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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 23rd Publish Date:  May 23rd    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, May 23rd and Happy Birthday to Drew Carey I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Marietta Man Accused of Failing to Pay Musicians for Performances at Cherokee Chop House Four Cobb County Student-Athletes Awarded Marietta Man Charged with Attempted Stabbing Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas 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: TOP TECH MECHANICAL STORY 1: Marietta Man Accused of Failing to Pay Musicians for Performances at Cherokee Chop House Jerry Royce Watson of Marietta faces charges for allegedly failing to pay musicians and singers he hired to perform at the Cherokee Chop House between November and December 2024. According to a Cobb County Police warrant, Watson owes thousands to various performers, including a trombone player ($1,900), a bass player ($2,100), and a singer ($3,000). In total, he faces five counts of theft of services over $1,500 and three counts under $1,500. Watson has not been listed in jail records. STORY 2: Four Cobb County Student-Athletes Awarded For the 11th year, Positive Athlete awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to student-athletes in Georgia who embody positivity and excellence in sports. Over 6,400 nominations from 440+ schools were submitted, with winners meeting specific scholarship criteria. Cobb County recipients include Ben Laskey (Harrison High), Grant Pool (North Cobb Christian), Cade Saldi (Mount Paran Christian), and Elizabeth Michalek (Walton High), each receiving $1,000 scholarships. The winners will be honored at the Georgia Positive Athlete Awards Ceremony on June 5, 2025, in Marietta. STORY 3: Marietta Man Charged with Attempted Stabbing Junior Esquivel Medina, 21, of Marietta, is accused of attempting to stab a man and injuring the victim's forearm with a knife on May 16 at a mobile home in Lamplighter Village, Marietta. Charged with aggravated assault, Medina was arrested early that morning and remains in custody without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: Ingles Markets 8 STORY 4: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Cobb County — May 23 - 25 This weekend in Marietta offers a variety of events! The Marietta Square Farmers Market returns Saturday morning with over 50 vendors selling fresh produce, meats, and artisan goods. Acworth will host its annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Cauble Park at 10 a.m. Saturday to honor fallen soldiers. Sports fans can catch the Atlanta Braves facing the San Diego Padres at Truist Park, with games Friday through Sunday. For entertainment, the Strand Theatre presents "Grease" starting Friday, and the Alley Stage hosts "Comedy on the Square" Friday and Saturday nights. STORY 5: Political fallout starting after Army Corps closes recreational areas ahead of Memorial Day A federal staffing shortage has led to the closure of 31 lakeside recreational areas in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi just before Memorial Day weekend. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced closures at 20 Lake Lanier sites, two at Allatoona Lake, and others across the region, sparking political backlash. U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick criticized Democrats for blocking a funding bill he claims could have prevented these closures. The closures are linked to budget cuts by the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, established under President Trump and Elon Musk. Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: TIDWELL TREES 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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Pipe Dreams and Pizza Crusts - A New Documentary (The Rise and Fall of the Organ Grinder) Start Name Artist Album Year Comments Don't Be That Way Donna Parker Powerhouse [DPP 101-A] 1985 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN 2:16 The Rainbow Connection Dave Weingartner Playing The Palace [Springdale Music Palace LP] 1983 4-33 Wurlitzer, Springdale Music Palace, Springdale, OH; ex-Mastbaum Theatre, Philadelphia (1929) 6:43 I'm On My Way Gerry Gregorious Sweet And Lovely [Cassette] 3-18 Wurlitzer, Uncle Milt's Pipe Organ Pizza Company, Vancouver, WA; ex 3-13, Orpheum Theatre, Seattle; console ex-Oriental Theatre, Portland, OR 8:55 Night Train Bob Read Pipe This [Hi-Fi Pipes BR-1001] 3-18 Marr & Colton-Wurlitzer Hybrid, Beef Eaters Restaurant, Phoenix, AZ 11:49 Smile Donn Clayton Mr. Entertainer [Concert Recording CR-0140] 3-17 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley, Seattle, WA; ex-Paramount Theatre, Salem, MA (1929) 16:02 Day By Day Stu Boyer Feeling [Arttus Records] 1977 4-20 Wurlitzer, Arden Pizza and Pipes, Sacramento, CA; ex-Strand Theatre, Madison, WI and Tiffin Theatre, Chicago, IL 18:45 Buttons And Bows Andy Crow Concert: Tacoma Pizza And Pipes 1983 1983 3-20 Wurlitzer, Pizza And Pipes, Tacoma, WA 21:28 When You're Counting The Stars Alone; Just A Bird's Eye View Of My Old Kentucky Home Dave Quinlan Concert: Rudy's Supper Club, Vallejo 1972-06-25 1972 2-6 Wurlitzer, Rudy's Supper Club, Vallejo, CA; Originaly El Campanile Theatre, Antioch, CA; recorded by Tim Kirkpatrick 1972-06-25 24:46 Mountain Greenery Dick Hull At The Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ [Adelic AD 101] 3-13 Wurlitzer, Three Coins Restaurant, Louisville, CO; ex-Piccadilly Theatre, Rochester, NY 28:40 Yellow Bird David Lobban I'll Be Around [World WRC-400] 1977 3-12 Hybrid (Hinners Console), Organ Grinder Pizza, Toronto, Ontario 32:45 So Rare Dick Schrum So Rare [Concert Recording CR-0119] 1972 4-16 Robert Morton, Carl Greer Inn, Sacramento, CA; ex-Music Hall Theatre, Seattle, WA 35:25 You Were Meant For Me Larry Vannucci Anything Goes [Angelus WR 5169] 1978 3-13 Robert Morton, Marin Pizza Pub, San Rafael, CA; ex Peninsula (Fox) Theatre, Burlingame, CA (Removed 1958); Larry's 3rd LP 38:37 Way Down Yonder In New Orleans Candi Carley Candi [Minx MXRC2001] 1978 2-15 Wurlitzer, Great American Wind Machine Restaurant, Reseda, Los Angeles; formerly 2-10 Beverly Hills Theatre; Candi's first LP 41:11 For Once In My Life David Reese Demo: Bella Roma Pizza, Martinez, CA 1973-10-07 1973 3-18 Wurlitzer Hybrid, Bella Roma Pizza, Martinez, CA; recorded by Tim Kirkpatrick 46:13 Under The Double Eagle Warren Lubich Organasm [Sonic Arts LS15] 1980 4-23 Wurlitzer, Cap'ns Galley Pizza and Pipes, Redwood City, CA; ex-Seattle Fifth Avenue Theatre (4-18) 50:22 Spanish Eyes Dave Wickerham Pipe-N-Hot [WS 101] 1987 3-17 Barton, Pizza and Pipes (now Beggars Pizza), Lansing, IL; Formerly Oriental Theatre, Milwaukee, WI and many other places. 54:12 Liechtensteiner Polka Ron Rhode Who? [OSP 105] 1977 3-23 Wurlitzer, Organ Stop Pizza, Mesa, AZ 57:06 Why Do Fools Fall In Love? Don Feely Pipes To Go [Organ Grinder Cassette OGP-103C] 4-48 Wurlitzer, Organ Grinder Restaurant, Portland, OR 60:53 Dinner Music For A Pack Of Hungry Cannibals Donna Parker The Paramount Music Palace Proudly Presents [LP] 1980 4-42 Wurlitzer, Paramount Music Palace, Indianapolis, IN

