MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 17th Thursday
Publish Date: Aug 14 Wednesday
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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!
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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…..
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