MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Nov 16th     

Publish Date:  Nov 15th  

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From the Henssler Financial Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 

Today is Thursday, November 16th, and Happy Heavenly Birthday to Burgess Meredith.

 ***Rocky - You're a bum***

I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 

1. Cobb Jail Detainee Dies
2. Marietta Man Killed Crossing Powder Springs Road
3.   Marietta Schools Eyes Heightened Security at Stadium

Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss cottage cheese.

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! 

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STORY 1: Cobb Jail Detainee Dies

Fernando Carr, a 29-year-old detainee at Cobb County Adult Detention Center, died after experiencing chest pains and seizures. Carr had a documented heart condition and drug addiction. While in the recreation yard, he began having chest pains, was taken to the infirmary, and later experienced another episode. Despite life-saving efforts, he died at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. The sheriff's office is awaiting autopsy results but has notified the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and will conduct an internal investigation. Carr was arrested on Nov. 1 for drug and weapons possession charges and was the 10th inmate to die in custody since Sheriff Craig Owens took office in 2021, the fifth this year.

STORY 2: Marietta Man Killed Crossing Powder Springs Road

A Marietta man, Henry J. Ducre, 58, was fatally struck by a 2015 Mercedes Benz ML350 driven by Antario D. Robertson, 40, while crossing Powder Springs Road near Curtis Lane outside a crosswalk at 4:51 a.m. Ducre was pronounced dead at the scene, and Robertson, driving south in the left lane, was unharmed. The Cobb Police Department is investigating the collision, urging anyone with information to contact investigators at 770-499-3987.

STORY 3: Marietta Schools Eyes Heightened Security at Stadium

The Marietta Board of Education is set to discuss new security measures for Northcutt Stadium, including the approval of a $117,000 weapons detection system, Opengate. The system, aimed at enhancing safety during large public events, can quickly screen for guns and large knives. Additionally, the board will review its legislative wish list for the upcoming Georgia General Assembly session, focusing on literacy initiatives. The priorities include increased budgetary support for literacy programs, a statewide literacy assessment for first and second graders, foundational training in structured literacy for teacher certification, and alignment of state pre-K curricula with the science of reading. The contentious book ban issue involving "Flamer" is not on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m.

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STORY 4: Cobb Schools and Wellstar Announce $2 Million Partnership

Cobb Schools Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced a $2 million partnership between the school district and Wellstar Health System at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce’s Marquee Monday luncheon. The initiative, named the Wellstar Healthcare Pathway Program, will focus on introducing students to healthcare careers and building a career pipeline. Wellstar's investment includes $2,500 college scholarships for students pursuing healthcare education. The partnership aims to connect students with Wellstar professionals and cutting-edge technology. During the "State of Education in Cobb" discussion, both Ragsdale and Marietta Superintendent Grant Rivera highlighted challenges like school safety and the social-emotional aspect of students' lives, emphasizing the importance of addressing bullying and social media threats. Rivera praised Marietta's literacy gains, while Ragsdale promoted the Georgia's BEST program in Cobb, a partnership with the University of West Georgia to provide teachers with fully funded graduate education.

STORY 5: Cobb Elections Board Certifies City Elections in 4-1 Vote

In a 4-1 vote, the Cobb County Board of Elections certified the Nov. 7 municipal elections. The lone dissenting vote came from Cobb GOP appointee Debbie Fisher, who raised concerns about a six-vote discrepancy between the Georgia Registered Voter Information System (GARViS) and ePulse, a state election management program. The ePulse system failed to sync six votes with GARViS. The issue was manually resolved, but Fisher urged internal testing. Cobb GOP Chair Salleigh Grubbs requested a full hand recount, citing distrust in elections, but the request was denied based on rules and regulations. The certified results were approved despite concerns.

We’ll be back in a moment 

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STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH

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

STORY 7: LEAH INTERVIEW

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