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Three shutouts, two overtime thrillers, and a playoff shakeup—Week 9 of Cobb Football Friday delivers it all. Hosts Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski break down Marietta’s dramatic win over Walton, Hillgrove’s defensive dominance, and McEachern’s second-half surge. Plus, they unpack GHSA’s new playoff seeding formula and preview the biggest matchups ahead. If you love high school football with heart, grit, and game-changing moments, this episode is a must-listen.

Cobb Football Friday

Chapters

00:00 Cobb Football Friday Kickoff
02:42 Highlighting Key Games and Performances
06:01 GHSA Playoff Seeding Changes
08:48 Upcoming Matchups and Predictions
12:05 Analyzing Team Strategies and Player Performances
14:54 Final Thoughts and Week 10 Preview

Three shutouts, two overtime thrillers, and a playoff shakeup&mdash;Week 9 of Cobb Football Friday delivers it all. Hosts Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski break down Marietta&rsquo;s dramatic win over Walton, Hillgrove&rsquo;s defensive dominance, and McEachern&rsquo;s second-half surge. Plus, they unpack GHSA&rsquo;s new playoff seeding formula and preview the biggest matchups ahead. If you love high school football with heart, grit, and game-changing moments, this episode is a must-listen.
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00:00 Cobb Football Friday Kickoff 02:42 Highlighting Key Games and Performances 06:01 GHSA Playoff Seeding Changes 08:48 Upcoming Matchups and Predictions 12:05 Analyzing Team Strategies and Player Performances 14:54 Final Thoughts and Week 10 Preview

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Cobb Football Friday

Week 9 Mayhem: Shutouts, Surprises, and Playoff Shifts | Blue Devils Rise, Hillgrove Locks Down, GHSA Shakes Up | Friday Night Fireworks: Cobb’s Wildest Week Yet

A region title decided by point differential? You won’t believe how North Cobb clinched it. In this playoff-packed episode of Cobb Football Friday, Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski break down the wild end to the regular season, historic scoring feats, and what’s ahead for Cobb County teams in the GHSA playoffs. From Walker’s gritty 23-man roster to McEachern’s record-breaking 79-point game, it’s a celebration of resilience, rivalry, and reclassification. Tune in for playoff previews, standout performances, and a look at how school enrollment is reshaping the future of Georgia high school football.

Cobb Football Friday

Chapters

00:00 Kickoff to Week 13: Playoff Fever and Fastball Season
01:12 North Cobb’s Region Title: A Tiebreaker Twist
02:30 Teams That Stepped Up: Harrison, Hillgrove, Sprayberry
03:45 Campbell’s Quiet Success and Pope’s First Win
04:36 Walker’s Grit and TJ Anderson’s 23-Man Miracle
06:00 McEachern’s 79-Point Explosion and Historic Scoring Records
07:30 Harrison vs. Marietta: Playoff Preview and Gate Expectations
08:45 Hillgrove, Sprayberry, and Seeding Scenarios
10:00 Campbell’s Winning Season and Whitfield’s Setback
11:46 Walker’s Season Ends with Respect and Safety First
12:30 First-Round Playoff Matchups Across Classifications
14:53 GHSA Reclassification: Who’s Moving Up and Down
17:21 Appeals, Region Realignment, and Travel Impacts
19:47 North Cobb Christian’s Playoff Potential
21:23 Cobb Stars in College: Kaden Lee and Connor Lu
22:08 Travel Tales, Basketball, and Next Week’s Preview
24:18 Bye Week Reflections and Playoff Anticipation

