MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 8th Tuesday
Publish Date: Aug 7 Monday
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From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast
Today is Tuesday August 8th and happy 34th birthday to baseball slugger Anthony Rizzo
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I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia
1. Kennesaw man turns himself in for fatal Mableton hit and run
2. County to consider book club for kids in juvenile detention
3. And American Legion honors veterans Bonner and Johnson
Plus, Brian Giffin with have a Cobb Sports Report powered by Powers Electrical Solutions
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STORY 1 Hit n run
Kristopher Johnson, a Kennesaw man, turned himself in to Cobb police after a hit-and-run incident in Mableton that killed a 60-year-old pedestrian, Artie Dumas. Johnson is charged with hit and run. The incident occurred at Floyd Road and Maran Lane, adjacent to the Mable House Arts Center. Preliminary investigations indicate that the pedestrian was crossing Floyd Road outside the marked crosswalk when a Hyundai Elantra, allegedly driven by Johnson, struck him. Witnesses reported that Johnson briefly stopped before fleeing the scene, and Dumas was pronounced dead at the scene. Johnson posted a $25,000 bond and was released. The police investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Cobb police......read more about this story at mdjonline.com.
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Story 2: books
Cobb County officials plan to establish a book club for incarcerated youth in the Cobb Youth Detention Center, in partnership with the Cobb County Public Library System and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The initiative is part of the American Library Association’s Great Stories Club, designed for underserved teens. The club discussions will explore themes of race, equity, identity, and history through selected titles such as "Piecing Me Together," "I Am Alfonso Jones," "The Poet X," and "Anger is a Gift." The library will receive a programming stipend and copies of the books for the participants. The program aims to encourage empathy and engage youth in meaningful discussions about their lives and the world around them.
Story 3: honors
American Legion Post 296 held a dedication ceremony to honor Air Force veterans Jesse Bonner and Lucius Johnson. A plaque commemorating their service to the post and their country was installed at the entrance doors to the blue room, a designated space for post meetings and ceremonies. Both veterans played key roles in expanding Post 296, leasing a new building, and financing its construction. Jesse Bonner, a retired chief master sergeant, and Lucius Johnson, who passed away before the event, were recognized for their contributions. The ceremony was attended by community leaders and former government officials, expressing gratitude for the veterans' impact on the community.
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STORY 4: year
After a year on the job, Cobb police Chief Stuart VanHoozer has emphasized the need for more officers in the department. Despite efforts to raise starting pay and implement a step-and-grade pay plan, there remain 90 to 105 openings among the budgeted 716 full-time sworn officers. VanHoozer has engaged in community outreach, explaining his policing philosophy, and gathering feedback from civic groups and officers. The department has also focused on improving technology, including the use of a real-time crime center to enhance crime-solving capabilities and precision policing. The chief is also working on initiatives like the Community Assistance Response Team (CART), a civilian program to respond to low-level calls and free up sworn officers for serious crimes. Additionally, efforts are being made to increase community engagement, particularly with high school students and communities experiencing higher levels of crime. The ultimate goal is to create a safer community and build trust between the police and the public.
STORY 5: cabin
Cobb Landmarks arranged for a log cabin restorer, Vic Hood, to evaluate the Power-Jackson Cabin in east Cobb. The purpose was to assess if the cabin could be preserved and to determine the scope of restoration work needed. The cabin is a rare example of a "rived log house," where logs are split, creating a rounded exterior and a smooth interior surface. The cabin's preservation was in question as a developer had proposed an 18-home development on the site, but the application was withdrawn in May. Cobb Landmarks awaits Hood's report on the cabin's potential restoration.
Story 6: rugby
Atlanta's professional rugby team, Rugby ATL, will be relocating as it has been acquired by a new ownership group. The specific location of the team's new base has not been disclosed yet. The team was originally founded in 2018 by Marcus Calloway and played its games at Lupo Family Field at Life University in Marietta. After suffering flooding damage, the team's home venue was moved to Silverbacks Park in Atlanta. Rugby ATL had a successful run, including two consecutive playoff berths and winning the Eastern Conference Championship in 2021. The new ownership group's decision to relocate the team marks the end of its time in Atlanta, but the league CEO didn't rule out a potential MLR return to the city in the future.
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Story 7: SPORTS
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