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for April 16th Publish Date:  April 16th    Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, April 16th and Happy Birthday to Kareem Abdul Jabarr. ***04.16.25 - BIRTHDAY – KAREEM ABDUL JABBAR*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Strand Theatre to Have Auditions for Jukebox Giants: Motown & More Three Arrested at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall in Acworth Carr Launches 'Operation Hold the Line' to Combat Transnational Gangs in Georgia 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: COBB SENIOR EXPO_FINAL STORY 1: Strand Theatre to Have Auditions for Jukebox Giants: Motown & More The Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in Marietta is holding video auditions for *Jukebox Giants: Motown & More*, a high-energy musical revue featuring classic soul and R&B hits. Open to ages 18+, auditions require both a vocal video (under 5 minutes with two contrasting songs) and a dance video (four 8-counts of a jazz combo). Submissions, including a headshot, resume, and availability from June 16 to July 27, are due by May 6 via email to auditions@strandmarietta.org. Rehearsals start June 16, and performers must be prepared to sing and dance concurrently. STORY 2: UPDATE: Three Arrested at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall in Acworth Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Acworth turned chaotic, with three arrests, two taser incidents, and nine protesters removed. Greene emphasized her support for Trump’s agenda, immigration crackdowns, and banning gender-affirming care for minors. She addressed economic concerns, urging families to "rein in" spending, and dismissed claims about Medicare cuts. Protesters criticized her policies, while Greene defended her positions, including the Protect Children's Innocence Act and the Laken Riley Act. Despite disruptions, Greene answered pre-submitted questions, mostly from supportive constituents, and highlighted the growth of the MAGA movement. STORY 3: Carr Launches 'Operation Hold the Line' to Combat Transnational Gangs in Georgia Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr launched "Operation Hold the Line" in Cobb County, a taskforce uniting local, state, and federal agencies to combat transnational gangs, human trafficking, and fentanyl distribution. Inspired by President Trump’s call to action, the initiative builds on Carr’s anti-gang network, established in 2017, and includes federal partners like the FBI and ICE. Carr highlighted the role of transnational gangs in organized retail theft and illicit activities, citing recent successes like shutting down 35 massage parlors linked to gangs. The effort aims to strengthen partnerships and intensify the fight against violent crime in Georgia. 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 7 STORY 4: Mt. Bethel Academy to Receive Tax-Free Bonds for Expansion The Development Authority of Cobb County approved up to $50 million in tax-exempt bonds to help Mt. Bethel Christian Academy expand its upper school campus in east Cobb. The project aims to accommodate up to 625 middle and high school students by replacing temporary classrooms with permanent buildings, upgrading athletic facilities, and adding a dining hall. The school plans to move middle grades to the upper campus as its lease for the lower campus ends in 2028. While the bond pricing is pending market conditions, the expansion is expected to create 14-16 jobs in five years, though some board members questioned its alignment with the authority's mission. STORY 5: Kemp signs two tax cut bills Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed two tax relief bills on Tax Day. House Bill 111 reduces the state income tax rate from 5.39% to 5.19%, retroactive to the start of the tax year, while House Bill 112 provides one-time rebates: $250 for single filers, $375 for heads of households, and $500 for joint filers. While the rebate bill passed unanimously, Democrats criticized HB 111, arguing it favors higher-income earners. Kemp defended the measures, emphasizing taxpayer control over their money. The signing event, held at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre, was attended by state leaders and lawmakers. Break: STORY 6: Marietta Woman Charged with Payroll Theft Claudia Patricia Angulo, a Marietta bookkeeper, is accused of stealing $46,167.68 from Tile Media Properties (The Tile Doctor) between November 2023 and September 2024. According to a Cobb County arrest warrant, Angulo allegedly issued herself around 20 extra payroll deposits via QuickBooks and attempted to conceal the theft by moving records to another computer file. She faces charges of theft by taking (over $1,500) and computer theft but does not currently appear in jail records. STORY 7: UPDATE: Rep. Seabaugh Takes Plea Deal in DUI Case State Rep. Devan Seabaugh pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors—failure to yield to a bicyclist and driving too fast for conditions—stemming from a 2024 car wreck in Atlanta. DUI charges were dropped as part of a plea deal. Seabaugh was fined $2,866, sentenced to 40 hours of community service, and must complete a DUI course, a victim impact panel, and a clinical evaluation. The incident involved Seabaugh driving into an unmarked bike lane, striking a bicycle, and causing minor injuries to the cyclist. Seabaugh denied intoxication, citing a single beer hours prior, and expressed gratitude no one was seriously hurt. We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: COBB SENIOR EXPO_FINAL 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for April 11th Publish Date:  April 11th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, April 11th and Happy Birthday to Ethel Kennedy ****04.11.25 -BIRTHDAY – ETHEL KENNEDY*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Marietta Adds 11 Apartments to Development at Former Harry's Site UPDATE: Six Arrested After Shooting, Police Chase in Marietta Atlanta Rhythm Section to Perform at Strand Theatre Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sugar free cakes 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: MONSTER JAM STORY 1: Marietta Adds 11 Apartments to Development at Former Harry's Site The Marietta City Council approved changes to the Marietta Crossing development, adding 11 apartments for a total of 247 units at the former Harry’s Farmer’s Market site. After much debate and a veto from Mayor Steve Tumlin, the council voted 4-3 in favor of full residential use for one building, citing challenges in attracting commercial tenants. The developer argued the weak retail market made the change necessary. The site will also include 39 townhomes, with most being three stories tall. The decision reflects ongoing efforts to balance housing needs and market realities in the area. STORY 2: UPDATE: Six Arrested After Shooting, Police Chase in Marietta Six men, aged 18-23, were arrested after a shooting at Lakeside at Town Center Apartments in Marietta led to a police chase. The suspects, armed with handguns and an AK-47-style rifle, allegedly fired at two victims, Deshawn Hirsch and Miykael Davis, who were injured but later discharged from the hospital. The suspects fled in a BMW, crashing during a police pursuit. Multiple apartments and vehicles were damaged by gunfire, and police are investigating if others were involved. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Marietta Police or submit anonymous tips. STORY 3: Atlanta Rhythm Section to Perform at Strand Theatre Fans of 70s rock can catch the Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) at the Strand Theatre in Marietta on Friday, April 18, as part of the Homegrown Georgia Songwriter concert series. Known for hits like “Imaginary Lover” and “So Into You,” ARS blends Southern rock with jazz and blues influences. Led by original member Rodney Justo, the band cherishes intimate venues like the Strand for audience connection. Justo, who rejoined ARS in 2011 after retiring, promises a setlist of classics and hidden gems. Limited tickets remain, starting at $69, with the show beginning at 8 p.m. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: Ingles Markets 6 STORY 4: First-year KSU Student, Author Recognized as Versed Local Historian At just 19, Andrew Bramlett, a history student at Kennesaw State University, has already made a significant impact as a historian. A former vice president of the Kennesaw Historical Society at age 10, he now serves on the Kennesaw Historic Preservation Commission. Bramlett has earned accolades like KSU's Undergraduate Research Award and the Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council award. He’s published articles, led tours at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, and unveiled historical storyboards. Known for his research skills and passion for history, Bramlett also assists with rare book collections at KSU, continuing to inspire with his dedication to preserving local history. STORY 5: 'A Conversation Starter': Marietta Super on State Phone Ban Georgia's "Distraction-Free Education Act" (HB 340), awaiting Gov. Brian Kemp's signature, would ban cellphone use in public schools for grades K-8 starting July 2026. Schools must adopt policies by January 2026 but can choose how to enforce the ban. Marietta City Schools already uses Yondr pouches to restrict phone access in middle schools and is considering expanding the policy. Superintendent Grant Rivera sees the bill as a statewide acknowledgment of the issue, sparking broader discussions, including potential high school bans. Cobb County schools, however, prefer a flexible, teacher-led approach to managing devices. Break: MONSTER JAM And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sugar free cakes *** INGLES ASK LEAH (SUGAR FREE CAKES)*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: MONSTER JAM 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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KPFA Theatre Critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Eddie Izzard Hamlet” at ACT Strand Theatre through April 20, 2025. The post Review: “Eddie Izzard Hamlet” at ACT Strand Theatre appeared first on KPFA.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for March 7th Publish Date:  March 7th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, March 7th and Happy Birthday to Bryan Cranston ***03.07.25 - BIRTHDAY – BRIAN CRANSTON*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb Drug Task Force Seizes $261K, Drugs, Guns in Bust Construction on New Austell Park Begins Next Week Kennesaw Greenlights $13.9M Public Safety Building Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cooking for picky toddlers 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 Markets 6 STORY 1: Cobb Drug Task Force Seizes $261K, Drugs, Guns in Bust The Marietta Cobb Smyrna Narcotics Task Force seized over $261,000 in cash, 867 grams of heroin, 39 grams of cocaine, five grams of fentanyl, marijuana, and five firearms in a major drug bust this week. The operation stemmed from a traffic stop and search warrant. The task force, a multi-agency group formed in 1980, investigates narcotics activity across Cobb County. Officials praised the collaboration for enhancing community safety. The investigation is ongoing, with no details about suspects released yet. STORY 2: Construction on New Austell Park Begins Next Week Construction begins next week on Austell's new Jefferson Street Park, a 10,000-square-foot greenspace replacing part of a strip mall parking lot downtown. The $250,000-$300,000 project will feature a pavilion, fire pit, cornhole area, community stage, and updated parking with sidewalks and landscaping. Funded by grants and sponsorships, the park aims to host events like seasonal markets and the city's annual Christmas tree lighting. Part of Austell's Downtown Livable Center Initiative, the project is set to finish by November, with a ribbon-cutting and holiday celebration planned for December. STORY 3: Kennesaw Greenlights $13.9M Public Safety Building The Kennesaw City Council approved a $13.9 million contract to build a new 25,000-square-foot police headquarters on Moon Station Road, addressing overcrowding at the current facility. Funded by SPLOST, stormwater reserves, and ARPA, the building will also house 911 staff and emergency operations. Construction, managed by Gay Construction, is expected to take 15 months. The council also approved a $282,900 contract with Patterson & Dewar Engineers for construction oversight, funded by SPLOST. Additional approvals included funding for sidewalks in Woodland Acres, stormwater pipe purchases, and a $127,750 contract for the 2025 Concert Series. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: INGLES 7 STORY 4: Large-Screen TVs, Lockers, Landscaping Upgrades Coming to The Battery The Battery Atlanta is getting a series of upgrades ahead of the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. Enhancements include updated LED screens, expanded restrooms, new seating, interactive digital directories with emergency call buttons, redesigned landscaping, and updated walkways. Large TVs will be installed above Shake Shack and Good Game restaurants, ensuring fans can watch games. Additional updates include new seating and drink rails at Heritage Court and Battery Avenue, plus secure Binbox Lockers for personal items. While The Battery remains open during construction, temporary disruptions are expected. STORY 5: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Cobb County — March 7 - 9 This weekend in Cobb County offers a variety of events: - Atlanta Opera's "Macbeth" at Cobb Energy Centre, starring Michael Mayes and Sara Gartland, with showtimes Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $52. - Atlanta Home Show at Cobb Galleria Centre, featuring 175+ booths of home improvement ideas, running Friday through Sunday. General admission is $11. - "The Last Five Years" at the Strand Theatre, a two-person musical running Friday through Sunday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $35. - Bubbles & Brews Craft Beverage Month, with tastings, live music, and prizes at local breweries all weekend. - "A Comedy of Errors" at the Strand Theatre, with its final show Friday at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 (21+ only). Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on cooking for picky toddlers *** INGLES 1 (PICKY TODDLER) *** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 8 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for February 28th Publish Date:  February 28th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, February 28th and Happy Birthday to Brian Jones 02.28.25 - BIRTHDAY – BRIAN JONES*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Mableton Man Receives Life for Killing Two Women in Fire Annual Bunny Breakfast is April 5 Sex Crime Accusations at Smyrna Mental Health Facility Under Investigation Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food 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 Markets 4 STORY 1: Mableton Man Receives Life for Killing Two Women in Fire Robert Colt Smith, 32, of Mableton, was sentenced to two life terms for setting a fire that killed Andrea Nall, 52, and Michelle Lacroix, 74, in March 2023. Convicted of felony murder, arson, and assault, Smith’s actions stemmed from a history of domestic violence against his then-girlfriend, Carolyn Parmalee. After violating a no-contact order and learning Nall sought to revoke his bond, Smith set fire to a vehicle outside her home, which spread to the house, killing the victims and eight pets. Cobb DA Sonya Allen emphasized the tragic escalation of domestic violence, while prosecutors highlighted the victims’ bravery in protecting their family. STORY 2: Annual Bunny Breakfast is April 5 The Kennesaw Parks & Rec Department will host its annual Bunny Breakfast, presented by iThink Financial, on April 5 at the Ben Robertson Community Center. Two seatings are available: 8–9:15 a.m. and 10–11:15 a.m. Guests can enjoy a buffet of pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, and sweets while the Easter Bunny visits for photos. Professional photos with a real bunny will also be offered. Tickets are $10 per person (free for children under 2 if seated on a lap) and must be purchased in advance by March 22. Tickets are non-refundable. STORY 3: Sex Crime Accusations at Smyrna Mental Health Facility Under Investigation Ridgeview Institute in Smyrna, a mental health and substance use treatment facility, is under investigation for multiple sex crime allegations, with 14 cases reported between January 2024 and February 2025. Seven cases remain open, involving victims aged 12 to 44 and suspects aged 12 to 62, all patients at the facility. Notable incidents include the arrest of 34-year-old patient Joshua Burney for rape and aggravated sodomy in July 2024. Smyrna police have responded to over 1,500 calls at Ridgeview since January 2024. Cobb DA Sonya Allen expressed concern and pledged to pursue justice as investigations continue. Ridgeview declined to comment. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: INGLES 5 STORY 4: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Cobb County — Feb. 28 - March 2 This Saturday, Marietta the Gathering returns to Glover Park, celebrating pop culture with artists, games, and performances from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Georgia Beer Day also kicks off, featuring special pint glasses at over 70 breweries, with proceeds supporting the Georgia Craft Brewers Guild. Smyrna wraps up Black History Month Friday with a $30 dinner featuring playwright Kelundra Smith. March launches Cobb’s Bubbles & Brews, spotlighting local craft beverages with a BrewPass for prizes. Lastly, the Strand Theatre opens "The Last Five Years" Friday, a two-person musical exploring a relationship’s highs and lows. STORY 5: New Chief Justice a Cobb County Resident Georgia Supreme Court Presiding Justice Nels Peterson, a Marietta resident, has been unanimously elected as the court's next chief justice, succeeding Michael Boggs on April 1. Peterson, 46, was appointed to the court in 2016 and has since been re-elected for full terms. A Kennesaw State and Harvard Law graduate, Peterson has extensive legal experience, including roles as Georgia's first solicitor general and vice chancellor for the University System of Georgia. Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren was also elected as the next presiding justice. Peterson lives in Marietta with his wife and two children. Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food *** INGLES ASK LEAH 5 FAST FOOD*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 6 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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Relax — if you can — with the Strand On The Air: Chill Out Edition, coming to you Sunday February 25th at 5pm over WRFR 93.3 in Rockland and WRFR.org. Join Liz McLeod and the Strand Family Players, Brittany Parker, and musical guests from the Midcoast Music Academy for a full hour of laughs and tunes! Feel the calm flow over you like a wave as All Things Rescinded explores the therapeutic power of kneading dough, discover ways to relax when every fiber of your body tries to keep you from it, and get acquainted with the philosophical mastermind behind the Who Cares Movement. And down in Abysmal Point, Mrs. Grunden leans into physical fitness when she introduces the thrilling new sport of Clamball. The Strand On The Air, written and directed by Liz McLeod, is a presentation of the Strand Theatre in downtown Rockland, and will be available after the radio broadcast on your favorite podcast platform!

