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Harvest is a church where we love to worship God together, where the transforming message of the Gospel is preached weekly, where authentic community can be found, and where we are intentional about making disciples of Jesus Christ. We'd love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. For more information you can visit www.harvestmemphis.org.

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Saturday morning service. In today's session, we discuss the role of a father and what it means to be a father as we celebrate Father's Day weekend.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “37. The Religion Of A.I.”. Artificial Intelligence is mentioned in the Bible, and it's predicted to be the main force in the last days. A.I. is poised to revolutionize the world in the coming year, and the greatest deception in history is upon us.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Sunday, June 7, 2026 I Philippians 1:12-18 TPT The happiest book in the Bible was written from a prison cell. In this powerful message, Bishop Dale Bronner draws from Philippians — the book Paul wrote while imprisoned — to unlock five secrets of joy that have nothing to do with your circumstances and everything to do with your alignment with God. Whether you're in a season of abundance or barely holding on, this message will give you what you need to refuel, reframe, and rejoice.

Good morning and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining us for our Saturday morning service for prayer, baptisms, and the Word. We are continuing our School of Eternity series by talking about Love — which is growing increasingly scarce in the last days. Who defines love, why is the love of many growing cold, and how can we develop our love for God and others? To listen to our other messages go to our YouTube page or check out our website at lionheartchurch.org, and be sure to share this message with family and friends!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “35. The Stranger Vs. The Shepherd”. We will expose the devices of Satan, uncover how they are used against the saints, and learn how to walk in complete victory through the power and authority of the Son of God.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Beauty Couch, known online as Beauty Katera, was a college student, skating instructor, and social media influencer with more than 150,000 followers.In August 2023, her burned car was discovered in Austell, Georgia and this began an investigation that would lead to an "orgy of circumstantial evidence" pointing directly to Beauty's boyfriend, Eugene Jacques.Was he framed or did he do this crime?This episode breaks down the investigation, the evidence presented at trial, and the defense's argument that the case lacked forensic proof.Listen to the full case now, and then join the Patreon, starting at the $3 tier to hear my unfiltered rant breaking down the evidence even more.www.patreon.com/loveandmurder**************************************Do you have thoughts about this case, or is there a specific true crime case you'd like to hear about? Let me know with an email or a voice message: https://murderandlove.com/contactFind the sources used in this episode and learn more about how to support Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide and gain access to even more cases, including bonus episodes, ad-free and intro-free cases, case files and more at: https://murderandlove.comMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.

Sunday, March 22, 2026 I Psalm 115:1 NLT Who is the hero of your story? In this episode of the Word of Faith Cathedral Podcast, Bishop Dale Bronner brings a message that will challenge the way you narrate your life. Using Psalm 118:23 as his foundation — "This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes" — Bishop Bronner calls us back to the posture that changes everything: humility. This isn't a message about self-deprecation. It's a message about proper credit. When God is the source, the deliverer, and the sustainer, He deserves to be the hero. And the way we tell our stories — the way we talk about our wins, our survival, our success — either reflects that truth or steals from it. Bishop Bronner walks through the contrast between ego and humility, the story of Joseph and the principle that what enemies meant for evil, God meant for good, the powerful moon analogy (why your light has never been your own), and a practical 7-element framework for sharing your testimony effectively. He also delivers a sober warning from Scripture — the stories of Nebuchadnezzar and Herod — about what happens when God's glory is taken rather than given back. This episode closes with one of the most encouraging declarations in all of Scripture, and a reminder that wherever you are in your story, the best is still yet to come. This episode is for you if: You're tempted to take credit for what God has done in your life You don't know how to share your testimony clearly or confidently You're in a season that looks like an ending — but might be a bend You want to live with more humility and less ego You're ready to make God the hero of your story Key Takeaways: God is your source — not your success, your job, or your connections Ego says "look what I did" — humility says "look what God empowered me to do" You are the moon: no light of your own, only reflecting His The 7 elements of sharing your testimony: before, God encounter, after, gospel, plain language, brevity, practice God will not share His glory — and history proves it He chose the humble, the weak, and the overlooked on purpose "When you've come to what looks like an end in the road — it's only a bend in the road" Scriptures: Psalm 107:2, 8 | Psalm 118:1, 23 | Genesis 50:20 | Matthew 5:16 | 1 Corinthians 4:3–7 | Numbers 12:3 | John 3:30 | Daniel 4:30–37 | Acts 12:21–23 | 1 Corinthians 1:26–29 | Revelation 12:11

