MDJ Script/ Top Stories of May 9 Tuesday
Publish Date: May 8, Monday
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From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast
Today is Friday, May 5th, and happy 73rd birthday to “the piano man” Billy Joel
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I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the top stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia
We’ll have all this and more on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.
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STORY 1 Orioles-Battery
The Battery, a district surrounding the Atlanta Braves’ stadium, has become a popular destination for locals, attracting over 10 million visitors in 2022. The district offers a mix of entertainment options, such as shopping and dining, in addition to baseball games. This success has caught the attention of Orioles CEO John Angelos and Gov. Wes Moore, who are exploring the possibility of developing an entertainment district around Camden Yards, using $600 million in public funding earmarked for the stadium. However, the economic benefit of The Battery has been debated by economists, and traffic and parking remain issues for visitors.
STORY 2: Arrested
** Christian Jamar Harris, a 32-year-old man from Acworth, Georgia, was arrested on April 27 for possessing over 100 videos of Christian Jamar Harris, a 32-year-old man from Acworth, Georgia, was arrested on April 27 for possessing over 100 videos of prepubescent children performing sex acts. Harris was charged with 109 counts of sexual exploitation of a child for possessing these videos, which were found on a tablet device. Harris had previously been charged with sexual exploitation of a child in 2014 for possessing sexually explicit materials involving minors, and was sentenced to 20 years of probation in 2016. He is currently being held at the Cobb Adult Detention Center without bond. pubescent children performing sex acts. Harris was charged with 109 counts of sexual exploitation of a child for possessing these videos, which were found on a tablet device. Harris had previously been charged with sexual exploitation of a child in 201as sentenced to 20 years of probation in 2016. He is currently being held at the Cobb Adult Detention Center without bond
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Story 3: Swastika
A swastika was found drawn on a bathroom wall at Mt. Bethel Elementary in East Cobb, according to the rabbi at Congregation Etz Chaim, Daniel Dorsch. In a letter to the school community, Principal Tucker Smith said staff immediately removed the antisemitic image drawn by a student and began investigating the incident. Dorsch plans to meet with Smith to discuss the vandalism and promote education. The Cobb County School District has dealt with antisemitic incidents before, and this is the first reported instance in recent years of an antisemitic drawing found in an elementary school. The school administration’s top priority is ensuring the safety of staff and students.
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Story 4: KSU appt.
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Monica Swahn, dean of Kennesaw State University’s Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, was named the inaugural Dr. Betty L. Siegel Distinguished Chair in Health and Wellness on May 4. The appointment recognizes Swahn's career in public health, in both government and higher education. The Dr. Betty L. Siegel Distinguished Chair in Health and Wellness celebrates Swahn's leadership and achievements in the Wellstar College. The endowment comes from a $1 million donation from Debbie Pike, who made the donation along with partners in a restaurant group she helped found. The investiture was held on May 4 at a ceremony attended by students, faculty, and staff of Wellstar College and the university.
STORY 5: More KSU
Hazem Rashed-Ali has been appointed as the new dean of the College of Architecture and Construction Management at Kennesaw State University, starting July 1st. As dean, Rashed-Ali will be responsible for establishing the strategic, operational, and financial direction of the college. He will also focus on strengthening relationships within the architecture and construction management communities, leading fundraising efforts, and fostering a culture of excellence in academics, scholarship, and research. Rashed-Ali is currently serving as the associate dean of research and innovation at the Huckabee College of Architecture at Texas Tech University. He has a PhD in Architecture from Texas A&M University, and his research focuses on sustainable architecture and urbanism.
STORY 6: Williams
The proposed designs for a monument to Fanny Williams, an early civil rights icon in Cobb County, are now on display at the Smyrna Library, less than two months after the four finalists were announced by the city of Smyrna. Williams, a cook and maid for Smyrna's Campbell family in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, took on the Ku Klux Klan, helped establish the Cobb Cooperative in Marietta, and founded the state's first all-Black hospital. The Committee to Honor Fanny Williams, chaired by Smyrna Mayor Pro Tem Tim Gould, has budgeted $125,000 for the memorial, which will be adjacent to the Smyrna History Museum. Residents can provide feedback on the different proposals on the city's Fanny Williams Legacy Project webpage. The City Council plans to pick a design on Monday, May 15.
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Story 7: Essay
Delta Community Credit Union has announced the winners of its 2023 Youth Essay Contest and awarded each child with a $100 youth savings account. The contest was held in April and open to third, fourth, and fifth graders, receiving over 130 entries. Teasley Elementary in Smyrna had the most winners with five students selected, while East Side Elementary in Marietta had four students chosen. Other winning schools included Matt Elementary in Cumming, Hickory Flat Elementary in Canton, and various elementary schools in Atlanta, Lawrenceville, Suwanee, Newnan, and Fayetteville. Winning essays featured altruistic causes such as donating to the National Brain Tumor Society, building a wildfire refuge for animals, or helping those in need.Top of Form
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Story 8: Lassiter
The Lassiter boys soccer team has won its second straight Class AAAAAA state championship, defeating River Ridge 3-2 in overtime at McEachern's Walter Cantrell Stadium. This marks the Trojans' third state championship, with the first won in 1996. Despite a mixed bag of expectations heading into the season, Lassiter won 18 out of 20 games and took down Dalton in last year's championship game. The Trojans scored the first goal, but the Knights answered quickly, leading to a 1-1 halftime score. After several close calls in the second half, River Ridge took the lead, but had one of its best defenders, Moses Samstag, ejected from the game. The game then went to overtime, with Lassiter scoring the game-winning goal.
Story 9: Walton
Denmark won its first-ever girls' Class AAAAAAA state championship with a 1-0 victory over Walton on Friday. Walton had several opportunities to score throughout the game, but Denmark's freshman goalkeeper Brook DeBartolo was able to keep them out of the net. In the end, Denmark prevailed in the penalty shootout, winning 4-2. DeBartolo made two crucial saves to stop Walton's Molly Chapman and Katy Schultz from scoring, while Christina Davenport converted the game-clinching goal for Denmark. Walton goalkeeper Elora Niederpruem made ten saves during the game, but it was not enough to secure the win. We’ll be right back
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