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for February 21st Publish Date:  February 21st    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, February 21st and Happy Birthday to Alan Rickman ***02.21.25 - BIRTHDAY – ALAN RICKMAN*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb Court Clerk Plans to Return $84K in Passport Shipping Fees Historic McAfee House Sold for $1, will be Relocated Cobb Eyes 2026 SPLOST Vote Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seed oil 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: RINGLING BROS_FINAL STORY 1: Cobb Court Clerk Plans to Return $84K in Passport Shipping Fees Cobb Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor plans to refund nearly $84,000 in improperly collected passport shipping fees, a controversy stemming from her pocketing expedited shipping charges, which is not allowed under state law. This refund, pending board approval, follows years of scrutiny over Taylor’s collection of over $425,000 in passport fees as personal income. The issue also sparked a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe and legislative efforts to increase transparency. Taylor’s office has faced additional criticism for severe dysfunction, including a botched software change in 2024 that disrupted court operations. Despite these challenges, Taylor was reelected in 2024. STORY 2: Historic McAfee House Sold for $1, will be Relocated The historic Robert McAfee house, built in the 1840s, will be relocated to Ball Ground, Georgia, after being sold for $1 by Cobb Landmarks to Lee and Brittani Lusk, experienced renovators of historic homes. The Lusks plan to restore the home as a private residence, adhering to historic preservation standards. The move, costing an estimated $75,000-$100,000, with renovations around $200,000, must be completed by May 15. Originally located in Cobb County, the house has significant historical value, including its use as a Civil War headquarters. A preservation easement will protect its historic integrity. STORY 3: Cobb Eyes 2026 SPLOST Vote Cobb County is considering a new 1% SPLOST package to fund infrastructure starting in 2028, with voters deciding in November 2026. The current $750 million SPLOST cycle ends in December 2027. Commissioners aim to finalize project lists by April 2026, focusing on road improvements, stormwater infrastructure, sidewalks, and community projects. Rising costs from inflation may push unfinished 2022 SPLOST projects into the new package. Public feedback sessions are planned for early 2026. If approved, the tax would continue funding critical county needs like transportation and parks. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: STORY 4: Blackwell Farmers Market Opens April 5 The Blackwell Farmers Market at St. Andrew UMC in Marietta will kick off its 2025 season on April 5, running every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon through August 30. The market offers fresh, locally-sourced foods in a pet-friendly, inclusive setting with ample parking and restrooms. Vendor applications are now open for local farmers, artisans, and food vendors. For details, visit blackwellfarmersmarket.com or follow @blackwellfarmersmarket on social media. STORY 5: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Cobb County — Feb. 21 - 23 This weekend, Cobb County offers exciting events for all ages! Jurassic Quest at Cobb Galleria features life-size animatronic dinosaurs, rides, and interactive experiences Friday through Sunday. The Strand Theatre presents Shakespeare’s *A Comedy of Errors* Friday evening for adults 21+, while Sunday showcases the silent film *Metropolis* with live organ accompaniment. Families can enjoy Children’s Day at the Gone With the Wind Museum on Saturday or a Black History Month scavenger hunt at Smyrna Public Library all weekend. Don’t miss these fun-filled activities! Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seed oil *** INGLES 1 'ASK LEAH' SEED OILS*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 2 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for February 7th Publish Date:  February 7th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, February 7th and Happy Birthday to Garth Brooks ***02.07.25 - BIRTHDAY – GARTH BROOKS*** I’m Dan Ratcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Man Accused of Hit and Run While Fleeing Police in Stolen Mercedes Marietta Man to Appear on "The Price Is Right" in Honor of Grandmother Cobb Inmate Accused of Possessing a Shank Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting 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: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1: Man Accused of Hit and Run While Fleeing Police in Stolen Mercedes Jeremiah Michael Mathurin, 24, of Auburn, was arrested after a hit-and-run incident on Jan. 30 in Marietta while fleeing police in a stolen 2020 Mercedes. Driving at 70-80 mph in a 35 mph zone, Mathurin ran a red light, collided with another vehicle, and fled on foot. Both vehicles were heavily damaged, and a Glock 19 was found in the Mercedes. Mathurin faces multiple charges, including theft, fleeing police, hit-and-run, and firearm possession during a crime. He was arrested that night and released on Feb. 1 on a $20,000 bond. STORY 2: Marietta Man to Appear on "The Price Is Right" in Honor of Grandmother Marietta resident Parker Branton, 30, fulfilled a lifelong dream on Thursday as he competed on “The Price Is Right,” honoring his late grandmother Judy, who inspired his love for the show. Growing up, Parker and his siblings watched the game show daily with Judy, who dreamed of attending a live taping. In fall 2024, Parker and his brother Sam traveled to California to fulfill that dream. Parker was selected to “come on down” during his first taping, an unforgettable moment he attributes to luck and his grandmother’s spirit. His episode aired Thursday at 11 a.m. on CBS and Paramount+. STORY 3: Cobb Inmate Accused of Possessing a Shank Emmanuel Torres Hernandez, 20, of Marietta, is accused of possessing a homemade weapon at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on Jan. 27. The three-inch sharpened weapon was discovered in an air vent in his cell, wrapped in a sticker bearing his name and ID number. Hernandez faces charges for possessing prohibited items and remains in custody without bond. 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: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4: Cobb School Counselors Recognized for Outstanding Student Support Six Cobb schools earned top honors during National School Counseling Week for their exceptional programs, showcasing the theme “School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.” Big Shanty Intermediate, Kemp Elementary, Hightower Trail Middle, Smitha Middle, Harrison High, and Walton High implemented innovative initiatives to boost student success. Highlights include Big Shanty’s 50% drop in discipline referrals through self-regulation lessons, Kemp’s 32% reduction via Morning Meetings, and Harrison’s 77% increase in passing rates for 9th-grade Hispanic students. These schools exemplify how strong counseling programs foster academic achievement, emotional growth, and positive school climates. STORY 5: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Cobb County — Feb. 7- 9 - Atlanta Ballet's "The Rite of Spring": Experience the world premiere this Friday-Sunday at Cobb Energy Centre. Choreographed by Claudia Schreier, it features Stravinsky’s iconic score and Russian folklore-inspired dances. Tickets: $28-$150. - GMDT’s Dancing with the Stars: This Saturday at The Strand Theatre, local celebrities perform to support GMDT’s 2025-2026 season. The show starts at 7 p.m., tickets start at $60. - "GHOST: The Musical": Catch the final weekend of this romantic thriller at Marietta Theatre Company, Friday-Sunday. Tickets: $28-$52, showtime at 8 p.m. - Big Game Bash: Watch the Super Bowl on a 32-foot screen at Live! at the Battery Atlanta this Sunday. Pre-game fun includes a DJ and giveaways. General admission: $10 (21+ only). - A Victorian Wedding Exhibit: Visit the William Root House Friday-Sunday to see a display of 1860s wedding artifacts. Admission: $6-$9. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budgeting *** INGLES ASK LEAH 3 BUDGETING*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 8 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 31st Publish Date:  December 31st    Commercial: From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Tuesday, December 31st and Happy Birthday to Donna Summer. ***12.31.24 - BIRTHDAY – DONNA SUMMER*** I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cobb Approves Hotel, Mixed-Use Development Spots to Ring in the New Year in Cobb County Cobb Police Capture 3 Murder Suspects in 30 Days 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: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1: Cobb Approves Hotel, Mixed-Use Development The Cobb County Board of Commissioners approved a 490,000-square-foot mixed-use development on Cobb Parkway, featuring retail, restaurants, apartments, and a hotel. Proposed by Riverview Associates, the Riverview Village project includes 290 multifamily units, a 130-key hotel, and 110,000 square feet of commercial space. The development replaces the Riverview Shopping Center, where Kroger recently closed. After extensive community negotiations, the plan was revised to address concerns about traffic and security, removing a proposed trail and pedestrian bridge. The board unanimously approved the project, praised for its collaborative development process. STORY 2: Spots to Ring in the New Year in Cobb County Cobb Travel & Tourism highlights several New Year's Eve events in Cobb County. Celebrate at Mac's Chophouse in Marietta with Chef Michael Fuller's special menu. The Battery Atlanta hosts a family-friendly "Early Innings" event at 6 p.m. and a "Late Innings" bash with fireworks at midnight. Live! at The Battery offers live entertainment and VIP packages. The Strand Theatre in Marietta features a Queen tribute concert. Kennesaw's Governors Gun Club hosts a party with a band and champagne toast. Battle & Brew offers a Roaring 20's themed party with VIP options. STORY 3: Cobb Police Capture 3 Murder Suspects in 30 Days The Cobb County Police Department announced the arrest of three murder suspects linked to multiple cases across different jurisdictions. The arrests, achieved within 30 days, were credited to advanced technology and teamwork. On November 2, a suspect was apprehended in Mableton after a brief pursuit, with a weapon recovered. On November 12, another suspect was caught following a high-speed chase and crash. The third suspect, wanted for malice murder in DeKalb County, was arrested on December 1 near I-20 in south Cobb. Details were shared on the department's social media and YouTube. 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: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4: New Gone With the Wind Museum Director Talks Future Plans Jessica Giancola, the new director of the Gone With the Wind Museum at Historic Brumby Hall and Gardens, aims to revitalize the museum and engage the community. With a background in property management and a passion for history, Giancola plans to enhance visitor experiences with events, lectures, and children's programs. She also intends to restore and utilize the gardens for events. Giancola is focused on promoting Marietta as a cultural destination and building partnerships with local attractions. Her vision includes expanding the museum's reach and creating a volunteer program to enrich visitor interactions. STORY 5: Help People in Need as a Red Cross Volunteer The American Red Cross is urging Georgia residents to volunteer in the new year, highlighting the critical role volunteers play, comprising 90% of their workforce. Tim Suda emphasizes that volunteers are essential in supporting those in need. Opportunities include Disaster Action Team members aiding families post-disaster, Hero Care Caseworkers assisting military families, Blood Donor Ambassadors engaging with donors, and Blood Transportation Specialists delivering blood to hospitals. The Red Cross stresses the growing need for volunteers and encourages those interested to visit their website for more information. We’ll be back in a moment  Break: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 6: Cobb County Water System Reports 3,600 Gallon Sewage Overflow On December 25, the Cobb County Water System reported a 3,600-gallon wastewater overflow at 1256 E. Piedmont Road in Marietta, affecting a tributary of Sewell Mill Creek. The overflow, caused by a fallen tree damaging a manhole, was reported at 12:31 p.m. and stopped by 3:31 p.m. The incident left a 10-foot sewage trail, but no fish kills were observed. For further details, contact the Cobb County Water System’s Maintenance Division. STORY 7: 'Made From Scratch': Jim 'N Nick's Opens at Avenue West Cobb Jim 'N Nick's has opened a new location at Avenue West Cobb, marking its third spot in the county. The restaurant offers indoor and outdoor dining, a drive-thru, and a full bar, featuring classic southern barbecue dishes like the pitmaster nacho platter and the Pick 3 entrée. CEO Larry Ryback emphasized the franchise's mission of quality barbecue and community service. The opening also supported The Giving Kitchen, an Atlanta nonprofit, with a $2,500 donation. The restaurant is located at 3625 Dallas Highway. Break: Ingles Markets 7 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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Broadcast 12/29/24 over WRFR, Rockland, Maine. "What Now? Edition," featuring Liz McLeod and the Strand Family Players, Brittany Parker, and guests Patty and Rusty. Presented by the Strand Theatre, Rockland ME.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 26th Publish Date:  December 26th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Thursday, December 26th and Happy Birthday to Lars Ulrich *** 12.26.23 - BIRTHDAY - LARS ULRICH*** I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Sheriff's Office Santa on Wheels Distributes 2K Toys MCS Announces Be Somebody and Blue Devil Awards Sawyer Road Media Center Gets 50K Makeover Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on healthy alternatives. 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: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1: Sheriff's Office Santa on Wheels Distributes 2K Toys The Cobb County Sheriff's Office's third annual Santa on Wheels toy drive donated over 2,000 toys to children in underserved communities. Deputies, led by Sheriff Craig Owens as Santa, paraded through neighborhoods delivering gifts. The initiative, in collaboration with the Cobb Sheriff’s Foundation, aims to support families facing financial challenges. Toys were collected through donations and distributed to four communities in south Cobb. The event featured Christmas music and photo opportunities with Santa and Chick-fil-A’s mascot. Residents expressed gratitude, highlighting the positive impact and community connection fostered by the event. STORY 2: MCS Announces Be Somebody and Blue Devil Awards Marietta's Mayor Steve Tumlin and Superintendent Grant Rivera toured all 12 Marietta City Schools, presenting the Be Somebody Award to dedicated educators and the Blue Devil Award to student leaders. These awards honor the legacy of Coach Ben "Big Ben" Wilkins and celebrate the community's spirit. The ceremony highlighted the commitment to preserving Marietta's heritage and fostering future excellence. Tumlin emphasized the importance of recognizing those who contribute to the community's heart, while Rivera praised the role models who embody Marietta's values. The event reinforced the "Be Somebody" mantra, inspiring future generations. STORY 3: Sawyer Road Media Center Gets 50K Makeover Sawyer Road Elementary received a $50,000 media center makeover from the College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers initiative, in anticipation of the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship. The revamped space was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring a performance by the school choir and a visit from the Peach Bowl Mascot, Huddles. Principal Susan Graves highlighted the impact of the new media center on student success. The initiative aims to empower teachers with resources to inspire students. Additionally, School Specialty donated $1,000, and a teacher received a $1,000 award. 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: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4: Dunaway Receives Lifetime Achievement Award Former Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Marietta Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. The surprise award was presented at the council's final meeting of the year. The award, not given annually, recognizes significant contributions to the community. Dunaway, moved to tears, credited his parents for inspiring his community involvement. His tenure as mayor from 2002 to 2010 and leadership in various businesses and organizations, including The Strand Theatre, were highlighted. Dunaway expressed his enduring love for Marietta, noting its small-town feel despite growth. STORY 5: Campus News: University of North Georgia Confers Degrees for Fall 2024 Graduates The University of North Georgia in Dahlonega awarded over 900 degrees and certificates for the fall 2024 semester, with more than 650 graduates participating in the commencement ceremonies on December 7. Local graduates included William Allen, Catherine Crawford, and Emilie Finch, among others, who earned degrees in fields such as Modern Languages, Computer Science, Psychology, and Nursing. Several graduates, including Hope Kellum and Deishanique Kennedy, received Graduate Certificates in Cybersecurity. The ceremony celebrated a diverse range of academic achievements across various disciplines. We’ll be back in a moment Break: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on healthy alternatives *** INGLES ASK LEAH 2 HEALTHY ALTERNATIVES*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 6 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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com www.cuofga.org www.drakerealty.com #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KUR News Coordinator Naa Anorkor Nikoi interviews Barbara Vogelgesang, Outreach & Theatre Director, Kutztown Community Partnership, in another installment in our series on the Strand renovation.

The Cooper's Cave Composers' Consortium returns to the Strand Theatre at 210 Main St. in Hudson Falls on Nov. 3 at 3 p.m. for its third annual concert of original music, written and performed by Capital Region composers.