Welcome to today's livestream of Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining us this morning as we continue our School of Eternity series with part 2 of The Treasure Chest. In this teaching we are exploring the transformative power of the Word of God, emphasizing that Scripture is not merely informational but designed to change lives. Through consistent study, meditation, and application of God's Word, believers experience renewed minds, strengthened faith, and greater spiritual discernment. The teaching highlights the Word as a powerful spiritual weapon—like water that cleanses, fire that purifies, and a hammer that breaks obstacles and strongholds—equipping believers to walk in God's purpose and victory.

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Saturday morning service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “32. Talents & Pounds.”Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “31. Buy The Truth”. We will study the differences between dreams and visions and how the Lord uses them to communicate to his people.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

May 10, 2026 I Genesis 18:9-14 NLT Three angels came to Abraham and Sarah's tent with a promise that sounded impossible — by this time next year, a 98-year-old man and an 88-year-old woman would be holding a son. Sarah laughed silently inside the tent. The Lord heard her. And He asked the question that frames this entire message: "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" In this message, Bishop Bronner walks through three women — Sarah, Hannah, and Mary — and a fourth, Jochebed, the mother of Moses. Each one models a different way God births the impossible through His sons and daughters: faith, prayer, prophecy, and praise. If you have been told you are too young, too old, too late, too messy, too disqualified, or too overlooked — this message is for you.

It's a Friday, which means it's time for another Shoot Around — the show where we throw everything at the wall and see what sticks.   Big Shot Bob himself, Robert Horry, is back in the building for Episode 132, and this one goes all over the place. We kick things off reacting to Skip Bayless returning to First Take for a one-time reunion with Stephen A. Smith. Nobody asked for it, everybody's gonna watch it — including us. But it raises a fair question: are you tuning in because you actually enjoy them, or just because it's been so long that nostalgia has you by the throat?   From there we got into what TV reunions we'd actually want to see, which somehow turned into Rob getting volunteered — live, on the spot — to host a new version of NBA Inside Stuff with Ahmad Rashad's old job. He ran with it. Like, really ran with it. The man had co-host candidates locked and loaded (Cheryl Miller, Monica McNutt, and others get a mention), a vision for the show, and apparently more enthusiasm for a job he doesn't have than the one he does. Incredible.   Then things got weird. A United Airlines plane clipped a bakery truck on the Jersey Turnpike on approach to Newark — and we had the audio. That set off a whole conversation about terrifying aviation moments, NBA team charter planes, which franchises had the nicest setups (Dallas and Portland apparently had the goods), and the time Rob was sitting next to Butter Bean on a late-night flight when the guy in front of them went completely still and his wife lost her mind thinking he was dead. Spoiler: sleep paralysis.   A listener named Richie sent in a question after a wild JP Morgan story broke this week — a guy fabricated a sexual harassment case, it went everywhere before anyone fact-checked it, and the woman got dragged online for days before the truth came out. That opened the door for Rob to share a story he's apparently never told publicly: the time a woman he didn't even know filed a false harassment claim against him with the Lakers, complete with unsolicited fan mail that's... a lot. We won't spoil the details. But it ended with Rob's lawyer sorting it out after discovering the same woman had done it to three other people.   We wrapped up with a question from Vic about the Mandalorian movie dropping near May the 4th, Star Wars fatigue, and whether Marvel is stuck in the same trap — giving away so much for free on streaming that nobody wants to pay for the theatrical version anymore. Then, naturally, it was Cinco de Mayo (Taco Tuesday edition), which meant Rob had to explain a very chaotic night in Austell, Georgia, a sombrero, a man in a full Transformer outfit, and getting home at 3 AM. Friday energy. All the way through.   Subscribe to Shoot Around wherever you get your podcasts and send your questions and crazy stories our way — we read them all.   0:00  Intro – Big Shot Bob Opens the Show 1:10  Skip Bayless Returns to First Take with Stephen A. 2:30  What TV Reunion Would You Actually Want to See? 3:30  Harper Gets Volunteered to Host New NBA Inside Stuff 8:00  Craziest Audio of the Week: United Airlines Hits a Bakery Truck 10:30  Craziest Plane Story: Rob's Recruiting Visit to Georgia Tech 11:30  The Man Who Looked Dead (But Wasn't) – Sleep Paralysis Story 14:00  What NBA Team Charters Are Actually Like Inside 17:00  Delta Passenger Refuses to Hang Up – Delays Entire Flight 18:00  Listener Q (Richie): JP Morgan False Harassment Story 19:00  Has Anyone Ever Lied on Rob Horry? (The Answer Is Yes) 20:00  Rob's Untold Story: False Accusation Filed With the Lakers 23:00  Jenners Story: Someone Checked Into a Hotel Under His Name 25:30  Listener Q (Vic): Is the Mandalorian Movie Worth Watching? 27:00  Cinco de Mayo Fell on Taco Tuesday – How Did You Celebrate? 29:00  Outro – The Real Meaning of Cinco de Mayo

