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To know what the text means you have to first know what the text meant. Let's go deep into the historical context of Revelation. Then let's go deep into the literary context John is using. What do we discover? Not simply history but our own stories inside of this first century story.
MDJ Script/ Top Stories for October 15th Publish Date: October 15th Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Tuesday, October 15th and Happy Birthday to the late Mario Puzzo ***10.15.24 – BIRTHDAY – MARIO PUZZO*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 1. Vinings Library to Receive $740,000 Facelift 2. Veterans Memorial Crash Leaves Adults, Children Injured 3. Georgia Tech to kickoff against Virginia Tech at Noon 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: Vinings Library to Receive $740,000 Facelift Vinings Library is set for a $740,000 renovation, funded by $300,000 from Commissioner Jerica Richardson's 2025 capital contingency funds and 2022 SPLOST dollars. The library, opened in 1990, will see its first major update in over 30 years, particularly on the second floor, which houses adult and reference services. Renovations include new study and conference rooms, bathroom upgrades, and improved layout. The project begins in July 2025, lasting 6-8 weeks, during which the upstairs will be closed. The library serves 36,000 people and offers over 25,000 books and various programs. STORY 2: Veterans Memorial Crash Leaves Adults, Children Injured A crash at the intersection of Veterans Memorial Highway and Dodgen Road in Cobb County resulted in multiple injuries on Sunday afternoon. Timothy Rouse, 28, ran a red light while driving a 2020 Nissan Altima with passengers Danielle Washington and two infants. Aguilar Peregrino, 23, driving a 2012 Ford Explorer with two young children, was turning left with a green light when Rouse's vehicle struck his car. All occupants were hospitalized, and the incident is under investigation. Witnesses are urged to contact the Cobb County Police. STORY 3: Georgia Tech to kickoff against Virginia Tech at Noon Georgia Tech will face Virginia Tech at noon on October 26, broadcast on the ACC Network. This marks the 20th meeting between the teams, with Georgia Tech holding a 4-4 record against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, including a win in their last encounter. Before this matchup, the Yellow Jackets (5-2, 3-2 ACC) will host Notre Dame (5-1) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game against Notre Dame kicks off at 3:30 p.m. and will be nationally televised on ESPN. 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: 'Making People Happy': French Bakery Opens in Kennesaw Bonnin's Bakery has opened in Kennesaw, offering authentic French baked goods. After three years of selling at farmers markets, the Bonnins have established their own location, allowing them to separate work from home. Popular items include strawberry croissants, chocolate éclairs, and specialty cakes. The bakery also offers sandwiches like the "Frenchie" and croque monsieur. The Bonnins, originally from France, moved to the metro area to pursue their dream, supported by family and friends. Seasonal items like pumpkin pies and buche de noel will be available. Located at 4200 Wade Green Rd., the bakery operates Tuesday to Saturday. STORY 5: School Calendar Options Presented to Marietta School Board The Marietta Board of Education is reviewing calendar options for the 2026-2029 school years. Two options are presented for each year: Option A, a balanced calendar with breaks in September and February, and Option B, which eliminates the February break but ends the school year earlier. Families and staff will receive a survey to choose their preferred calendar, and each school's governance team will vote based on feedback. The school board will make the final decision in December. These options apply to the 2027-2028 and 2028-2029 school years as well. We'll be back in a moment Break: INGLES 5 (Ingles Markets (Nutrition Questions) 5) STORY 6: Georgia Writers Museum hosts bestselling author Colleen Oakley The Georgia Writers Museum will host USA Today bestselling author Colleen Oakley on November 5 for a presentation of her book, "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise." Tickets for the 7 p.m. event, which includes a gourmet dinner, are $40, or $35 each for two or more. The story follows Tanner, a young college dropout, and Louise, an elderly woman with secrets, as they embark on an unexpected adventure. Oakley, an Atlanta-based author, has written several acclaimed novels and has a background in journalism, having worked with major publications like Marie Claire and The New York Times. STORY 7: Embezzlement scheme lands office manager in prison Emiliya Radford, former office manager of a Georgia chiropractic office, was sentenced to over five years in prison for embezzling more than $200,000, leading to the business's closure. Radford, 33, was found guilty of bank fraud, wire fraud, and federal program theft, and must pay $298,042.72 in restitution. She misused her authority to issue unauthorized checks and gave herself a pay raise, also purchasing over $11,000 in Apple products with company funds. The FBI investigated the case, highlighting the severe impact of financial crimes on small businesses and their employees. 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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Atlanta-based Delta Airlines is having a harder time than most overcoming the 'Crowdstrike' update glitch, and now the Department of Transportation wants answers after some intense passenger struggles this past week. All this has me exasperated as to why we (you and I) let ourselves get to this point. Folks are sleeping on Atlanta's airport floors - in a travel "hub" with no real meaningful rail options to speak of. Which brings me to the Georgia Department of Transportation pitching toll lanes for the top-end of I-285, from Dunwoody to Vinings eventually. Displacing homes and businesses for "just one more lane; that'll fix it!" Why? We need the traffic relief years ago, so if/when complete, it'll be ineffective when complete. Why are we not looking at $9.5 billion for mass transit, again? Kamala Harris gave her first speech as "the" candidate atop the party ticket. Meanwhile, Republicans are busy holding "emergency" oversight hearings into her being President Biden's "border czar," when she never actually was.
MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 11th Publish Date: June 11th Commercial: From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Tuesday, June 11th and Happy heavenly Birthday to NFL coach Vince Lombardi. ***06.11.24 – BIRTHDAY – VINCE LOMBARDI*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Human Skeletal Remains Found in Kennesaw Marietta Man Drowns in Lake Allatoona After Tubing Incident Rhonda Jacobson Named Cobb Chamber's Woman of Distinction 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: CUofGA STORY 1: Human Skeletal Remains Found in Kennesaw Human skeletal remains were discovered in Kennesaw on Monday by a Cobb Electric Membership Corporation employee near the EMC power station at 4043 George Busbee Parkway. Reported at 12 p.m., the remains were in an advanced state of decomposition. Kennesaw Police, currently lacking details on the victim's gender, age, or cause of death, noted no open cases matching the discovery. The remains were collected by the Cobb Medical Examiner's Office for an autopsy. The location, on the city limits, leaves many possibilities about the origin of the remains, said police spokesman David Buchanan. STORY 2: Marietta Man Drowns in Lake Allatoona After Tubing Incident A Marietta man, Robbie Cornelius, drowned in Lake Allatoona on Sunday after falling off a boat-pulled tube. Responding to a 2:25 p.m. call near Little River Marina, Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) game wardens, along with Cherokee Fire and EMS and the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office, learned Cornelius wasn't wearing a life jacket and complained of leg pain upon falling. Rescue attempts by others failed as he began pulling them under. Using SONAR, game wardens and firefighters found Cornelius's body around 5 p.m. in 16 feet of water. The Cherokee County coroner now has his body. STORY 3: Rhonda Jacobson Named Cobb Chamber's Woman of Distinction Rhonda Jacobson, co-founder and co-owner of Cumberland Diamond Exchange, was named the Cobb Chamber of Commerce's Cobb Executive Women 2024 Woman of Distinction. Jacobson, also the VP of human resources and a gemologist, has been a key figure at Cumberland Diamond Exchange for over 40 years, driving the company to numerous accolades. The award recognizes exceptional leadership, community involvement, and social responsibility. Jacobson actively supports various causes and organizations, including the Wellstar Foundation and SafePath Children's Advocacy Center. Her mentorship and dedication to her profession and community set a sterling example for women in business. 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: Marietta School Board to Hear Cell Phone Policy Proposal The Marietta Board of Education will review a new cell policy for middle-grade students on Tuesday. Superintendent Grant Rivera proposes locking students' cellphones and smartwatches in pouches throughout the school day, which can only be opened by staff. The policy aims to address mental health concerns and social media usage. The initial purchase of pouches will not exceed $100,000. Exceptions will be made for medical conditions, and families can purchase their own pouches if desired. Stakeholder feedback has been incorporated into the policy. A vote on the purchase will occur on June 18 after further public discussion. STORY 5: GOP congressional candidate walks off debate stage During a debate for Georgia's 2nd Congressional District runoff, Republican candidate Chuck Hand walked off the stage, leaving opponent Wayne Johnson to debate alone. Hand objected to debating someone outside the district, as Johnson lives in Macon. Johnson then highlighted Hand's misdemeanor from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. Johnson addressed illegal immigration, asylum policies, and opposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). He also suggested replacing federal student loans with grants and defended in vitro fertilization without federal funding. The district covers Southwest Georgia, from Columbus to the Florida line. We'll be back in a moment. Break: INGLES 2 STORY 6: Lower Roswell Road Upgrades Back on Cobb Commission Agenda The Cobb Board of Commissioners will consider three items related to the $11.2 million road improvement project on Lower Roswell Road. The project includes resurfacing, adding a raised median and turn lanes, extending sidewalks, and creating a multi-use trail. Aimed at reducing crashes, it has raised concerns among local business owners about potential traffic and economic impacts during the two-year construction period. Commissioner Jerica Richardson delayed the project to address these concerns, developing a fact sheet and appointing a construction ambassador to work with businesses. Key decisions on land acquisition and construction contracts will be discussed at the meeting. STORY 7: 'God's Amen': Marker for Famed Vinings Folk Artist Unveiled The Georgia Historical Society, in partnership with local organizations, has unveiled a historical marker honoring self-taught African-American artist Nellie Mae Rowe. Located at the Hotel Indigo in Vinings, the marker commemorates Rowe's life and her “Playhouse,” where she created art after her husband's death. Rowe's home, known for its vibrant decorations and sculptures, was demolished after her death in 1982. The dedication event, attended by about 100 people, highlighted Rowe's influence on American folk art. Her works are displayed globally, including at the High Museum of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Break: MARIETTA THEATRE HANDS ON HARDBODY 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. 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President Monte Hewett with Monte Hewett Homes joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast. He sits down with the President of Denim Marketing and Show Host Carol Morgan to discuss the company's rise in mixed-use development and currently selling opportunities. At just 16 years old, Hewett began working with a focus on framework and placing the first nail in his celebrated homebuilding career. He attended Colorado State University for the construction management program and, after graduating, moved to Dallas, Texas, in 1984. In Texas, it was typical for a builder to be production-oriented, unlike in Georgia. Over time, he moved to better locations and built better products, eventually landing in the Atlanta market. In the 1990s, Hewett decided to be an infill builder. During this time, he observed markets in North Buckhead, Smyrna, Vinings, and, during the recession, Decatur, Roswell and Alpharetta to get a clear picture of the local demographic. He noted that many homebuyers were attached to the idea of a “place” and the amenities and walkability offered in that location. Locations such as Avalon in Alpharetta or downtown Roswell provide walkability, green space and all the tools necessary to construct a sense of place for homebuyers to call home through the generations. By the year 2010, Hewett was mainly focusing on creating mixed-use developments to meet this market need. His first project was Palisades at Milton Park in Alpharetta, followed by Avalon and Halcyon in Alpharetta, Madison Yards in Reynoldstown and more. Hewett noted that after the recession, it took more work to replicate the locations and prices he secured and had to switch strategies. The company shifted its focus on product pricing to create work-live-play communities that are more cost-efficient. Hewett said, “It's a big accomplishment to be able to go and change the culture of the company and emphasize time and budgets. It feels good.” Located near Emory, Monte Hewett Homes is currently working on Downing Park, a collection of 13 townhomes off Ponce de Leon Avenue priced from $2 million. Hewett also shared that he recently closed on a mixed-use project called Water Park, which is coming soon to Watkinsville, located 15 minutes outside of Athens. The project will feature 21 townhomes, 46 single-family opportunities and 20,000+ square feet of office, retail and food and beverage space. The community will also feature a baseball and basketball training facility. The builder is also currently selling townhomes starting at $959,900 at Interlock in West Midtown, townhomes starting in the high $500,000s at The Harman in East Atlanta and single-level flats and two-story condominium homes starting in the high $600,000s at Findley Row in Alpharetta. Tune into the full interview above to learn more about Monte Hewett Homes, or visit https://MonteHewett.com to discover current selling opportunities, news and more. A special thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006, podcasting since 2011 and is currently working on strategies for the Google Helpful Content update and ways to incorporate AI into sales and marketing. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will adhere to your specific needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com. The Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio “All About Real Estate" segment, presented by Denim Marketing, highlights the movers and shakers in the Atlanta real estate industry – the home builders, developers,
MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Feb 13th Publish Date: Feb 12th Commercial: From the Drake Realty Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Tuesday, February 13th, and Happy 73rd Birthday to musician Peter Gabriel. ***02.13.24 – BIRTHDAY – PETER GABRIEL*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Heroic Cobb County Bus Driver Rescues Choking Student Alleged Sexual Assault Incident at Vinings Apartment Under Investigation Marietta Resident Faces Charges of Child Molestation and Cruelty 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: CUofGA STORY 1: Cobb Bus Driver Saves Choking Student Michael Green, a bus driver at Mableton Elementary, sprung into action when a student started choking on a piece of candy during the ride home. Despite having no formal training in first aid, Green successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver, clearing the student's airway. The quick-thinking and calm response from Green drew praise from both parents and school staff who commended his heroic act. This incident, which was the first of its kind for Green since he began driving for Cobb Schools, highlights the crucial role of bus safety and the vigilance required by drivers. Green, who recently joined the team of drivers, underscored the importance of adhering to safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all students onboard. STORY 2: Man Accused of Rape at Vinings apartment Dontaveous Williams, a resident of Atlanta, has been detained under serious charges of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl. The incident reportedly took place at the SYNC at Vinings apartment complex between November 2023 and January 2024. Following an investigation by the Cobb County Police Department, an arrest warrant was issued, leading to Williams' apprehension on January 31st. He now faces charges of rape and is being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. STORY 3: Marietta Man Accused of Child Molestation and Cruelty to Children Brian Desharn Phillips, a 46-year-old resident of Marietta, is facing serious charges for alleged sexual misconduct involving an underage girl. The incidents reportedly took place at a local hotel between January 23, 2021, and January 22, 2023. Moreover, he is accused of hiding controlled substances on the minor during a residential search conducted by his probation officer. It is also alleged that Phillips engaged in further sexual acts, some at gunpoint, spanning from January 23, 2021, to July 31, 2023. The charges against Phillips include aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery, cruelty to children, and felony child molestation. Phillips was arrested on January 30, 2024, and is currently being held 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. We'll be right back. Break: DRAKE STORY 4: Kennesaw State Academic Learning Center Named for Longtime Family Benefactors The Academic Learning Center at Kennesaw State University has been renamed as the Morgan and Bailey Academic Learning Center. This change pays tribute to Audrey Morgan and her late sister, Bobbie Bailey, who stand as the university's most generous family benefactors. The Morgan-Bailey duo has generously donated over $17 million to KSU, primarily focusing on education enhancement. The newly named center houses various amenities such as classrooms, seminar rooms, study lounges, and faculty spaces. It is also home to the Journey Honors College and the Office of Undergraduate Research. In addition, it accommodates Global Education, advising services, and academic resource centers. The sisters' philanthropy extends beyond the center, having supported scholarships, the School of Music, athletic facilities, and nursing scholarships. Their unwavering commitment mirrors KSU's status as a research institution and significantly enriches the student experiences on campus. STORY 5: Legacy Builders: Unveiling the Impact of KSU Students During Black History Month In honor of Black History Month, Kennesaw State University (KSU) is drawing attention to noteworthy individuals who embody leadership and inspire their community. Among these exemplary figures is Ahlan Filstrup, an English major and honors student deeply engaged in the Atlanta Student Movement project. Filstrup's work illuminates the significant role Atlanta students played in the Civil Rights Movement. Another honoree, Terrell Burden, a senior and committed basketball player, demonstrates leadership both on the court and in his academic pursuits. His dedication drives his team's success and sets a high bar for academic excellence. Gloria Stowers, who at the ripe age of 70 achieved her dream of earning a bachelor's degree in art education, is another inspiring figure being spotlighted this month. Motivated by her love for arts and inspired by her children, Stowers' journey is a testament to perseverance and lifelong learning, encouraging others to chase their dreams. We'll be back in a moment. Break: TEDS STORY 6: Riders Have Fled Cobb's Buses. Will a Transit Tax Bring Them Back? The proposed 30-year sales tax to fund transit in Cobb County has become a hot topic of debate, stirring divergent views about the county's existing transit system and the potential effects of the new proposal. Democratic leaders perceive it as a transformative move, while Republican critics are skeptical about the efficiency of Cobb's current transit system, pointing to dwindling ridership numbers and declining revenue, a situation partly exacerbated by the pandemic. The Mobility Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (M-SPLOST) under discussion aims to revamp transit services with the introduction of rapid bus routes and on-demand services. However, adversaries question the hefty $11 billion price tag and its overall effectiveness. Proponents argue that the M-SPLOST will alleviate traffic congestion and expand transportation options for residents. Despite these potential benefits, concerns persist regarding the clarity of information available to voters and the long-term advantages of this substantial investment. STORY 7: Meet Champ, New Cobb Police K-9 Joining the Braves The Atlanta Braves have warmly welcomed K-9 Champ, the latest addition to the Cobb Police Department's K-9 unit. Champ will be stepping into the paw prints of K-9 Lazer, who recently retired after an impressive service of nearly eight years. During his tenure, Lazer participated in over 400 explosive detection deployments, with 111 of these taking place at Truist Park and the Battery Atlanta. Ever since the Braves relocated to Cobb County in 2017, the dedicated K-9 unit has conducted close to 400 explosive detection deployments at these venues, ensuring the safety of players, staff, and fans alike. The Braves organization has shown its support for this vital service by funding previous K-9 additions, including "Brave," who remains a crucial member of the team. K-9 Champ, partnered with Officer Bultman, will continue this noble tradition of providing security at Truist Park and the Battery Atlanta, further strengthening the bond between the Braves and their community. Break: INGLES 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 Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News 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. 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 17th Thursday Publish Date: Aug 14 Wednesday Commercial: Henssler :15 From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Thursday August 17th and happy 62nd birthday to actor Sean Penn ***Penn*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia 1. Amazon, Operation Homefront help military parents with back-to-school needs at Dobbins Air Reserve Base 2. Attorney says Vinings development can save taxpayers $1.5 million 3. And Elizabeth Goff named Cobb County Teacher of the Year Plus, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk about foods for swollen feet 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 subcribe! Commercial : CUofGA STORY 1 Dobbins Amazon employees collaborated with Operation Homefront's Back-to-School Brigade to provide military families with school supplies. In partnership with Amazon Web Services' Day of Generosity, employees in Atlanta, Denver, and Washington, D.C. prepared 335 backpacks filled with supplies for elementary, middle, and high school students. Amazon employees purchased the supplies through a virtual wish list. The backpacks were delivered to National Guard and Army Reserve military parents at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, easing the financial burden of the back-to-school season for military families. Amazon's commitment to supporting military families includes employing over 50,000 veterans and military spouses, aiming to hire 100,000 veterans by 2024. ......................……... read more about this at mdjonline.com Story 2: Vinings A proposed multi-use development in Vinings, Georgia, that sparked division among residents could potentially save Cobb taxpayers over $1 million by contributing to an extension of the Silver Comet Trail. The project's developer, Branch Acquisition, withdrew its proposal for 360 apartments and retail space near the Sterigenics plant after facing potential rejection by the Cobb Board of Commissioners. The developer plans to return with a modified plan in the future. The Silver Comet Trail extension's estimated cost is $1.5 million, which the developer would cover if the proposal were approved. The withdrawal was approved by a 3-2 vote. Story 3: goff Cobb County Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale surprised the students at Bells Ferry Elementary by announcing that the district's 2023-2024 Teacher of the Year is Elizabeth Goff, an English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at the school. Goff has been teaching for 21 years, all within the Cobb County School District. The announcement took place during what appeared to be a promotion for the school's fun run event. Goff, who was also named the school district's elementary-level Teacher of the Year, will advance to the state-level Teacher of the Year competition. She teaches students from diverse language backgrounds and emphasizes the importance of ESL instruction in building social and academic skills. …..(pause) We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. we'll be right back Break: ESOG – Dayco - Elon STORY 4: fair The Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell is hosting a Farm Fair on September 17th. The event focuses on sustainable food practices and reconnecting with the natural world. Vendors will educate attendees about biodiversity and traditional agriculture, with activities including a local petting zoo, guided bird walks, conservation insights, gardening tips, and a Unity Garden tour. Visitors can engage in educational games and activities like the Native vs. Invasive Species game, a Unity Garden scavenger hunt, seed bomb creation, and planting seeds. The event aims to promote a deeper connection to the Earth and highlight the importance of conservation and sustainable living. STORY 5: woman The 12th Annual Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop, organized by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division, will take place from November 3rd to 5th at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center. The workshop aims to introduce women aged 18 and older to various outdoor recreational skills and activities. Participants can choose from over 32 classes, including shooting sports, fishing, backpacking, nature photography, and outdoor cooking. The program seeks to create a supportive learning environment and break down barriers to female participation in outdoor activities. Attendees can stay in tents or at the lodge, and the cost ranges from $255 to $300, including food and programming. Story 6: suspended Ohio State's tight end depth has been affected as Bennett Christian, a second-year tight end, has been ruled out for the entire 2023 football season. The player tested positive for a banned substance found in a supplement he took in January to prepare for the season. Although he will continue to participate in practices, he won't be eligible to play until January 2024. Christian expressed regret for his actions, acknowledging that he should have checked with the training staff about the supplement's policy compliance. He came to Ohio State as a four-star recruit in 2022 but redshirted in the 2022 season. Coach Ryan Day acknowledged Christian's mistake while praising his character and transparency. We'll be back in a moment Break: Drake- Powers – Ingles 10 Story 7: LEAH And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles Markets talks with Bruce Jenkins about foods for swollen feet ***Leah*** Back with final thoughts after this….. Break: JRM - Henssler 60 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 Gwinnett Daily Post, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News 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? 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In 1955, New Hope Baptist Church began on the outskirts of Atlanta. In 2006, New Hope Baptist Church became Vinings Lake Baptist Church. In 2008, Vinings Lake Baptist Church became Vinings Lake Church. We were a traditional Baptist church We were a contemporary Baptist church We were a non-denominational church We were a progressive christian church. We are not who we were. We are an ever-evolving spiritual collective. Whether this is your first time, you've been around VL since its origins, or you have a curious skepticism about organized religion, you are welcome to join us as we hit the reset button yet again. Welcome to VL 17.0
MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 3rd Thursday Publish Date: Aug 2 Wednesday Commercial: Henssler :15 From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Thursday August 3rd and happy 60th birthday to Metallica Singer James Hetfield ***Hetfield*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia 1. Man arrested after speeding away from traffic stop 2. Drunk driver led officers on nighttime chase through Marietta 3. And a Smyrna man arrested in shooting on Windy Hill Road Plus, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets is here to talk with Bruce Jenkins about economical snacks for kids, and Brian Giffin has this week's Marietta Food Guy segment with Matt DeBusschere All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Commercial : CU of GA STORY 1 arrested Phillip Gerard Kelly, a Forest Park man, has been charged with resisting arrest and other offenses after allegedly speeding away from a traffic stop in Marietta. According to an arrest warrant, Kelly actively resisted arrest and fled the scene in his vehicle, driving on the wrong side of the road and nearly colliding with another officer with sirens activated. He abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot, leaving behind a firearm and a glass pipe with methamphetamine residue. Kelly faces charges of obstruction, attempting to elude, driving on a suspended license, speeding, possession of a firearm during a crime, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a firearm by a felon. He was arrested, and bond was denied.....................……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com Story 2: drunk Joshua Reginald Beckham, a 26-year-old Atlanta man, has been charged with multiple offenses after allegedly attempting to flee from police while driving under the influence. Beckham was driving a white Hyundai Sonata on Interstate 75 in Marietta with an inoperable brake light and a missing headlight when a motorist reported his erratic driving. During a traffic stop, Beckham fled at speeds over 80 mph. He was arrested after a brief pursuit and exhibited signs of intoxication, including bloodshot eyes and the smell of alcohol. Police found an open bottle of vodka in the vehicle. Beckham faces charges of DUI, driving with an open container, attempting to elude police, obstruction, and two charges related to his faulty car lights. He was booked into the Cobb County Adult Detention Center and remains in custody without bond. Story 3: shooting Demetrius Lafeyette Lester, a 24-year-old Smyrna man, has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly shooting at two men, Camaal Strickland and Roderious Hughley, on Windy Hill Road in Marietta. The victims were able to escape unharmed to a nearby residence. They reported seeing two suspicious vehicles circling the area, and four Black males approached them, leading to shots being fired towards them. Police responded to the call and found a possible suspect vehicle, a red Pontiac G8, which fled at high speed before being abandoned and impounded. Lester was detained on foot and identified himself from surveillance footage but denied involvement. He was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, and released on a $30,000 bond. we'll be right back Break: ESOG – Elon – Dayco STORY 4: planning Developer Nick Telesca's proposal for a mixed-use development, including 360 apartments and 40,000 square feet of retail space, along the Silver Comet Trail in Vinings, Cobb County, was denied by the Planning Commission in a 4-0 vote. The proposed site was adjacent to a waste transfer station and several industrial facilities, leading to concerns about compatibility with residential use. The Vinings Village Homeowners Association opposed the project, emphasizing the area's industrial and potentially harmful environment. Although there were some positive aspects, such as potential infrastructure connections and environmental considerations, the commission ultimately rejected the proposal due to the perceived mismatch between high-density housing and the industrial surroundings. STORY 5: cannabis Botanical Sciences, a physician-founded medical cannabis provider, announced plans to open a medical cannabis dispensary in Marietta, Cobb County, near Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital. The dispensary is set to open in late August and will offer products containing 5% THC or less, following Georgia state law. This comes shortly after another medical cannabis dispensary, Trulieve, opened in Cobb County in April. Botanical Sciences aims to provide patients with high-quality products and information, and registered patients with medical cannabis cards can access their products at all their dispensaries and authorized independent pharmacies in the state. More information can be found on their website. Story 6: owls Kennesaw State University's football team started fall practice with a renewed sense of urgency after finishing last season with a losing record. The team is implementing new systems by offensive coordinator Chris Klenakis and defensive coordinator Nathan Burton. The starting quarterback is Jonathan Murphy, with key returners Isaac Foster and Markeith Montgomery. The team has improved in terms of player injuries, with fewer players wearing red jerseys indicating injuries. The Owls are preparing for a nine-game season and building depth as they transition to the Football Bowl Subdivision in 2024. The season opener is scheduled for August 31 against Tusculum. We'll be back in a moment Break: Drake- Ingles 10- JRM Story 7: LEAH-FOOD GUY And now, Leah McGrath, Corporate dietician at Ingles Markets talks with Bruce Jenkins about economical snacks for kids. ***Leah*** And Brian Giffin has this week's Marietta Food Guy segment with Matt DeBusschere ***Food Guy*** We're back with final thoughts after this Break: 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? 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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July 7th Friday Publish Date: July 6 Thursday Commercial: Henssler :15 From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Friday July 7th and happy 57th birthday to comedian Jim Gaffigan ***Gaffigan*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia 1. Marietta redrawing council and school board map 2. Mixed-use Vinings development delayed, west Cobb subdivision approved 3. And Three departments and one division recognized for excellence by Board of Education Plus, Miranda Shealy talks with Bruce Jenkins about Fernbank Museum Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Commercial : ESOG STORY 1 map Marietta council members are making progress in adopting a new ward map for the City Council and Marietta Board of Education. After receiving two proposals from a committee tasked with redrawing the ward lines, Councilman Joseph Goldstein will work on a third proposal for presentation later this month. The maps aim to ensure equal population sizes for each ward, as required by federal law. The council prefers the second option, which includes a school and a park in each ward. Minor adjustments are being discussed, including Councilman Andy Morris' request to add blocks to his ward. Once a map is agreed upon, public hearings will be held before finalizing the changes.............……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com Story 2: mixed use The Cobb Planning Commission has once again postponed a decision on a mixed-use development proposal in an industrial area. The plan, presented by Branch Acquisition Company, involves constructing a five-story, 393-unit apartment building with ground-level retail spaces on six acres of land. The development aims to take advantage of the planned connection between the Silver Comet Trail and Atlanta Road, creating a live, work, and play environment. Supporters argue that the area no longer requires heavy industrial use and emphasize the need for additional housing. However, opponents, including nearby residents and waste management firm RTS Landfill, express concerns about the location and its proximity to industrial facilities. The commission voted to delay the decision by another month to allow for further discussions between the developer, landfill representatives, and residents. Story 3: boe During the June Board of Education Meeting, several Cobb School District departments were recognized for their outstanding work and received awards. The Financial Planning and Analysis Department was commended for winning the Meritorious Budget Award every year since 2002. The Accounting Department received the ASBO 2022 Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting consistently since 1984. The Human Resources Division received the Gold Award of Excellence for their Benefits Process from the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators. The District Communications Department was honored with multiple Gold Awards from the Georgia School Public Relations Association and received 10 Excellence Awards from the National School Public Relations Association. The Board and Superintendent expressed their appreciation for the exceptional work done by these departments...........….we'll be right back Break: Dayco - CUofGA – Ga Outdoor 30 STORY 4: KofC Destinee Nwonkwo-Chukelu, an eighth-grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School in Marietta, has been named the winner of the KofC Catholic Youth Citizenship Essay Contest by the Georgia Knights of Columbus. She received her award at the school's graduation ceremony on May 23. Nwonkwo-Chukelu was initially chosen as the local winner by the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 4599 and went on to win in KofC-GA District 12, followed by winning the first-place State Council of Georgia award. She will be attending Blessed Trinity High School in August. This achievement continues a tradition of success for St. Joseph Catholic School, with nine wins in the past ten years. STORY 5: sugar hill Tara Schiphof, a 25-year-old resident of Sugar Hill, fulfilled her dream by winning the Miss Georgia competition. She had aspired to be Miss America since writing a message on a piece of confetti at Times Square in 2009. Schiphof, who competed as Miss Capital City, earned a $25,000 scholarship and moved closer to her ultimate goal. Despite finishing as the first runner-up in the 2022 Miss Georgia competition, she returned with newfound confidence and a dedication to never give up on her dreams. Schiphof's talent presentation, a lyrical dance dedicated to her late grandmother, remained the same as the previous year. She expressed gratitude for the Miss Georgia organization and intended to return even if she hadn't won. Story 6: wade KSU Alum James Wade, coach and general manager of the Chicago Sky, is leaving the franchise to join the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach. Emre Vatansever will serve as the interim coach and general manager for the Sky. Wade led the Sky to the WNBA title in 2021 and was named Coach of the Year that season. The team currently has a record of 7-9 in the ongoing season. Wade's departure comes after the Sky faced challenges, including the loss of key players in the offseason. Wade joins the coaching staff of Darko Rajakovic in Toronto, having previously worked as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. Vatansever was the lead assistant coach for the Sky..…………we're back, in a moment Break: Elon – Ingle's 1- Drake Story 7: Fernbank And Now, Miranda Shealy talks with our Bruce Jenkins about Fernbank Museum ****Fernbank Generic**** We'll have Final thoughts coming up after this…… Break: 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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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 20th Tuesday Publish Date: June 19th Monday Commercial: Henssler :15 From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast Today is Tuesday June the 20th and happy 74nd birthday to singer Lionel Ritchie ***Ritchie*** I'm Dan Radcliffe and here are the top stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia 1. Man in custody dies in apparent suicide 2. Two men indicted in Vinings murder 3. And a Review of Cobb's absentee ballot process seeks to prevent future debacles Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Commercial : CUofGA STORY 1 dies The Cobb Sheriff's Office is conducting an internal investigation following the death of a 19-year-old man, Augustus Green, while in custody at the county jail. Green, who had been in custody since March on various charges, including aggravated assault, was found unresponsive in his cell. Life-saving measures were immediately initiated, and he was transported to the hospital, but efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. While the official cause of death is pending investigation by the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office, the sheriff's office believes it to be a suicide. Sheriff Craig Owens expressed his condolences and directed his staff to notify the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. The Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division also reviews all in-custody deaths.……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com Story 2: indicted In the case of the deadly shooting of Demetrius Dow at a Vinings apartment complex, there have been developments. Ambakisye Mizell, who was previously arrested and indicted for Dow's murder, has now been reindicted with a new co-defendant. The new co-defendant is Gregory Tyrone Graham, accused of collaborating with Mizell in an attempt to rob Dow of a Rolex watch. The incident occurred on August 28, and Dow succumbed to his gunshot wounds at the scene. The arrest warrant for Graham alleges that Mizell fired the fatal shot. Both Graham and Mizell face multiple charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and firearm-related offenses. Graham is currently held without bond at the Cobb jail. Story 3: review A review of Cobb Elections' absentee ballot process is underway to prevent a repeat of the issues faced in the previous November election. The review follows an incident where 1,000 absentee ballots were not mailed on time, resulting in apologies, a lawsuit, and a court order to extend the ballot acceptance deadline. The Internal Audit Department conducted a review during the Mableton municipal elections in March, identifying areas for improvement. Efficiency, equitable workloads for staff, and clear assignments were highlighted. Automation and tools to streamline the process were recommended. The report also suggests improving the email system, securing ballot applications, and validating daily reports. The next step is hiring an absentee ballot manager to implement the recommendations. The Elections Department expressed gratitude to staff for their cooperation...