Life got you spooked? Tossing and turning at night under a shadow of existential terror? Horrified at the thought of what might wait around the next corner? Brace up, neighbors — and charge into the future with fortitude, with the Strand On The Air “NO FEAR” Special! Join your House Manager Liz McLeod, announcer Ryan Jackson, and the Strand Family Players for a comic excursion into the very pit of your personal anxieties, as All Things Rescinded meets the man who fears everything, gets to know one particular creepy-crawly, and shows you how to conquer your fear thru aggressive acclimatization. And down in Abysmal Point, the terror reaches a fever pitch as Mrs. Grunden and the gang face up to the bone-chilling approach of local elections! There's new music from Brittany Parker and another guest appearance by popular local jam band BETTER LATE! Conquer your fears and stride bravely into whatever the future may bring, with the Strand on The Air, written and directed by Liz McLeod, and presented by the Strand Theatre.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for October 17th Publish Date:  October 17th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Thursday, October 17th and Happy 66th Birthday to singer Alan Jackson ***10.17.24 – BIRTHDAY – ALAN JACKSON*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.      'Solar Opposites' Star Mary Mack Performs at Strand Friday 2.      Second Day of Early Voting Continues in Cobb 3.      Gwen Walz Campaigns in Cobb   Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Fiber.   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: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:  'Solar Opposites' Star Mary Mack Performs at Strand Friday Stand-up comedian and voice actress Mary Mack is set to debut at The Strand Theatre in Marietta as part of the “Comedy at The Strand” series. Known for her clean, relatable humor, Mack has released six comedy albums and appeared on shows like “The Tonight Show” and “Last Comic Standing.” She voices Jesse on Hulu's “Solar Opposites” and hosts the “North Star Comedy Hour” podcast. Mack enjoys connecting with audiences and will continue touring into 2025, with two new comedy albums releasing in December. Her show at The Strand starts at 8 p.m. Friday, with tickets available online. STORY 2:  Second Day of Early Voting Continues in Cobb Cobb County, Georgia, saw record-breaking early voter turnout for the upcoming general election, with over 37,930 residents voting by Wednesday afternoon. This surge more than doubled previous first-day turnouts in 2020 and 2022. Despite some initial technical issues with ballot encoders, voting has proceeded smoothly across 12 stations, with generally short wait times. Many voters chose to vote early for convenience and to ensure their votes are counted, citing concerns about the economy, taxes, and political leadership. Early voting continues through November 1, ahead of Election Day on November 5. STORY 3:  Gwen Walz Campaigns in Cobb Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz visited Cobb County, Georgia, to rally Democratic voters and support down-ballot candidates, including the Cobb County Board of Education. Speaking alongside local leaders, Walz emphasized the importance of voting in every race to address key issues like education and reproductive rights. Her visit followed a rally by former President Donald Trump in the area. Walz criticized Trump's stance on reproductive rights and encouraged attendees to mobilize voters. Her visit coincided with record-breaking early voter turnout in Georgia, highlighting the urgency of the upcoming election. 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: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4:  Cobb, Marietta See Improvement in ACT Scores Cobb and Marietta school districts saw an increase in average ACT scores, outperforming state and national averages. Cobb's average rose to 22.8, while Marietta's increased to 22.7. Both districts ranked in the top 10 statewide, with Cobb seventh and Marietta ninth. Marietta showed significant growth, especially among Hispanic students, and excelled in English and reading. Cobb's top schools, Walton and Wheeler, scored 26. Despite recent gains, both districts have seen a decline since 2021. Georgia's average ACT score slightly decreased, but the state still surpassed national averages in all subjects. STORY 5:  New Video Released in Unsolved Cherokee House Party Shooting Case The Cherokee Sheriff's Office released new video footage to help solve the unsolved case of 14-year-old Landon Andrews, who was killed at a house party in 2021. The video shows over 100 kids fleeing the scene, and authorities are seeking those with firsthand knowledge of the incident. Despite processing extensive evidence and witness statements, the shooter remains unidentified. A related fight earlier that night in Kennesaw may be connected. The sheriff's office urges the public to help bring closure to Andrews' family, who established the LB22 Foundation in his memory. A hotline is available for anonymous tips. We'll be back in a moment    Break: Ingles Markets (Quick Meal Foods) 6   And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fiber.   ***LEAH INTERVIEW***   We'll have closing comments after this. Break: Marietta Theatre (06.10.24 MARIETTA THEATRE MARGARITAVILLE_FINAL)   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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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Never mind the permits or the loose change! Liz McLeod and the Strand Family Players will pull up to the curb with a carload of laughs as the intrepid reporters of All Things Rescinded explore the bold new innovation of perpendicular parking, and consider how even the most youthful entrepreneur can turn the parking situation to their advantage with a little hard work. And down in Abysmal Point, long-boiling community tensions threaten to froth over the top when Greta Crummet begins a one woman crusade to transform the local Select Board. Add in music by Brittany Parker and special guests from Midcoast Music Academy and you'll forget all about feeding the meter! The Strand On The Air is a presentation of the Strand Theatre in Rockland.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 6th   Publish Date:  August 6th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Tuesday, August 6th and Happy 59th Birthday to NBA HOF David Robinson ***08.06.24 – BIRTHDAY – DAVID ROBINSON*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Former Marietta Standout Dearica Hamby Wins Bronze with Team USA 3x3 Hoops Judge Asked How Cobb Map Ruling Affects Commissioner Marietta Native Robert Patrick Honored at Strand 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!    BREAK: CU of GA STORY 1: Former Marietta Standout Dearica Hamby Wins Bronze with Team USA 3x3 Hoops   Team USA's women's 3x3 basketball team overcame a rough start at the Paris Olympics to win bronze. After losing their first three games, the team, featuring Rhyne Howard, rallied to win the next three and a play-in game to reach the semifinals. Despite a close 18-16 overtime loss to Spain, they clinched the bronze with a 16-13 win against Canada. Howard contributed four points and a rebound, while Hailey Van Lith led with six points. Dearica Hamby and Cierra Burdick each added three points, with Hamby also leading in rebounds with six. STORY 2: Judge Asked How Cobb Map Ruling Affects Commissioner    After Cobb Superior Court Judge Kellie Hill ruled that the "home rule" map used by the Cobb County Board of Commissioners was unconstitutional, Democratic activist Mindy Seger filed a petition seeking clarity on its impact on Commissioner Jerica Richardson. Seger wants to know if the ruling creates an immediate vacancy for Richardson, who now lives outside District 2 under the new state legislature map. Seger's attorney, Justin O'Dell, clarified that the petition is a request for clarification, not an appeal. The ruling has also led to uncertainty about whether Richardson and Commissioner Monique Sheffield will complete their terms or face an extended term until a special election. Cobb County Elections Director Tate Fall will present a new election schedule to the Board of Elections on August 12. STORY 3: Marietta Native Robert Patrick Honored at Strand Theatre On Sunday, Robert Patrick, known for his role as the T-1000 in "Terminator 2," received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Cobb International Film Festival held at Marietta's Strand Theatre. Festival founder Richard Tavernaro honored Patrick, a Marietta native, for his extensive career in film and television. Patrick, who rode his Harley Davidson from California for the event, shared his appreciation for the honor and fond memories of his childhood in Marietta. The festival, now in its 10th year, showcased 110 films and drew 2,500 to 3,000 attendees, featuring other celebrities like Matthew Modine and Chandler Riggs.     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: DRAKE STORY 4: Cobb Collegians Advance at Paris Olympics On Monday at the Paris Olympics, Emma Hunt and CJ Allen, both with Cobb County college connections, advanced in their events. Hunt, a Kennesaw State student, secured a spot in Wednesday's quarterfinals of the speed climbing competition after setting a top qualifying time of 6.36 seconds. CJ Allen, a former Washington State athlete and Life University graduate, finished second in his heat and 11th overall in the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 48.64 seconds. The semifinals for the hurdles are also set for Wednesday, when Pope High School's Hampton Morris will start his weightlifting competition in the 61-kilogram class. STORY 5: Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park August Program In August, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park will host various outdoor programs, weather permitting. Highlights include: - Museum Tours: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 2 p.m. - Artillery Demonstrations: Aug. 10 at 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. at Pigeon Hill, Burnt Hickory Road. - Infantry Demonstrations: Aug. 11 and 31 at 11 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. at Pigeon Hill. - Life of a Soldier Gear Layout: Aug. 17 at 11 a.m., showcasing Civil War soldier gear. - Cheatham Hill History Walk: Aug. 18 at 11 a.m., a walk around Cheatham Hill. - Visitor Center Museum Tour: Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. - Assault Trail Hike: Aug. 25 at 11 a.m., a strenuous hike following the Union assault. For more details, call the Visitor Center at 770-427-4686, ext. 0. We'll be back in a moment.   Break: INGLES 5 STORY 6: ‘Somebody's Gotta Do It': Cobb Superior Court Judge Explains Roles and Responsibilities   Cobb Superior Court Judge Henry Thompson recently spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Marietta, offering insights into his role and judicial responsibilities. With a career spanning several decades, Thompson shared his journey from assistant district attorney to his current position, emphasizing the differences between state and superior courts. He explained that superior courts handle serious criminal and civil cases, while state courts deal with other civil matters. Thompson also detailed the requirements and process for becoming a judge and described his structured court rotation system. He expressed his passion for serving the community and his dedication to his role. STORY 7: Hurricane Debby headed for South Georgia     Gov. Brian Kemp has activated up to 2,000 Georgia National Guard troops to assist with Hurricane Debby, which hit Florida's Big Bend region as a Category 1 storm. The hurricane, with winds of 80 mph, is forecasted to bring heavy rain and flooding to South Georgia, with predictions of 6 to 20 inches of rain. A tropical storm warning is in effect for parts of Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Cobb County is expected to avoid major rainfall but may experience isolated thunderstorms and high temperatures around 90 degrees this week. The impact on Cobb's weather will depend on Debby's future path. Break: Marietta Theater BONNIE & CLYDE   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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 1st            Publish Date:  August 1st    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Thursday, August 1st and Happy heavenly Birthday to Jerry Garcia. ***08.01.24 – BIRTHDAY – JERRY GARCIA*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cobb hosts practice run for new school bus riders Owens Maintains Fundraising Lead in Cobb Sheriff's Race Marietta Square Bookstore Expands   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on how to manage snacking.   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: CU of GA STORY 1: Cobb hosts practice run for new school bus riders    On Tuesday, Cobb County School District held its annual ride-along event for kindergarten and first-grade students to practice their new bus routes. Parents and children got to familiarize themselves with the school bus and Cheatham Hill Elementary School, which also hosted an open house. This event allowed families to meet teachers, drop off supplies, and explore the school. The day featured cheerleaders from Hillgrove High School and offered an additional open house later for those who missed the morning session. Overall, around 3,600 participants attended, with over 70,000 students expected to ride Cobb's 1,000 buses as school starts today. STORY 2:  Owens Maintains Fundraising Lead in Cobb Sheriff's Race Incumbent Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens, a Democrat, continued his strong fundraising into the summer, collecting $57,000 between April 30 and June 30. While this was a decrease from the previous period, Owens' total still significantly outpaces Republican challenger David Cavender, who raised just over $3,600 in the same period. Owens' notable contributors included Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. and Armor Health. Owens has raised over $547,000 since his first campaign, with more than half spent on advertising and other campaign expenses. Cavender, a U.S. Army combat veteran, has raised $36,000 overall, with significant early spending on campaign costs. The next fundraising deadline is September 30. STORY 3: Marietta Square Bookstore Expands The Reading Attic, an independent bookstore in Marietta, has expanded into the downstairs area of Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar, integrating their book sales with the tea bar's gift shop. This new space features additional shelves for books, including a selection of bestsellers and children's books. The expansion aims to improve accessibility, as the bookstore's original upstairs location had limitations for those with disabilities and parents with strollers. Tiny Bubbles, which now combines seating with bookstore space, sees the partnership as mutually beneficial. The Reading Attic, celebrating its one-year anniversary, hopes the expansion will boost visibility and allow for larger events. The bookstore will now match Tiny Bubbles' hours, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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: DRAKE STORY 4: Cobb Idol at the Strand raises funds for theater The Strand Theatre's fourth annual Cobb Idol competition on Saturday showcased local talent with performances of classic rock hits, themed "Rock 'n Roll Royalty." Featuring live bands, backup singers, and dancers, the event drew about 300 attendees. Contestants competed for a $500 prize, with Chris Wiggins winning both the judges' and audience votes for his rendition of "Don't Stop Believin'." The event also included a V.I.P. auction and raffle, raising around $35,000 for the theater. Cobb Idol, originally founded by Wendy Bunch and the Cobb Association of Realtors, was revived by the Strand Theatre to continue celebrating local talent. STORY 5: Cobb Recovers from Thunderstorm   Tuesday night, Cobb County faced widespread damage and power outages from a severe thunderstorm with 60 mph wind gusts. The storm hit around 7:58 p.m. and cleared by 8:45 p.m., with Acworth experiencing significant damage, including broken power poles, fallen trees, and blocked roads. Crews responded to 77 reports of trees down across the county. No injuries were reported, and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. We'll be back in a moment    Break: INGLES 4   And now here is Bruce Jenkins' conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss……..   LEAH INTERVIEW   We'll have closing comments after this. Break: Marietta Theater BONNIE & CLYDE   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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 1st            Publish Date:  August 1st    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Thursday, August 1st and Happy heavenly Birthday to Jerry Garcia. ***08.01.24 – BIRTHDAY – JERRY GARCIA*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  Cobb hosts practice run for new school bus riders Owens Maintains Fundraising Lead in Cobb Sheriff's Race Marietta Square Bookstore Expands   Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on how to manage snacking.   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: CU of GA STORY 1: Cobb hosts practice run for new school bus riders    On Tuesday, Cobb County School District held its annual ride-along event for kindergarten and first-grade students to practice their new bus routes. Parents and children got to familiarize themselves with the school bus and Cheatham Hill Elementary School, which also hosted an open house. This event allowed families to meet teachers, drop off supplies, and explore the school. The day featured cheerleaders from Hillgrove High School and offered an additional open house later for those who missed the morning session. Overall, around 3,600 participants attended, with over 70,000 students expected to ride Cobb's 1,000 buses as school starts today. STORY 2:  Owens Maintains Fundraising Lead in Cobb Sheriff's Race Incumbent Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens, a Democrat, continued his strong fundraising into the summer, collecting $57,000 between April 30 and June 30. While this was a decrease from the previous period, Owens' total still significantly outpaces Republican challenger David Cavender, who raised just over $3,600 in the same period. Owens' notable contributors included Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. and Armor Health. Owens has raised over $547,000 since his first campaign, with more than half spent on advertising and other campaign expenses. Cavender, a U.S. Army combat veteran, has raised $36,000 overall, with significant early spending on campaign costs. The next fundraising deadline is September 30. STORY 3: Marietta Square Bookstore Expands The Reading Attic, an independent bookstore in Marietta, has expanded into the downstairs area of Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar, integrating their book sales with the tea bar's gift shop. This new space features additional shelves for books, including a selection of bestsellers and children's books. The expansion aims to improve accessibility, as the bookstore's original upstairs location had limitations for those with disabilities and parents with strollers. Tiny Bubbles, which now combines seating with bookstore space, sees the partnership as mutually beneficial. The Reading Attic, celebrating its one-year anniversary, hopes the expansion will boost visibility and allow for larger events. The bookstore will now match Tiny Bubbles' hours, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. 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: DRAKE STORY 4: Cobb Idol at the Strand raises funds for theater The Strand Theatre's fourth annual Cobb Idol competition on Saturday showcased local talent with performances of classic rock hits, themed "Rock 'n Roll Royalty." Featuring live bands, backup singers, and dancers, the event drew about 300 attendees. Contestants competed for a $500 prize, with Chris Wiggins winning both the judges' and audience votes for his rendition of "Don't Stop Believin'." The event also included a V.I.P. auction and raffle, raising around $35,000 for the theater. Cobb Idol, originally founded by Wendy Bunch and the Cobb Association of Realtors, was revived by the Strand Theatre to continue celebrating local talent. STORY 5: Cobb Recovers from Thunderstorm   Tuesday night, Cobb County faced widespread damage and power outages from a severe thunderstorm with 60 mph wind gusts. The storm hit around 7:58 p.m. and cleared by 8:45 p.m., with Acworth experiencing significant damage, including broken power poles, fallen trees, and blocked roads. Crews responded to 77 reports of trees down across the county. No injuries were reported, and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. We'll be back in a moment    Break: INGLES 4   And now here is Bruce Jenkins' conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss……..   LEAH INTERVIEW   We'll have closing comments after this. Break: Marietta Theater BONNIE & CLYDE   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. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Jenifer Hill and Lisa Johnston with Strand Theatre on his Saturday, July 6th“The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL to discuss the upcoming 40 th season for 2024 to 2025 which celebrates the 100 th anniversary of the Strand Theatre in Shreveport. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com . and streaming LIVE on 101.7 FM or via the KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit these websites at www.thebestoftimesnews.com and www.hebertstandc.com. This radio show is proudly presented by AARP Louisiana and Hebert's Town and Country of Shreveport featuring – Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles and service.