Sunday, May 3, 2026 I 1 Kings 19:9–13 (NLT) When the greatest victory of your life is followed by the greatest threat against your life, what do you do? In this powerful message from 1 Kings 19, Bishop Dale Bronner shows us how God Himself restores a prophet who has lost his bearings — and how the same five movements God used to put Elijah back together are available to anyone whose soul has been shaken by trauma. Drawing on a striking metaphor from mechanical engineering — bearings as the components that reduce friction in everything that moves — Bishop Bronner introduces the word for the day: equanimity. He unpacks Elijah's four trauma responses (running, isolating, exhausting, despairing) and then walks through the five ways God restores him — by feeding the body, giving space to process, cutting through the chaos until a whisper can be heard, restoring purpose, and correcting distorted perspective. The message lands on a thunderous prophetic word for everyone who has been written off, delayed, or pronounced finished: "It's not going to end the way that it looks." If you have been thrown off balance — by loss, betrayal, a diagnosis, a death threat dressed up in different language — this message is a steadying word.

Hello! Ashley is back with Camille this week. We talk through some would you rather questions, the prodigal son, Psalm 23, summer events, and more!Psalm 23:4 is our memory workFind our past episodes on our website!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Saturday morning service. Today's message is a call to a three-day fast—realignment, discipline, and deeper pursuit of God. If you're ready to break patterns and draw closer, this is your moment.

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “27. The Power Of Three.” We will study how God uses the number 3, and how the thread of the number 3 is found throughout the Bible.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Saturday morning service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “The Word.” We will study the power of God's Word and how we as Believers are called to study and declare God's Word to dominate in every area of life.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “25. I Know All The Things You Do - Part 3.” We will study the differences between dreams and visions and how the Lord uses them to communicate to his people.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Sunday, April 19, 2026 | Psalm 23 (with Luke 10:17–20; Psalm 46:10) Chaos will come. The question is whether it will find you anchored. In this message from Psalm 23, Bishop Dale Bronner shows us the shepherd's perspective on order — how to stand steady when governments shift, economies shake, and the news never stops. If you've been trying to shepherd yourself, this word is for you. To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168 

