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Publish Date:  April 18th          

  

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Today is Thursday, April 18th and Happy 47th Birthday to Melissa Joan Hart.

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Man Arrested After Bringing Gun to Kennesaw Mountain High School
Man Wanted for Selling Heroin That Killed 17-Year-Old
Georgia Justices Grill Lawyers in Cobb Map Case

 

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

 

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STORY 1: Man Arrested After Bringing Gun to Kennesaw Mountain High School

An 18-year-old Kennesaw man, Theodore Davidson, was arrested at Kennesaw Mountain High School for bringing a loaded, sawed-off rifle to an event hosted there. He was apprehended on school grounds during the event, Kennesaw Mountainfest. Davidson claimed the rifle belonged to his father, who instructed him to take possession of it. Cobb Board of Education Chairman Randy Scamihorn stated Davidson was not a district-enrolled student and suggested Davidson may have had an altercation with his girlfriend. The event was not officially sanctioned by the school or district, but Scamihorn emphasized the paramount importance of safety on school campuses. Davidson faces charges including possessing a weapon on school property and is held in Cobb jail without bond.

STORY 2: Cobb DA: Man Wanted for Selling Heroin That Killed 17-Year-Old

The Cobb District Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant for Austin Joseph Love, accusing him of selling heroin to a 17-year-old who fatally overdosed on the drug. The incident occurred at a Waffle House on Sept. 30, 2023. Surveillance footage, Love’s provided phone number, and car registration led to his identification as the suspect. The GBI confirmed the substance as heroin and Love has not been arrested. The DA's Opioid Fatality Project aims to combat the opioid epidemic. Challenges include investigating overdose cases and law enforcement unfamiliarity. Love faces a felony charge of selling heroin.

STORY 3: Georgia Justices Grill Lawyers in Cobb Map Case

The Supreme Court of Georgia held a hearing on the legal battle over Cobb Board of Commissioners’ electoral maps. Justices questioned both sides but didn't reveal their stance. The dispute arose when the county replaced state-drawn maps, affecting Commissioner Jerica Richardson's district. The challenge focused on the plaintiffs' standing to sue. The Attorney General's Office argued against the county's invocation of home rule powers. The court's decision is expected before mid-November, but it's unclear if it'll impact the upcoming primary election. The hearing highlighted uncertainty over standing and the separation of powers between county and state.

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STORY 4: Teacher Raises Included in Marietta's Proposed Budget

Marietta Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera presented the proposed 2025 budget, featuring a 5.3% average salary increase for teachers without raising the millage rate. The state's approved $2,500 raises for teaching staff contribute to this salary boost. The proposed budget, outlined by CFO Erin Franklin, entails an $11 million increase, largely attributed to rising employee benefits. Board member Angela Orange expressed satisfaction with the budget, emphasizing the importance of keeping up with the cost of living. Key allocations in the budget include funding for Science of Reading professional learning, additi