MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Feb 2nd
Publish Date: Feb 1st
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I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia
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STORY 1: Police: Officers Shot Man Firing Gun in East Cobb Neighborhood
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has initiated an inquiry into a recent officer-involved shooting in Cobb County. According to reports, Cobb Police responded to distress calls about an armed man, identified as 83-year-old Thomas Yarborough, discharging a firearm in the East Cobb area. Despite commands to surrender his weapon, Yarborough allegedly continued firing, leading to an officer shooting him. Yarborough is currently in critical condition at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The GBI's findings will be forwarded to the Cobb County District Attorney's Office for further review. No officers were harmed during the incident.
STORY 2: Marietta Man Accused of Shooting 127 Rounds at “Ninja Like” People
Richard Ray West, a 37-year-old resident of Marietta, is facing charges after reportedly firing 127 rounds from a 40-caliber handgun, claiming he was being pursued by "ninja-like" individuals. The incident, which unfolded at J & R Cycle Shop in Marietta, resulted in significant property damage. Following the incident, West is alleged to have stolen a blue 1987 Honda 700 Magna motorcycle. West is currently in custody without bond, facing charges including criminal damage, theft, possession of a firearm during a theft, and reckless conduct.
STORY 3: Marietta Man Accused of Child Molestation and Distributing Child Porn
Ethan Bradley Cook, a 19-year-old Marietta resident, is accused of severe child exploitation charges, including the molestation of a four-year-old boy with autism and the distribution of child pornography. It is alleged that Cook produced and distributed explicit images of the non-verbal child over a period of three days at a residence in Marietta. Cook was arrested on Jan. 24, 2024, and is currently being held without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, facing three counts each of child molestation felony and distributing child pornography.
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STORY 4: 'A Part of Black History and American History': Zion Baptist Church Honors the Past and Looks to the Future
The Old Zion Heritage Museum in Marietta, located in the original chapel built in 1888 by formerly enslaved people, serves as a historical testament to the Black community's journey in Marietta. The museum, just a block away from the current Zion Baptist Church, showcases artifacts and photographs portraying life in the 19th and 20th centuries. Zion Baptist Church's history is rooted in the separation from First Baptist Church in Marietta, where segregated services began when a young girl named Dicey became the first African-American member. The museum aims to preserve this history for future generations, emphasizing the connection between the past and present. The church continues to host events during Black History Month to educate its members, particularly the youth, about their heritage and the struggles of the past. The museum and church stand as living witnesses to the significant moments that shaped Marietta's Black community.
STORY 5: Fulton Prosecutor Avoids Testifying in Divorce Case Due to Temporary Agreement
A divorce hearing in the case of Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade, accused of an affair with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, was canceled as the couple reached a temporary settlement. The agreement addresses temporary issues like fee payments and asset use but leaves final matters unresolved. Wade avoided testifying this week, and future developments may include a full settlement or trial. The divorce case intertwines with the racketeering case filed against former President Donald Trump, where allegations of an improper relationship between Willis and Wade have surfaced. Subpoenas target Willis and Wade for a Feb. 15 hearing.
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STORY 6: Cobb Commission Approves Land Swap to Protect Dobbins Air Reserve Base
The Cobb Board of Commissioners reversed its decision to terminate a land swap agreement with Venture Properties, allowing the potential construction of condos in the accident potential zone of Dobbins Air Reserve Base. The 5-0 vote approved the swap, exchanging county-owned land off Terrell Mill Road with Venture's property on Leland Drive. The latter property falls within Dobbins' accident zone, where residential development is discouraged. The Cobb Department of Transportation plans to build a satellite facility on the Leland Drive property, costing over $3 million. A prior rezoning for condos faced backlash, with critics concerned about jeopardizing the base during future Base Realignment and Closure reviews.
STORY 7: Gov. Kemp Signs New Cobb School Board Map into Law
Governor Brian Kemp signed into law State Senator Ed Setzler's redrawn map of the Cobb County Board of Education's boundaries. Setzler's map replaces the one discarded by U.S. District Court Judge Eleanor Ross in December, following a lawsuit alleging racial gerrymandering. Setzler provided the data set for the new map to the Cobb Board of Elections, which is expected to implement it for this year's elections. Qualifying for four of the seven seats on the school board begins in March. Setzler believes the lawsuit is no longer relevant, and his map complies with the spirit of Judge Ross's order. Critics, including the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition, contend that the redrawn map employs gerrymandering to favor white supremacy.
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