Marietta Daily Journal Podcast

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  • Get the news for Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and all of Cobb County with the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.

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    2025 MDJ News
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  • Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s

    Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s
    Apr 25 2025
    MDJ Script/ Top Stories for April 25th Publish Date:  April 25th    Commercial: TOP TECH MECHANICAL From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, April 25th and Happy Birthday to Barbara Streisand I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s 15th Annual Rotary Club of North Cobb Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival 2025 Glover Park Concert Series Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on giving community talks 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: SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL STORY 1: Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s Cobb Superintendent Chris Ragsdale presented a $1.86 billion tentative budget, approved unanimously by the school board, which includes a 4.6% step raise for eligible employees and increased safety spending. The board also approved $450,000 for additional Vapor Wake K-9s to enhance school security. Ragsdale announced the rehiring of two Campbell High School coaches after an investigation into their nonrenewal. Other approvals included $19 million for Tapp Middle School renovations, $1.7 million for school buses, and a $439,497 video scoreboard for Walton High School. STORY 2: 15th Annual Rotary Club of North Cobb Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival The 15th annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of North Cobb, takes place May 9-10 at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. This free event features BBQ competitions, including the "Lord of the Wings" on May 9 at 6 p.m. and the "People’s Choice BBQ" on May 10 at noon, with tickets available for tastings. Attendees can enjoy live music, a Kids’ Zone, a Beer Garden, and a Georgia Grown Gift Market. Reserved tables and VIP packages are available. Proceeds support the Rotary Club’s community initiatives. STORY 3: 2025 Glover Park Concert Series The 2025 Glover Park Concert Series kicks off April 25 in Marietta Square, featuring free concerts at 8 p.m., rain or shine. Performers include The Bourbon Brothers (Rat Pack tribute) on April 25, Canyonland (California Country Rock) on May 30, Smokey Jones (Classic Country) on June 27, The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute) on July 25, Soul Cartel (Funk & Soul) on Aug. 22, and Davis and the Love (Pop Hits) on Sept. 26. Presented by the Downtown Marietta Development Authority and the City of Marietta, personal tables and sectioning off areas are prohibited. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: Ingles Markets 10 STORY 4: UPDATE: Cobb County Confirms Data Breach, Notifies 10 Affected Individuals Cobb County servers were breached last month, compromising the private data of 10 individuals, including three county employees. The county detected the unauthorized access on March 21, leading to several days of server downtime for security assessments. While the exact data stolen varies by individual, the county is offering identity theft protection and credit monitoring if needed. The FBI has been notified, and the investigation is ongoing. Cobb officials emphasized their commitment to data security and have begun notifying affected individuals, with further updates expected as the situation develops. STORY 5: 30 Years, 50 Vendors, Endless Flavor: Taste of Marietta Returns Sunday The 30th annual Taste of Marietta food festival takes place Sunday, April 27, at Marietta Square, expecting over 50,000 attendees. Featuring 50 local restaurants like Williamson Bros. Bar-B-Q and Piastra, the event offers dishes priced from $2 to $10. Guests can enjoy live entertainment, a kids' alley, and vendor competitions for awards like "Tastiest Taste" and "Best Comfort Food." A new VIP lounge at Boxwood Social Hall offers air-conditioning, private restrooms, live music, and an open bar for $89. Admission is free, with road closures around the Square. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Break: TIDWELL TREES And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on giving community talks We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL Signoff-   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 mdjonline.com 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 ...
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  • Marietta Theatre Company Presents Little Women