A region title decided by point differential? You won&rsquo;t believe how North Cobb clinched it. In this playoff-packed episode of Cobb Football Friday, Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski break down the wild end to the regular season, historic scoring feats, and what&rsquo;s ahead for Cobb County teams in the GHSA playoffs. From Walker&rsquo;s gritty 23-man roster to McEachern&rsquo;s record-breaking 79-point game, it&rsquo;s a celebration of resilience, rivalry, and reclassification. Tune in for playoff previews, standout performances, and a look at how school enrollment is reshaping the future of Georgia high school football.
<a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/cobb_football_friday/">Cobb Football Friday</a>
Chapters
00:00 Kickoff to Week 13: Playoff Fever and Fastball Season 01:12 North Cobb&rsquo;s Region Title: A Tiebreaker Twist 02:30 Teams That Stepped Up: Harrison, Hillgrove, Sprayberry 03:45 Campbell&rsquo;s Quiet Success and Pope&rsquo;s First Win 04:36 Walker&rsquo;s Grit and TJ Anderson&rsquo;s 23-Man Miracle 06:00 McEachern&rsquo;s 79-Point Explosion and Historic Scoring Records 07:30 Harrison vs. Marietta: Playoff Preview and Gate Expectations 08:45 Hillgrove, Sprayberry, and Seeding Scenarios 10:00 Campbell&rsquo;s Winning Season and Whitfield&rsquo;s Setback 11:46 Walker&rsquo;s Season Ends with Respect and Safety First 12:30 First-Round Playoff Matchups Across Classifications 14:53 GHSA Reclassification: Who&rsquo;s Moving Up and Down 17:21 Appeals, Region Realignment, and Travel Impacts 19:47 North Cobb Christian&rsquo;s Playoff Potential 21:23 Cobb Stars in College: Kaden Lee and Connor Lu 22:08 Travel Tales, Basketball, and Next Week&rsquo;s Preview 24:18 Bye Week Reflections and Playoff Anticipation

Point Differential Chaos: How North Cobb Stole the Title | 79 Points?! McEachern’s Historic Blowout and More | Playoffs, Reclassifications, and Underdog Grit: Cobb Football Unleashed

 MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 5th 

Publish Date:  November 5th 

 

Commercial:  

From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  

  

Today is Wednesday, November 5th and Happy Birthday to Brian Adams 

 

I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 
Marietta receives Statewide Award for M2R Trail Activation Study
'Dire need': Cobb nonprofits under strain as uncertainty over food stamps continues
Braves Bench coach, former player Walt Weiss promoted as new manager

 

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!  

 

BREAK: INGLES 5 

STORY 1:  Marietta receives Statewide Award for M2R Trail Activation Study 

  Big news for Marietta—its Mountain to River Trail Activation Study just snagged the 2025 Outstanding Planning Document Award from the Georgia Planning Association. Pretty cool, right? 

This wasn’t just another dry, cookie-cutter plan. Nope. It stood out for its creativity—think bold graphics, thoughtful storytelling, and a planning process that actually felt, well, human. 

Back in 2023, Marietta teamed up with the Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Conservancy to figure out how to breathe new life into the 3.5-mile stretch of the M2R Trail. Placemaking, wayfinding, connecting neighborhoods—it’s all in there. 

The award? Accepted Oct. 9. The study? Worth a read. 

STORY 2: 'Dire need': Cobb nonprofits under strain as uncertainty over food stamps continues 

The ripple effects of the government shutdown are hitting hard, and local nonprofits are feeling the strain. SNAP benefits? Still in limbo. Sure, judges ordered the program to keep running, but “partial funding” doesn’t mean much when no one knows how much or when. 

Melanie Kagan, CEO of The Center for Family Resources, is bracing for impact. “No real clarity,” she said. Calls for food and rent help are already flooding in—1,400 a month, and climbing. 

Over at Sweetwater Mission, Pastor Tracy Carter is seeing lines like never before. “Cars wrapped around the block,” he said. They’ve had to cut food portions just to stretch supplies. 

And with the holidays looming? It’s bleak.  

MUST Ministries is also overwhelmed—five times the usual number of people seeking help last week. “Even if the shutdown ends tomorrow, the damage is done,” said Katy Ruth Camp. 

Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid urged compassion, recalling her own struggles during the 2009 recession. “So many are living paycheck to paycheck,” she said. 

The message is clear: nonprofits need help—donations, volunteers, anything. It’s all hands on deck. 

STORY 3: Braves Bench coach, former player Walt Weiss promoted as new manager 

 The Atlanta Braves have handed the reins to Walt Weiss, naming him their new manager after eight years as the team’s bench coach. 

Weiss isn’t new to the spotlight—or the hardware. He’s got two World Series rings: one from his playing days with the 1989 Oakland A’s and another from the Braves’ 2021 championship run. 

At 61, Weiss has been part of the Braves family for over a decade, first as a player and then as a coach. Since 2018, he’s helped guide the team to six division titles, seven playoff runs, and that unforgettable 2021 title. 

Before Atlanta, Weiss managed the Rockies from 2013-2016 and spent years as a special assistant in their front office. Drafted 11th overall in 1985 by the A’s, he played 14 seasons in the majors, earning Rookie of the Year in ’88. 