….we'll be right back Break: ESOG– Dayco STORY 4: dickerson The Cobb County Board of Education made several staff changes during their recent meeting. Bradley Blackman was appointed as the new principal of Dickerson Middle School, replacing Adam Hill who was promoted to assistant superintendent. Mandy Madison was promoted to director of the district's leadership division. Additionally, the board accepted the resignation of SPLOST Director Annette Wynn. The board also discussed a proposal to work with the Georgia Department of Education on a five-year local facilities plan, which will inventory existing facilities and forecast future needs. The board approved a temporary construction easement and a contract for HVAC system upgrades at Dodger Middle School and Awtrey Middle School respectively. STORY 5: j.o. JO Gives Inc., the nonprofit affiliated with Janice Overbeck Real Estate, has established a scholarship program to recognize graduating high school seniors who contribute to environmental preservation through innovative approaches. The grand prize of $2,000 has been awarded to Paisley Shoch, a senior at Mount Paran Christian School. Shoch's passion lies in recycling clothing and reducing clutter, leading her to reuse clothing as a way to minimize waste. She has also demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit by starting a mailbox painting business and running a tutoring service for young children. Shoch plans to attend the University of Tennessee in the fall. Read more about this at mdjonline.com Story 6: dot The Georgia Department of Transportation has selected two finalists to redesign the interchange of interstates 285 and 20, which is considered one of the worst traffic bottlenecks in the United States. The short-listed teams, Legacy Infrastructure Contractors and West Perimeter Contractors, will negotiate with the DOT after the request for proposals is issued. The project aims to remove left-hand entrance and exit ramps, construct a westbound collector-distributor system, add lanes along I-20 and I-285, and replace several bridges. The project's estimated cost is nearly $1 billion. The DOT is also working on redesigning the other I-285/I-20 interchange east of Atlanta, with construction set to begin later this year …………we're back, in a moment Break Drake – Ingle's 2 - Elon Story 7: kerce Carson Kerce, a senior from Pope High School, had a remarkable final season with the baseball team. After winning a state championship in his junior year, Kerce continued to excel as a shortstop and pitcher. He hit .458 with six home runs, 46 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases, earning him the title of Cobb County Player of the Year. Kerce's improvement at the plate was attributed to his hard work in the offseason. He also displayed strong leadership skills, both through his actions and his vocal presence on the team. Pope had a successful season, and Kerce's competitiveness and skills contributed to their performance. As he moves on to play for Georgia Tech, Kerce believes that the fundamentals he learned in high school will continue to benefit him in his baseball career. 8: fields The 2023 season will play a significant role in shaping Harrison Alum Justin Fields' future with the Chicago Bears, although it may not define his career. Despite the changes in the organization, the playbook and coaching staff remain the same, giving Fields a sense of familiarity and allowing him to emerge as a leader. He has shown improvement in his decision-making and accuracy during practice. Fields will spend the break working with other quarterbacks and hosting skill position players to enhance chemistry and skills. The Bears have made offseason moves to support Fields, providing him with better weapons and protection. As Fields enters training camp, there is optimism for a more potent offense and high expectations for his development. We'll have closing comments after this. JRM - 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. 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This episode features Sommelier Jason Wilfore, the recent champion of our "Unusual Suspects" Blind Tasting Competition here in Atlanta, GA. He was born and raised in Schenectady, NY and got his start working in the restaurant business as a server and singer at Romano's Macaroni Grill. He later worked at Provence in Guilderland, NY which focused more on traditional French and Mediterranean cuisine that also sparked his interested in wine and beverage followed by working at Grappa '72, another local upscale family-owned restaurant that focused on Northern and Southern Italian cuisine. He moved to Atlanta in 2016 and started working at South City Kitchen in Vinings as a server and bartender. He says that as his curiosity for beverage grew, his beverage manager suggested looking into the Introductory and Certified Courses and Exams with the Court of Master Sommeliers, and the Certified Specialist of Wine certification with the Society of Wine Educators. He passed both the CSW and Certified exams in 2019, and he transferred to Ecco in Midtown where he was able to merge his French/Italian/Mediterranean experiences and start building some knowledge in Spanish cuisine and beverage. After eventually getting promoted to Beverage Manager, he started learning the business/logistical aspects of a beverage program. We talk about his move to Marcel, which meant a shift from a management position to be able to work at a fine dining restaurant with an extensive wine program and continue his development while working with and learning from the sommelier. Currently, Jason is working as a sommelier at Mujo, and we talk about the unique setting in which he is now applying his wine knowledge and creativity. The second half of the episode is devoted to debriefing about the blind tasting competition - Jason walks us through his thought process and strategy for each of his calls, and the dialogue is both entertaining and educational. You can follow @wilforejay on Instagram and find him on Twitch at SommJay. Recorded June 9, 2023 ------------------------------------------- This episode is generously sponsored by Diane Carpenter and Ross Knoll Vineyard: https://www.dianecarpenter.org/wines TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acorkintheroad/support
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This week, in Vinings, Georgia, screams are heard through a small apartment building, leading to several emergency calls being made, including one where the dispatcher can only hear faint moaning. Detectives arrive to find a terribly murdered woman, and a very helpful neighbor. During the investigation, a fire engulfs the building, destroying much of the evidence, except a "sex book" that they think holds the answers. But will a neighbor's curiosity/killer's stupidity lead to the whole thing being solved?Along the way, we find out that working in the neonatal unit of the hospital doesn't necessarily mean you care about other people, that fires are very noticeable to the people running from them, and the police don't give you all the evidence before they interrogate you!!Hosted by James Pietragallo and Jimmie WhismanNew episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Nellie Mae Rowe decorated her home in Vinings, Georgia with homemade dolls and shiny bottle caps and placed paper streamers, pieces of colored glass and improvised sculptures throughout her yard.
A Marietta man claiming to be a school bus driver was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly entered the home of a 10-year-old student, according to an arrest warrant. Rayudu Nagabhushana Gogineni, 55, of Marietta, is accused of entering the student's home while school was off for Presidents Day on Monday. He was charged with felony burglary and misdemeanor loitering. Gogineni was arrested Wednesday evening and is being held in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center on $20,000 bond, according to jail records. Police allege Gogineni entered the home of the student's mother off Delk Road, asking to see her daughter. The mother told police Gogineni had been to her home three times and questioned neighbors about where her daughter lives, per the warrant. Police wrote in the warrant that Gogineni is “the bus driver for the homeowner's 10-year-old daughter.” The home listed in the warrant is zoned for Powers Ferry Elementary School in the Cobb County School District. A school district representative said they are cooperating fully with police in the investigation. A Cobb County man has received a five-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to shooting at a man and his family at a Vinings apartment complex in July, District Attorney Flynn Broady's office announced. Javan Isles, 22, was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm while committing a felony. The charges stemmed from a July 5 incident in which Isles shot at another person. The victim, who was not named, was shot at by a person driving a black SUV, the DA's office said. Though no one was injured, the victim told police it was the second time he had been shot at that day. Investigators were able to identify the vehicle and stopped it the next day. Inside, they found a shell casing and identified Isles as the driver during the shooting. Isles later told police his brother, who was affiliated with a gang, had been shot at the same day. Isles then sought out the victim, “and shot at him after seeing what he believed to be a long object in the victim's hand,” the DA's office said. In addition to his five-year prison sentence, Superior Court Judge Sonja Brown gave Isles seven years on probation. Cobb County commissioners are expected to vote next week on hiring three consultants to plan for a 2024 referendum on transit expansion in the county. The hiring of the three firms — expected to cost taxpayers around $530,000 — comes ahead of a planned public outreach tour this year to begin pitching voters on the tax-hike referendum. Working in conjunction with the Department of Transportation, the firms will be primarily tasked with developing a project list for the referendum. County leaders, thus far, have given little indication of what that list might include, though Commissioner Jerica Richardson suggested in a recent interview with the MDJ that a heavy rail option is likely off the table. But recent moves suggest the county will move toward a scenario favored by Chairwoman Lisa Cupid and her two Democratic colleagues, which would be a sales tax of up to 1% for up to 30 years to fund mass transit expansion. If the three agenda items are approved Tuesday, the board would hire firms WSP USA, Kimley-Horn, and CDM Smith to guide planning for the referendum. With temperatures in the mid-70s Thursday, children, parents and babysitters came out in force to enjoy a balmy February morning at the park. At East Cobb Park off Roswell Road, kids played on swings, monkey bars and other equipment. While the sky was overcast, rain did not materialize. Atlanta broke the all-time record for February temperatures Wednesday, reaching 81 degrees, said Carmen Hernandez, a forecaster for the Peachtree City office of the National Weather Service. The previous high for February was 80 degrees, and was set back in 1996. In Marietta, Thursday's high was 78, with rain and a low of 60 forecasted for Thursday night. Friday's forecast has a high of 69 and a low of 53, with rain likely. Carmen said of the warm weather, "mostly it's just we have a ridge of high pressure over areas." That pressure, and the fact that a front hasn't come through the region recently, has allowed the air to get thicker and warmer. The City of Kennesaw announced the 2023 Kennesaw Grand Prix 5K series schedule. The series, the premier 5K race series in north Georgia, is run on a mostly flat and fast asphalt course, professionally timed and USAT&F Certified, through downtown Kennesaw and Swift-Cantrell Park. The course is perfect for competitive runners seeking a qualifying time for the Peachtree Road Race. But the festival-like atmosphere and plentiful food and drink make these races perfect for beginner runners/walkers, as well as families. The four 5K runs are part of the Fit City Kennesaw initiative, encouraging residents to become more active and engage in wellness-related activities. Registration can be done online at Race Roster dot com. The entry fee of $35 includes a race t-shirt. Early bird registration is now open for $30 per race or $105 for the series. This year's lineup is Fit City 5K on May 13, Summer Sun Run 5K on June 10, Harvest Hustle 5K on Sept. 9 and Nightmare on Main 5K on Oct. 28. Each race begins at the Kennesaw First Baptist Church on Main Street in downtown Kennesaw. Each race program includes a one mile fun run at 7:30 a.m.; the 5K at 8 a.m.; and a Tot Trot at 8:55 a.m. Awards are presented at the after party on Main Street at 9:15 a.m. #CobbCounty #Marietta #LocalNews - - - - The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County. Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! 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Nicholas Tiliacos, the owner of Marietta's Come-N-Get-It restaurant, has been charged with sexual assault against two employees, arrest warrants show. Both Cobb and Marietta police charged Tiliacos with multiple counts of sexual battery and cruelty to children against two individuals who worked at the restaurant. The alleged victims were underage at the time, per the warrants. The incidents allegedly occurred over the course of two years from 2020 to 2022, both at the restaurant and at Tiliacos' home in east Cobb. Tiliacos is accused by one victim of groping them multiple times over the two-year period without their consent. Similar allegations of groping were made by a second victim, who also alleged the incidents took place at both the restaurant and Tiliacos' home. It was unclear if the two alleged victims still worked at the restaurant. Joel Pugh, Tiliacos' attorney, declined to comment on the case. Tiliacos is out on a $60,000 bond after he was charged in October. He has yet to be indicted and his case is pending, per the Cobb District Attorney's office. More than two months after voters cast ballots to create a new city of Mableton, hundreds of residents turned out to continue the fight against cityhood with a single-minded purpose. They want out. A standing-room-only audience of hundreds packed the Cobb County Police Academy on Wednesday night, demanding an exit ramp from the first Cobb city to be incorporated in more than 100 years. Some said they'd never known they were in the city limits until they showed up to vote. Others, like Donna Georgiana, had simply assumed the proposal would fail like its counterparts in East Cobb, Lost Mountain, and Vinings — until it didn't. Georgiana told the MDJ she wasn't mixed up in the debate before the election, because “I really never thought it would pass, ever.” Through the town hall, pacing the stage was state Representative David Wilkerson of Powder Springs, who derided the 78,000-strong Mableton as “the largest H.O.A. in Cobb County.” Wilkerson has emerged as one of Mableton's fiercest critics since the city's referendum passed in November with 53% of the vote. Highlighting what he called “open questions” that remain after the referendum, he plans to introduce legislation this year to de-annex from the new city several precincts that voted “no” in the referendum. But the loudest voices Wednesday came from the audience, who wanted above all the answer to this question: what can we do? Wilkerson said for now, their best bet is with lawmakers under the Gold Dome. But the key, he said, will be persuading the entire Cobb County Legislative Delegation to get on board with the proposal, and he encouraged attendees to lobby their representatives hard in the coming months. Options on the table could include a “surgical” de-annexation of areas that voted against cityhood (predominantly in the city's northeast), or a do-over of the election entirely. That latter option got some of the most spirited cheers of the night. But state Representative Sharon Cooper, of east Cobb, told the MDJ Thursday that lawmakers will likely want to hear