MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 3rd Thursday
Publish Date: Aug 2 Wednesday
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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