Pack up your picnic basket, your sunblock, and your big floppy hat and head straight for home, as the Strand On The Air presents its "Summer Staycation Edition!" Join Liz McLeod and the Strand Family Players for laughs in Abysmal Point, as Mrs. Grunden and the gang prepare for the world premiere of Glittering Greta Crummet's Clam Dance, and the intrepid journalists of All Things Rescinded explore the burgeoning phenomenon of summer camps for grownups. There'll be new tunes from Brittany Parker and summertime musical guests Patty Jackson and Rusty Blake, and a dramatic recitation by noted orator Dr. Ryan Jackson. Strand On the Air is a presentation of the Strand Theatre in downtown Rockland, and is written and directed by House Manager Liz McLeod.

Pam MacKinnon, Artistic Director of American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) in San Francisco, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Pam McKinnon, has been Artistic Director of ACT — American Conservatory Theatre, since January 2018. A leading interpreter of the works of Edward Albee, she won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a play for a Revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf in 2013. She was also nominated for a Tony for her direction of Clybourne Park in 2012, as well as winning an Obie for an earlier off-broadway production of that play in 2011. In this interview, she discusses, in depth, the upcoming season, as well as issues involving the area around the Strand Theatre, how the pandemic impacted ACT, and the differences between working in San Francisco and London as a director. The post Pam MacKinnon, Artistic Director, American Conservatory Theatre (A.C.T.), 2024 appeared first on KPFA.

​Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues    Pam MacKinnon, Artistic Director of American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) in San Francisco, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Pam McKinnon, has been Artistic Director of ACT — American Conservatory Theatre, since January 2018. A leading interpreter of the works of Edward Albee, she won the Tony Award for Best Direction of a play for a Revival of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf in 2013. She was also nominated for a Tony for her direction of Clybourne Park in 2012, as well as winning an Obie for an earlier off-broadway production of that play in 2011. In this interview, she discusses, in depth, the upcoming season, as well as issues involving the area around the Strand Theatre, how the pandemic impacted ACT, and the differences between working in San Francisco and London as a director.   Richard Wolinsky, David Sedaris, Hugh (David's partner), 2018. Pride Month Special Interview: David Sedaris, noted humorist, essayist, and diarist, in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded in the KPFA studios, June 28, 2008 while he was on tour for his collection of essays, “When You Are Engulfed in Flames.” In this first of four interviews, he talks about his entry into the world of radio and as a print essayist, along with a deep dive into the fact checking expertise of the folks at The New Yorker magazine. Complete Interview.   Review of “Mother Road” by Octavio Solis, at Berkeley Rep Peets Theatre through July 21, 2024.   Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  See website for highlights from the 10th Annual Bay Area Book Festival, June 1-2, 2024. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.  Monthly Event Calendar. BookShop West Portal. Monthly Event Calendar. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).  Calendar of upcoming readings. African American Art & Culture Complex. See website for calendar. Alter Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. American Conservatory Theatre  Carrie, The Musical, The Reuff at The Strand, August 1-11. Noel Coward's Private Lives, September 12 – October 6, Toni Rembe Theatre. Aurora Theatre  The Lifespan of a Fact by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell, June 21-July 21. Streaming:  July 16-21. Awesome Theatre Company. Por La Noche (By Night), October 11 – 26, 2024. See website for information. Berkeley Rep. Mother Road by Octavio Solis, June 14-July 21, Peets Theatre. Berkeley Shakespeare Company. See website for upcoming shows. Boxcar Theatre. The Speakeasy. Must close June 29, 2024 Brava Theatre Center: See calendar for current and upcoming productions. BroadwaySF: Mrs. Doubtfire, July 2-28. Girl from the North Country, July 30-Aug 18, Golden Gate. See website for events at the Orpheum, Curran and Golden Gate. Broadway San Jose:  Peter Pan, June 25-30. California Shakespeare Theatre (Cal Shakes). As You Like it, September 12 – 29. Center Rep: Arsenic and Old Lace by Joseph Kesselring September 8 -29. Lesher Center for the Arts. Central Works  Accused by Patricia Milton, July 13 – August 11. Cinnabar Theatre. La Boheme June 21 – July 5. Club Fugazi. Dear San Francisco ongoing. Check website for Music Mondays listings. Contra Costa Civic Theatre In Repertory: Hamlet and Rosencranz and Gildenstern Are Dead, September 7 – 22. Curran Theater: The Cher Show, June 19-23. Custom Made Theatre. In hibernation. Cutting Ball Theatre. See website for upcoming shows. 42nd Street Moon. Bright Star postponed. Golden Thread  11 Reflections: San Francisco, October 4-5 Brava Theatre Center. See website for other events. Hillbarn Theatre: Always…Patsy Cline, August 22 – September 15. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. See website for upcoming productions. Lower Bottom Playaz  Pac and Biggie Are Dead by Biko Eisen-Martin, June 6 – 30, 2024, BAM House, Oakland. Magic Theatre. Magic Gala, August 8, 2024.  Richard II by William Shakespeare, August 21 – September 8. See website for other events. Marin Theatre Company Yaga by by Kurt Sondler, October 10 – November 3, 2024. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) Ride the Cyclone by Jacob Richmond & Brooke Maxwell, September 20 – October 20. Oakland Theater Project.  Teatro Jornalero, June 28-29, 7:30 pm. Angels in America, Parts I & II, September 27 – October 26, Odd Salon: Upcoming events in San Francisco & New York, and streaming. Pear Theater. Chaplin and Keaton on the Set of Limelight  by Greg Lam, June 28 – July 21, 2024. Presidio Theatre. See website for complete schedule of events and performances. Ray of Light: Legally Blonde, September 7-29, 2024, Victoria Theatre. See website for Spotlight Cabaret Series at Feinstein's at the Nikko (It's Britney, Bitch, July 24). San Francisco Playhouse. Evita, June 27-September 7. 2024. SFBATCO.  See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows. San Jose Stage Company: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.  June 5 – 30. Shotgun Players.  Collective Rage by Jen Silverman. July 20 – August 18. South Bay Musical Theatre: No, No Nanette,  Sept 28 – Oct. 19. Saratoga Civic Theater. Stagebridge: See website for events and productions. Storytime every 4th Saturday. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Lunatico  See website for upcoming productions. Theatre Rhino  Four Play by Jake Brunger, June 13 – July 7, 2024. Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration June 5-30, Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.. Word for Word.  See website for upcoming productions. Misc. Listings: BAM/PFA: On View calendar for BAM/PFA. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2023 Season. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org The post June 27, 2024: Pam MacKinnon – David Sedaris appeared first on KPFA.

Life getting you down? Losing sleep, pacing the floor, wailing desperately in the night? Take heart — the Strand On The Air is back, with its “We'll Get Through This Somehow Edition!”  Join Liz McLeod, Dan Bookham, Brittany Parker, the Strand Family Players, and musical guests Better Late, from Midcoast Music Academy, for laughs and tunes that are bound to lift your spirits. The intrepid investigators of All Things Rescinded explore the springtime menace of rampaging squirrels, and speak with a public intellectual who promises that Everything Is Going To Turn Out All Right. And down in Abysmal Point, Mrs. Grunden's world is shaken to its very roots when an ambitious competitor threatens to give her a run for her clamshells. The Strand on the Air, written and directed by Liz McLeod, is a presentation of the Strand Theatre.

KPFA Theatre Critic Richard Wolinsky reviews “Kristina Wong Sweatshop Overlord” at ACT Strand Theatre through May 5, 2024. The post Review: “Kristina Wong Sweatshop Overlord” at ACT Strand Theatre appeared first on KPFA.

Durell Jones & Tony Wilson James Brown Saves Boston Tribute Concert at Strand Theatre.Amanda Pitts – CEO of Recovery Centers of America with addiction recovery program for first responders and veterans.Does America suddenly have a record number of bees?  Andrew Van Dam - Department of Data columnist for WaPo checked in.Majority of U.S. bridges lack impact protection. After the Key Bridge collapse, will anything change? With Shelley Armato - Construction Industry Expert

"The resilience that we have to live through booms and busts and pandemics and continue to serve the community, continue to drive foot traffic, continue to create economic opportunities for local people to have jobs and work and express themselves is just incredible. So if you're struggling with a storefront or a vacancy or empty space, just remember to think about the arts” - Julie PhelpsIn this episode, we delve into our special series that charts the resurgence of the arts and culture sector from the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic. We're bringing together insights from the Co-Production of Arts for A Better Bay Area State of The Arts Summit, an event that unfolded at the Strand Theatre in San Francisco on June 28th, 2023. The summit cast a spotlight on revitalizing our communities through the lens of the arts. A standout session at the summit tackled a pressing issue: securing affordable housing for our artistic community.Emerging from the discussions at the ABBA summit on affordable housing and real estate was a captivating dialogue on utilizing the shifts in the market post-pandemic to enable arts and cultural organizations to secure their own venues for performances.To shed light on this promising avenue, we're joined by Julie Phelps, the Artistic and Executive Director of CounterPulse, and Joshua Simon, a Senior Advisor at the Community Arts Stabilization Trust. They will unpack an inventive real estate strategy that empowered CounterPulse to purchase their performance space—an approach that holds transformative potential for the arts sector across the country. Welcome to Voices of the Community, a platform where every conversation spark innovation, and every voice is valued.To find out more information about our guests and their respective organization's programs, and services, how to volunteer and make a donation please visit our episode landing page with links to resources for the arts and culture sector. And if you have been enjoying the show, please leave us a rating and review on the podcast platform of your choiceWe welcome your participation in our next virtual and live in-person community dialogue event. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube Channel and please Sign Up for our Newsletter to stay up to date on future episodes and to participate in our next live show. We would love to hear from you with feedback and show ideas, so send us an email to george@georgekoster.com.Please consider donating to Voices of the Community - Voices of the Community is fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, that allows us to offer you tax deductions for your contributions. Please consider making a donation to help us provide future shows just like this one. Dive Into More Information on Each Episode, Speakers, Organizations and Resources at our Voices of the Community's Special Arts & Culture Series Web Landing Page

"I think the action and the continuity of the coalition from Prop S to Prop E went from 40 organizations to 140 organizations. That was something that was huge” - Vin SeamanIn this seventh episode of our series focusing on the arts and culture sector's recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, we bring you highlights from the Co-Production of Arts For A Better Bay Area (ABBA) State of The Arts Summit, held at the Strand Theatre in San Francisco on June 28th, 2023. The summit centered around rebuilding communities through the arts.This episode features a community conversation from the ABBA Summit, discussing the status of Proposition E from 2018, the Arts Impact Endowment, and Grants for the Arts. Our panel includes voices from:- Joe Landini, Founder and Director of Giving at Safe House Arts- Vinay Patel, Executive Director of the Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center- Denise Pate, Director of Community Investments for the San Francisco Arts CommissionThe second part of our discussion features an interview with ABBA Summit attendee, Shrey Purohit an artist and cultural worker at Arts Span; Along with a One on One Interview with Vallie Brown, the Director of the City of San Francisco's Grants For The Arts, along with our wonderful co-host Isa Nakazawa, the Director of Community Engagement of BAVC Media.To find out more information about our guests and their respective organization's programs, and services, how to volunteer and make a donation please visit our episode landing page with links to resources for the arts and culture sector. And if you have been enjoying the show, please leave us a rating and review on the podcast platform of your choiceWe welcome your participation in our next virtual and live in-person community dialogue event. You can also watch this episode on our YouTube Channel and please Sign Up for our Newsletter to stay up to date on future episodes and to participate in our next live show. We would love to hear from you with feedback and show ideas, so send us an email to george@georgekoster.com.Please consider donating to Voices of the Community - Voices of the Community is fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, that allows us to offer you tax deductions for your contributions. Please consider making a donation to help us provide future shows just like this one. Dive Into More Information on Each Episode, Speakers, Organizations and Resources at our Voices of the Community's Special Arts & Culture Series Web Landing Page https://georgekoster.com/voc-series-arts-cultures

KPFA theatre critic Richard Wolinsky discusses the year in theatre in the Bay Area in 2023, plus a top ten list and two honorable mentions.   Text of the podcast. In the Bay Area, Live theatre companies continued in 2023 to adapt to the post-Covid world. While movie audience sizes seems to be returning to pre-pandemic numbers. live theater remains mostly on life support across the board, mainly because season subscriptions are down by at least a third or maybe more, which means theatergoers are buying tickets on a show by show basis. That makes planning difficult, and it also means artistic directors are less likely to produce shows that are more challenging in favor of audiences pleasers such as musicals, comedies, and most importantly, the warhorses that folks are willing to see over and over again. The great multi-theatre venue, Piano Fight, in the Tenderloin closed its doors in March, leaving a host of younger theatregoers bereft. Bay Area Musicals didn't survive the pandemic, and its successor Landmark Musicals did not get past 2023. Marin Theatre Company, ACT, and the Magic have had truncated seasons, and Cal Shakes chose not to have a season at all. Custom Made is on life support and may never return. But there was still quite a bit of quality theatergoing to be had in the plastic year, and here are ten examples fin no particular order. Clyde's, a former Tony nominee by Lynn Nottage had a sensational production at Berkeley Rep's Peets theatre. As did the creepy and scary Let the Right One in at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre. Margo Hall was phenomenal in Josephine's Feast over at the Magic, and it doesn't get any better than J. Jha in Gertha Reddy's adaptation of the Mahabharata at Z Space, co-produced by the Oakland Theatre Project. Poor Yella Rednecks, Vietgone II at ACT's Strand Theatre looked at a Vietnamese refugee family in America, and Cambodian Rock Band at ACT focused on the generational aftermath of the Killing Fields and the Cambodian Genocide. Then there was Nollywood Dreams, a screamingly funny look at the Nigerian film industry, and Billy Crudup's brilliant performance in Harry Clarke at Berkeley Rep's Roda Theatre. Rounding out the top ten are San Francisco Playhouse's brilliant production of A Chorus Line, and the very weird, funny and horrifying Locusts Have No King at New Conservatory Theatre. A couple of honorary mentions go to Kander and Ebb's brilliant The Scottsboro Boys at 42nd Street Moon, and William Finn's 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee at TheatreWorks. The post Bay Area Theatre in 2023: Best of the Year appeared first on KPFA.

