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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 23rd            

Publish Date:  May 23rd             

  

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From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 

 

Today is Thursday, May 23rd, and Happy 65th Birthday to actor Drew Carey.

***05.23.24 – BIRTHDAY – DREW CAREY***

I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 


Cobb County Water System Reports 1,800 Gallon Sewage Overflow
Cobb Library offerings for Memorial Day Weekend
City of Kennesaw’s Salute to America

 

Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss vitamin C.

 

All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! 

 

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STORY 1: Cobb County Water System Reports 1,800 Gallon Sewage Overflow

On May 21, the Cobb County Water System reported an 1,800-gallon wastewater overflow at 758 Olde Towne Lane in Marietta, caused by rags blocking the sewer line. The overflow, which started at 10:45 a.m. and was stopped by 12:15 p.m., discharged into a tributary of Timber Ridge Branch. Crews found multiple manholes spilling due to the blockage and used a jet machine to clear it. They treated the area with lime and inspected the tributary, noting gray water up to 600 feet away but no fish kills. For more information, contact the Water System’s Maintenance Division at 770-419-6351.

STORY 2: Cobb Library offerings for Memorial Day Weekend

As Memorial Day weekend kicks off, the Cobb County Public Library has a full schedule for Saturday, May 25. Here are some highlights:


Open Jam: For artists aged 13 and up. Happening from 1 to 3 p.m. at Sewell Mill Library. Register at cobbcat.org/events. Contact: 770-509-4988.
Ukulele Lessons: Offered by the West Georgia Ukulele Ensemble from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at Sweetwater Valley Library. Register at cobbcat.org/events. Contact: 770-819-3290.
Saturday Storytime: Perfect for families with kids of all ages, starting at 10:30 a.m. at Lewis A. Ray Library. Followed by Stay and Play at 11 a.m. Contact: 770-801-5335.
Eat. Repeat Workshop: Scheduled from 2 to 4 p.m. at North Cobb Regional Library. Register at cobbcat.org/events. Contact: 770-801-5320.
Sourdough Workshop: At 11 a.m. in West Cobb Regional Library. No registration needed. Contact: 770-528-4699.
Saturday Craft Club: Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Mountain View Regional Library. Contact: 770-509-2725.
Crocheting for Adults: From 2 to 3 p.m. at Switzer Library. No registration needed. Contact: 770-528-2320.
Teen Tech Titans: Exploring IT and AI at noon at Switzer Library. Contact: 770-528-2379.

All libraries will be closed on May 27 for Memorial Day, resuming normal hours on May 28. Digital resources are available at cobbcat.org.

STORY 3: City of Kennesaw’s Salute to America

The City of Kennesaw will host its annual Independence Day celebration on July 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. in downtown Kennesaw. The event, called Salute to America, features live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and concludes with a fireworks finale at 9:30 p.m. The Troubadour Project and the Atlanta Rhythm Section will perform at The Piedmont Bank Amphitheater. Admission is free, with reserved seating available for $10 per chair. No grills are allowed, and the park prohibits tobacco and e-cigarettes. For more information, visit www.kennesawjuly3.com or call 770-422-9714.

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STORY 4: Results: Cobb Sees 16% Primary Turnout

In Cobb County's recent election, only 16% of registered voters participated, with 83,344 of 507,683 casting ballots. On Election Day, 50,850 voted in person, 29,027 voted early in person, and 3,467 submitted absentee ballots. This turnout, at 16.42%, is slightly l

From the BG Ad Group Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Wednesday, May 22nd, and I'm Keith Ippolito.

Cobb County Election Results

Cobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and District 4 Commissioner Monique Sheffield secured decisive victories in the Democratic primary, defeating their challengers.

Lisa Cupid Won with 69.45% of the vote against Shelia Edwards.

Monique Sheffield Also won convincingly but specific percentages were not provided.

In the Republican Primary, Kay Morgan ran unopposed and will face Lisa Cupid in the November general election.

In Cobb Board of Commissioners District 2, The Democratic race is headed for a runoff between Jaha Howard and Taniesha Whorton on June 18, as no candidate received over 50% of the vote.