Now? He’s back at the helm, ready to write the next chapter. 

 

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Break: INGLES 5 

 

STORY 4:Then and now: Marietta High School's yearbook unites generations 

For Lucy Greene, flipping through the Marietta High School Olympian yearbook today feels like stepping into another world. Back in 1953, when she was editor—and, oh yeah, Miss MHS—things were... different. 

“Y’all have computers everywhere,” she laughed, standing in front of the current yearbook staff on Monday. “I’m still analog. We were scissors-and-glue people. Literally. We cut, pasted, and prayed it looked right.” 

She described hauling pages to a photo lab in Atlanta, waiting for proofs, and triple-checking everything with rulers and pencils.  

For seniors Rebecca Moseley and Mary Caroline Murrell, today’s editors, Greene’s visit was a reminder of how much tradition matters. “It’s so special,” Murrell said. “Even 50 years later, she’s still looking back at her yearbook. That’s what we’re creating—something that lasts forever.” 

Greene shared her favorite memories: sock hops after basketball games, yearbook contests, and the thrill of seeing your face in print.  

When she graduated in 1953, Greene’s class was the first at MHS to hit 100 students. This year? Over 500. 

Before leaving, she offered the staff a bit of wisdom: “You can’t have too many friends in this world. And when you finish something like this, it sticks with you. It really does.” 

STORY 5:   AROUND TOWN: Cobb GOP activist Pam Reardon dies 

 Pam Reardon, a fierce and passionate voice in East Cobb’s Republican community, has passed away. A retired real estate agent and longtime activist, Pam had been battling cancer. 

Her death was announced by Salleigh Grubbs, former Cobb GOP chair, who described her as “fearless, principled, and full of life.” Grubbs wrote, “Pamela Reardon was a shining star. Her dedication to her values and her love for others were unmatched. She was my beloved Pammy.” 

Born in Calgary, Canada, Pam moved to the U.S. in the late ’80s. For over 25 years, she and her husband Tom built a life in East Cobb, raising six children and doting on their grandchildren. 

Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP chair, also paid tribute, calling her “a pillar of our community” and “a testament to service and leadership.” 

Pam’s impact extended beyond politics. She served on the board of the Family Life Resource Center and as Women’s Council secretary at St. Ann’s Church. 

Her loss leaves a void, but her legacy of courage, compassion, and conviction will continue to inspire. 

Break:  

STORY 6: Cobb commissioners discuss proposed new stormwater fee 

 Cobb County’s stormwater system is, well, a mess. Aging pipes, sinkholes, overgrown detention ponds—it’s all piling up. And now, county leaders are floating a new fee to tackle it. 

Here’s the pitch: homeowners in unincorporated Cobb and Mableton would pay $4.75 a month. Businesses, schools, and churches? They’d pay based on how much impervious surface (think parking lots, roofs) they have. The goal? Double the stormwater budget and finally start catching up on repairs. 

The fee would also fund proactive services—like maintaining detention ponds and hiring crews to handle smaller fixes. 

But not everyone’s sold. Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, a longtime critic of transferring water revenue to the general fund, isn’t convinced. “I’ve been fighting this for 15 years,” she said. 

Public hearings are set for Nov. 12 and Nov. 20, with a vote scheduled after. 

STORY 7: Police investigating fatal Austell car crash 

Cobb County Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened early Sunday morning on Joe Jerkins Boulevard. 

It was just after 3 a.m. when Erik Attaway, 45, of Austell, lost control of his gray 2019 Nissan Rogue. Heading north, he hit a curve, veered into the southbound lanes, and then off the road entirely—slamming into an embankment and a tree. 

Attaway didn’t survive. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police are still piecing together what happened. If you know anything, they’re asking you to call 770-499-3987. 

 

We’ll have closing comments after this.  