Ring out the old and brace yourself for the new as the Strand On The Air welcomes the New Year with its Here We Go Again Special, Sunday December 31 at 5pm, broadcast over WRFR (93.3 in Rockland) and WRFR.org. Join Liz McLeod and the Strand Family Players, Brittany Parker, and anouncer Dan Bookham for an hour of new laughs and new tunes as All Things Rescinded brings you its foolproof predictions of what absolutely NOT to expect in 2024, and an exclusive interview with a genuine time traveler from 2124 who will give you hints of wonders and marvels yet to come. And down in Abysmal Point, Mrs. Grunden's latest future dream could put clams right in anyone's mailbox. Joining in the fun will be traditional holiday musical guests Patty Jackson and Rusty Blake with their old-time harmonies. The Strand On The Air, written and directed by Liz McLeod, is a regular radio presentation of the Strand Theatre and will be available on popular podcast platforms and on the Strand website following the broadcast.

"There's been a lot of talk about, how do you make this sustainable, and there's not one answer, but one piece that is core to that, is really galvanizing and cementing around this notion that arts and culture is already right here and we need to lean into it and value it and uplift it. And in that way it won't be able to be ignored'“ - Fernando PujasThis episode is part of our special series on how the arts and culture sector is coming back from the covid 19 pandemic and features voices from the Co-Production of Arts For A Better Bay Area State of The Arts Summit held at the Strand Theatre in San Francisco on June 28th 2023. The focus of the summit was on rebuilding our communities through the arts. This episode features panelists from our breakout panel discussion “Regional Economic Recovery Through the Arts" on how the Arts are being utilized in economic and community development coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. The panel features the voices of Laura Poppiti, the Deputy Director of the Center for Cultural Innovation, Richard Raya, the Chief Strategy Officer at Mission Economic Development Agency, Fernando Pujals, the Deputy Director of the Mid-Market Business Association & Foundation, Meredith Winner, the co-founder and COO of Building 180 and Managing Director and Co-Founder of Paint the Voice, and Jacob Bintliff, the Manager of Economic Recovery Initiatives at the City of San Francisco's Office of Economic and Workforce Development along with our co-host Susie McKinnon a Steward at Arts for a Better Bay Area.To find out more information about our guests and their respective organization's programs, and services, how to volunteer and make a donation please visit our episode landing page with links to resources for the arts and culture sector. And if you have been enjoying the show please leave us a rating and review on the podcast platform of your choiceWe welcome your participation in our next virtual and live in-person community dialogue event. You can also watch this episode and please Sign Up for our Newsletter to stay up to date on future episodes and to participate in our next live show. We would love to hear from you with feedback and show ideas, so send us an email to george@georgekoster.com.Please consider donating to Voices of the Community - Voices of the Community is fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, that allows us to offer you tax deductions for your contributions. Please consider making a donation to help us provide future shows just like this one.

NOTHING SAYS 2023 MORE THAN THIS   A quarterback who's the leading candidate for the Heisman Trophy and the slam dunk first overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft, lost a big game on Saturday and went into the stands and sobbed on his mother's shoulder.    A former prosecutor analyzes Donald Trump's appearance at his kangaroo civil fraud trial in New York, where he told the judge he was unhinged and called the District Attorney a political hack.    The Strand Theatre in Zelienople has a special veterans weekend planned that includes Ben Vereen up close and personal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coming Sunday October 29th at 5PM over WRFR 93.3 and WRFR.org, grab your basket of autumn cliches, kick the cat off the warm spot on the couch, and tune in the Strand On The Air Pumpkin Spice Special! Liz McLeod, Dan Bookham, and the Strand Family Players dig deep into a damp pile of leaves for laughs and fun, Brittany Parker offers new music, and tossing a fresh log on the fire you'll hear the Midcoast Music Academy Jazz Ensemble. And down in Abysmal Point, Mrs. Grunden confronts the existential terror of what lottery winner Gertie Crummet can afford now to do to her for Halloween. Presented by the Strand Theatre in Rockland, The Strand On The Air is available for download following each new broadcast over all major podcasting platforms or at rocklandstrand.com!

From the Henssler Financial Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia. Today is Monday, October 16th and I'm Keith Ippolito. Strand Theatre Hosts Nashville's Hit Country Songwriters The Strand Theatre is hosting a special Nashville Country Nights Concert on October 26 at 7 p.m. The event, featuring hit singer-songwriters Mark Nesler, Marla Cannon-Goodman, and Brice Long, will benefit the Georgia State Golf Association Foundation's adaptive golf program. Attendees will enjoy songs and stories from these renowned songwriters, responsible for hits like "Just to See You Smile," "The Fool," and "Nothing On but the Radio," recorded by artists such as Tim McGraw, LeeAnn Womack, and Gary Allan. The night will also feature Nashville-based singer-songwriters Abby Anderson and Eric Dodd, as well as Matt VanZant and Stephen Hunley. General admission tickets are $30, while VIP tickets are $80 and offer additional benefits like preferred seating and access to the Lumiere Lounge and bar. Tickets can be purchased through GSGA.org and at the door. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marrietta Daily Journal Podcast I'm Keith Ippolito. https://www.esogrepair.com www.henssler.com #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Oct 13th Publish Date: Oct 12th Commercial: Henssler :15 From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Friday, October 13th and happy heavenly birthday to MLB HOF Eddie Matthews. ***EDDIE MATTHEWS WALK OFF 1957 WS GM4*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia. 1. Cobb Commission Gives County Manager 3-Year Contract Extension 2. Marietta Welcomes Back First Black Homecoming Queen as Part of Festivities 3. Powder Springs Man Stole 4,000 pounds of Copper from Acworth Business 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: CU of GA STORY 1: Cobb Commission Gives County Manager 3-Year Contract Extension The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to extend County Manager Jackie McMorris's contract for three  years, from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026. Her new base salary will be $350,000, an increase from her previous  $291,700. McMorris has held the role of county manager since April 2020, succeeding Rob Hosack. Before that, she had a  background in academics and had worked in government roles, including serving as the head of Cherokee County's  community relations department and chief of staff for former Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard. The vote for  her contract extension took place with no discussion among the commissioners......…….Get more stories like this from  mdjonline.com STORY 2: Marietta Welcomes Back First Black Homecoming Queen as Part of Festivities Marietta High School is celebrating homecoming with a special guest, Brenda Russaw McCrae, the school's first Black  homecoming queen from 50 years ago. McCrae, a 1973 graduate, has returned for the festivities. She integrated the  previously all-white school in 1964 and was the first Black cheerleader. The celebration includes a homecoming kickoff at  Glover Park Brewery, a fan fest at Northcutt Stadium, and a parade along a revised route. Additionally, the event will honor  Marietta High junior Liv Teverino, who tragically lost her life in a car crash last month. Brenda McCrae's visit is a reminder  of the school's history and the progress it has made. STORY 3: Powder Springs Man Stole 4,000 pounds of Copper from Acworth Business Frank Donald McConnell, a temporary employee, is accused of stealing around 4,000 lbs. of copper tubing and pipe  from Hayes Pipe Supply in Acworth. He was apprehended on August 4th after an employee found him inside the  business after work hours. McConnell had worked there from March 30 to August 4, with a schedule of Monday to  Friday between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. The company's operations manager discovered approximately 3,900 pounds of  copper missing, valued at $32,400. McConnell allegedly made four sales of the stolen copper to Alsobrooks Recycling  in Hiram. He faces charges of second-degree burglary and theft by taking regulated metal, was arrested on September  28, and released the following day on a $35,000 bond.......................…..(pause) 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: ESOG – ELON – JRM STORY 4: All New, Award-Winning, Drive-Through Light Show Synced to Music coming to Jim R. Miller Park Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland, in partnership with Cobb County Parks, is launching a spectacular drive-through  light show at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta, open from Nov. 17 to Jan. 7. The show features custom-built light displays  synchronized to Christmas music, including a 300-foot RGB tunnel, 50-foot Christmas trees, and North Pole-themed  displays. After the show, visitors can explore Santa's Village in the Jim R. Miller Event Center, offering activities,  inflatables, food, and the chance to meet Santa. This collaboration aims to bring joy to Cobb County residents and visitors. Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland is known for pioneering synchronized drive-through Christmas light shows.  For tickets and more information, visit Shadrack Christmas dot com slash Marietta dash ga. STORY 5: Atlanta Ballet Presents The Nutcracker at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre The Atlanta Ballet is set to perform its unique rendition of The Nutcracker from December 8 to 26 at the Cobb Energy  Performing Arts Centre, featuring live music by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra. Award-winning choreographer Yuri  Possokhov reimagined this classical ballet in 2018, incorporating intricate costumes, ornate sets, advanced lighting,  and video projections. The production has received acclaim for its entertainment and innovation. The performance  will be accompanied by a festive atmosphere, with winter decorations, holiday shopping, sweet treats, hot cocoa, and  seasonal cocktails. Tickets start at $35 and are available online or at the Cobb Energy Centre Box Office. Group sales  are also available. Visit atlanta ballet dot com slash nutcracker for more information. We'll be back in a moment Break: DAYCO – DRAKE – POWERS STORY 6: Cobb Fire Saves Horse Trapped in Creek This week, Cobb County firefighters collaborated with a local nonprofit, the Large Animal Response Group, to rescue a  mare named Raven trapped in a creek near Stout Park in southwest Cobb. Raven's owners sought help when they couldn't  free her themselves. The mare was sedated, and with the joint efforts of firefighters and the rescue group, they managed  to pull her 20 feet across the creek and up a three-foot embankment. After about 20 minutes of recovery, Raven was up  and walking again. The Large Animal Response Group, formed seven years ago, focuses on rescuing horses but is also  equipped to help with cattle and llamas. They provide training for firefighters and volunteers and raise funds for  specialized equipment. Raven was successfully rescued and is now in good health. STORY 7: Whats happening on Friday In Cobb County tonight, you have three exciting options. Firstly, The Strand Theatre in Marietta is screening the classic  horror film "Friday the 13th" with a pre-show on the Mighty Allen Theatre Organ. It's rated R, and those under 17 need a  parent or guardian. Next, Marietta's New Theatre in the Square, in collaboration with the New African Grove Theatre,  presents August Wilson's "Two Trains Running" on October 13-15 and 20-22, exploring life in the 1960s Hill District of  Pittsburgh, touching on themes of urban redevelopment and racial inequality. Lastly, the legendary Johnny Mathis will  perform at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, marking his 67th year as a recording artist. Tickets range from $65 to  $125. Find out more about these events at mdj online dot com Break: INGLES 10 – Henssler :60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. 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From the Henssler Financial Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Engineered Solutions. Today is Monday, September 18th and I'm Keith Ippolito. Strand Theatre stages 11th 'Call-a-thon' to raise funds The Strand Theatre in Marietta, Georgia, is hosting its 11th annual Call-a-thon to raise funds. Volunteers and staff will be answering calls and making calls to support the nonprofit venue, which relies on ticket sales and events for 72% of its budget. This year's campaign honors Kim Gresh, the chair of the Strand's board of directors, and aims to raise $66,000 in recognition of her six years of leadership. The funds will support the theater's operations and its mission to enrich the community through diverse entertainment and educational programs. Donors can contribute online or by calling a designated number.   For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marrietta Daily Journal, Podcast I'm Keith Ippolito. https://www.esogrepair.com www.henssler.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan talks with performance artist Sara Juli about Naughty Bits, a dance-play set inside her memories that examines sexual trauma, premiering at the Strand Theatre in Rockland, ME this October 13 & 14. Follow Sara on Instagram and check out her website.

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Jenifer Hill and Jodi Glorioso, with Strand Theatre on his Saturday, September 2nd “The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL to discuss the upcoming season for 2023 to 2024. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com . and streaming LIVE on 101.7 FM or via the RadioPUP or KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit these websites at www.thebestoftimesnews.com and www.hebertstandc.com. This radio show is proudly presented by AARP Louisiana and Hebert's Town and Country of Shreveport featuring – Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles and service.

Looking for some laughs? Looking for some tunes? Lucky you -- when you tune in the Strand On The Air Press Your Luck Special, on the air Sunday August 27 at 5pm over WRFR and WRFR.org! Liz McLeod and the Strand Family Players take a comic look at the vicissitudes of fate, as All Things Rescinded introduces you to the Luckiest Couple on Earth, and down in Abysmal Point, the whole town tries their luck when Mrs. Grunden's clam shack installs a lottery machine. Brittany Parker will be along with new music, and it'll be your great good fortune to discover the esoteric melodies of our special musical guest PlanetYes! The Strand On The Air is a regular presentation of the Strand Theatre in downtown Rockland, and will be available on the Strand website and all podcast platforms after the broadcast.

“This is a time when the art community's creative expertise and skills and talents are being relied upon. And finally, really seen as major contributors to the local economy.” – Maria JensenThis is our first episode from the co-production with Arts for a Better Bay Area of the re-launch of the State of the Arts Summit on June 28th, 2023 . This episode features the opening and keynote speakers made up of community leaders, poets, artists, administrators, government officials, and representatives from arts and culture organizations; who share their wonderful insights and recommendations on the rebuilding of our communities through the arts. With Arts for a Better Bay Area's State of the Arts Summit theme, "Rebuilding Our Communities," our opening and keynote speakers below explore collective ways the arts community can develop and bridge supportive connections as we emerge from the pandemic. To find out more information about our guests and their respective organization's programs, and services, how to volunteer and make a donation please visit our episode landing page with links to resources for the arts and culture sector. Show GuestsHoney Mahoney / Co-Founder Compton's Transgender Cultural DistrictLyzette Wanzer / Writer/AuthorMichael Warr & Chun Yu/ PoetsSusie McKinnon/ Executive Director/ ABBAMaria Jenson / Creative and Executive Director, SOMArts Cultural CenterRalph Remington / Director of Cultural Affairs, SFACJonathan Moscone, Executive Director, California Arts CouncilWe hope that you enjoyed episode two of our new six-part series highlighting the issues and solutions of our arts and culture organizations and their workforce as they innovate to come back from the pandemic along with addressing the systemic racism in our performing arts ecosystem.We welcome your participation in our next virtual and live in-person community dialogue event. Our next community dialogue will be streamed as well as you can tune into our usual radio show, podcast, and television show with our friends at BAVC Media. Sign Up for our Newsletter to participate in our next live showPlease consider donating to Voices of the Community - Voices of the Community is fiscally sponsored by Intersection for the Arts, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which allows us to offer you tax deductions for your contributions. Please consider making a donation to help us provide future shows just like this one.

