MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 1st           

Publish Date:  August 1st 



Commercial:

From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 



Today is Thursday, August 1st and Happy heavenly Birthday to Jerry Garcia.

***08.01.24 – BIRTHDAY – JERRY GARCIA***

I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 
Cobb hosts practice run for new school bus riders
Owens Maintains Fundraising Lead in Cobb Sheriff’s Race
Marietta Square Bookstore Expands



Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on how to manage snacking.



All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! 



BREAK: CU of GA

STORY 1:Cobb hosts practice run for new school bus riders  

On Tuesday, Cobb County School District held its annual ride-along event for kindergarten and first-grade students to practice their new bus routes. Parents and children got to familiarize themselves with the school bus and Cheatham Hill Elementary School, which also hosted an open house. This event allowed families to meet teachers, drop off supplies, and explore the school. The day featured cheerleaders from Hillgrove High School and offered an additional open house later for those who missed the morning session. Overall, around 3,600 participants attended, with over 70,000 students expected to ride Cobb’s 1,000 buses as school starts today.

STORY 2:Owens Maintains Fundraising Lead in Cobb Sheriff’s Race

Incumbent Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens, a Democrat, continued his strong fundraising into the summer, collecting $57,000 between April 30 and June 30. While this was a decrease from the previous period, Owens' total still significantly outpaces Republican challenger David Cavender, who raised just over $3,600 in the same period. Owens' notable contributors included Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. and Armor Health. Owens has raised over $547,000 since his first campaign, with more than half spent on advertising and other campaign expenses. Cavender, a U.S. Army combat veteran, has raised $36,000 overall, with significant early spending on campaign costs. The next fundraising deadline is September 30.

STORY 3:Marietta Square Bookstore Expands

The Reading Attic, an independent bookstore in Marietta, has expanded into the downstairs area of Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar, integrating their book sales with the tea bar’s gift shop. This new space features additional shelves for books, including a selection of bestsellers and children's books. The expansion aims to improve accessibility, as the bookstore’s original upstairs location had limitations for those with disabilities and parents with strollers. Tiny Bubbles, which now combines seating with bookstore space, sees the partnership as mutually beneficial. The Reading Attic, celebrating its one-year anniversary, hopes the expansion will boost visibility and allow for larger events. The bookstore will now match Tiny Bubbles' hours, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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We’ll be right back 

Break: DRAKE

STORY 4:Cobb Idol at the Strand raises funds for theater

The Strand Theatre's fourth annual Cobb Idol competition on Saturday showcased local talent with performances of classic rock hits, themed "Rock 'n Roll Royalty." Featuring live bands, backup singers, and dancers, the event drew about 300 attendees. Contestants competed for a $500 prize, with Chris Wiggins winning both the judges' and audience votes for his rendition of "Don't Stop Believin'." The event also included a V.I.P. auction and raffle, raising around $35,000 for the theater. Cobb Idol, originally founded by Wendy Bunch and the Cobb Association of Realtors, was revived by the Strand Theatre to continue celebrating local talent.

STORY 5:Cobb Recovers from Thunderstorm 

Tuesday night, Cobb County faced widespread damage and power outages from a severe thunderstorm with 60 mph wind gusts. The storm hit around 7:58 p.m. and cleared by 8:45 p.m., with Acworth experiencing significant damage, including broken power poles, fallen trees, and blocked roads. Crews responded to 77 reports of trees down across the county. No injuries were reported, and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.

We’ll be back in a moment 



Break: INGLES 4



And now here is Bruce Jenkins’ conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss……..



LEAH INTERVIEW



We’ll have closing comments after this.

Break: Marietta Theater BONNIE & CLYDE



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Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com

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MDJ Script/ Top Stories for August 1st           
Publish Date:  August 1st 
  
Commercial:
From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 
 
Today is Thursday, August 1st and Happy heavenly Birthday to Jerry Garcia.
***08.01.24 – BIRTHDAY – JERRY GARCIA***
I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 
<ol>
<li>Cobb hosts practice run for new school bus riders</li>
<li>Owens Maintains Fundraising Lead in Cobb Sheriff’s Race</li>
<li>Marietta Square Bookstore Expands</li>
</ol>
 
Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on how to manage snacking.
 