And incumbents rule the day in Judicial Races.

Cobb Superior Court: Incumbent Julie Jacobs won against Sylvia Goldman with 68.15% of the vote.

Cobb State Court Judge, Post 7: Incumbent Carl Bowers defeated Crystal Stevens McElrath and Matt McMaster with 56.8% of the vote.

Cobb Probate Court Judge: Incumbent Kelli Wolk beat Rebecca Keaton with 59.3% of the vote.

All other judges in Cobb ran unopposed and retained their positions.

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 21st               

Publish Date:  May 21st           

  

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From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 

 

Today is Tuesday, May 21st, and Happy 71st Birthday to actor Mr. T.

***05.21.24 – BIRTHDAY – MR. T***

I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 


KSU Community Mourns Slain Student
Tree Worker Electrocuted in Acworth Dies
Cobb Police Fatally Shoot Man Driving Stolen Truck

 

Plus, Bruce Jenkins' chat with comedian Eli Castro about Made in Puerto Rico at Marietta Theatre.

 

All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! 

 

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STORY 1: KSU Community Mourns Slain Student

Nicki Davis-Cosby, a lecturer at Kennesaw State University (KSU), mourns the loss of Alasia Franklin, a student who was fatally shot outside the Austin Residence Complex on KSU's Kennesaw campus. Davis-Cosby emphasizes the importance of supporting students and promoting safety on campus. KSU identified the suspect as Samuel Harris, and the shooting is under investigation. The incident prompted a campus lockdown and raised concerns among students like Deon Brown, who live nearby. Harris was apprehended and faces charges including murder and aggravated assault. A memorial for Franklin includes heartfelt tributes, highlighting the campus's mourning amid its usual activities. KSU offers counseling resources for affected students, recognizing the emotional toll of the tragedy.

STORY 2: Tree Worker Electrocuted in Acworth Dies

In Acworth, an employee from a tree service company tragically died from electrocution while cutting down trees. Acworth Police responded to the incident on Academy Street. The victim's identity was not disclosed. The area was cordoned off, and streets around the scene were closed. The incident underscores the dangers associated with tree-cutting work. Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding the accident.

STORY 3: Cobb Police Fatally Shoot Man Driving Stolen Truck

In Mableton, Cobb County Police fatally shot 40-year-old Clifford Jacoby Beck from Griffin, Georgia, after he attempted to flee in a stolen truck. Police boxed in the truck at a gas station, where a passenger exited but Beck tried to escape, ramming into police cars. Officers fired shots, hitting Beck. The truck caught fire, and Beck was pulled out and taken to a hospital, where he later died. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into the incident.

 

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***ELI CASTRO INTERVIEW***

 

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STORY 4: Former Cobb Congressman Barr Elected NRA President

Former Cobb County congressman Bob Barr has been elected as the new president of the National Rifle Association, succeeding Charles Cotton. Barr, who previously served as a U.S. Attorney and was the 2008 presidential candidate for the Libertarian party, took office at the 2024 NRA convention in Dallas. His election comes amid increased turmoil for the NRA, including the resignation of former CEO Wayne LaPierre amidst allegations of corruption. Barr's term will last until next spring, with the possibility of serving a second term. His election follows a speech by former President Donald Trump at the convention, where he received an endorsement from the NRA.

STORY 5: Former Gov. Barnes Offers New Proposal for 114 Homes in South Cobb

Former Gov. Roy Barnes is seeking a settlement with Cobb County over zoning litigation to develop a subdivision on his farmland in Powder Springs. Initially denying a rezoning request for 114 homes, Barnes filed lawsuits alleging exclusionary zoning. The proposed

From the BG Ad Group Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Monday, May 20th, and I'm Keith Ippolito.

Cobb Police Fatally Shoot Man Driving Stolen Truck

Cobb County Police Department officers fatally shot a man on Friday in Mableton while he was attempting to flee in a stolen truck, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The individual, identified as 40-year-old Clifford Jacoby Beck from Griffin, Georgia, was shot after police cornered the truck he was driving into a Chevron gas station parking lot at Old Floyd Road and Fontaine Road. Officers fired at the vehicle when Beck tried to drive out of the lot, hitting police cars in the process. No officers were injured.