Good morning and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining us for prayer and the Word at our Saturday morning service. We are continuing with our Eternal Rewards series within our School of Eternity, where we're looking at what how Jesus sees our thoughts, actions, and lifestyle and where we'll be accountable on Judgement Day. Share this message with family and friends, and be sure to go to lionheartchurch.org for further messages!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “23. The Book of Records.” We will study the differences between dreams and visions and how the Lord uses them to communicate to his people.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “Short Stories.” We will study the differences between dreams and visions and how the Lord uses them to communicate to his people.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Sunday, April 5, 2026 I I Corinthians 13:13 NLT To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168   

Good morning and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining us for our morning service. This weekend we're celebrating the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with prayer, worship, the Word, and communion. Happy Resurrection—HE IS RISEN!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “The Hand of The Lord.” We will study the differences between dreams and visions and how the Lord uses them to communicate to his people.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Sunday, March 22, 2026 I Romans 5:1 ESV To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168   

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. Today, our School of Eternity Bible Study message is entitled “How To Operate As A God.” Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Sunday, March 22, 2026 I Galatians 5:22-23 AMP To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168   

Since October 2024, people in South Cobb have been able to reserve on-demand transit through the CobbLinc Go pilot program. The public transit, two-year program, provides "curb to curb" service for passengers over 26 square miles across Austell, Powder Springs, and southwestern Marietta. It’s similar to requesting an Uber or Lyft, but at a cost of $2.50 per ride. Drew Raessler, who serves as the director of the Cobb County Department of Transportation, joins "Closer Look" to discuss the success and challenges of the program and to provide an update about the possibility of expanding the program to other cities in Cobb County. Also on today’s “Closer Look,” The performances of Echoes of the Storm: 20 Years After Katrina recalls the tragedy and resilience of those impacted by the massive Category 5 hurricane. The Apollo Theater, the National Black Arts Festival, and Spelman College collaborated to produce the six 10-minute plays. Leatrice Ellzy, president and CEO of the National Black Arts Festival, and Aku Kadogo, a senior instructor in Spelman’s theater department, spoke with “Closer Look” host Rose Scott about the production.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sunday, March 15, 2026 I Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168 

Harvest is a church where we love to worship God together, where the transforming message of the Gospel is preached weekly, where authentic community can be found, and where we are intentional about making disciples of Jesus Christ. We'd love for you to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. Browse around our website for more information, or click on the bulletin button below.

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. Today, we will follow-up on our previous School of Eternity Bible Study that focused on The Mind of Christ with this latest message entitled “Protecting The Mind.” Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Good morning and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining us for our Saturday morning service. We are continuing with our School of Eternity series with “The Mind of Christ.” Do you operate with your own intellect, or are you led by the Spirit to operate with the mind of Christ?Don't forget to share this message with family and friends!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. Today's message is entitled “Who Am I? - You're A God!” As sons and daugthers of the Most High, we are reminded that we are not mere mortals, but we are made in the image of God. Therefore, WE ARE GODS! Only by knowing and walking in our true identity can we accomplish all that God has for us.Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we are continuing our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “Leftovers.” Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Sunday, February 22, 2026 I Luke 18:1-8 NLT To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168 

Sunday, February 15, 2026 I Isaiah 60:1-5;20-22 NLT To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168 

Welcome to our first two-guest episode! This week, Camille interviews some of our volunteers in the 2-year-old class, Steve and Carole Austell. They talk about life skills Steve teaches in their class, Elijah and the prophets of Baal, No Shoe Day, answering your kids' hard questions, and so much more!Our memory work for the week is the 5th commandment. You can jump in the Amazing Race (our Wednesday night program) at any time!Find our past episodes on our website!

