MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 2nd             

Publish Date:  May 2nd           

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From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. 

Today is Thursday, May 2nd and Happy Birthday to Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson.

***05.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – DWAYNE JOHNSON***

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

1. Kennesaw State Students Hold 2nd Protest for Palestinians Amid Nationwide Demonstrations
2. Man Gets Decade Behind Bars for Stalking West Cobb Woman
3. Smyrna Resident Detained on Murder Charges

Plus, Bruce Jenkins sits down with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss breakfast ideas instead of vending machines.

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STORY 1: Kennesaw State Students Hold Second Protest for Palestinians Amid Nationwide Demonstrations

Kennesaw State University students conducted their second demonstration supporting Palestinian rights, amidst calls for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and urging the university to divest from companies tied to Israel. This action is in coordination with the Party for Socialism and Liberation in Atlanta. Notably, the protests have adhered to peaceful standards, abiding by university guidelines for unregistered events. A significant march took place through the campus, with university police providing traffic control without direct intervention. The student organizers, while focusing current efforts on supporting their counterparts at Emory University facing arrest, hinted at possible encampments during KSU’s upcoming commencement. University officials are yet to comment. This protest is part of a larger wave of campus demonstrations across the country, calling for educational institutions to sever financial connections with Israeli-linked entities.

STORY 2: Man Gets Decade Behind Bars for Stalking West Cobb Woman

Michael Lydon Strong, 43, from Dallas, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for stalking his former girlfriend and her 13-year-old son in late 2020 in west Cobb. Already serving six years for selling cocaine, Strong was found guilty of aggravated stalking and disorderly conduct. The victim and her son had sought a restraining order against Strong due to his violent behavior. He violated the order by breaking into their home while they slept. The son called 911, and officers arrived while Strong was still inside. Strong's earliest release date is Oct. 12, 2030. Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady Jr. emphasized the office's commitment to protecting domestic violence victims.

STORY 3: Smyrna Man Arrested for Murder

Bobby Pegues, 40, of Smyrna, was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing Travis Johnson, 48, in Marietta. Pegues faces charges including aggravated assault and murder. The incident occurred on Lorene Drive around 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Johnson later succumbed to his injuries at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Pegues is held without bond at the county jail. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Cobb County Police at 770-499-3945.

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STORY 4: Annual GHC Youth Fishing Rodeo Returns This June

Georgia Highlands College will host its Annual GHC Youth Fishing Rodeo on June 1 at Paris Lake in Rome. The event, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., is free for children under 15. Parents can assist, but not fish. Prizes will be awarded for the heaviest fish in each age category. Other free activities will be available. Loaner gear will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Food will be available for purchase, along with a cash-only raffle. The lake will be stocked with fish prior to the event. For more information, visit the college's website.

STORY 5: Whataburger Seeks Approval for New East Cobb Location

Whataburger, a fast-food chain expanding in Cobb County, is eyeing a fifth location at the former O’Charley’s site in east Cobb. The proposed 7,000-square-foot building at Sandy Plains and Shallowford roads includes a two-lane drive-thru, which conflicts with land-use restrictions set in a 1999 settlement. These restrictions prohibit fast-food restaurants or drive-thru services. Whataburger's request for a site plan approval, not rezoning, will go before the Cobb Board of Commissioners on May 21. The chain already has two locations in Kennesaw and plans for another in Acworth, pending construction.

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 breakfast ideas instead of vending machines.

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