The truck and one police car caught fire, and Beck was later pulled from the vehicle and given medical aid. He was transported to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office will perform an autopsy. An independent investigation by the GBI is ongoing, with the case file to be reviewed by the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office.

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From the BG Ad Group Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Friday, May 17th, and I'm Keith Ippolito.

'Bittersweet': Historic Marietta Rectory Razed

Saint Joseph Catholic Church has embarked on a significant yet bittersweet demolition project that involved tearing down its historic rectory in Marietta. Nearly two centuries of history are being torn down as the rectory undergoes demolition due to severe safety concerns.

Monsignor John Walsh highlighted that mold, asbestos, and lead had made the rectory unsafe for its residents and visitors. The damage, which dates back to Christmas Day 2022, was caused by a burst pipe that led to extensive water damage, forcing priests to relocate.

Despite efforts from Cobb Landmarks to preserve the historical Sugar Hill House portion, the church decided to demolish the entire rectory. Built in 1852 and used as a field hospital during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, the rectory holds deep historical significance.

Facing over $2 million in restoration costs, the church chose to build a new rectory for about $1.2 million instead. While the decision was difficult, Monsignor Walsh emphasized that safety was paramount.

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 16th             

Publish Date:  May 16th            

  

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From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 

 

Today is Thursday, May 16th, and Happy 70th Birthday to actor Pierce Brosnan.

***05.176.24 – BIRTHDAY – PIERCE BROSNAN***

I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 


Missing Cobb Teen Found Dead from Apparent Suicide
Cobb School District Map Debated in Appeals Court
County OKs De-annexation of Cobb School District Property

 

Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss diabetes.

 

All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! 

 

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STORY 1: Missing Cobb Teen Found Dead from Apparent Suicide

Cobb County Police Department reported the tragic discovery of 17-year-old Reed Springer's body, who had been reported missing earlier. Reed was found dead near his east Cobb home, believed to have died by suicide. Police do not suspect foul play. Reed had left his house around 12:34 p.m. on Tuesday and was reported missing later that evening. Stress over finals was cited as a potential factor. The Cobb County Medical Examiner will determine the official cause of death.

STORY 2: Cobb School District Map Debated in Appeals Court

Lawyers presented arguments in federal appeals court over whether a lower court's ruling that the Cobb County School District's map was likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander should be upheld. The original lawsuit, initiated in June 2022, challenged the 2022 school board map. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments on the district's appeal. While the map in question is no longer in effect due to a new map signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp, the legal battle continues. The appeals court also questioned the school district's standing in the case, with Judge Ed Carnes criticizing their handling of the lawsuit. A ruling from the appeals court is pending.

STORY 3: County OKs De-annexation of Cobb School District Property

The Cobb County School District, after selecting a site for its new $50 million event center, is seeking to annex a 10-acre portion of its property into Marietta. The proposed annexation, approved by the Cobb Board of Commissioners, aims to bring all district-owned property near the chosen location into the city. The event center, planned adjacent to the district's headquarters, will host various events and activities. Additionally, the commission approved an annexation request from Powder Springs to develop a single-family home community on county property. This move aligns with the district's and developers' plans for future projects in the area.

 

 

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STORY 4: Marietta Schools Considering New Cell Phone Policy

Marietta's Board of Education is considering a plan to restrict cellphone and smartwatch usage for middle school students by providing locking pouches for their devices. Superintendent Grant Rivera proposed the initiative to curb distractions, bullying, and anxiety caused by technology and social media. The pouches, to be locked by staff during school hours, aim to improve student focus and mental health. Exceptions will be made for medical needs, and communication protocols will be established for emergencies. Stakeholder feedback is being sought before the policy is finalized. Board members expressed support for the initiative, recognizing the potential benefits for students' well-being and academic performance.

STORY 5: Marietta Schools Expands ‘Private School’ Literacy Push

Marietta City Schools plans to enhance literacy education in middle grades with