Break: INGLES  5 

 

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Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com 

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&nbsp;MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 5th&nbsp;
Publish Date:  November 5th&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Commercial:&nbsp;&nbsp;
From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. &nbsp;
 &nbsp;
Today is Wednesday, November 5th and Happy Birthday to Brian Adams&nbsp;
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Marietta receives Statewide Award for M2R Trail Activation Study</li>
<li>'Dire need': Cobb nonprofits under strain as uncertainty over food stamps continues</li>
<li>Braves Bench coach, former player Walt Weiss promoted as new manager</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
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! &nbsp;
&nbsp;
BREAK: INGLES 5&nbsp;
STORY 1:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/marietta-receives-statewide-award-for-m2r-trail-activation-study/article_48e4972d-23a5-4003-8202-23b27a138536.html">Marietta receives Statewide Award for M2R Trail Activation Study</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp; Big news for Marietta&mdash;its Mountain to River Trail Activation Study just snagged the 2025 Outstanding Planning Document Award from the Georgia Planning Association. Pretty cool, right?&nbsp;
This wasn&rsquo;t just another dry, cookie-cutter plan. Nope. It stood out for its creativity&mdash;think bold graphics, thoughtful storytelling, and a planning process that actually felt, well, human.&nbsp;
Back in 2023, Marietta teamed up with the Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Conservancy to figure out how to breathe new life into the 3.5-mile stretch of the M2R Trail. Placemaking, wayfinding, connecting neighborhoods&mdash;it&rsquo;s all in there.&nbsp;
The award? Accepted Oct. 9. The study? Worth a read.&nbsp;
STORY 2: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/local/dire-need-cobb-nonprofits-under-strain-as-uncertainty-over-food-stamps-continues/article_c4abacf0-95f7-4ec9-a38f-a4c512b26b68.html">'Dire need': Cobb nonprofits under strain as uncertainty over food stamps continues</a>&nbsp;
The ripple effects of the government shutdown are hitting hard, and local nonprofits are feeling the strain. SNAP benefits? Still in limbo. Sure, judges ordered the program to keep running, but &ldquo;partial funding&rdquo; doesn&rsquo;t mean much when no one knows how much or when.&nbsp;
Melanie Kagan, CEO of The Center for Family Resources, is bracing for impact. &ldquo;No real clarity,&rdquo; she said. Calls for food and rent help are already flooding in&mdash;1,400 a month, and climbing.&nbsp;
Over at Sweetwater Mission, Pastor Tracy Carter is seeing lines like never before. &ldquo;Cars wrapped around the block,&rdquo; he said. They&rsquo;ve had to cut food portions just to stretch supplies.&nbsp;
And with the holidays looming? It&rsquo;s bleak.&nbsp;&nbsp;
MUST Ministries is also overwhelmed&mdash;five times the usual number of people seeking help last week. &ldquo;Even if the shutdown ends tomorrow, the damage is done,&rdquo; said Katy Ruth Camp.&nbsp;
Cobb Chairwoman Lisa Cupid urged compassion, recalling her own struggles during the 2009 recession. &ldquo;So many are living paycheck to paycheck,&rdquo; she said.&nbsp;
The message is clear: nonprofits need help&mdash;donations, volunteers, anything. It&rsquo;s all hands on deck.&nbsp;
STORY 3: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/sports/atlanta_braves/braves-bench-coach-former-player-walt-weiss-promoted-as-new-manager/article_30df7bc6-8749-4e55-b6d1-a9e2b9356f1a.html">Braves Bench coach, former player Walt Weiss promoted as new manager</a>&nbsp;
 The Atlanta Braves have handed the reins to Walt Weiss, naming him their new manager after eight years as the team&rsquo;s bench coach.&nbsp;
Weiss isn&rsquo;t new to the spotlight&mdash;or the hardware. He&rsquo;s got two World Series rings: one from his playing days with the 1989 Oakland A&rsquo;s and another from the Braves&rsquo; 2021 championship run.&nbsp;
At 61, Weiss has been part of the Braves family for over a decade, first as a player and then as a coach. Since 2018, he&rsquo;s helped guide the team to six division titles, seven playoff runs, and that unforgettable 2021 title.&nbsp;
Before Atlanta, Weiss managed the Rockies from 2013-2016 and spent years as a special assistant in their front office. Drafted 11th overall in 1985 by the A&rsquo;s, he played 14 seasons in the majors, earning Rookie of the Year in &rsquo;88.&nbsp;
Now? He&rsquo;s back at the helm, ready to write the next chapter.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll be right back.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break: INGLES 5&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 4: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/local/then-and-now-marietta-high-schools-yearbook-unites-generations/article_5710ad1c-9b7e-4122-9802-14b22ae6af02.html">Then and now: Marietta High School's yearbook unites generations</a>&nbsp;