from both sides of the issue before jumping to a legislative fix Walker did not have to look far to find its new football coach, promoting T.J. Anderson to lead the Wolverines' program. Anderson has been at Walker for two years as associate head coach and offensive coordinator. Anderson has experience at all levels of football. A graduate of South Gwinnett High School, he was a running back at Georgia Southern and was part of the Eagles' 2000 national championship in what was then NCAA's Division I-AA. He also won three Southern Conference championships under coaches Paul Johnson and Mike Sewak. Anderson, who also played in the Arena Football League for two years, returned to Georgia Southern in 2018 to served as the director of high school relations under then-coach Chad Lunsford. He also has experience in high school as an assistant coach at Westminster, Mountain View and Etowah. Anderson succeeds interim coach Tom Evangelista and becomes the fifth head coach since the beginning of the 2020 season. During that time, Walker has gone 3-25. No longer science fiction, the use of artificial intelligence to recognize and match faces to public images harvested from the internet is a reality the Cobb County Police Department wants people to understand and support. Members of Cobb police spent two hours discussing the use of facial recognition technology and their new contract with Clearview AI, hoping to alleviate concerns and inform the 25 residents gathered for the District 3 town hall meeting Wednesday night at the Tim Lee Senior Center Cobb Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer said the technology is secure and would only be used by law enforcement in a limited capacity, likening it to receiving an anonymous tip. The majority of the questions asked by the public dealt with fears of living in a surveillance state. It was mainly up to Cobb Police Captain Darin Hull of the Violent Crime Bureau to make the case for using the technology in a safe, secure manner to rapidly apprehend suspects. Hull repeatedly emphasized how the technology would not be abused and how “guardrails" would be in place. The 150-year-old covered bridge on Concord Road in Smyrna has been reopened after it was once again hit by a vehicle and closed for repairs. Cobb DOT was repairing the protective beam of the bridge Friday morning, according to the county. "Concord Road has been reopened to (hopefully height appropriate) traffic," the county said on its Twitter. "The bridge is fine." The historic covered bridge has been the site of crashes and closures that have grown too numerous to count, the most recent occurring in December. The bridge's low clearance, indicated by abundant signage around the bridge, is the cause of most of the accidents. The bridge was built in 1872 and is the county's only remaining covered bridge still in use. In 1980 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Officials symbolically shoveled dirt downtown on Thursday afternoon to mark the start of a new, $6 million amphitheater at Depot Park. Construction will begin February 1 and is scheduled to last 12 months. Kennesaw staff said that timeline is subject to adjustment, if the project is hampered by weather or supply chain issues. Once complete, the amphitheater will hold between 1,500 and 2,000 people, according to City Manager Jeff Drobney. The design calls for a 50-foot by 42-foot stage, with turf grass terraces fanning out from there. The project also includes new restrooms and storage space, and the renovation of the Community House. The amphitheater will cap off a long-running, eight-phase master plan for the park, which now boasts a playground, open play field, walking trail, picnic tables and benches. Construction of Depot Park was funded by successive rounds of 1% special purpose local option sales tax dollars. The amphitheater will be funded by the 2022 round of SPLOST, which began collecting revenue last January and will run through the end of 2027. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County. Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! 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The 16-year-old who died after falling into a partially frozen lake in Kennesaw last week has been hailed as a hero by his family, who said he died after trying to save a friend from the icy waters. The teen who died was identified as Koren Troy Brooks on social media, where his aunt paid tribute to him. Brandy Wells, Brooks' aunt, called her nephew a hero on Facebook, sharing a GoFundMe page she created to benefit her sister. As of late afternoon Tuesday, the fundraiser had raised nearly $16,000. Brooks was a junior at Kennesaw Mountain High School, according to Wells. A Kennesaw Police Department report provides new details about the sequence of events which led to Brooks' death on Wednesday, December 28. A KPD officer who was first on scene wrote that he arrived at Ellison Lake off Cobb Parkway around 5:10 p.m. There, he observed a juvenile male clinging to broken ice and calling for help about 25 yards from the shoreline. After removing police gear, the officer carefully ventured out onto the ice, making it about 15 yards before it began cracking. By that point, another officer and a sergeant had retrieved a garden hose from a nearby townhome. The officers on the shore threw the hose to the KPD officer, who in turn threw it to the juvenile, and he was pulled onto the ice and back to the shore. That juvenile, also 16, was taken to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital and survived. Once out of the water, the juvenile told police another juvenile male, Brooks, was still in the water. The KPD officer ventured back out onto the ice, “to about the same spot as before,” before the ice cracked, and the officer fell in the water. The officer was unable to continue his search as the cold water took his breath away. Cobb Fire arrived on scene shortly thereafter and began rescue operations. The fire department previously said that Brooks was not pulled from the water until about 6:50 p.m., roughly an hour and 40 minutes after the first officers arrived on scene. The West Cobb Senior Center, one of the three county facilities damaged during last week's freezing temperatures, partially reopened Wednesday. Two other facilities will remain closed for the time being after suffering water damage from burst pipes. The West Cobb Senior Center, C. Freeman Poole Senior Center, and Vinings library branch were all damaged during Christmas weekend when temperatures dropped into the teens. The C. Freeman Poole Senior Center is expected to reopen in mid-March, the county said on social media, with its winter quarter classes canceled. Meanwhile, the Vinings library remains closed indefinitely. Patrons with pickup items at the Vinings branch can retrieve them at the Lewis A. Ray Library in Smyrna. Cobb County's population grew by one a few hours into the new year. Tyler and Lillian Tate welcomed a 7-pound, 15-ounce boy, Aiden, who was born Sunday at 5:09 a.m. at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center in Marietta, according to a news release. Baby Aiden, however, was not the first child of 2023 to be born in the Marietta-based health system, which includes nine hospitals in seven counties. That distinction goes to Kaylor Lane, a girl who arrived at 2:02 a.m. at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange. The 7-pound, 14-ounce baby was born to parents Kaci Fowler and Cam Cobb. Florida safety Rashad Torrence II found playing time as soon as he stepped on campus in 2020. For the last two years, the former Marietta High School standout has been a starter in the Gators' defensive backfield, and he wrapped up the 2022 season by making eight tackles against Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl last month. Over the holiday weekend, the 6-foot, 202-pound Torrence decided to make that his final college football game. With up to two years of eligibility remaining, he decided forego them and enter his name into the NFL draft. He made the announcement on social media. Torrence led Florida in tackles this year with 84, including 50 solo. He also had a forced fumble, fumble recovery and a pass breakup, and he had three double-digit tackle games, including a season-high 13 against Tennessee and 11 against Georgia. For his career, Torrence started 28 games over three seasons. He finished with 196 tackles, including 111 solo, as well as three interceptions, two fumble recoveries and six passes defended. The consensus of the draft websites has Torrence as a late second- or early third-day selection, going between the third and fifth rounds. Torrence also becomes the second former Blue Devil to declare for the draft this year, joining LSU linebacker BJ Ojulari. If both are selected, they would join New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari, giving Marietta three players in the NFL. The profile of a major road project is starting to take shape. Along Windy Hill Road from South Cobb Drive to Atlanta Road, workers are carving out a channel through which new express lanes will be built, meant to spirit commuters along the east-west artery. Above grade, existing lanes will one day be converted to one-way “frontage roads,” with slower speeds and better pedestrian access. The road, a major thoroughfare, links to Interstate 75 in the east and becomes Macland Road in west Cobb. The Windy Hill Boulevard project, a $55 million makeover along a roughly mile-long section that runs through Smyrna, is jointly funded by the city and Cobb County, and began in February 2020. The MDJ previously reported the city expects construction to finish after the originally scheduled end date of May 2023. The city was not able to provide an estimated completion date Tuesday, but longtime Councilman Charles “Corkey” Welch said the wait will be worth it. Welch said he's supported the project from the beginning despite it being “plagued” with issues, such as difficulties moving utilities, inflation in the cost of building materials, and weather delays. An Atlanta man who escaped from law enforcement custody in October has been apprehended again. Authorities allege that Deontavious Robertson escaped from custody on October 12, fleeing on foot from a Mableton apartment where he had been detained by Cobb County sheriff's deputies. Police searched for Robertson for hours, putting nearby City View Elementary on lockdown, according to arrest warrants. While that search was unsuccessful, Robertson was eventually arrested last Friday and booked into the Cobb County jail, according to jail records. According to warrants for his arrest, Cobb sheriff's deputies encountered Robertson on October 12 while serving an eviction at the Mableton Ridge apartment complex off Mableton Parkway. Robertson, who was found sleeping in the master bedroom, told deputies he was staying there with his girlfriend. Deputies found a loaded 9 mm pistol on a shelf in a closet, after Robertson and his girlfriend had said there were no weapons in the apartment, per the warrants. Robertson is accused in warrants of providing a fake name and date of birth to the deputies. He did, however, admit that “he had served time in prison, thereby violating,” state law, which prohibits convicted felons from possessing guns. Deputies subsequently handcuffed Robertson. They were awaiting the arrival of a mobile fingerprint scanner to identify him when he “suddenly jumped up and began running from the scene,” according to the warrants. Deputies chased Robertson but were unsuccessful in locating him. Cobb police assisted in a roughly two-hour search, using dogs and drones, per the warrants. City View Elementary, just around the corner, was placed on lockdown. While the initial search was unsuccessful, investigators were able to learn Robertson's identity, according to the warrants, and discovered he also had warrants out of Fulton County and Warren County, both for probation violation. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County. Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline Register Here for your essential digital news. https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/ https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/ Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here. This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A new report show addiction and mental health issues are prevalent in Cobb County; Solicitor Barry Morgan reflects on his career; And Cobb Countians rang in 2023. A new report from Cobb's public health authority found in the aftermath of the pandemic, the county is facing rising rates of drug use and mental health struggles. The community health assessment, prepared every five years by Cobb & Douglas Public Health, is a sort of check-up on the state of the two counties' wellness. This year's is the first since before the pandemic, and the mammoth, 800-page document leaves no stone unturned. Dr. Janet Memark, CDPH's director, called the report a “snapshot into the health of our community” that gauges the major challenges facing the region, with mental health and addiction being two of the biggest. Among the most startling revelations is that suicide became the second leading cause of premature death (in numbers of years of life lost) in Cobb during the five-year period surveyed from 2016 to 2020, killing about 13 people per 100,000 residents each year. The number of “poor mental health days” reported by residents was relatively stable during that time, but began ticking up in 2020. Equally concerning, while hospital visits for mental health problems declined, overall deaths rose particularly in 2019 and 2020 to nearly 16 per 100,000. Between the stress of the pandemic, loss of jobs and family members, and isolation it brought on, “all of those things led to much higher levels of anxiety and depression, and just a variety of mental health and behavioral health issues,” said Lisa Crossman, CDPH's deputy director. Hand in hand with the mental health crisis is drug use, with drug-related deaths claiming 118 lives from 2016 to 2020. As with mental health struggles, while emergency room visits for overdoses declined during that period, deadly overdoses rose by more than 16%. Opioid deaths rose statewide by some 70% from 2010 to 2018, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Binge drinking in Cobb is also more prevalent than statewide or nationally, with 17.5% of adults reporting binge drinking in the last 30 days. The highest concentrations were in census tracts around Kennesaw and Vinings. Ask Cobb County's longest serving prosecutor about the mark he's left in his quarter-century in office, and he won't point to any headline-making cases. Sure, says retiring Cobb Solicitor Barry Morgan, he's had some interesting trials in his day, and some anecdotes from the courtroom to pass along. But on the eve of his last day in office Friday, Morgan told the MDJ he's most proud of the people who worked under his tutelage since he first took office in 1998. Morgan brandished an impressive list of some of the folks who've passed through his office in the