Sunday, February 8, 2026 I Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 MEV To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168 

Sunday, February 1, 2026 I I Kings 17:7-16 NIV To support the ministry:  Online: www.woffamily.org/give Text: Text "WOF" to 73256 Mail In: Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral - 212 Riverside Pkwy, Austell, GA 30168 

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Saturday morning service. In today's session, we will continue our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “The Small Still Voice.” As Sons and Daughters of The Most High, it is important for us to know voice of God our Father.  Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

Hello and welcome to Lionheart Church in Austell, GA. Thank you for joining our Wednesday evening service. In today's session, we will continue our School of Eternity Bible Study with the message entitled “The Invisible Umpire.” Join us each week as we learn how to walk in our total authority as members of the Kingdom of God and how to prepare ourselves now to spend eternity with our Father in Heaven!

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for January 28th Publish Date:  January 28th Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, January 28th and Happy Birthday to Jermaine Dye I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Local student Mathletes to compete in Cobb County Math Contest Support Cobb law enforcement and get a state tax credit Lawmakers push transparency in school board public comments 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!  BREAK: INGLES 9 STORY 1: Local student Mathletes to compete in Cobb County Math Contest Cobb County’s middle school math whizzes are gearing up for the local MATHCOUNTS competition on Feb. 28 at Marietta High School. Organized by the Cobb County Chapter of the Georgia Society of Professional Engineers, the event will feature teams from Dickerson, Dodgen, and Hightower Trail middle schools. These students have been prepping since fall—hours of practice, problem-solving, and probably a few late-night algebra sessions. The competition includes both individual and team rounds, with topics like geometry, probability, and statistics. Oh, and there’s a fast-paced oral round too—no pressure, right? Winners will snag prizes and move on to the state finals on March 9 in Buford. MATHCOUNTS, a national program, aims to spark a love for math in middle schoolers—because let’s face it, this is the age where kids either embrace math or start running from it. With 50,000 students competing nationwide this year, it’s a big deal. For details, check out www.mathcounts.org. STORY 2: Support Cobb law enforcement and get a state tax credit Tax season is here, and if you live in Cobb County, there’s a way to support local law enforcement and get a state income tax credit. Thanks to the 2022 LESS Crime Act (short for Law Enforcement Strategic Support Act), Georgia taxpayers can donate to approved public safety foundations and get a dollar-for-dollar credit on their state taxes. Here’s the deal: individuals can donate up to $5,000, couples filing jointly can give $10,000, and corporations can contribute up to 75% of their state tax liability. Statewide, there’s a $75 million cap, and each foundation can accept up to $5 million annually. The process? Register with the Georgia Tax Center, wait for approval, and send your donation within 60 days. Funds go toward training, equipment, officer wellness, and community programs. In Cobb, you can donate to: Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation Acworth Police Community Foundation Cobb County Public Safety Foundation Kennesaw Public Safety Foundation Marietta Police Foundation For links and details, visit their websites. STORY 3: Lawmakers push transparency in school board public comments  Cobb County lawmakers are pushing for more transparency in school board meetings with House Bill 989, which would require public comments to be broadcast or recorded if the rest of the meeting is aired. Rep. David Wilkerson said it’s about consistency: “If you’re showing the meeting, show all of it. Don’t cut out the tough parts.” The bill comes after Cobb’s school board stopped broadcasting public comments last year, sparking backlash from parents and lawmakers. Critics called it censorship; the board cited liability concerns. Rep. Solomon Adesanya said public comments are crucial for oversight: “If you only hear one side, you control the narrative.” The bill has bipartisan support, with Rep. Jordan Ridley also signing on. “Transparency matters,” he said. “If you’re broadcasting, show the good, bad, and everything in between.” Meanwhile, Ridley floated the idea of an independent audit for Cobb schools, similar to one he championed in Cherokee County. Cobb school board Chair Randy Scamihorn defended the district, saying