MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 13th Saturday
Publish Date: May 12, Friday
Henssler :15, Bed Music fires
From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast
Today is Saturday May the 13th, and happy 40th birthday to long time NFL rusher Frank Gore
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I’m Brian Giffin 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 Bridger
The Marietta City Council voted unanimously to give Bridger Properties four months to revise its proposal for a seven-story residential building downtown. The developer's application is still pending, and the council requested Bridger to hold town halls and gather input from residents before submitting new plans. The city's Historic Board of Review previously recommended denying Bridger's design. Mayor Steve Tumlin expressed the need for the project to comply with city code. Bridger, an Atlanta-based developer, does not require rezoning but needs the council's approval due to the property's location in the downtown historic district. The possibility of litigation remains, but both parties expressed a willingness to negotiate.
STORY 2: Wheaton
** Christian Jamar Harris, a 32-year-old man from Acworth, Georgia, was arrested on April 27 for possessing over 100 videos of
Lewis Wheaton, a professor at Georgia Tech’s School of Biological Sciences and the Ward 7 city councilman in Smyrna, has resigned from his position after moving out of the area he represented. Wheaton had been in the position since 2019 and announced his resignation at the Smyrna City Council’s May 1 meeting, citing "happy and unexpected life circumstances." Despite moving out of the ward, Wheaton and his family will still reside in the city. The Smyrna City Council is now working on a plan to replace Wheaton before the November election when his former seat is on the ballot.Top of Form
Story 3: Nurses
On May 10, the Cobb County School District recognized National School Nurse Day by honoring their school nurses for their essential role in promoting student health and ensuring readiness for learning. In addition to providing onsite healthcare services, school nurses address social determinants of health, promote wellness, and improve health outcomes for students. They also mentor and train new nurses and attend conferences for continuing education and networking opportunities. School nurses play a vital role in the educational setting by helping to protect the health and safety of staff and students and promoting positive attitudes towards health and wellness.…..we’ll be right back
Break: ESOG– Dayco
Story 4: Chef
As high schoolers approach graduation, many life skills gain urgency, including food preparation and nutrition, which are often overlooked. Chef Mark Maier aims to change that by teaching real-world experience and skills to students in the Kell Culinary Department. Maier, a seasoned industry professional, teaches culinary math, budgeting, portion management, and timing, among other skills, to help his students learn how to get and keep a job. Kell Catering, which offers food and hospitality to groups outside of the high school, also provides hands-on experience. A fully-equipped professional kitchen is planned for the future to offer students a more professional experience.
STORY 5: KSU
Scarpinato is a national Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities Council on Research Leadership Fellow, appointed in their 2018-2020 cohort. She is Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified and working toward a Black Belt. She is the founder of a Women in Research networking group of nationwide women associate and vice presidents for research that discusses best practices in their fields.
She earned a Ph.D. in Biology and Molecular Genetics, a Master of Science in Biology and Genetics, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Botany and Zoology from Georg-August University in Goettingen, Germany. (getting-gen…g like gun)
STORY 6: Tax hike
The Cobb County Tax Assessor has mailed out assessment notices, with roughly 75% of Cobb homeowners seeing their valuations increase. For some residents, this will mean an increase in their property taxes. Homeowners have 45 days to appeal if they believe their home has been overvalued. The growth means an increase in tax revenue for Cobb County, its cities, school districts and community improvement districts. The number of home sales in Cobb was down by 21.6% in April of this year compared to last April, according to the Georgia Multiple Listing Service. However, the April median sales price grew by 3.2% year-over-year.
Story 7: Sentenced
The Georgia state Board of Education has approved new English/language arts (ELA) standards for public schools, completing the process of abandoning Common Core. The new standards were created with input from teachers, parents, students, business leaders, and community members. The ELA standards prioritize learners and aim to give students a strong foundation for both literacy and success. The standards place a strong emphasis on fundamentals in the early grades, reflecting the importance of early literacy to all future learning. Georgia's legislature passed two literacy bills aimed in part at the "science of reading" during this year's session.…..back in a momentTop of Form
Break Drake – Elon - JRM Teaser
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Story 8: Fields
Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields received his degree in consumer and family financial services from Ohio State University over the weekend. Fields played two seasons at Ohio State after starting his college career at Georgia. He continued his studies through the university's athletic department's degree completion program after being selected by the Bears in the 2021 NFL draft. Fields led Ohio State to two College Football Playoff appearances and was a Heisman Trophy finalist. In his two seasons with the Bears, Fields has a 5-20 record as the starter and has thrown for 4,112 yards, 24 touchdowns, and 21 interceptions.
Story 9: Life
The Life University men's rugby sevens team won their second consecutive national championship at the USA Rugby national championships in Houston. As the No. 2 seed in the bracket, the Running Eagles defeated Penn State 17-0 in the quarterfinals and Davenport 21-0 in the semifinals. In the championship game against rival Lindenwood, the Running Eagles were down 7-0 before rallying to score two tries and conversions, taking a 14-7 lead. They eventually won 28-17 to secure the title. Head coach Colton Cariaga praised the team's effort, leadership, and coaching staff….closing thoughts after this
Break: Ingles 4- Ted’s-Henssler 60
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