past 25 years. It includes two Cobb Superior Court judges, nine Cobb State Court judges, two Cobb district attorneys, a bevy of municipal and magistrate judges in Cobb and elsewhere, hundreds of defense attorneys, and nearly half of the Cobb district attorney's stable of lawyers. As far as what's next, Morgan will still keep a busy schedule. He's returning to his roots, in a way, teaching music business classes at Auburn and Troy universities, while serving as a part-time Cobb magistrate judge, just as he did nearly 40 years ago. He also starts this week as a hearing officer for disciplinary proceedings in the Cobb County School District. Libraries are typically quiet places. But on New Year's Eve at Mountain View Library in east Cobb, families danced to loud music in the children's section. Later, the crowd counted down in unison as the clock struck 12 o'clock — in the afternoon. The celebration, called “Noon Year's Eve,” gathered around 150 people to celebrate, library staff said. In addition to a live DJ and dancing, children could set reading resolutions for 2023 and create a variety of crafts including party hats, noisemakers and masquerade masks. The library also gave out take-home time capsule kits, which suggested the kids consider including family photos, menus from their favorite restaurants and perhaps even a toy they could stand to live without, according to Merideth Zobell, a youth services librarian at Mountain View who organized the event. Those looking to get a head start on their reading resolutions for 2023 can join Cobb County libraries for a challenge to read 600 minutes during the month of January. Information is on the library system's website at cobbcat.org. The Battery Atlanta was packed with people on the last day of 2022. The celebrations outside the home of the Atlanta Braves featured two separate countdowns to the new year, one at midnight and an earlier one at 8 p.m. for children and families. The “Early Innings” New Year's bash featured multiple performances by the Braves' dance team, their drum lin, and Justin Roberts, a Grammy-nominated singer of children's music. As the rest of the Battery's restaurants and bars began to fill with late-night partiers getting an early start, families danced the early hours of the night away to the live music and the tunes put on by a DJ between performances. At the end of the countdown to 8 o'clock, giant inflatable baseballs were dropped onto the cheering crowd. Many children left with a baseball or two. The later New Year's Eve celebration had planned performances by 12 South Band and was set to end with fireworks. Hillgrove used a big second quarter to pull away and defeat host Pope 60-43 in the girls championship game of the Hounds Holiday Hoops Classic on Friday. The Hawks led from start to finish as they outscored the Greyhounds 20-9 in the second quarter to break open a close game. They were never threatened after that on their way to the tournament title. Aryelle King and Amaya Harris scored 11 points each, while Kara Boggs added 10 points to lead Hillgrove. Caroline Heintzelman led Pope with 19 points. Hillgrove held a narrow advantage throughout the first quarter and finished the period with an 11-7 lead. Leading 13-11 with 5:54 remaining in the first half, Hillgrove went on a 12-1 run to increase its lead to 25-12 with 2:37 left, and the Hawks went on to finish the first half with a 31-16 advantage. King and Harris scored 14 of Hillgrove's 20 points in the second quarter, with each player scoring seven points. Hillgrove went on to maintain a double-digit advantage throughout the second half, leading by as much as 21 points -- 56-35 -- midway through the fourth quarter. Boggs scored eight of her 10 points in the third quarter, while Kierra Jackson pitched in seven of the Hawks' 13 points in the final period. Pope was only able to get within 10 points on a couple of occasions in the third quarter, trailing 33-23 and 41-31. Attorneys for Cobb County have filed a motion to have a seat at the table next week in a planned hearing on the lawsuit challenging the county's “home rule” district map. The hearing, scheduled for Wednesday afternoon before Superior Court Judge Ann Harris, will be the first proceeding in a court challenge to the map filed by east Cobb activist Larry Savage. The lawsuit asks the court to toss out a district map which was adopted by the Board of Commissioners' Democrats in October as an effort to keep Commissioner Jerica Richardson in office. Richardson was drawn out of her seat by a Republican-sponsored district map earlier this year, which was signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. Both maps are set to take effect January 1. In its effort, the county invoked the constitutional principle of home rule to assert its right to draw its own district boundaries. Savage's lawsuit calls the move “illegal.” Savage's lawsuit names the Cobb Board of Elections as its defendant, because that's the body tasked with administering elections under the map. But in a filing this week, Elizabeth Monyak, an attorney for the county, argues the county should be allowed to intervene (Savage's attorney said he has consented to that request). Judge Harris will hear arguments at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Cobb Superior Courthouse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After last month's announcement that the Atlanta Braves will soon become their own publicly traded company, team officials were quick to say little will change, baseball-wise. “From our perspective, from a Braves' team perspective, it's business as usual,” President and CEO Derek Schiller told investors at a November 17 meeting. Braves Chairman Terry McGuirk echoed that sentiment in a letter to workers for the Braves and the Battery Atlanta. But business-wise, the Braves' financial separation from owner Liberty Media could have significant implications down the road. The Braves are currently traded as a “tracking stock” — a subset of Liberty Media that's still tied to the firm's overall performance, but represents one of its subsidiaries. Pending approval by shareholders and Major League Baseball, the Braves will become a fully separate entity within the next six to eight months, executives have said. Fans and financiers alike will then be able to purchase a stake in the team. Liberty CEO Greg Maffei has said repeatedly the impetus for the spinoff comes from a desire to showcase the Braves' value independent of Liberty as a whole. The stock will represent not only the team and its assets, but the Battery Atlanta and the Braves Development Company, the latter of which manages the team's real estate holdings. The announcement itself came two weeks after Breach Inlet Capital, a South Carolina-based investment firm that counts itself among the Braves' top 25 shareholders, called for a spinoff of the stock. In an open letter to Liberty's board, the firm argued the Braves' tracking stock was trading at about 60% less than its true value. The letter pointed to the Braves' continued success, and argued the team is relatively undervalued compared to other major sports franchises. Breach Inlet Capital founder Chris Colvin speculated the Braves' undervaluation was due to Liberty's “confusing and convoluted structure,” referring to Liberty's ownership of Formula 1 racing, Sirius XM, and other media empires. In other words, the Braves' true value isn't apparent because it's tied up in Liberty's many and varied financial holdings. Mount Paran Christian School announced that Peter Hill is the new Head of Middle School, beginning in the 2023-2024 academic year. Hill comes to MPCS from Catholic Memorial School in Boston, Massachusetts, where he is a member of the Academic Leadership Team, a history teacher and varsity head soccer coach. With vast independent school experience, he has taught a variety of history courses, including AP Comparative Politics, where his students over the years have earned an astounding 94% pass rate. He has served as the International Student Coordinator, developed and implemented the faculty peer mentoring program, and advised and mentored faculty to better enable bilingual students using translanguaging pedagogy. Prior to Hill's time at Catholic Memorial, he taught at Marianapolis Preparatory School in Connecticut and St. Paul's School in New Hampshire. He holds a bachelor's degree in history from Dartmouth College and a master's degree in curriculum and instruction from Boston College. For Kim McCoy, head of the Cobb District Attorney's victim and witness office, the long road toward the county getting its own family advocacy center began 25 years ago. Way back in 1997, she and Jason Saliba, now Deputy Chief Assistant District Attorney, toured San Diego's own center for victims and thought, “We've got to have this in Cobb County.” The center isn't quite open for business — District Attorney Flynn Broady said he expects it to open in March or April of 2023. But when it does, the location on Fairground Street will be a hub for victims and survivors of abuse to get help and resources under a single roof. The center was partially funded with a $400,000 grant from the state, and will be the first of its kind to open in Georgia. When family advocacy centers are implemented in communities, there's a corresponding reduction in domestic violence homicides, a reduction in childhood trauma, and with that, better outcomes for families. As part of that mission, the DA's office is partnering with several of Cobb's well-established nonprofits such as LiveSAFE Resources, the Center for Family Resources, and SafePath Children's Advocacy Center. Along with staff from the county and its public safety and prosecutorial partners, those nonprofits and community groups will have representatives on-site as well. Broady told the MDJ his office is working on setting up a 501(c)(3) nonprofit so that community members and businesses can support the center going forward. Walton's Jeremy Hecklinski wasted little time turning a breakout junior season into finding a place to play his college football. The 6-foot-1, 175-pound quarterback committed to Wake Forest on Wednesday, making his announcement on social media. Hecklinski is coming off a season in which he threw 3,520 yards, 37 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, while also running for five scores. Hecklinski played his best in arguably the biggest game of the season, in which he led Walton to an upset of Buford in the second round of the Class AAAAAAA state playoffs. In that game, he threw for 315 yards and two touchdowns in beating the Wolves — a consensus top-10 team nationally — on their home field. Hecklinski chose Wake Forest over offers from Central Florida, Georgia Southern and Eastern Kentucky. His recruiting was just starting to heat up, as it had been reported that Georgia, Georgia Tech, Cincinnati, Duke and Florida State had become interested. Hecklinski was expected to announce his commitment next spring, but he told SI.com that everything just felt right this week. The City Council Wednesday night unanimously approved allocating the the majority of the city's remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds for a pair of new parks. Marietta received roughly $11 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and had already allocated portions of it for a new public safety training center, replacing a water tower, affordable housing, wellness initiatives for public safety employees, repairs to a fire station and the Cobb Veterans Memorial. The city has broad discretion over the use of the ARPA funds. Wednesday's vote puts $1 million of the remaining funds toward capping a 57-acre landfill on Merritt Road, behind Lockheed Elementary, to build a new city park. Another $2 million will be offered to Cobb County for 20 acres of park land at Anderson and Burnt Hickory roads, west of Kennesaw Mountain. In October, Marietta Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin recommended the city consider purchasing the land off Burnt Hickory Road from the county, which includes Schmidt Pond, a catch-and-release fishing site. Marietta would then turn the land into a city park. At the council's committee meetings on November 29, Tumlin again brought up the prospect that a future attempt to incorporate a city of Lost Mountain in west Cobb could mean Cobb would be forced to sell the Anderson Road land at a far cheaper price. Under state law, county parkland can be purchased by new cities at $100 per acre. The proposal for a city of Lost Mountain was rejected by voters in May, along with proposals for cities of East Cobb and Vinings. Tumlin said in November the county could be motivated to sell the land to Marietta “because cityhood might raise its beautiful head again.” Should the county reject Marietta's offer, the $2 million would return to the city's COVID relief fund. It may have been a cloudy day, but that didn't dampen the spirits at the 9th Annual Thanksgiving Classic hosted by the Marietta Country Club. After a Chick-fil-A breakfast, the golfers were cheered on with pompoms and great enthusiasm from the YELLS ( which stands for Youth Empowerment thru Learning, Leading and Serving) Inc. kids at the shotgun start. The day-long event saw a record number of 144 golfers participating. Each year the tournament committee selects a recipient from the Cobb County area. To be eligible, the non-profit must benefit and impact children's lives. This year the selected beneficiary was YELLS. Previous recipients include such worthy organizations as the Center for Children and Young Adults, Marietta Police Athletic League, KSU CARE, Marietta Student Life Center, Devereux Center, Wellstar Cancer Center and Hospice Angel Fund. Over the past, nine years the event raised over $850,000. The goal for next year is to surpass $1 million in donations. With the generosity of the players and sponsors, the Marietta Country Club was able to make a huge impact on YELLS Inc. with the presentation of a $150,000 check. YELLS empowers youth to rise as active, healthy and productive servant-leaders within their communities. YELLS is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth development organization based in the Franklin Gateway community of Marietta. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County. Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! 