MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July 7th Friday

Publish Date: July 6 Thursday

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

Today is Friday July 7th and happy 57th birthday to comedian Jim Gaffigan

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I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia

1. Marietta redrawing council and school board map

2. Mixed-use Vinings development delayed, west Cobb subdivision approved

3. And Three departments and one division recognized for excellence by Board of Education

Plus, Miranda Shealy talks with Bruce Jenkins about Fernbank Museum

Plus All of this and more is coming up on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.

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STORY 1 map

Marietta council members are making progress in adopting a new ward map for the City Council and Marietta Board of Education. After receiving two proposals from a committee tasked with redrawing the ward lines, Councilman Joseph Goldstein will work on a third proposal for presentation later this month. The maps aim to ensure equal population sizes for each ward, as required by federal law. The council prefers the second option, which includes a school and a park in each ward. Minor adjustments are being discussed, including Councilman Andy Morris' request to add blocks to his ward. Once a map is agreed upon, public hearings will be held before finalizing the changes.............……... Read more about this at mdjonline.com

Story 2: mixed use

The Cobb Planning Commission has once again postponed a decision on a mixed-use development proposal in an industrial area. The plan, presented by Branch Acquisition Company, involves constructing a five-story, 393-unit apartment building with ground-level retail spaces on six acres of land. The development aims to take advantage of the planned connection between the Silver Comet Trail and Atlanta Road, creating a live, work, and play environment. Supporters argue that the area no longer requires heavy industrial use and emphasize the need for additional housing. However, opponents, including nearby residents and waste management firm RTS Landfill, express concerns about the location and its proximity to industrial facilities. The commission voted to delay the decision by another month to allow for further discussions between the developer, landfill representatives, and residents.

Story 3: boe

During the June Board of Education Meeting, several Cobb School District departments were recognized for their outstanding work and received awards. The Financial Planning and Analysis Department was commended for winning the Meritorious Budget Award every year since 2002. The Accounting Department received the ASBO 2022 Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting consistently since 1984. The Human Resources Division received the Gold Award of Excellence for their Benefits Process from the Georgia Association of School Personnel Administrators. The District Communications Department was honored with multiple Gold Awards from the Georgia School Public Relations Association and received 10 Excellence Awards from the National School Public Relations Association. The Board and Superintendent expressed their appreciation for the exceptional work done by these departments...........….we’ll be right back

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STORY 4: KofC

Destinee Nwonkwo-Chukelu, an eighth-grade student at St. Joseph Catholic School in Marietta, has been named the winner of the KofC Catholic Youth Citizenship Essay Contest by the Georgia Knights of Columbus. She received her award at the school's graduation ceremony on May 23. Nwonkwo-Chukelu was initially chosen as the local winner by the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council 4599 and went on to win in KofC-GA District 12, followed by winning the first-place State Council of Georgia award. She will be attending Blessed Trinity High School in August. This achievement continues a tradition of success for St. Joseph Catholic School, with nine wins in the past ten years.

STORY 5: sugar hill

Tara Schiphof, a 25-year-old resident of Sugar Hill, fulfilled her dream by winning the Miss Georgia competition. She had aspired to be Miss America since writing a message on a piece of confetti at Times Square in 2009. Schiphof, who competed as Miss Capital City, earned a $25,000 scholarship and moved

closer to her ultimate goal. Despite finishing as the first runner-up in the 2022 Miss Georgia competition, she returned with newfound confidence and a dedication to never give up on her dreams. Schiphof's talent presentation, a lyrical dance dedicated to her late grandmother, remained the same as the previous year. She expressed gratitude for the Miss Georgia organization and intended to return even if she hadn't won.

Story 6: wade

KSU Alum James Wade, coach and general manager of the Chicago Sky, is leaving the franchise to join the Toronto Raptors as an assistant coach. Emre Vatansever will serve as the interim coach and general manager for the Sky. Wade led the Sky to the WNBA title in 2021 and was named Coach of the Year that season. The team currently has a record of 7-9 in the ongoing season. Wade's departure comes after the Sky faced challenges, including the loss of key players in the offseason. Wade joins the coaching staff of Darko Rajakovic in Toronto, having previously worked as an assistant coach for the San Antonio Spurs. Vatansever was the lead assistant coach for the Sky..…………we’re back, in a moment

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Story 7: Fernbank

And Now, Miranda Shealy talks with our Bruce Jenkins about Fernbank Museum

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We’ll have Final thoughts coming up after this……

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