For Lucy Greene, flipping through the Marietta High School Olympian yearbook today feels like stepping into another world. Back in 1953, when she was editor&mdash;and, oh yeah, Miss MHS&mdash;things were... different.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Y&rsquo;all have computers everywhere,&rdquo; she laughed, standing in front of the current yearbook staff on Monday. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m still analog. We were scissors-and-glue people. Literally. We cut, pasted, and prayed it looked right.&rdquo;&nbsp;
She described hauling pages to a photo lab in Atlanta, waiting for proofs, and triple-checking everything with rulers and pencils.&nbsp;&nbsp;
For seniors Rebecca Moseley and Mary Caroline Murrell, today&rsquo;s editors, Greene&rsquo;s visit was a reminder of how much tradition matters. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s so special,&rdquo; Murrell said. &ldquo;Even 50 years later, she&rsquo;s still looking back at her yearbook. That&rsquo;s what we&rsquo;re creating&mdash;something that lasts forever.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Greene shared her favorite memories: sock hops after basketball games, yearbook contests, and the thrill of seeing your face in print.&nbsp;&nbsp;
When she graduated in 1953, Greene&rsquo;s class was the first at MHS to hit 100 students. This year? Over 500.&nbsp;
Before leaving, she offered the staff a bit of wisdom: &ldquo;You can&rsquo;t have too many friends in this world. And when you finish something like this, it sticks with you. It really does.&rdquo;&nbsp;
STORY 5:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/opinion/around_town/around-town-cobb-gop-activist-pam-reardon-dies/article_71a332b5-ff4a-4720-aa4a-e2fdde62a6e8.html">AROUND TOWN: Cobb GOP activist Pam Reardon dies</a>&nbsp;
 Pam Reardon, a fierce and passionate voice in East Cobb&rsquo;s Republican community, has passed away. A retired real estate agent and longtime activist, Pam had been battling cancer.&nbsp;
Her death was announced by Salleigh Grubbs, former Cobb GOP chair, who described her as &ldquo;fearless, principled, and full of life.&rdquo; Grubbs wrote, &ldquo;Pamela Reardon was a shining star. Her dedication to her values and her love for others were unmatched. She was my beloved Pammy.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Born in Calgary, Canada, Pam moved to the U.S. in the late &rsquo;80s. For over 25 years, she and her husband Tom built a life in East Cobb, raising six children and doting on their grandchildren.&nbsp;
Josh McKoon, Georgia GOP chair, also paid tribute, calling her &ldquo;a pillar of our community&rdquo; and &ldquo;a testament to service and leadership.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Pam&rsquo;s impact extended beyond politics. She served on the board of the Family Life Resource Center and as Women&rsquo;s Council secretary at St. Ann&rsquo;s Church.&nbsp;
Her loss leaves a void, but her legacy of courage, compassion, and conviction will continue to inspire.&nbsp;
Break:&nbsp;&nbsp;
STORY 6: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/cobb-commissioners-discuss-proposed-new-stormwater-fee/article_9b40955c-b6b5-4cc8-a0fd-e7cf30e237b3.html">Cobb commissioners discuss proposed new stormwater fee</a>&nbsp;
 Cobb County&rsquo;s stormwater system is, well, a mess. Aging pipes, sinkholes, overgrown detention ponds&mdash;it&rsquo;s all piling up. And now, county leaders are floating a new fee to tackle it.&nbsp;
Here&rsquo;s the pitch: homeowners in unincorporated Cobb and Mableton would pay $4.75 a month. Businesses, schools, and churches? They&rsquo;d pay based on how much impervious surface (think parking lots, roofs) they have. The goal? Double the stormwater budget and finally start catching up on repairs.&nbsp;
The fee would also fund proactive services&mdash;like maintaining detention ponds and hiring crews to handle smaller fixes.&nbsp;
But not everyone&rsquo;s sold. Commissioner JoAnn Birrell, a longtime critic of transferring water revenue to the general fund, isn&rsquo;t convinced. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve been fighting this for 15 years,&rdquo; she said.&nbsp;
Public hearings are set for Nov. 12 and Nov. 20, with a vote scheduled after.&nbsp;
STORY 7: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/police-investigating-fatal-austell-car-crash/article_5bc1bde7-5ad6-4fa9-b5eb-5490b84ed869.html">Police investigating fatal Austell car crash</a>&nbsp;
Cobb County Police are investigating a deadly crash that happened early Sunday morning on Joe Jerkins Boulevard.&nbsp;
It was just after 3 a.m. when Erik Attaway, 45, of Austell, lost control of his gray 2019 Nissan Rogue. Heading north, he hit a curve, veered into the southbound lanes, and then off the road entirely&mdash;slamming into an embankment and a tree.&nbsp;
Attaway didn&rsquo;t survive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.&nbsp;
Police are still piecing together what happened. If you know anything, they&rsquo;re asking you to call 770-499-3987.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have closing comments after this.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Break: INGLES&nbsp; 5&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Signoff-  &nbsp;
Thanks again for hanging out with us on today&rsquo;s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.mdjonline.com&nbsp;
Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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Marietta receives Statewide Award for M2R Trail Activation Study