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A person was killed Friday after being buried by a collapsed trench at a Smyrna home. The collapse occurred at a home on Wells Drive, according to Smyrna Fire Department spokesperson Eric Mohrmann. The incident occurred Friday afternoon while the person was working in the trench, MDJ news partner Fox 5 Atlanta reported. Mohrmann said responding firefighters found the person fully buried upon arrival and initiated a “trench rescue.” First responders also called in back-up from additional Smyrna Fire Department units and Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services, per Mohrmann. Mohrmann said the person was confirmed dead at the scene, and the Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office and U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been contacted. Officials have not disclosed the identity of the person who was killed. Cobb County commissioners are considering changing the county's stormwater management fees from what Chairwoman Lisa Cupid called an “inequitable” system Tuesday. But what form those changes might take remains very much open for discussion after an afternoon work session on the subject. Presently, residents who live in unincorporated Cobb pay a stormwater fee to the county based on their water usage. Customers with more water usage therefore pay more for stormwater service. But Judy Jones, Cobb's water system director, noted that arrangement isn't reflective of who generates the most runoff, which has more to do with impervious surface area — pavement, buildings, and the like. Jones provided commissioners with the example of a drug store and a fast food restaurant. Though the drug store could generate more runoff by having a larger impervious surface area (a bigger parking lot, for example), the restaurant would pay more for stormwater by virtue of its higher water use. The example also applies to thousands of customers who live outside a city limit but purchase their water from a city. That means they don't pay the county for stormwater services. About 5,000 such customers, for example, live in unincorporated Cobb to the east of Marietta proper. The proposed change would shift the stormwater calculation to one based off impervious surfaces, which according to Jones is the preferred method of more than 60 jurisdictions in Georgia. The discussion originated with last year's floods which caused millions in property damage in east Cobb. In the aftermath, the county repeatedly said it doesn't have the resources to conduct all the maintenance its system needs, and the proposal to explore a fee change was floated as a way to provide stormwater with its own dedicated revenue source. But County Manager Jackie McMorris said changing the fee structure wouldn't be a “panacea” for severe flooding issues. It will still be up to the board, Jones said, if it pursues the impervious-based stormwater fee and whether it would come with any expansion of services. The county could also cut some services, like maintenance on certain detention ponds which were dedicated to the county. Marietta is set to host the third annual Lemon Street Classic at Marietta High School, December 17-20. The boys high school basketball event, which will have 31 games over three days and highlight 25 schools, including seven ranked in the top 10 of their respective classifications, is presented by Superior Plumbing. Ranked schools include Number 1s Alexander in Class 6A and McDonough in Class 4A. Eagles Landing in Number 2 in Class 5A, Lovett is Number 3 in Class 4A, Dutchtown is ranked seventh in Class 5A, North Cobb Christian comes in ninth in Class 2A and Etowah is 10th in Class 6A. There are also four teams from out of state — Albany Academy from New York, Louisville-Western from Kentucky, Blythewood from South Carolina and Christ School from North Carolina. The Lemon Street Classic is played in honor of the former Lemon Street School and its athletes. Lemon Street was a place of community and pride for the Black community in Marietta and throughout Cobb County. The last graduating class was in 1966 before its integration with Marietta High School. Marietta, which will play its first game of the event at 8 p.m. against North Cobb Christian, will once again wear the throwback Lemon Street jerseys during the tournament. While the Lemon Street Classic has been planned all year, Pope will also host a tournament next weekend which was taken over close to the last minute. Alpharetta was originally supposed to host the event, but because of unforeseen circumstances, could not. Instead it will be the Pope-Alpharetta Holiday Tournament. Like Santa's sleigh minus the reindeer, a CobbLinc bus laden with presents is traveling around Cobb County this week collecting Christmas gifts for local kids whose families can't afford presents. The “Stuff-A-Bus” toy drive, which kicked off Tuesday, is a partnership between the Cobb County Department of Transportation, CobbLinc and Cobb Christmas Inc., a volunteer-run nonprofit whose sole purpose is providing toys to kids at Christmastime. Toys can be donated at any location on the bus's itinerary, which runs through Thursday. Locations include Wellstar Health Park Acworth, the Kennesaw State University campus and Laseter's Tavern in Vinings. Cobb Christmas gives at least three toys to each child, which are distributed at Marietta's Center for Family Resources in large black bags so parents can keep the toys hidden until Christmas. According to Cobb Christmas, last year's drive provided toys to roughly 1,000 children. The full schedule for Stuff-A-Bus bus can be found at Cobb Christmas dot net slash stuff dash a dash bus. New, unopened toys may also be dropped off at the Cobb Christmas distribution site, IAM Lodge 709 on South Marietta Parkway from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m today. Kennesaw State University senior Bonga Maswanganye (Mas-Wang-An-Yee) said it was an often-misunderstood hobby that led him to his now promising career path as a programmer and virtual designer. The Marietta resident and computer game design and development major is set to graduate December 15 and go to work in the video game industry after picking among several offers. Bonga hasn't only prepared for his career through coursework and theory at KSU. For several semesters, he worked at KSU's Realities Lab within the College of Computing and Software Engineering, developing virtual reality games on which local businesses train their employees. Kevin Markley, virtual reality software developer and Realities Lab manager, said Bonga wasn't just a worker at the lab - he was a major part of its success during the coronavirus pandemic's disruptions and beyond. When students and employees alike had to shift in a weekend to working from home, the lab's team still had project deadlines looming with three companies. Kevin said Bonga was one of the main reasons those projects for companies, including Cobb EMC, stayed on track. Kevin said Bonga, who he called an "avid seeker of knowledge," kept working over the summer, even as he'd traveled to South Africa to visit family, to make sure any project bugs were addressed and lab needs filled. Kevin is excited for Bonga, and a little jealous of his future co-workers in the gaming industry. Christmas is a special time of celebration for families. Unfortunately, too many hard-working families find themselves coming up short at holiday time and are unable to provide Christmas toys for their children. This year, Mount Paran Christian School's high school Beta Club and National Honor Society members joined forces with Mission 1:27. During the week of November 28 to December 2, MPCS sponsored a school-wide toy collection, with families, faculty and staff contributing more than 500 toys and donations with a retail value in excess of $11,000. Approximately 30 Beta Club and NHS high school students gathered the new, unwrapped toys and assisted with the Mission 1:27 Christmas Market shopping event on December 10. At the Mission 1:27 Christmas Market, families who are struggling financially found the latest and greatest toys and gifts at greatly reduced prices. All items were priced at 75-80% off retail, thus allowing families in challenging times to afford Christmas gifts for their children. The Mission 1:27 Christmas Market provides a unique giving opportunity because it provides three gifts in one: The gift of a toy at Christmas for a child whose parents might not otherwise be able to afford one. The gift of joy and dignity for the parents who are able to provide for their families and to select that perfect gift for their child. The gift of community as volunteers work together to stock the toy store with gifts that children will cherish. This is the second year that MPCS student volunteers have supported Mission 1:27 Christmas Market, but 2022 marks the first year that the school hosted a toy collection drive as part of the third annual MPCS Family Christmas event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three people were seriously injured in an early morning crash on Whitlock Avenue in Marietta Monday. The crash happened around 6 a.m. Monday morning when a car crossed over the centerline on Whitlock Avenue near Winn Street, according to Marietta Police Department spokesman Chuck McPhilamy. The vehicle collided head-on with another vehicle headed in the opposite direction. McPhilamy said the drivers of both vehicles were seriously injured in the crash, while a passenger in one of the cars was ejected from the vehicle and also seriously injured. The three injured people were taken to the hospital. There could soon be two Ojularis playing defense in the NFL. Two years after former Georgia linebacker Azeez Ojulari left Georgia to turn pro, his bother, BJ, an edge-rusher and outside linebacker and LSU, is about to follow him. The former Marietta High School standout made it official Sunday when he made the announcement on social media. Ojulari is looking to follow in the footsteps of his brother, who was selected by the New York Giants in the second round of the 2021 draft with the 50th overall pick. Ojulari, a 6-foot-3, 250-pound junior, has had 58 tackles, 5½ sacks, 8½ tackles for loss and a forced fumble this season, earning All-Southeastern Conference first-team honors. Over his three-year career in Baton Rouge, he has had 129 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, 16½ sacks and 25 quarterback hurries. LSU is scheduled to face Purdue in the Citrus Bowl on January 2. It has not been determined if Ojulari will play in the bowl game. Ojulari has been projected to be a late first-round or early second-round selection in April's draft. ESPN analyst Todd McShay has Ojulari ranked as the fifth-best outside linebacker on his draft board, behind Alabama's Will Anderson, Army's Andre Carter, Georgia Tech's Keion White and Georgia's Nolan Smith. Fellow ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has Ojulari ranked seventh. Sonja Natasha Brown was sworn in Thursday evening as the newest judge on the Cobb Superior Court bench. Brown, a Cobb magistrate judge and past president of the Georgia Association of Black Woman Attorneys, replaces retiring Judge Robert Flournoy III. She defeated James Luttrell in a runoff election this summer with 64% of the vote. As a Superior Court judge, Brown will be tasked with handling felony criminal cases, civil disputes, real estate matters and more. With Brown's accession to the bench, she becomes the third Black person to hold a Superior Court judgeship in Cobb, after Kellie Hill and Angela Brown were elected in 2020. Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy noted the Superior Court bench will also now, for the first time, be majority woman. Despite cloudy skies at Piedmont Church's annual “Christmas at Piedmont,” children flocked to the petting zoo's goats and llamas and waited in a lengthy line for a snow slide with a tube. And, of course, there was the opportunity to share wish lists with Santa. Meanwhile, more than 20 elementary school choirs performed on two stages, and people shopped for the holidays at an arts and crafts market of local vendors during the free event off Piedmont Road. Marlon Longacre, one of Piedmont's pastors, estimated 13,000 to 15,000 people attended the two-day event. Last year's event raised $24,500 for local schools, according to Longacre. This year's main sponsor was Superior Plumbing. Longacre said the event provided an outlet for the music programs of schools in unincorporated northeast Cobb, comparing it to holiday events usually thrown by city governments, like Santa's arrival in Acworth. Piedmont Senior Pastor Ike Reighard, also CEO and president of the nonprofit MUST Ministries, said he hoped the event allowed parents with busy schedules to see their kids perform. Wheeler suffered its first loss of the season in a battle of nationally ranked teams. Number 10 Columbus, from Florida, defeated the Number 7 Wildcats 73-70 on Saturday in the Battle of the Peach at Wheeler High School. Columbus was led by a combined 44 points by the Boozer brothers – Cameron and Cayden – the sons for former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer. Wheeler led 37-32 at the half, but Columbus rallied in the third quarter to take a 56-51 lead behind 14 points in the period by Cameron Boozer. Wheeler's Isaiah Collier, Jelani Hamilton and Arrinten Page combined for 57 of the Wildcats' points. Wheeler will travel to Florida to play Tampa Catholic in the City of Palms Classic on Friday. At the Battery Atlanta there is an ongoing holiday double feature — Santa himself, behind the desk of one of his many remote offices, and a holiday market featuring minority-owned businesses. Sponsored by Truist, through Christmas Eve, “Santa's Post Office” will be open at 800 Battery Ave. People can visit and take pictures with Santa while delivering their wish lists to Santa and do some holiday shopping, complimentary gift wrapping included. Visiting with Santa is also free. Odette Shirley owns the self-care boutique Maison Jovence and said that on the first day of the holiday market, her business made about double what her pop-ups usually make. She sold out of many of her candles. Another business owner, Omar “Chilly-O” Mitchell, said he was happy to see the support for Black-owned businesses. His clothing company, Chilly-O Culture Co, has been a mainstay of the Atlanta street wear scene, according to Chilly-O's partner for this pop-up, who goes by the name Lurchero. Chilly-O and Lurchero said they go way back in the Atlanta art scene. Lurchero is the creator and owner of Only Positive Energy, a brand that curates and produces art exhibitions and events around Atlanta. Only Positive Energy partnered with Chilly-O Culture Co for the holiday market, jointly selling Chilly-O's clothes bearing the OPE brand. Santa, the ultimate holiday celebrity, was a major draw, according to parents at the market. Avery Kaczynski, a 6-year-old from Vinings, said she asked Santa if she was on the good list. She added that she hopes to get a coffee-making set to practice her barista skills. She wants to be a barista someday. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County. Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline Register Here for your essential digital news. https://www.chattahoocheetech.edu/ https://cuofga.org/ https://www.esogrepair.com/ https://www.drakerealty.com/ Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here. 