MDJ  Script/ Top Stories for July14th Friday Publish Date: July 13 Thursday   Commercial:  Henssler :15   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast    Today is Friday July 14th  and happy 63rd birthday to actress Jane Lynch ***Lynch*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia Man reported missing by Kennesaw police believed dead in Atlanta New theater opens on Marietta Square And Atlanta Community Food Bank opening new pantry in Marietta   Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : ESOG   STORY 1: found   Hasith Nawarathne, a man reported missing by the Kennesaw Police Department, was found dead in Atlanta. The police had issued a missing person alert on July 7, stating that Nawarathne was last heard from on July 2, driving a white Lexus RX350. Kennesaw police were notified by Atlanta police that Nawarathne was found at the scene of a death investigation in Atlanta. While awaiting confirmation from the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office, evidence at the scene suggests that the deceased is Nawarathne. It is believed that the body found in a car outside a Kroger grocery store in Atlanta is his. The cause of his death is yet to be determined by the medical examiner. Nawarathne worked as a financial services representative at Morgan Stanley...............……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com     Story 2: theater   The Alley Stage, a new entertainment venue in Marietta Square, held its grand opening, offering a space for comedy, cabaret, and live theater. Located at 11 Anderson Street, the intimate venue aims to provide a unique and immersive experience for the audience. With a seating capacity of around 100, attendees can enjoy up-close performances from a variety of programming, including live music, comedy shows, and cabaret performances. The owner, Colt Chambers, aims to establish The Alley Stage as Marietta Square's home for comedy, cabaret, and live theater. The venue will also host the Marietta Theatre Company, producing shows each season.   Story 3: food   The Atlanta Community Food Bank is expanding its presence in Cobb County by opening a new food pantry in unincorporated Marietta. The 8,320-square-foot facility, which used to be a Family Dollar store, is the second of the food bank's community food centers, which resemble grocery stores. It aims to address the noticeable gaps between residents' needs and the support they receive. The pantry is expected to distribute food directly to about 700 families weekly, with plans to scale up based on demand. The food bank has seen an increase in hunger, serving 40% more people than 18 months ago, attributed to factors like inflation and the end of pandemic-era social programs. In Cobb County, 1 in 14 people face food insecurity.   we'll be right back   Break:   CUofGA - Dayco – Elon   STORY 4: expands   Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP, a large law firm based in Cumberland, has expanded its headquarters by adding 15,774 square feet to its offices at 100 Galleria Parkway. The expansion, valued at over $1.5 million, was made in preparation for the firm's next phase of growth. The firm's managing partner, Ben Mathis, expressed excitement about remaining in Cobb County and investing in the community that helped launch the firm. Freeman Mathis & Gary, established in 1997, has grown to become a national leader in litigation with over 325 lawyers in 31 offices across 17 states. The firm specializes in various practice areas and will continue to operate its national base in Cobb County.     STORY 5: strand   The Strand Theatre in Marietta recognized Kim Gresh, a businesswoman and philanthropist, for her contributions to the theater. Gresh has chaired the board of Friends of the Strand, the nonprofit overseeing the theater, since 2018. The theater unveiled a stone paver under its marquee in appreciation of Gresh, with the marquee sign flashing "The Gresh Way!! Thank you Kim for your passion for Marietta." Gresh's leadership during the pandemic was praised, and former Gov. Roy Barnes described her as a valuable resource for Cobb County. Gresh expressed her gratitude and shared her connection to the theater, which underwent renovations in the 2000s and reopened as the Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre in 2009.   Story 6: student   State Rep. John Carson, a Republican from northeast Cobb, praised the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts' economic analysis report on the Qualified Education Expense (QEE) Tax Credit program. The report estimates that the program would result in annual cost savings of $61.4 million with a 90% "student switcher rate," indicating the percentage of students who would return to public schools without the program. The analysis shows $28 million in reduced state costs and $33.4 million in local cost savings. Carson expressed his support for the program and its benefits for Georgia taxpayers, citing the positive impacts of school choice programs on student outcomes. He plans to advocate for the program in the upcoming legislative session...………we're back, in a moment   Break:   Ingle's 6- Drake- G.O.N.   Story 7: Key   Georgia Tech coach Brent Key addressed the Touchdown Club of Atlanta at their first meeting, sharing his plans for his first year leading the Yellow Jackets football program. Key emphasized the importance of recruiting, particularly local recruits from Cobb County. He stressed the significance of building relationships with high schools and community members in the area. Key also discussed the need for establishing a true standard for the program and creating a culture of ownership on and off the field. He highlighted the alignment within Georgia Tech's athletic program and expressed his ambition to elevate the team's performance to compete in every game and season. Key mentioned the implementation of the "fifth quarter program," focusing on off-field matters and academic improvement for the team.   Story 8: Parker   Recent Kennesaw Mountain graduate Sam Parker fulfilled his lifelong dream by being selected in the 19th round of the MLB draft by the Minnesota Twins. Parker, a standout first baseman and pitcher, received all-region honors and had an impressive season with a .415 batting average, four home runs, and 29 RBIs. His power and work ethic were praised by his coach, and Parker credited his team and coach for preparing him for the next level. While he had committed to play at Chipola College, Parker is now in negotiations with the Twins and considering the opportunity to turn professional. Several other players with Cobb County ties were also selected in this year's draft.   Story 9: Murphy   Myles Murphy, the rookie defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals, takes an engineering-like approach to the game of football. Coming from a family of skilled problem solvers, Murphy's analytical mindset and attention to detail have helped him excel on the field. Although he initially leaned towards baseball, his father and older brother recognized his potential in football and encouraged him to pursue it. Murphy's strategic approach to the game and his ability to study opponents' tendencies have contributed to his success. He gained recognition in high school and ultimately became a highly sought-after edge rusher. His commitment to continuous improvement and understanding the strategy of the game has propelled him to the next level. Murphy will report with other rookies for Bengals training camp on July 22nd.   We're back with final thoughts after this     Break:   UMC 30 -  Henssler 60 Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Front Row Classics is delighted to welcome Turner Classic Movies' host, Alicia Malone to the podcast for the first time. Alicia has been a long time wish list guest and she was worth the wait. She and Brandon discuss he classic film origin story as well as he background in media. We also cover topics such as her hiring at TCM, some favorite films and women finding their place in film study & criticism. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the recent news about TCM's re-structuring.  Alicia Malone is a host on Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and the host of TCM Imports, showcasing cinematic treasures from around the world each Sunday. Malone is an authority on classic, independent, and foreign films, and is passionate about supporting women in film. As an author, Malone's three books – Backwards and in Heels, The Female Gaze, and Girls on Film: Lessons From a Life of Watching Women in Movies – explore the accomplishments and obstacles women have faced throughout cinema's history. She has also given two TEDx talks on the subject. Malone's dedication to film history and supporting women filmmakers saw her named one of LA Weekly's People of 2019, and one of 100 #WorthyWomen of 2016. She can also be seen on the Criterion Channel and as the host of Focus Features 'Reel Destinations' series. Malone is on the board of directors of The Strand Theatre, a historic movie house in Rockland, Maine. Previously, Malone was the host of FilmStruck, TCM's streaming service for movie lovers, and was the host and creator of Fandango's series ‘Indie Movie Guide.' Malone began her television career two decades ago in her native Australia, working behind the scenes as a writer, producer, and editor for movie-centric television shows. Her expertise in film saw her transition to host, interviewer, and film critic for television, radio, print, and online. In 2011, Malone moved to Los Angeles, and since then has appeared as a film expert on a variety of television channels and programs, including CNN's ‘The Movies' documentary series, MSNBC, Access Hollywood, E!, Entertainment Tonight, MTV, and ABC's 2019 ‘Live from the Red Carpet' Oscar pre-show. In high school, Malone was voted “Most Likely to See Her Name Up in Lights.” She campaigned hard for that title because she thought it would look good in her future biography.      

SUMMER FUN AHEAD WITH STRAND ON THE AIR! -- The days are at their longest, the sun, when we can see it, is at its brightest, and it's time for the Strand On The Air "Solstice With The Mostess" Edition! Liz McLeod, Dan Bookham, and the Strand Family Players engage in plenty of seasonal foolery, there's new tunes from Brittany Parker, and there's a summer visit from old-time harmonists Patty Jackson and Rusty Blake. And down in Abysmal Point, it's the day of all days as Mrs. Grunden, Lilita, Gertie, and all the gang unshell a townwide celebration of their Clamtennial! Written and directed by Liz Mcleod, the Strand on The Air is a presentation of the Strand Theatre. 

Commercial:  Henssler :15 updated ,  Bed Music fires   From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast    Today is Thursday June the 1st and happy 69th birthday to actor Dennis Haysbert ***Haysbert*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the top stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia Cobb schools touts ‘cutting edge' program which funds teachers' graduate degrees Dobbins employee sentenced to 15 years for assault And the Georgia Supreme Court rejects licensing for lactation care  Plus, PPlus, we'll talk with Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets about healthy dinner ideas All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.   Commercial : ESOG   STORY 1 cutting   The Cobb County School District is celebrating its first group of teachers who are earning graduate degrees at no personal cost. Through the "Georgia's BEST" program, a partnership between Cobb schools and the University of West Georgia, hundreds of educators are pursuing master's and specialist degrees. The program allows teachers to earn advanced degrees with the school district covering the expenses, and the University of West Georgia offering discounted tuition and fees. The initiative aims to improve teacher recruitment and retention, alleviate student debt, and enhance the quality of education. The program has received bipartisan praise and has seen significant interest from teachers. Cobb County plans to expand the program in the future.....read more about this program at mdjonline.com   Story 2: dobbins   Sean David Glover, a 42-year-old Air Force Staff Sgt. who worked at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for a violent assault on his girlfriend. A Cherokee County jury found him guilty of aggravated assault — strangulation. Glover entered the victim's apartment last June, allegedly concerned about her contact with her ex-partner. He unlocked her phone, became angry, and physically assaulted her. The victim suffered injuries including a broken wrist, bruises, and marks on her neck. Glover also choked her to the point of blacking out and later raped her. The judge sentenced him to 15 years in prison followed by five years of probation, with additional conditions and restitution.     Story 3: lactation   The Georgia Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that a state law requiring lactation care providers to obtain a license is unconstitutional. The law, passed in 2016, required a state license and limited it to businesses with a certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. Plaintiffs, including a certified lactation consultant and a nonprofit organization, argued that the law violated their rights to due process and equal protection. They also contended that the law lacked a substantive connection to public health and safety. Chief Justice Michael Boggs reversed the trial court's decision, finding in favor of the plaintiffs, stating that the regulation did not advance the public purpose in a reasonably necessary manner. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, who was sued in his capacity, praised the ruling and has formed a commission to review the necessity of licensing in various professions in the state.   We'll be right back   Break:   CU of GA– Dayco   STORY 4: weapons   The Georgia Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by five University System of Georgia professors challenging a 2017 amendment that lifted the ban on weapons on public college and university campuses. The professors argued that the amendment was unconstitutional as it encroached upon the authority of the Board of Regents. The trial court initially dismissed the lawsuit, and the professors appealed to the state Supreme Court. In a unanimous decision, the court ruled the lawsuit moot because the Board of Regents had adopted weapons-carrying policies consistent with the amendment. The court emphasized that the regents' authority to enact the policy was within their legal jurisdiction, regardless of their motivations.......for more on this story visit mdjonline.com       STORY 5: tourism   The Cobb Sports Alliance has obtained the Compete Sports Diversity Leader Designation, becoming a certified leader in sports diversity and inclusion within Cobb County. The certification signifies their commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the sports community. Compete Sports Diversity, which aims to unite the world through sports and supports LGBTQ+ athletes and organizations, offers the Sports Diversity Leader Training and Certification Program. The organization also hosts summits, provides DEI training, and connects sports organizations with partners and convention bureaus. Cobb Travel & Tourism, a nonprofit organization focused on attracting visitors to Cobb County, oversees the Cobb Sports Alliance.   Story 6: tourism   Various local arts, culture, and tourism organizations in Marietta have submitted grant requests totaling approximately $874,000 to the city. The City Council is currently reviewing the requests and is expected to vote on the final allocation in two weeks. The largest funding request is from city staff, seeking around $196,000 for staffing festivals and events. Other notable funding requests come from organizations such as the Marietta History Center, the Strand Theatre, and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. The grants are funded through the city's auto rental tax and hotel/motel tax. The council will likely award around $700,000 in grants, and the requested $435,000 for city marketing is expected to be fully granted....   back with more in a moment   Break  Drake – Ingles 9 – Elon   Story 7:  C.O.Y.   Jermaine Sellers, the coach of the Kell High School boys basketball team, celebrated his first state championship after 11 seasons with the program. The Longhorns achieved a record-breaking season with a 28-2 record, the most wins in program history, and captured the Class AAAAA state title for the first time. Kell dominated in their region and made a strong run in the state playoffs, culminating in a 61-53 victory over Eagle's Landing in the championship game. Sellers attributed the team's success to the improvements of key players, strong leadership, and a cohesive team dynamic. The team's experience in a tournament in Las Vegas also played a role in their growth and resilience.     Story 8:  P.O.Y.   Isaiah Collier, a standout basketball player for Wheeler High School, led his team to its third state championship before heading to the West Coast for college. The Southern California signee averaged impressive stats of 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 2 steals per game. Collier received numerous accolades, including being named the Cobb County Boys Basketball Player of the Year and earning titles such as McDonald's All-American, co-MVP of the game, and Georgia Gatorade Player of the Year. He is regarded as one of the best high school basketball players to come out of Georgia and will join Southern Cal's highly talented freshman class. Collier's success was attributed to his athleticism, skills, hard work, and humility.   Back with closing comments after this   Henssler 60 Signoff- use same bed as open Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Marietta Daily Journal podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at MDJonline.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about your community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. www.henssler.com  www.esogrepair.com   www.cuofga.com   www.daycosystems.com   www.elonsalon.com   www.ingles-markets.com  www.drakerealty.com   www.mdjonline.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are joined by Tracey Peyton, managing director of The Strand Theatre, and chat about what goes into running a movie theatre, movies in general, and we get to know a bit about how she got to where she's at. Buy your tickets for "The Room" here! Thanks to Yellow Paper Planes for our theme song "Stare To Hold".

