MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 30th Friday
Publish Date: June 29th Thursday
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From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast
Today is Friday June 30th and happy 56th birthday to boxer Mike Tyson
***Tyson***
I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia
1. Scorching temps forecasted in Cobb starting today
2. The Cobb tax digest growth is the largest in 21 years
3. And the Cobb GOP will appoint Debbie Fisher to elections board
Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.
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STORY 1 hot
Cobb County may face a heat advisory as temperatures are expected to rise into the upper 90s. Metro Atlanta is anticipating its highest temperatures of the year starting today, with the heat potentially lasting through the weekend and into early next week. The National Weather Service is monitoring the situation to determine if a heat advisory will be issued for Cobb County and other metro areas. The heat index, which combines relative humidity with air temperature to represent how it feels to the human body, is a major concern. The NWS will issue a heat advisory if the heat indices exceed 105 degrees. Rainfall could provide some relief, but if not, there will be uncomfortable heat indices, posing a risk to those outdoors or without access to air conditioning. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade or indoors, wear light clothing, and check vehicles for children or pets left inside. There is a possibility of intense thunderstorms in north Georgia, but forecasters have low confidence in this prediction..........……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com
Story 2: digest
The total taxable value of residential, commercial, and personal property in Cobb County, experienced a significant increase of 15.7% last year, driven by rising home prices. This growth marks the steepest increase in 21 years and follows a 12.3% increase the previous year. The higher property values mean increased tax revenue for Cobb County, its cities, school districts, and community improvement districts. While rising assessments may lead to higher tax bills for property owners, many jurisdictions in Cobb do not plan to raise their millage rates. However, exceptions include the city of Mableton, Cobb County School District, and the city of Marietta, which have implemented slight increases or reductions in millage rates. Homeowners can appeal their assessments if they believe there was an error, and this year has seen a record number of appeals filed. Despite high home values and a decrease in the number of houses being sold, the demand for homes remains strong, while inventory remains low in the Atlanta market.
Story 3: gop
Debbie Fisher, a former vice chair of grassroots for the Cobb County Republican Party, will be sworn in as the party's appointee to the Cobb Board of Elections. She replaces Pat Gartland, whose term is ending. Fisher's appointment is based on her extensive knowledge of the elections process and her dedication to transparent and bipartisan elections. Although Fisher will be outnumbered on the five-member elections board, the focus is on ensuring honest and fair elections. Fisher's position will allow her to have a stronger voice in addressing issues from previous elections and providing valuable insights. Fisher has previously filed an ethics complaint against east Cobb Commissioner Jerica Richardson.......….we’ll be right back
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STORY 4: highland
Highland Rivers Behavioral Health is relocating its youth outpatient services and the Bright Changes youth resiliency clubhouse from its County Services Parkway facility to its South Cobb Drive facility in Smyrna. The move will be effective starting Monday. The previously vacant west end of the South Cobb Drive facility has undergone renovations to accommodate therapy offices, group therapy rooms, and space for the youth resiliency clubhouse. New entrances have been created for the youth services, providing direct access from the parking area. Families of youth receiving services at the current clinic have been informed about the relocation. Highland Rivers plans to hold an open house for the new facility later this summer.
STORY 5: walker
Five seniors from Walker School recently completed a four-week internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta. The internships are part of the school's Guided Scientific Research program, specifically the Public Health Concentration. The program begins with an elective class on Immunology and concludes with a semester focused on guided scientific research, which is later published or presented at the Georgia Junior
Science and Humanities Symposium. During the CDC internship, students are paired with a scientist and engage in meaningful work, culminating in a presentation about their findings. Walker's Head of School, Carl Carlson, commended the students for their impressive presentations and acknowledged the guidance provided by Emily Adams, the mentor and Walker Science Department Chair.
Story 6: peaches
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has declared 18 Georgia counties as natural disaster areas due to damage caused by freezes in March, impacting the state's peach crop and other commodities. This declaration enables the USDA's Farm Service Agency to provide emergency credit to farmers in Georgia. The state's Commissioner of Agriculture, Tyler Harper, expressed gratitude for the relief measures, emphasizing the significance of Georgia's agricultural industry. In addition to the 18 counties directly listed in the declaration, farmers in 38 contiguous counties are also eligible for assistance. The USDA loans can be utilized for various recovery needs, such as replacing equipment or livestock, reorganizing operations, or refinancing loans. The deadline to apply for assistance is February 26 of the following year.
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Story 7: town center
Town Center Community recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of educational and historical enhancements at Aviation Park. In collaboration with Kennesaw State University's Department of Museums, Archives, and Rare Books, four educational exhibits were installed. These exhibits feature QR codes that offer informational panels, photographs, oral histories, and interactive elements to engage visitors in the history and science of aviation. The exhibits cover various topics such as the science of flight, aviation history in Cobb County and beyond, the cockpit experience from a pilot's perspective, and the responsibilities of aviation professionals. An Aviation Park Teacher Packet is available on the Town Center Community website, providing lesson plans and activities aligned with educational standards. Field trips to Aviation Park do not require special permission or coordination. For more information, visit towncentercid.com/aviationparkfieldtrip.
Story 8: Lutzie
Walton High School's football team emerged victorious at the Lutzie7-on-7 tournament, securing their second consecutive title. The annual tournament, held in memory of former Lassiter and Auburn player Philip Lutzenkirchen, took place at Lassiter High School. The Raiders clinched the championship by defeating Archer with a score of 25-15, led by senior quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski. Touchdowns were worth six points, interceptions three points, and turnovers on downs two points in the tournament. Other Cobb County teams, including Sprayberry, Lassiter, and Kennesaw Mountain, also participated with varying degrees of success. The Raiders' coach, Daniel Brunner, stressed the importance of preparation for the upcoming football season and the team's ultimate goal of winning a state championship.
Story 9: Neleman
Georgia Tech pitcher Blake Neleman, a Lassiter High Alum, was named to the 2023 All-ACC Academic Softball Team. Neleman demonstrated both academic excellence and on-field contributions to earn this recognition. She maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher and played in at least 50% of the team's games while pitching in a minimum of 20% of the contests throughout the season. Neleman ended the season with the second-most career strikeouts in program history, totaling 561, and ranked fifth in the conference with 153 strikeouts. She also achieved notable performances, including a career-high tying 13 strikeouts against UConn. Neleman is one of seven Georgia Tech softball players to receive this honor, marking the most honorees for the team since 2011.
We’ll have Final thoughts coming up after this……
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