East Metro News Podcast

ICE Lawsuit

Social Circle files lawsuit to stop ICE detention facility, Rockdale residents voice concerns over data centers, Rutledge man busted in child predator operation, Newton school system expecting tax rate increase

Rivian announces production of EVs

Rivian announcement, Madison police chief on administrative leave, Covington man charged with murder, woman loses up to$200,000 in Trump memorabilia scam

Covington sues Newton County over stormwater fees

Covington sues Newton County over stormwater fees, restaurant fails health inspection, scammers target Morgan County residents, MCHS principal announces retirement, man who was stabbed by co-worker also facing charges

Tempers flare at council meeting

Tempers flare at Covington meeting, Madison planning for challenging budget season, Conyers man sentenced for selling deadly drug, Buckhead OKs land transfer for fire station, Historic Newton County Jail renovations nearly complete

Former band director sentenced on child molestation charge

Former band director sentenced on child molestation charge, Madison planning for new fire station, GBI investigating officer-involved shooting in Conyers.

Newton County School System facing lawsuit

Newton School System lawsuit, Rockdale County School superintendent search, moratorium extended on convenience stores and data centers, cell phone tower denied, Covington cuts off disconnection fee for electricity

ICE Detention Facility on hold

Detention Facility on hold pending review, Rivian closer to vertical construction, Cousins Community Center opens after renovations, student arrested for bring knife to school, guilty plea in shooting

Local No Kings protests planned

No Kings protests planned, DHS defends $128M cost of warehouse, man found guilty of murder in Morgan County,

Social Circle takes stand against ICE facility

Community mourns loss of "Officer Henry", Social Circle takes stand against ICE facility, student arrested, Madison state of the city, murder suspect arrested

New trial date for suspended Newton County commissioners, ICE inmate escapes

Trial delayed again for suspended Newton commissioners, ICE inmate escapes, groundbreaking for new primary and elementary school campus in Morgan County, new principal at Morgan County Elementary School, Madison County passes transportation plan