACC aging. Org or call 706 5494850.
(06:56):
This from the Athens Banner-herald.
S1 (06:58):
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!
S7 (07:15):
This podcast is a production of BG ad Group. All
rights reserved.
S1 (07:21):
This podcast aggregates 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 the original owners. All audio in this podcast are
embedded from YouTube.com and or owned by the respective copyright owners.
(07:41):
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
(08:02):
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 this 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 authorized use, and or does not comply with
(08:25):
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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