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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 20th Tuesday

Publish Date: June 19th Monday

 

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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.

 

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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

 

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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

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

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