    Marietta Theatre Company Presents Little Women
    Apr 23 2025
    MDJ Script/ Top Stories for April 23rd Publish Date:  April 23rd    Commercial: COBB SPRING ART FEST_FINAL From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Wednesday, April 23rd and Happy Birthday to Roy Orbinson ***04.023.25 - BIRTHDAY – ROY ORBINSON*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Marietta Theatre Company Presents Little Women Vision To Learn Summer Break 2025 at Cobb Libraries Legislators Talk Healthcare, Housing at Senior Forum 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: TIDWELL TREES_FINAL STORY 1: Marietta Theatre Company Presents Little Women Marietta Theatre Company will present *Little Women* from May 1-10 at Theatre in the Square, 11 Whitlock Avenue, Marietta. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, the story follows the March sisters as they navigate life during the Civil War era. Tickets range from $27.50 to $51.95 and are available online. For more details, visit mariettatheatre.com. STORY 2: Vision To Learn Summer Break 2025 at Cobb Libraries Nine Cobb County Public Library locations will host Vision To Learn mobile clinics in June and July, offering free eye exams and glasses for children ages 5-18. Registration is required, and space is limited. Clinics run from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on scheduled dates at various libraries, including South Cobb, Gritters, Switzer, and more. This initiative, part of a collaboration with Learn4Life, aims to improve children’s outcomes and early literacy. For details and registration, visit https://bit.ly/Cobb_County. STORY 3: Legislators Talk Healthcare, Housing at Senior Forum Dozens of Cobb County seniors gathered Tuesday in Marietta to discuss healthcare, housing, and aging in place with 12 state lawmakers. Officials highlighted efforts like House Bill 399, which targets out-of-state investors inflating housing costs, and proposed legislation to cap rent increases for seniors and veterans. Medicaid access sparked debate, with some criticizing Georgia’s limited expansion and work requirements. Lawmakers also addressed elder abuse prevention and improving senior care facility standards. With Georgia’s senior population expected to exceed 20% by 2030, legislators pledged continued advocacy in the next session starting January 2026. 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 9 STORY 4: Early Voting Ticks Up in Cobb Commission Races for Districts 2 and 4 Early voting is underway for Cobb County’s District 2 and 4 Board of Commissioners seats, with 2,149 votes cast as of Tuesday afternoon. Voting sites include the Cobb Elections Main Office, Smyrna Community Center, South Cobb Community Center, and Old Clarkdale Park Community Center, open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through April 25. Key issues for voters include diversity, equity, and inclusion, with candidates Erick Allen (D) and Alicia Adams (R) vying for District 2, and Monique Sheffield (D) facing Matthew Hardwick (R) in District 4. Election Day is April 29, with assigned polling locations required. STORY 5: Cobb School Board to Hear $1.86 Billion Budget Cobb Superintendent Chris Ragsdale will present a proposed $1.86 billion budget at Thursday’s school board meeting. Public comments on the tentative budget can be made at the 6:30 p.m. meeting at 514 Glover Street, with final approval set for May 15. Board members are eager to review funding for “failing” schools and federal programs. The board will also vote on several expenditures, including $15.9M for a new tech academy, $19M for Tapp Middle renovations, $3.2M for playground upgrades, $1.7M for buses, and $450K for K-9 officers. Additional items include a $439K scoreboard and $50K for band uniforms. Break: COBB SPRING ART FEST_FINAL STORY 6: Marietta Church Serves as Filming Location for Hulu’s ‘Murdaugh Murders’ Show A Hulu limited series, *Murdaugh Murders*, based on the true story of Alex Murdaugh’s crimes, was filmed Tuesday at St. James Episcopal Church near Marietta Square. The series stars Patricia Arquette as Maggie Murdaugh and Jason Clarke as Alex Murdaugh, drawing from journalist Mandy Matney’s reporting and podcast. Filming involved lane closures on Church Street, with scenes shot inside the church. Marietta City Manager Bill Bruton hinted at more productions coming to the city soon. STORY 7: Braves Install New Garden Towers at Truist Park To celebrate Earth Day, the Atlanta Braves installed eight garden towers at Truist Park to grow plants for ballpark food items. Two towers, ready for harvest this week, will provide lettuce and herbs, with a plan to yield 56 plants weekly. ...
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  • Pair Charged with Spray Paint Tagging Multiple Marietta Locations

    Pair Charged with Spray Paint Tagging Multiple Marietta Locations
    Apr 18 2025
    MDJ Script/ Top Stories for April 18th Publish Date:  April 18th    Commercial: TOP TECH MECHANICAL From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, April 18th and Happy Birthday to Melissa Joan Hart ***04.18.25 - BIRTHDAY – MELISSA JOAN HART*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Pair Charged with Spray Paint Tagging Multiple Marietta Locations Root House Plant Sale and Antique Market Returns April 26 Cobb Sheriff's Employee Charged with Child Molestation, Fired Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Celiac Disease 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: SENIOR EXPO STORY 1: Pair Charged with Spray Paint Tagging Multiple Marietta Locations Joshua Sullivan, 37, and Dylan Hall, 29, were arrested on April 9 for spray-painting 14 locations at the Delray Diner in Marietta, including politically charged messages like “F--- Trump” and “Israelites are evil.” Damages exceeded $500, and they also tagged a gas meter and bus stop awning. A police officer witnessed the pair tagging and taking a selfie. Both face charges including criminal damage and interference with government property. They were released on April 10 on $10,000 bonds. STORY 2: Root House Plant Sale and Antique Market Returns April 26 The annual Root House Plant Sale & Antique Market will take place on April 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the William Root House in Marietta. The event features antique and vintage items, heirloom and native Georgia plants, and fresh bouquets from Emma's Flower Truck. An exclusive preview sale is available on April 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. for $10, with tickets sold online at RootHouseMuseum.com/PlantSale. STORY 3: Cobb Sheriff's Employee Charged with Child Molestation, Fired Ivan Munoz, 44, a longtime Cobb County Sheriff’s Office employee, was fired after being arrested on two felony counts of aggravated child molestation. Munoz is accused of assaulting an 8-year-old girl twice in one day and is being held without bond. Sheriff Craig Owens terminated Munoz immediately upon learning of the charges, condemning the behavior as egregious and contrary to law enforcement values. Munoz had been with the department since 2000 as a criminal justice specialist. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  Break: Ingles Markets 8 STORY 4: Silver Comet Connector to Close Gap Between Cobb and Beltline Cobb County is set to complete a one-mile segment of the Silver Comet Connector by July, linking the trail to the Chattahoochee River along Atlanta Road. Part of a larger PATH Foundation project, the Silver Comet Trail will eventually connect Atlanta to Alabama by 2026. Cobb’s $8 million contribution includes trail construction, bridge repairs, and road upgrades. Once finished, the trail will accommodate walkers, runners, and bikers, offering a seamless connection to the Atlanta Beltline. Local resident Alan Adams looks forward to enjoying the extended trail’s natural beauty. STORY 5: Easter Sunrise Service Returns to Kennesaw Mountain This Sunday Piedmont Church and the Marietta Rotarian Club will host their annual Easter Sunrise Service this Sunday at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Led by Pastor Dr. Ike Reighard, the service begins at 6:45 a.m. as the sun rises. Attendees should bring chairs or blankets for seating on the lawn near the Visitor’s Center. The park opens at 6 a.m. More details are available at piedmontchurch.tv/easter/. Break: TIDWELL TREES And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Celiac Disease *** INGLES ASK LEAH (CELIACS DISEASE)_FINAL*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: SENIOR EXPO Signoff-   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 mdjonline.com 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. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com www.monsterjam.com/en-us/ #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #...
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