  =====  MDJ Script/ Top Stories for October 31st 

Publish Date:  October 31st 

   

Commercial:  

From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  

  

Today is Friday, October 31st and Happy Birthday to John Candy 

 

I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 
Superior Plumbing Taste of Kennesaw is Saturday
Marietta honors Rev. Dr. Nelson Price with Roswell Street commemorative naming
Students can apply to over 60 Georgia colleges and universities for free in November

 

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on carrots 

 

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!  

 

BREAK: Ingles Markets 4 

STORY 1: Superior Plumbing Taste of Kennesaw is Saturday 

 Mark your calendars—The Superior Plumbing Taste of Kennesaw is back! On Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., downtown Kennesaw (2829 Cherokee Street) will transform into a foodie’s paradise. 

Picture this: over 30 local restaurants serving up their best bites, a Beer Garden for the grown-ups, live music all day, and even a big screen for catching the games. Kids? They’ll be busy with inflatable slides and bounces while you stroll through the Georgia Grown Member Village. 

Restaurants like The Melting Pot, Gus’s Fried Chicken, and Williamson Brothers BBQ are just a few of the highlights. Admission’s free, and food samples range from $1 to $10. 

Proceeds benefit local charities like Shop with a Mustang and KSU Cares. Parking? Plenty—downtown, Adams Park, or First Baptist Church. 

Questions? Call 770-423-1330 or visit kennesawbusiness.org. Don’t miss it! 

STORY 2: Marietta honors Rev. Dr. Nelson Price with Roswell Street commemorative naming 

 For 35 years, Rev. Dr. Nelson Price stood at the pulpit of Roswell Street Baptist Church, drawing thousands to hear his sermons. Now, the stretch of Roswell Street from Marietta Square to Cobb Parkway—yes, past the Big Chicken—will honor his legacy as the “Rev. Nelson L. Price Memorial Pathway.” 

The name of the road isn’t changing, but two signs will mark the tribute. At Wednesday’s dedication, Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin called it a “joyous occasion,” adding, “He wasn’t just a road; he was a pathway—a lamp to our feet.” 

Price, who passed away in August at 94, left an indelible mark on Cobb County. He mentored students, counseled presidents, baptized thousands, and even delivered Jimmy Carter’s 1977 inauguration address. 

The church he led grew from 700 members to a 10,000-strong congregation, filling a 4,000-seat sanctuary every Sunday. 

At the unveiling, friends and family shared stories. Former Braves pitcher Jim Nash recalled meeting Price in 1969: “My wife made me go to church. Best decision ever.” 

Price’s wife, “Miss Trudy,” thanked everyone, saying Nelson would’ve been humbled.  

STORY 3: Students can apply to over 60 Georgia colleges and universities for free in November 

 Good news for Georgia high school seniors: college application fees? Waived. Yep, over 60 colleges and universities across the state are letting seniors apply for free this November, thanks to a partnership between the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and private schools. 

No limits, either—apply to as many schools as you want. Fees can add up fast, so this is a big deal for families. 

If you use the GEORGIA MATCH admissions dashboard, the fee waivers are automatic. Curious? Head to GAfutures.org for the full list of schools and details. 

GSFC’s goal? Making college more affordable, plain and simple. 

We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  

We’ll be right back. 

 

Break: Ingles Markets 4 

STORY 4: Gwinnett SWAT team captures Marietta murder suspect 

A man accused of killing his stepfather in a Marietta apartment shooting is now in custody after a SWAT team arrested him in Gwinnett County. 