All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen and subscribe! 
 
BREAK: CU of GA
STORY 1: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/education/cobb-hosts-practice-run-for-new-school-bus-riders/collection_affee9e0-4ea6-11ef-a196-5bc5b20b958e.html#1">Cobb hosts practice run for new school bus riders  </a> 
On Tuesday, Cobb County School District held its annual ride-along event for kindergarten and first-grade students to practice their new bus routes. Parents and children got to familiarize themselves with the school bus and Cheatham Hill Elementary School, which also hosted an open house. This event allowed families to meet teachers, drop off supplies, and explore the school. The day featured cheerleaders from Hillgrove High School and offered an additional open house later for those who missed the morning session. Overall, around 3,600 participants attended, with over 70,000 students expected to ride Cobb’s 1,000 buses as school starts today.
STORY 2:  <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/elections/owens-maintains-fundraising-lead-in-cobb-sheriff-s-race/article_5e73a1b2-4f71-11ef-9067-7b354d13cf03.html">Owens Maintains Fundraising Lead in Cobb Sheriff’s Race</a>
Incumbent Cobb Sheriff Craig Owens, a Democrat, continued his strong fundraising into the summer, collecting $57,000 between April 30 and June 30. While this was a decrease from the previous period, Owens' total still significantly outpaces Republican challenger David Cavender, who raised just over $3,600 in the same period. Owens' notable contributors included Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. and Armor Health. Owens has raised over $547,000 since his first campaign, with more than half spent on advertising and other campaign expenses. Cavender, a U.S. Army combat veteran, has raised $36,000 overall, with significant early spending on campaign costs. The next fundraising deadline is September 30.
STORY 3: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/local/marietta-square-bookstore-expands/article_dc84a5ce-4922-11ef-8243-3b8fa8fa80ec.html">Marietta Square Bookstore Expands</a> 
The Reading Attic, an independent bookstore in Marietta, has expanded into the downstairs area of Tiny Bubbles Tea Bar, integrating their book sales with the tea bar’s gift shop. This new space features additional shelves for books, including a selection of bestsellers and children's books. The expansion aims to improve accessibility, as the bookstore’s original upstairs location had limitations for those with disabilities and parents with strollers. Tiny Bubbles, which now combines seating with bookstore space, sees the partnership as mutually beneficial. The Reading Attic, celebrating its one-year anniversary, hopes the expansion will boost visibility and allow for larger events. The bookstore will now match Tiny Bubbles' hours, operating daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info. 
 
We’ll be right back 
Break: DRAKE
STORY 4: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/local/cobb-idol-at-the-strand-raises-funds-for-theater/collection_05907a78-4e74-11ef-bd58-ff786ed5ca9e.html#1">Cobb Idol at the Strand raises funds for theater</a> 
The Strand Theatre's fourth annual Cobb Idol competition on Saturday showcased local talent with performances of classic rock hits, themed "Rock 'n Roll Royalty." Featuring live bands, backup singers, and dancers, the event drew about 300 attendees. Contestants competed for a $500 prize, with Chris Wiggins winning both the judges' and audience votes for his rendition of "Don't Stop Believin'." The event also included a V.I.P. auction and raffle, raising around $35,000 for the theater. Cobb Idol, originally founded by Wendy Bunch and the Cobb Association of Realtors, was revived by the Strand Theatre to continue celebrating local talent.
STORY 5: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/local/cobb-recovers-from-thunderstorm/article_1a488cec-4f3e-11ef-9be4-d351dd77dbe1.html">Cobb Recovers from Thunderstorm </a> 
Tuesday night, Cobb County faced widespread damage and power outages from a severe thunderstorm with 60 mph wind gusts. The storm hit around 7:58 p.m. and cleared by 8:45 p.m., with Acworth experiencing significant damage, including broken power poles, fallen trees, and blocked roads. Crews responded to 77 reports of trees down across the county. No injuries were reported, and isolated thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service.
We’ll be back in a moment 
 
Break: INGLES 4
 
And now here is Bruce Jenkins’ conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss……..
 
LEAH INTERVIEW
 
We’ll have closing comments after this.
Break: Marietta Theater BONNIE &amp; CLYDE
 
Signoff-  
Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com
Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
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