claims of a lack of transparency are “absolutely false.” Still, he invited lawmakers to review their processes, adding, “No organization is perfect.” We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: INGLES 9 STORY 4: Cobb opens $24M joint police, sheriff firing range Cobb County just unveiled its shiny new $24 million firing range, and let’s just say—it’s a game-changer. Sheriff Craig Owens and Police Chief Dan Ferrell cut the ribbon Friday morning, joined by the Board of Commissioners, a crowd of officers, and deputies. The 65,000-square-foot facility, located next to the Public Safety Training Academy in Austell, replaces the old outdoor range that had been around for over 30 years. That one? It had a strict 8 p.m. curfew because of nearby neighborhoods. Now? Training can happen 24/7. The range features three separate areas, including a 100-yard precision range, and a high-tech 360-degree targeting system for realistic drills. Officers can train in low-light, no-light, and even less-lethal scenarios. Paid for with SPLOST funds, the range is a long-term investment in public safety—and a big win for Cobb County. STORY 5: Northwest Georgia voters to head to polls March 10 for federal and, now, state election Northwest Georgia voters are in for a political doubleheader on March 10. Not only will they pick a new state senator, but they’ll also decide if the former holder of that Senate seat, Colton Moore, should head to Congress. Here’s the backstory: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene resigned in January with a year left in her U.S. House term, triggering a special election for District 14. Moore, who represented Senate District 53 (Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, and part of Floyd counties), stepped down mid-January to join the crowded race for Greene’s seat—22 candidates, to be exact. Qualifying for Moore’s old Senate seat runs Jan. 29 to Feb. 2. Voter registration closes Feb. 9, with early voting starting Feb. 16. If no one wins outright, expect a runoff on April 7. Buckle up, northwest Georgia—it’s going to be a busy ballot. Break: STORY 6: Chris Carr talks public safety in Cobb Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr didn’t hold back when he spoke to the Cobb County Republican Women’s Club on Friday. Public safety, he said, isn’t just about stopping crime—it’s about supporting law enforcement, tackling mental health, and improving education. And now, as a candidate for governor, he’s making his case. Carr highlighted his record: creating units to fight human trafficking, gangs, opioids, and organized retail crime. “Keeping people safe is the most basic job of government,” he said. “If families don’t feel safe, we’ve failed.” He shared staggering numbers—over 200 children rescued from trafficking, 115 gang members convicted—and warned about the fentanyl crisis, calling it a “war” fueled by Mexican cartels. His office recently seized 15 pounds of the drug, enough to kill millions. On education, he stressed the importance of literacy by third grade and slammed “woke progressivism” in schools. “Our kids aren’t social experiments,” he said. “Schools should teach reading, writing, and math—not radical ideology.” Mental health? Another priority. Carr called for more facilities statewide, saying jails shouldn’t double as treatment centers. He also floated limiting phones in high schools, blaming social media for worsening students’ mental health. When asked about gambling, Carr stood firm against casino betting, citing addiction concerns. On minors accessing pornography, he tied it to human trafficking and expressed fears about AI being used to exploit kids. Former Cobb GOP Chair Rose Wing praised Carr’s tough stance on drug cartels and said she believes he’d make a “great governor.” STORY 7: Woodstock native Bolt named assistant golf coach at KSU  Abigail Bolt, a former Woodstock High School star, is heading back to familiar turf—this time as the new assistant women’s golf coach at Kennesaw State. Owls head coach Ket Vanderpool, who worked with Bolt for three seasons at Georgia State, made the announcement Friday. Bolt, who played collegiate golf at Appalachian State from 2017-21, brings a mix of coaching chops and on-course expertise. At Georgia State, she helped lead the team to nine top-five finishes and four tournament wins. Before that? She honed her skills at Towne Lake Hills Golf Club, running junior clinics and managing tournaments. As a player, Bolt was a standout at Appalachian State, earning MVP honors her senior year and finishing with a 77.81 stroke average. Since graduating in 2021, she’s stayed active in the game, competing in amateur events and continuing to build her career in golf. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: INGLES 9 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. 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