Pharron Carlos Banks, 26, had been on the run since Monday night, when police say he fatally shot 58-year-old Michael Jackson during a domestic dispute at the Briggs at Power Park apartments on Franklin Gateway. 

Officers arrived just after 6:30 p.m. to find Jackson with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital but didn’t survive. 

Banks fled before police arrived. His car was later found near the Atlanta University Center and brought back to Marietta for evidence processing. 

On Wednesday, Marietta police tracked Banks to a home in Gwinnett. With a search warrant in hand, Gwinnett’s SWAT team surrounded the house, issued commands, and arrested Banks just after 5 p.m. 

“Our hearts go out to the family and everyone affected by this tragedy,” Marietta police said, thanking Gwinnett officers for their help. 

STORY 5:  Marietta council tabling measure that would require permit to protest 

The Marietta City Council hit pause on a proposed ordinance that would require permits for protests, opting to send it back for legal review. Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson made the motion, saying the city needs a constitutional law expert to weigh in. 

The ordinance, as written, would require groups of five or more to get a permit for an “expression event,” limit protest locations and times, and restrict sound amplification like megaphones. “Expression’s not the issue—it’s volume,” said Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin. 

Richardson wasn’t sold. “Five people? That’s too small. If seven of us wave on a corner, we’d need a permit? That’s not right,” she said, adding the term “expression” felt off. The committee unanimously agreed to table it. 

Next meetings: Nov. 10 (work session) and Nov. 12 (voting). 

And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on carrots 

 

 

We’ll have closing comments after this. 

 

Break: Ingles Markets 4 

 

