Marietta Daily Journal PodcastDowell Elementary Incident: Kindergarten Student Brings Knife, Parents Left in the Dark.
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Today is Friday, January 26th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to guitarist Eddie van Halen.
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I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia
- Dowell Elementary Incident: Kindergarten Student Brings Knife, Parents Left in the Dark.
- Georgia Senate Passes Cobb School Board Map in Party-Line Vote
- Birrell Calls Out Current Commission as Unconstitutional
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: A Dowell Elementary Student Brought a Knife to Campus. Parents Never Knew.
A kindergarten student brought a knife to Dowell Elementary School, raising concerns about communication regarding student safety. The weapon was reported by another student, and the teacher confiscated it, following district and state protocols. However, only the parents of the student involved were informed. The Cobb County Association of Educators criticized the lack of communication, emphasizing the importance of transparency. The school administration and district defended their actions, stating that there was no threat to students and that disciplinary details cannot be made public. The incident has sparked discussions on balancing safety protocols with open communication in schools.
STORY 2: Georgia Senate Passes Cobb School Board Map in Party-Line Vote
The Georgia Senate passed the redrawn Cobb County Board of Education map proposed by state Sen. Ed Setzler in a party-line vote. The map is a response to a lawsuit claiming racial gerrymandering in the previous map. Setzler defended his map as the result of a thoughtful process, addressing the judge's order. Democrats, led by Sen. Jason Esteves, opposed Setzler's bill, stating it doesn't remedy the identified problems and violates the Voting Rights Act. Esteves criticized the process, suggesting local collaboration would have been better. The map will now head to the House of Representatives for consideration.
STORY 3: Birrell Calls Out Current Commission as Unconstitutional
Republican Commissioner JoAnn Birrell criticized the Cobb County Commission's attempt to create its own district boundaries, calling it unconstitutional. Earlier this month, Cobb Superior Court Judge Ann Harris ruled against the commission's move, stating it was unconstitutional. The Democratic majority used Georgia's constitutional home rule powers to substitute the state legislature-approved map to keep Democratic Commissioner Jerica Richardson in office. Commissioner Birrell, opposing the move, supported Judge Harris' ruling, stating that the commission's action is void. The county is appealing the decision to the Georgia Supreme Court. Commissioner Richardson will remain in office during the appeal.
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STORY 4: 'A Hoot': Smyrna Public Library's Story Time Builds Literacy and Connection
The Smyrna Public Library in Georgia hosts infant and toddler story time sessions every Tuesday and Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of early childhood development, socialization, and pre-literacy. The program, running for over 60 years, provides an opportunity for children to hear a large volume of words, contributing to their vocabulary and readiness to read. Research indicates that reading to young children significantly impacts their word exposure, with programs like the Smyrna Library's story time working to close the "million-word gap." The library's independent status, funded by Smyrna taxpayers, allows flexibility in responding to community needs.
STORY 5: Marietta in the Middle Launches Coat Drive
Marietta in the Middle, a local nonprofit, has initiated a coat drive in response to last week's cold snap. The drive, running until Feb. 9, aims to provide coats to students in need, particularly after learning that some students at Dunleith Elementary School lacked proper outerwear during the frigid temperatures. Collection points include First United Methodist Church, First Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church, and Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Emergency Room. The organization, which started in October to combat book bans in Marietta City Schools, aims to address various issues in the district through community outreach projects.
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STORY 6: 48th Annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is April 20-21
The 48th annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival, presented by Georgia Grown, is scheduled for April 20-21 in downtown Kennesaw. The festival will showcase over 250 arts and crafts booths, 25 food booths, an entertainment stage, kids activities, and live acoustic music. The Georgia Grown Member Village will feature goods and products from across the state. The festival will kick off with a parade on April 20 at 9:30 a.m., featuring over 2,000 children and various local groups. Attendees can enjoy performances by puppeteer Peter Hart, musician Scott Thompson, and local dance groups. Admission is free, and parking is available nearby.
STORY 7: dk Gallery to have 16th Annual Nude & Figure Show
The opening reception for the 16th Annual Nude & Figure Show at dk Gallery in Marietta will take place on Feb. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition, running until Feb. 24, showcases classical and contemporary works by various artists, including Chantel Barber, Kevin Chambers, Amy Cobb, Shellie Lewis Crisp, and more. The show features the Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre dancers performing contemporary movements inspired by the art, accompanied by Tracy Woodard and Misha Stefanuk. The event aims to celebrate the human form through diverse artistic expressions. For additional details, visit www.dkgallery.us.
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