Woman Dead After Apparent Stabbing in Marietta Apartment Marietta Daily Journal Podcast

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 18th                 
Publish Date:  June 18th
  
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From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 
 
Today is Tuesday, June 18th and Happy 81st Birthday to Beatles member Paul McCartney.
***06.18.24 – BIRTHDAY – PAUL MCCARTNEY***
I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 
Woman Dead After Apparent Stabbing in Marietta Apartment Mail processing in Georgia improving but delays continue 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Crash After Police Chase  
Plus, Bruce Jenkin’s conversation with host Red Taylor from the Red Hot Read podcast.
 
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STORY 1: Woman Dead After Apparent Stabbing in Marietta Apartment
On Sunday morning, Samantha Wollery, a 42-year-old woman, was found dead in her Marietta apartment with apparent stab wounds, according to Marietta Police Department. The incident occurred at Lakeside at Town Center on Williams Drive. Officer Chuck McPhilamy stated that the attacker was someone known to Wollery, withholding the person's identity as authorities search for the suspect. Wollery's coworkers discovered her body when they visited her apartment after she failed to show up for work. The apartment was unlocked, and evidence suggests the suspect fled the scene after the attack. Police are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-8477.
STORY 2: Mail processing in Georgia improving but delays continue
Recently, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy updated U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff on improvements at USPS's Palmetto regional facility, stating 64.5% of first-class mail was delivered on time between May 18 and 24, up from a low of 35.8% in mid-March. Despite progress, delays persist due to past legislation and infrastructure challenges. DeJoy paused a restructuring plan, added staff to Palmetto, and adjusted transport schedules. Ossoff has advocated for resolution, noting ongoing issues for Georgia residents. DeJoy reported 85.4% of packages delivered on time as of May 31, with no delays in the June 9 primaries' mail-in ballots.
STORY 3: 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Crash After Police Chase
Early Monday morning, a car fleeing from Cobb Police crashed in a neighborhood north of Kennesaw State University, resulting in the death of the driver. The incident began when an officer attempted to stop a speeding 2013 BMW X5 on Barrett Parkway. The driver evaded the officer, prompting a pursuit that was quickly terminated due to safety concerns. The car subsequently veered off Frey Road, colliding with trees before coming to a stop in a wooded area. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by the Cobb County Medical Examiner, while a passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was hospitalized. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Cobb County Police Department STEP Unit.
 
 
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STORY 6: Around Town: Cobb Dems Respond to Allegations Against Minority Leader
Several female members of the Cobb County Legislative Delegation have criticized Georgia House Minority Leader James Beverly, D-Macon, following allegations of sexual harassment by a Democratic staffer. While an investigation found the claims against Beverly unsubstantiated legally, Rep. Teri Anulewicz, D-Smyrna, emphasized that ethical boundaries had been crossed, despite legality. Rep. Lisa Campbell, D-Kennesaw, also condemned Beverly's alleged actions, citing inappropriate physical contact and discriminatory behavior. Calls for Beverly's resignation or removal from leader