Signoff-   

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Publish Date:  October 31st&nbsp;
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From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. &nbsp;
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Today is Friday, October 31st and Happy Birthday to John Candy&nbsp;
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I&rsquo;m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal&nbsp;
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<li>Superior Plumbing Taste of Kennesaw is Saturday</li>
<li>Marietta honors Rev. Dr. Nelson Price with Roswell Street commemorative naming</li>
<li>Students can apply to over 60 Georgia colleges and universities for free in November</li>
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Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on carrots&nbsp;
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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! &nbsp;
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BREAK: Ingles Markets 4&nbsp;
STORY 1:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/lifestyle/superior-plumbing-taste-of-kennesaw-is-saturday/article_1508db98-442a-4afd-9df0-5b1ea6176f52.html">Superior Plumbing Taste of Kennesaw is Saturday</a>&nbsp;
 Mark your calendars&mdash;The Superior Plumbing Taste of Kennesaw is back! On Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., downtown Kennesaw (2829 Cherokee Street) will transform into a foodie&rsquo;s paradise.&nbsp;
Picture this: over 30 local restaurants serving up their best bites, a Beer Garden for the grown-ups, live music all day, and even a big screen for catching the games. Kids? They&rsquo;ll be busy with inflatable slides and bounces while you stroll through the Georgia Grown Member Village.&nbsp;
Restaurants like The Melting Pot, Gus&rsquo;s Fried Chicken, and Williamson Brothers BBQ are just a few of the highlights. Admission&rsquo;s free, and food samples range from $1 to $10.&nbsp;
Proceeds benefit local charities like Shop with a Mustang and KSU Cares. Parking? Plenty&mdash;downtown, Adams Park, or First Baptist Church.&nbsp;
Questions? Call 770-423-1330 or visit kennesawbusiness.org. Don&rsquo;t miss it!&nbsp;
STORY 2: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/frontpage/marietta-honors-rev-dr-nelson-price-with-roswell-street-commemorative-naming/article_44b8b8bb-6ba8-499d-a882-b39747c6f4b4.html">Marietta honors Rev. Dr. Nelson Price with Roswell Street commemorative naming</a>&nbsp;
 For 35 years, Rev. Dr. Nelson Price stood at the pulpit of Roswell Street Baptist Church, drawing thousands to hear his sermons. Now, the stretch of Roswell Street from Marietta Square to Cobb Parkway&mdash;yes, past the Big Chicken&mdash;will honor his legacy as the &ldquo;Rev. Nelson L. Price Memorial Pathway.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The name of the road isn&rsquo;t changing, but two signs will mark the tribute. At Wednesday&rsquo;s dedication, Mayor Steve &ldquo;Thunder&rdquo; Tumlin called it a &ldquo;joyous occasion,&rdquo; adding, &ldquo;He wasn&rsquo;t just a road; he was a pathway&mdash;a lamp to our feet.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Price, who passed away in August at 94, left an indelible mark on Cobb County. He mentored students, counseled presidents, baptized thousands, and even delivered Jimmy Carter&rsquo;s 1977 inauguration address.&nbsp;
The church he led grew from 700 members to a 10,000-strong congregation, filling a 4,000-seat sanctuary every Sunday.&nbsp;
At the unveiling, friends and family shared stories. Former Braves pitcher Jim Nash recalled meeting Price in 1969: &ldquo;My wife made me go to church. Best decision ever.&rdquo;&nbsp;
Price&rsquo;s wife, &ldquo;Miss Trudy,&rdquo; thanked everyone, saying Nelson would&rsquo;ve been humbled.&nbsp;&nbsp;
STORY 3: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/education/students-can-apply-to-over-60-georgia-colleges-and-universities-for-free-in-november/article_09b335e9-ae91-43ef-bb55-0ce1a681d65d.html">Students can apply to over 60 Georgia colleges and universities for free in November</a>&nbsp;
 Good news for Georgia high school seniors: college application fees? Waived. Yep, over 60 colleges and universities across the state are letting seniors apply for free this November, thanks to a partnership between the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC), the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia, and private schools.&nbsp;
No limits, either&mdash;apply to as many schools as you want. Fees can add up fast, so this is a big deal for families.&nbsp;
If you use the GEORGIA MATCH admissions dashboard, the fee waivers are automatic. Curious? Head to GAfutures.org for the full list of schools and details.&nbsp;
GSFC&rsquo;s goal? Making college more affordable, plain and simple.&nbsp;
We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info. &nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll be right back.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break: Ingles Markets 4&nbsp;
STORY 4: <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/gwinnett-swat-team-captures-marietta-murder-suspect/article_dbb08072-6425-4d37-95a5-1c6577507253.html">Gwinnett SWAT team captures Marietta murder suspect</a>&nbsp;
A man accused of killing his stepfather in a Marietta apartment shooting is now in custody after a SWAT team arrested him in Gwinnett County.&nbsp;
Pharron Carlos Banks, 26, had been on the run since Monday night, when police say he fatally shot 58-year-old Michael Jackson during a domestic dispute at the Briggs at Power Park apartments on Franklin Gateway.&nbsp;
Officers arrived just after 6:30 p.m. to find Jackson with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital but didn&rsquo;t survive.&nbsp;
Banks fled before police arrived. His car was later found near the Atlanta University Center and brought back to Marietta for evidence processing.&nbsp;
On Wednesday, Marietta police tracked Banks to a home in Gwinnett. With a search warrant in hand, Gwinnett&rsquo;s SWAT team surrounded the house, issued commands, and arrested Banks just after 5 p.m.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Our hearts go out to the family and everyone affected by this tragedy,&rdquo; Marietta police said, thanking Gwinnett officers for their help.&nbsp;
STORY 5:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mdjonline.com/news/frontpage/marietta-council-tabling-measure-that-would-require-permit-to-protest/article_dd917be0-64ad-4aaf-a705-1780a3e58525.html">Marietta council tabling measure that would require permit to protest</a>&nbsp;
The Marietta City Council hit pause on a proposed ordinance that would require permits for protests, opting to send it back for legal review. Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson made the motion, saying the city needs a constitutional law expert to weigh in.&nbsp;
The ordinance, as written, would require groups of five or more to get a permit for an &ldquo;expression event,&rdquo; limit protest locations and times, and restrict sound amplification like megaphones. &ldquo;Expression&rsquo;s not the issue&mdash;it&rsquo;s volume,&rdquo; said Mayor Steve &ldquo;Thunder&rdquo; Tumlin.&nbsp;
Richardson wasn&rsquo;t sold. &ldquo;Five people? That&rsquo;s too small. If seven of us wave on a corner, we&rsquo;d need a permit? That&rsquo;s not right,&rdquo; she said, adding the term &ldquo;expression&rdquo; felt off. The committee unanimously agreed to table it.&nbsp;
Next meetings: Nov. 10 (work session) and Nov. 12 (voting).&nbsp;
And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on carrots&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have closing comments after this.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break: Ingles Markets 4&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Signoff-  &nbsp;
Thanks again for hanging out with us on today&rsquo;s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com&nbsp;
Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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