Let #MarchMadness begin. Kennesaw State will square off in the first round of the NCAA tournament; Wheeler knocked off Cherokee to win the state title; The adult spelling be was a huh success; And an area man had written a book to make sure his parents' experiences in the Holocaust are never forgotten.     Now, it seems real. It had been a full week since Kennesaw State defeated Liberty to win the ASUN Conference tournament title and earned a spot in this year's NCAA Tournament On Sunday, the wait came to an end. The Owls earned the Number 14 seed of the Midwest Region and will face third-seeded Xavier on Friday in Greensboro, North Carolina. Tip-off is set for 12:40 p.m. on TruTV. The winner will advance to play either sixth-seeded Iowa State or the Number 11 seed — the winner of a First Four game between Mississippi State and Pittsburgh. Xavier, which lost to Marquette in the Big East Conference title game, is one of the highest-scoring teams in college basketball, averaging 84.1 points per game, but Kennesaw State coach Amir Abdur-Rahim said he knows exactly what to expect in the matchup. He said Sean Miller's teams are always physical and will guard well. Abdur-Rahim said he has seen Miller's teams up close before. Twice as an assistant at Texas A&M, he coached against Miller's then-Arizona teams in early-season showcase tournaments. In 2016 the Aggies played the Wildcats and fell 67-63. A year later, Texas A&M got a point closer but lost 67-64. While the history with Miller may not have played in Abdur-Rahim's favor, he is still happy about who and where the Owls will be playing as they make their first NCAA Tournament appearance. Greensboro is only 5½ hours from Kennesaw. For fans interested in purchasing tickets can visit the NCAA's official ticketing site at NCAA Tickets dot Com. As the final seconds ticked off the clock in Saturday's Class AAAAAAA state championship game at the Macon Coliseum, Isaiah Collier began to let his emotions out.  The Wheeler point guard dribbled the ball for the last time, fell to his knees and had a quick moment of prayer. Just seconds later, he was swallowed up by his teammates as the Wildcats defeated Cherokee 78-58 for their third state title in four years and the ninth in the program's decorated history. The fact that Collier was still on the floor at the end was a surprise to some, but it was something the Southern California-bound Naismith High School Player of the Year asked his coach for. Collier wanted to honor the memory of Khalil Hardison, a former Wheeler player who drowned last August while swimming in the Chattahoochee River. Hardison was Collier's cousin and the son of Wildcats coach Larry Thompson. Once Collier got back to his feet after the dogpile, he was still emotional. With tears coming down his face, he and Thompson shared a long hug, and then the celebration started in earnest.  In his final game, Collier showed why he is one of the best -- if not the best -- high school players in the country. He finished with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting and seven assists, and he was key during an 11-3 third-quarter run that helped put the game away. Wheeler finished the season on a 17-game winning streak and without a loss to a team from Georgia. The victory over Cherokee was the Wildcats' 12th in a row in the series and the 21st of the last 22.  The Downtown Marietta Development Authority and the City of Marietta have announced the 2023 Glover Park Concert Series, presented by Marietta Dental Associates. As in previous years, these free concerts take place monthly in Glover Park in Marietta Square. The concert lineup will be April 28 with Ray Howard Band, a tribute to Earth Wind & Fire; May 26 with The Platinum Band Variety Party Band; June 30 with Guardians Of The Jukebox, an 80's tribute; July 28 with Chuck Martin & The Line-up, Country & Classic Rock; Aug. 25 with Bogey and The Viceroy, Classic South to today's hits; and Sept. 29 with Grains of Sand Beach, Soul & Motown. A limited number of stage-adjacent tables can be reserved for a fee. On the first working day of each month beginning at 8 a.m., table reservations open. Attendees can bring a picnic or dine in one of the restaurants located on the Square. Blankets and lawn chairs may be set up in the park. Tables and chairs are permitted in the street after 6 p.m. No personal tables, plastic ground covering, ropes, tape, stakes, etc. used to section off areas are permitted inside the park as they will be removed. For more information please head to Facebook dot com slash Glover Park Concert Series. The smell of beer and popcorn permeated the Strand Theatre as the boisterous crowd settled in for the evening's entertainment. A voice boomed overhead as lights flickered on and off, creating dancing shadow-apparitions on the walls of the Strand's art-deco interior. It was time for the crowd to quiet down so the costume-clad performers could make their introduction. So began the Sixth Annual Adult Spelling Bee, a fundraiser for the Cobb branch of Communities in School, a school dropout prevention and intervention organization that offers resources to students in need. Each team burst out from behind curtains to music blaring and roars from the crowd, running up one aisle and down the other, slapping hands with the audience before jumping on stage to find their seats. By scanning a QR code from the event's program, audience members could participate by donating money throughout the show. People could vote for at least $1 each time to support their favorite group, or they could buy a team back into the contest for $150 if a word was spelled incorrectly. The crowd, as well as the contestants, were fired-up throughout the night. As each team rose from their seats and approached the mic, dancing and singing would inevitably ensue before a spelling attempt was made. Dressed as Disney princesses Snow White, Cinderella and Ariel, the “Once Upon A Time” team — Joy Doss, Bobby Johnson and Matt Giddens — received the most votes as the fan favorite, raising more than $3,000. Team “Bee-g Bang Theory,” comprised of Raymond Goslow, Michael Miller and Andy Tatnall, spelled the final word — incunabulum — correctly and received trophies for winning the big event. In all, over eighty five thousand dollars was raised. Michael Ruskin was on a mission as the last surviving member of his family to write about what his parents endured at the hands of the Nazis. That drive culminated in Ruskin sharing his parents' story of surviving the Holocaust in his book, “The Vow: A Love Story & The Holocaust.” Ruskin spoke about the book Saturday at the Marietta History Center. He told attendees his parents did not talk much about what they experienced when he was growing up. Ruskin did not know the full story until after his parents died. After his father died, he found a bunch of old documents and photos while cleaning out his father's Miami condo. This was the beginning of his journey to tell the story of his late parents, David and Dora Ruskin. Michael Ruskin spoke about how his parents were forced into a Lithuanian ghetto, called a “safe zone,” early in their marriage. They survived horrific conditions in cattle cars as they were shipped into the unknown. His father ended up in Dachau, the first concentration camp built by the Nazis outside of Munich. Ruskin's mother was sent to the Stutthof Concentration Camp in northern Poland with his sister, Rose, who was only 3 years old when she was killed. Somehow, his parents survived. At the end of World War II, David Ruskin was liberated in 1945 by American troops, and Dora Ruskin was liberated the same year by the Russians. The book describes their journey to reunite and move forward. For more information on Ruskin's book, visit The Vow a Love Story dot com. Sitting at the corner of Barrett Parkway and Bells Ferry Road, boarded up and abandoned, the fate of the Robert McAfee House is uncertain. There is a historical marker in front of the house, but the house and land are not protected, according to Trevor Beemon, executive director of Cobb Landmarks and Historical Society. The property is owned by the Medford Family Limited Partnership. The house was constructed for early Cobb County settlers Eliza and Robert McAfee. During the Civil War, according to a historical marker on the front lawn, the house was used by Brigadier General Kenner Garrard as his headquarters shortly after Union forces seized Big Shanty, now known as Kennesaw. The house is located in unincorporated Cobb, and an application to rezone the land it sits on is currently being reviewed by the Cobb Board of Commissioners. A developer is looking to buy the land and build a car wash on the property, Beemon said. The only way to save the house is to relocate it, Beemon said, and using the house as a commercial structure isn't financially viable. In order to help make sure historic properties in Cobb are protected, Beemon urges people to attend Cobb County Board of Commissioners meetings on a regular basis. Historic homes on private property can be tough to save. Director of the Marietta History Center Amy Reed said that there is only so much the historical society can do, but they would love to be able to save this house.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the ASUN championship game tied 66-66, and Terrell Burden heading to the free throw line with 0.7 seconds on the clock, Kennesaw State coach Amir Abdur-Rahim had a simple message for his senior point guard. "I love you," he said.  The feeling was mutual. Burden was the first player signed once Abdur-Rahim became coach four seasons ago. That first year they suffered through a 1-28 season. Sunday, with a simple made free throw, Burden had a chance to beat Liberty and send the Owls to their first NCAA tournament. The first of two shots swished through the net to give KSU a 67-66 lead. What did Abdur-Rahim say before Burden's second attempt?  "Miss it high," he said.   Burden, who finished with a team-high 19 points and was named ASUN tournament MVP, did exactly that. He had the ball bounce off the back of the rim and go straight up. By the time the ball was rebounded, the final moment ticked off the clock and the celebration began with the Owls and the sell out, boisterous KSU Convocation Center record 3,805 fans.  Now, the Owls will have to wait for a week before they find out who they will be playing and where. In the latest Bracketology on ESPN.com, KSU is penciled in as a No. 15 seed and playing Baylor in Denver. CBSSports.com has the Owls as a 14-seed, also playing Baylor, but in Columbus, Ohio. KSU is the first team since BYU in 2001 to advance to the NCAA tournament less than five years after a season with one or zero wins. People thronged to Marietta Square for a full day of games, laughter and revelry during Marietta the Gathering's inaugural festival celebrating the geek community Saturday. A geek, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “an enthusiast or expert who is obsessively interested in a particular subject.” The term “geek” has been used as a derogatory word in the past, stereotyping certain people or hobbies. Today, it is seen as a badge of honor to gamers, pop culture enthusiasts and others who follow their creative passions. There wasn't a cloud in the sky to obstruct the sun as revelers walked by tents, looking at goods and interacting with people plying their wares in the shade. Nevin Marshall, a woodworker from Marietta, was out enjoying the weather with his 4-year-old daughter, Julie, teaching her chess moves on an oversized chess board. Jorge Maldonado, a retail worker from Marietta, was out sharing his passion for all things “Star Wars.” He's a part of the 501st legion, a charity group that spreads the joy of Star Wars by visiting children in the hospital and other kind deeds. Maldonado was showing off his remote-control droid he built to eager fans stopping by and asking questions. He said it took him 18 months to build the droid, and that it always brings smiles to children's faces when he brings it to the hospital.  The Cobb County High School Coalition and Smyrna-based Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta hammered the first nails in the affiliate's first home build of the year. The one-story house will soon be a home for single mother Laurelle and her two children. This is the 26th Habitat home built by the students of the Habitat clubs of the Cobb County High School Coalition. The four Cobb high schools participating in this year's coalition are Campbell, Hillgrove, Pope and Walton High School Habitat for Humanity student chapters. Even though she spends 46% of her income on housing costs, Laurelle's current apartment makes her concerned for her family's health. The electrical wiring in the apartment is substandard, mold is on the ceiling and stray cats' nest in the HVAC vents. Laurelle's looking forward to being able to provide her 14-year-old daughter and her energetic 11-year-old son separate bedrooms. She says she heard about Habitat for Humanity's international work where she grew up in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, but she decided to apply when her son's therapist told her about the homeownership program. Now, she's on her way to building a new home in Marietta, with an affordable, zero interest mortgage. For more information head over to habitat NWMA dot org.   Smiles and laughter abounded as the Cobb County NAACP celebrated its annual “Profiles in Black” program at Turner Chapel AME Church on the final day of Black History Month Tuesday. More than 50 people gathered to recognize African-American men in the community who have made significant strides in American society. The Cobb County NAACP will celebrate African-American women who have impacted their community during Women's History Month in March. The evening's celebration serves as a reminder that the struggles and progress of the past are essential to the present, Blackburn said. In between songs and award presentations, Blackburn peppered the audience with famous quotes from Black Americans such as Ava DuVernay, John Lewis, Serena Williams, Harriet Tubman and Alice Walker, trying to see if the audience could identify the source. The honorees gave brief speeches thanking the NAACP and emphasizing the importance of the organization. For a full list of honorees, please head over to MDJ Online dot com. Grown-up spellers should be buzzing: The 6th annual Adult Spelling Bee, a fundraiser for the Cobb branch of Communities in Schools, will take place Friday at the Strand Theatre. Last year's event raised over $60,000 for Communities in Schools of Marietta and Cobb, a school dropout prevention and intervention organization that offers resources to students throughout both districts to fund such programs as career fairs and book distributions. This year's goal is $75,000, according to Jennifer Lynch, who leads the group's fundraising efforts. Participating teams, which this year include different police chiefs around Cobb, young professionals, lawyers and judges and Kiwanis Club members, dress up in costume and imitate characters for the event. The event begins with a VIP program at 5:30 p.m., followed by the start of the general program at 7 p.m. Tickets for this year's bee are available at the Strand's website. General admission tickets are $20, and VIP tickets are $75.   Want to better ensure your fishing success at your local waterway? No need to consult a crystal ball to get the fishing outlook, just check the updated Georgia Fishing Forecasts. Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) fisheries biologists and technicians annually update the fishing forecasts for 31 Georgia reservoirs and 19 rivers, and they are available in one convenient location at Georgia Wildlife dot com slash fishing dash forecasts. Over forty five lakes and rivers are included in the forecasts. 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