MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Oct 6th
Publish Date: Oct 5th
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Today is Friday, October 6th and happy 60th birthday to actress Elisabeth Shue.
***Back to the Future – I’m in the future***
I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia.
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STORY 1: Planning Commission holds Chastain Road mixed-use development until next month
The Cobb Planning Commission has delayed a major development proposal that would bring warehouses, townhomes, age-restricted apartments, and retail space to a 57-acre site near I-575. The Chastain Meadows project by Strategic Real Estate Partners was put on hold for 30 days, with the commission wanting more time to evaluate traffic concerns and other details, as well as consider expert input on tree preservation. The proposal includes 365,000 square feet of warehouse space and 25 acres rezoned for residential use, but some residents and associations expressed concerns about the intensity of the development and potential clear-cutting of forested land. The case will be revisited at a later meeting........…….Get more stories like this from mdjonline.com
STORY 2: Harrison High teacher arrested on charges of sexual assault, soliciting sex from student
A Harrison High School teacher and coach is accused of soliciting a sex act from a 16-year-old student, authorities said. Eric Taylor Butler, 28, who is listed as a social studies teacher on the school's website and as an assistant baseball coach on the Harrison High team's website, allegedly took steps toward a sexual relationship with the student, his arrest warrant states. Butler is accused of developing the relationship with the student over the phone, through text and phone calls, from June 2023 until this week, police said. Butler was arrested late Tuesday morning and booked into the Cobb Adult Detention Center, jail records show. Butler is charged with sexual assault by a teacher, principal, assistant principal or other administrator and solicitation of sodomy. He is being held in the Cobb jail on just over $55,000 bond.
STORY 3: Powder Springs municipal complex contract approved as construction continues
The Powder Springs City Council has unanimously approved an amended phase-one construction contract with The Macallan Group to build a multipurpose center and a 120-space parking deck. The Marietta-based company previously renovated the historic Bodiford House into the Seven Springs Museum in 2015 and recently completed interior renovations of Acworth's City Hall. The new community space will cost $13.1 million, up from $12 million, due to increased building size and citizen-focused areas like an atrium and community room. The parking deck, not included in the project's bonds, will serve downtown visitors and Thurman Springs Park. Supply chain issues and inflation also raised costs. The complex will consolidate most city operations under one roof, while downtown property is being developed by Novare Group. Funding comes from bonds, capital funds, American Rescue Plan Act funding, and Special Purpose Local Optional Sales Tax revenues....................…..(pause)
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STORY 4: Police: Teen drove 100 mph in 45-mph zone in crash that killed 15-year-old
A Douglasville teenager, Garrett Tyler Betts, has been arrested and booked into the Cobb County jail for his alleged involvement in a car crash that resulted in the death of his 15-year-old passenger. According to an arrest warrant, Betts was driving a 2001 Ford Mustang at 100 mph in a 45-mph zone on the East-West Connector near Creekside Villas Way on August 26. He allegedly failed to maintain his lane, causing the car to leave the road, collide with a tree, and eject the passenger who was declared dead at the scene. Betts faces charges of first-degree vehicular homicide, reckless driving, speeding, and failure to maintain lane. He is being held without bond.
STORY 5: Local independent filmmakers launch campaign to bring project to life
Cobb-based filmmakers, Matt Kohler and Richie Watkins of Red Fist Productions, are working on "Demons Within," a live-action series that combines dark fantasy and martial arts. The story revolves around a cursed warrior trying to suppress his inner evil to save a town from a demonic cult. They launched a Kickstarter campaign to gather financial support for the project, which features unique universes, masked villains, and stylized fight scenes. The funds will help with casting and securing filming locations. Kohler and Watkins have been developing the project for four years and are excited to see it come to life with the support of backers.
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STORY 6: Chattahoochee Tech Aviation Training Academy launching three programs of study for 2024 spring semester
Chattahoochee Technical College is launching three aviation programs at its Aviation Training Academy in Paulding County for the 2024 spring semester. The programs include Aircraft Structural Technology diploma, Technical Certificates of Credit in Avionics Bench Technician, and Aircraft Upholstery and Trim. These programs aim to train students for careers related to aircraft structure manufacture, avionics repair, and aircraft upholstery. The Aviation Training Academy, scheduled for completion by December 2023, will provide the necessary facilities for these programs and help prepare students for high-demand careers in aviation maintenance and repair.
STORY 7: Kennesaw State looking for a few breaks to go its way
Kennesaw State's football coach, Brian Bohannon, acknowledges his team's challenges and the need for improvement as they face Tennessee State for their homecoming game. The Owls have struggled with a 1-4 record, facing issues such as missed field goals, dropped interceptions, and bad snaps during games. Bohannon emphasizes the importance of making their own opportunities and addressing their shortcomings. In addition to the football game, the homecoming event will feature interactions with the men's and women's basketball teams, including photo opportunities with the men's team's ASUN Conference championship trophy. The game will be streamed live on ESPN+ and available on the KSU Owls app with a 3 p.m. kickoff.
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