Marietta Daily Journal PodcastKennesaw City Council Member Steps Down Prior to DUI Hearing
MDJ Script/ Top Stories for Feb 1st
Publish Date: Jan 31st
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From the Drake Realty Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.
Today is Thursday, February 1st, and Happy heavenly Birthday to entertainer Rick James.
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I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.
- Kennesaw City Council Member Steps Down Prior to DUI Hearing
- Governor Kemp Ratifies New Layout for Cobb School Board
- Jobless Rate in Cobb Experiences a Decline
Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss cross contact contamination.
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: Kennesaw Councilman Resigns Hours Before DUI Arraignment
Robert "Trey" Sinclair, a member of the Kennesaw City Council, stepped down unexpectedly ahead of his arraignment on charges of drunk driving and hit-and-run. The charges stem from an incident in June. Sinclair attributed his resignation to a planned move outside the city limits at month's end. Fellow council members expressed surprise at Sinclair's departure, with some speculating about the timing given the upcoming court proceedings. The June incident resulted in a three-car pileup, and Sinclair is accused of leaving the scene. He also faces additional legal challenges, including a lawsuit from Fifth Third Bank and the closure of his brewery. City officials are now working to set dates for a special election to fill the vacant council seat.
STORY 2: Gov. Kemp Signs New Cobb School Board Map into Law
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law a new map for the Cobb County Board of Education, redrawing district lines as proposed by state Sen. Ed Setzler. The move follows a December ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Eleanor Ross that invalidated the previous map due to claims of racial gerrymandering. Setzler's map, intended to comply with Ross' order, will be in effect for upcoming elections. Despite protests from organizations such as the Georgia Youth Justice Coalition, Setzler stands by the map, asserting it adheres to the court's directive and represents the community's interests.
STORY 3: Unemployment rate drops in Cobb
Cobb County reported a preliminary unemployment rate of 2.6% in December, a decrease from November's 2.8%, but a slight uptick from the 2.4% recorded in December 2022. The labor force saw a reduction of 1,919 between November and December, with 430,543 individuals employed and 11,357 unemployed out of a total of 441,900 members. Despite the year-over-year increase in the jobless rate, the county saw an employment boost of more than 6,700 people from December 2022 to December 2023. Local cities Marietta and Smyrna also experienced varied unemployment rates, with December figures standing at 2.5% and 2.9% respectively. Compared to the Atlanta metro area and the state of Georgia, the county's jobless rates remain relatively low.
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STORY 4: Mableton Council Raises Concerns About Mayoral Power Grab
Members of the Mableton City Council have voiced concerns over a proposal by Mayor Michael Owens to form mayoral committees that would report directly to him, arguing it could undermine the council's authority. Owens' proposed resolution aimed to set up committees for various initiatives, with the mayor selecting members and chairpersons. Council members countered that this method contradicts the city charter, which outlines the council's responsibility in committee appointments. Owens explained that these committees would serve in an advisory capacity without decision-making authority. Despite his reassurances, council members called for revisions to ensure compliance with the city charter, stressing the importance of transparency and adherence to proper procedures in forming committees. The resolution has been set aside for further review.
STORY 5: Chattahoochee Tech Announces 2024 Top Student and Instructor
Chattahoochee Technical College has named its top student and instructor for 2024. Kristin Lee, an occupational therapy assistant program student, was awarded the Georgia Occupational Award of Leadership, which acknowledges academic and leadership excellence. Natalia Meneses, a political science instructor at the college, received the Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Technical Education, which honors outstanding teaching. Both Lee and Meneses will compete in the Technical College System of Georgia's regional competitions. Regional winners will then advance to the state level. In addition, the college recognized Karina Moyado Montoya as the recipient of the Exceptional Adult Georgian in Literacy Education award for 2024.
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 cross contact contamination.
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