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Incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock narrowly defeated Republican Herschel Walker Tuesday in a closely fought race for Georgia's U.S. Senate seat, giving Democrats a slim two-seat majority in the upper house in Washington. Warnock was leading Walker 51.1% to 48.8% as of 11:50 p.m. Tuesday night, with 98% of precincts reporting. The Warnock victory in the final contest of the 2022 election cycle gave Democrats 51 seats in the Senate to 49 for Republicans. As of midnight, Warnock had won 59% of the vote in Cobb County, according to unofficial results, with Republican challenger Herschel Walker receiving 41%. Though Warnock won around 38,000 more votes than Walker in the November general election, neither candidate earned more than 50% of the vote required by Georgia law to prevent a runoff, pushing the nationally watched race to a December rematch. The lengthy campaign that finally concluded Tuesday night was the most expensive race of the 2022 cycle, with outside groups and the candidates' campaigns spending more than $401 million in the race, according to campaign-finance tracking group OpenSecrets For a few seconds, the Allatoona flag football team thought it was on its way to the Class 7A state championship game at Center Parc Stadium. If not for a few extra steps, the Buccaneers would have been. With Monday's state semifinal tied 13-all with 5 seconds left to play, Allatoona quarterback Maci Strickland scrambled left, pulled up and threw deep down the middle. Receiver Aoife Flynn came down with the ball between two defenders and sprinted away for what looked to be the game-winning 65-yard touchdown. However, the celebration was short-lived as Strickland was called for being past the line of scrimmage when she let the pass go. The penalty sent the game to overtime, where the potential celebration turned to disappointment. In the second overtime, Milton found a way to finally get past Allatoona 19-13 at IBM Performance Field inside the Atlanta Falcons' training facility. Milton will face Blessed Trinity, which beat Marietta in the other semifinal, for the state championship Thursday at Center Parc Stadium in Atlanta. For much of the season, Marietta's flag football team would often start slowly, rely on its defense and then pull away from opponents in the second half. It was a trend that concerned coach Nick Houstoulakis as the Blue Devils got deeper in the playoffs, and on Monday, his concerns were justified. Blessed Trinity scored two first-half touchdowns and added a third in the final minutes of the game to post a 19-0 victory over Marietta in the semifinals of the Class 7A state playoffs, also at the Falcons' IBM Performance Field. Marietta was stopped one game short of reaching back-to-back state championship games. For Blessed Trinity, it was a game of payback for the 26-0 loss the Blue Devils handed them in the same round a year ago. The City Council voted 4-2 to allocate an additional $500,000 for the building of a downtown park slated to open in spring 2023. Village Green Park will be located just south of the StillFire Brewing brewery being built in downtown Smyrna. The brewery and adjacent park are sandwiched between Atlanta Road and the Smyrna Community Center. In January, the council agreed to sell an acre of city-owned land to StillFire, which will build a two-story, 15,000-square-foot brewery there. The proceeds from that sale — $600,000 — were to fund Village Green Park. In April, the council allocated an additional $400,000 for the park from the city's federal COVID-19 relief funds, bringing the total cost to $1 million. The latest funding allocation was sourced from the city's general fund. With Monday night's vote, the cost for the park is now $1.5 million, an increase Mayor Derek Norton told the MDJ was necessary to overcome issues with grading on the property and to match finishes in other parks the city is upgrading. Council members Charles “Corkey” Welch and Susan Wilkinson voted against the measure. The two members also voted against the deal that saw the city sell land to StillFire Brewing, as well as the first set of additional funding for the park project. Welch's reason for opposing the newest infusion of funds held steady from his previous vote in April against additional funding, which is his belief the current park serves the community more as is than a brewery would. The Battery Atlanta invites guests to welcome 2023 in style at its annual New Year's Eve Bash, presented by Xfinity, on December 31. The free annual festivities will be held in two parts, starting with Early Innings for families, followed by Late Innings for adult revelers. The Early Inning festivities will begin at 6 p.m. with a traditional late-night show for families celebrating with children. Kids will be able to join in on the countdown before bedtime with an inflatable baseball drop at 8 p.m. and live performance from GRAMMY nominee Justin Roberts. Adults looking to ring in the New Year later in the night can enjoy Late Innings beginning at 9 p.m. with a performance from The 12 South Band at the Georgia Power Pavilion Stage. The evening will close with a midnight countdown that includes pyrotechnics and features a firework and confetti display to light the sky. For more information, visit batteryatl.com. A suspect in a deadly August shooting at a Vinings apartment complex has been taken into custody. Ambakisye Mizell, charged with the murder of Demetrius Dow, was booked into the Cobb County jail Sunday, where he is being held without bond, according to booking records. At around 4 a.m. on August 28, Cobb police responded to a call at the District at Vinings apartment complex at 2800 Paces Ferry Road reporting that someone had been shot, police said at the time. First responders treated the 40-year-old Dow for gunshot wounds, but he died at the scene. A warrant for Mizell's arrest was issued November 9. In the warrant, police allege Mizell shot Dow multiple times in the legs while robbing him. Mizell is from Albany, Georgia, according to booking records, and was transferred to Cobb from the Crisp County jail. The Cobb County Board of Education is set to review five district rule modifications at its work session Thursday afternoon. Two changes are to existing rules, concerning staff access to the district's new emergency system badges and employee transfers within the district. Three new policies deal with animals in schools, counseling programs and the Parents' Bill of Rights. The codification of the Parents' Bill of Rights in the district's administrative rules comes after Governor. Brian Kemp signed into law the bill known by the same name in April. Board Member Randy Scamihorn told the MDJ that the district is already in compliance with the state law, and will formalize it with the new policy. The rule allows parents to access their child's education records and learn more about instructional materials. It also gives parents the right to object to content “which the parent/legal guardian feels is divisive or harmful to minors” based on the district's Divisive Concepts Complaint Resolution Process, part of rules the district passed in June to fall in line with another law on divisive concepts signed by Kemp. The new rule also allows parents the right to withdraw their children from sex education courses and prohibit the district from taking photographs and making video or voice recordings of their children, so long as parents provide written notices. Revisions to the rule governing employee transfer could cause the most stir, according to Cobb County Association of Educators President Jeff Hubbard, who said the changes could make it harder for teachers to move around within the district. Hubbard noted that employees will now be required to be at their present location of employment for a two-year minimum at the time of a transfer. Other sections of the rule address “emotional support/comfort animals,” which “are not trained to perform a disability-specific task and are not Service Animals as defined by law or this rule,” and “classroom pets,” which the district says may be fish, parrots, reptiles, amphibians, hamsters and guinea pigs. The Cobb school board will meet for its work session Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at 514 Glover St. in Marietta, and its voting meeting will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at the same location. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys are live at Padraic's in Vinings for the USA-Iran World Cup match. They talk about how they see tonight's College Football Playoff rankings playing out. Dimino is not happy about the Hugh Freeze hire at Auburn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The guys are live at Padraic's in Vinings for the USA-Iran World Cup match. They talk about how they see tonight's College Football Playoff rankings playing out. Dimino is not happy about the Hugh Freeze hire at Auburn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Hobson from Hobson and Hobson joins the guys live from Padraics in Vinings. Plus, Today Was A Good Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a sneak peek of our July 2022 True Crime Patreon Exclusive content. You can hear the full episode here. Starting at the $3 level of our Patreon membership! Megan covers a case suggestion from listener and Patreon Mia! Thanks, Mia! This story is incredibly difficult to tell. Cooper Harris was a beautiful blonde-haired toddler, taken from this life too early. Cooper was only 22 months old when he died of hyperthermia, after being left alone in his father's hot car in June 2014 in the Home Depot headquarters parking lot, in Vinings, Georgia. Both Megan and Danielle remember the day this story broke, and when we tell you that the coverage was everywhere, we mean it. This story has recently been back in the news, and may take this story on a whole different path soon enough. Of course, we will keep y'all updated as updates come in. CONTENT WARNING: Child Death, Child Sexual Assault, Child Molestation --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimeandroses/support
Vinings, East Cobb, and Lost Mountain all failed to gain enough votes during elections; Election season is just starting as runoffs are scheduled for June 21st; And a Woodstock man died in a North Cobb motorcycle crash. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County. Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline Register Here for your essential digital news. Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here. This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Our friend, author, speaker, and activist Brian McLaren joins us for a conversation.
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Vela McClam Mitchell Thomas Founder and Chief Executive Officer VIMM Global, LLC (Parent Company of Lemae Group Wines, Vinings Wine Club and Market Designs Lab Consulting) Vela McClam Mitchell Thomas is the founder and chief executive officer of VIMM Global, LLC headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Vimm Global is the parent company of her three entrepreneurial pursuits, Lemae Group Wines, Vinings Wine Club and Market Designs Lab. Vela was also the former owner of Georgia International Travel (GIT), which was an American Express affiliated company. She sold that company in 2016 so she could focus most of her energy on growing the wine business. She is Wine and Spirits Education Trust (WSET) Level 2 certified and serves on the advisory board of the largest wine industry show in the U.S., VinExpo/DrinksAmerica. Vela has been in the wine business since 1999 when she partnered with her deceased husband to found Lemae Group Wines. Lemae Group's Segada and Vinum Hannibal brands are now served in the premium (Delta and Truist) clubs in the Braves stadium. Vela is an Old World Wines enthusiast and loves to introduce new people to the culture of wine. https://www.viningswineclub.com/ Email: contact@viningswineclub.com Phone: (470) 649-1869 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kwallerspeaks/message
Joseph Young, a long-time resident of the Vinings neighborhood, filed a lawsuit challenging House Bill 840 - a local law that seeks to create the proposed City of Vinings. The issues raised may also affect cityhood efforts in East Cobb and Lost Mountain. #CobbCounty #Georgia #LocalNews - - - - - The Marietta Daily Journal Podcast is local news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County. Subscribe today, so you don't miss an episode! MDJOnline Register Here for your essential digital news. Find additional episodes of the MDJ Podcast here. This Podcast was produced and published for the Marietta Daily Journal and MDJ Online by BG Ad Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Atlanta Grubber is back with episode 10. I work the OTP eats map with the possibly the best Chinese in Atlanta history in Duluth (not Masterpiece, but we love that), sensational barbecue in Canton, GA, two special Suwanee eats places, Jamaican and breakfast. Where is one of the best cheesesteaks in Greater Atlanta. It's hidden in Alpharetta. I go to Dunwoody and tell you a place where Wright's Gourmet was is possibly better. I assure you there are places I talk about that it's a disgrace are not on high-profile critics' best of lists. Please like, subscribe, and comment on the official dad jokes YouTube channel. Hope Nudelman, the top caterer in the state is now at Talk of the Town Catering. You can reach her for literally all your catering needs hope@TOTTAtl.com or at 770-594-1567. Get gift cards with Bitcoin. Amazon, Target, Walmart; most of your favorite retailers and online destinations are likely available. Please like, subscribe, and comment on the official dad jokes YouTube channel. I ask you to visit the preferred charity of the Atlanta Grubber, the STAR House, which does splendid work with at-risk children, leveling the playing field and helping them get a great education. Check out the website, see how much good they do, and please, please help. Best sports betting picks are found at OffshoreInsiders.com, which traces its roots to scorephone days. Follow the Twitter sports betting feed for breaking gambling, sports handicapping, and wagering intel including free sports picks and information. We love Mitch's Meats and Fish for meats, fish, homemade sausage, the best soups on the planet, tremendous sandwiches, and so much more. Great scented wax, scents for you home, car, office, and warmers at DuffyScents.com. These great smelling scents are ideal for pet owners. You can order from anywhere in the world, but for local parties in Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, she is the Scentsy consultant! The best Scentsy Facebook group and find out about online Facebook Scentsy parties. We love From the Earth Brewery in East Roswell for food, beer, and concerts! See the updates on who is performing on their Facebook page. Goin' Out West and Can't Find My Home top the list of my favorite beers—so far.
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LIVE #special #edition of A Cup of Resilience #podcast on location at Grits & Eggs Breakfast Kitchen in Vinings, GA. With Guests Michael Glover, Chef Rasul York & Joe Ogbogu the co-owners of the establishment. This group tells us their story of resilience to become highly successful in their field and being recognized by the President of the United States. Be #inspired
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