Marietta Daily Journal Podcast

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for October 22nd Publish Date:  October 22nd    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Tuesday, October 22nd and Happy Birthday to actor Christopher Lloyd. ***10.22.24 – BIRTHDAY – CHRISTOPHER LLLOYD*** I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.       Second Week of Advance Voting Underway in Cobb 2.       HarvestFest Celebrates Autumn in Marietta Square 3.       Cobb Eyes Transit Program for KSU Students   Plus, Cobb’s election director Tate Fall recent speech the Kiwanis Club. 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: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:  Second Week of Advance Voting Underway in Cobb [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/second-week-of-advance-voting-underway-in-cobb/article_e6db8d38-8fc9-11ef-9015-e30389806540.html] In Cobb County, early voting is in full swing with over 118,900 voters participating since it began. After a busy first week, turnout steadied with 14,067 voting on Saturday and 4,181 on Sunday. Wait times on Monday ranged from 20 minutes to an hour at popular locations. Voters like Barry Whitener and Cindy Jones cited the economy and the need for change as key motivators. Others, like Vish Ganapathy, emphasized the importance of voting early to avoid issues. Early voting continues until November 1, with 12 polling stations open daily. STORY 2:     HarvestFest Celebrates Autumn in Marietta Square [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/harvestfest-celebrates-autumn-in-marietta-square/article_481fd3f0-8e4a-11ef-be20-e7ce025f1ddb.html] Marietta Square was bustling with activity during the annual HarvestFest, attracting thousands for a day of fall-themed fun. The event featured a touch-a-truck experience with the Marietta fire and police departments, allowing kids to explore vehicles and equipment. Officer Aaron Wright highlighted the importance of community connection. The festival also included an arts market, pie-eating contests, and a scarecrow competition. Percy Hardy and Enrique Figueroa won the children's and adult pie-eating contests, respectively. The day wrapped up with a costume contest for kids, adding to the festive atmosphere. STORY 3:  Cobb Eyes Transit Program for KSU Students [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/local/cobb-eyes-transit-program-for-ksu-students/article_f17ee4a8-8fb3-11ef-a131-fbc46a5de2d8.html] Cobb County is considering a partnership with Kennesaw State University to enhance student access to CobbLinc buses. The proposed pilot program, up for a vote by the Board of Commissioners, would allow KSU students to ride three specific CobbLinc routes for free with a valid student ID, with KSU reimbursing the county $2 per trip, up to $100,000 annually. The program, running from January 1 to December 30, 2025, aims to improve student mobility beyond campus. Commissioner JoAnn Birrell highlighted the benefit of expanded access to areas like Marietta and downtown.     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: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4:  Local Named 2024 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellow [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/education/local-named-2024-justice-john-paul-stevens-public-interest-fellow/article_b79eaa76-8ff3-11ef-a914-634290350da9.html] Jiovanny Dominguez from Powder Springs, a student at Georgia State University College of Law, has been named a 2024 Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellow. This fellowship, honoring the late Justice Stevens, supports over 150 law students nationwide in public interest law. Dominguez, along with fellow Georgia State students Aaliyah Knight and Aimee Lyons, received a stipend from the Stevens Foundation to support their unpaid public interest law internships this summer, reflecting a commitment to a robust justice system. STORY 5:  Georgia man arrested in attack on Capitol [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/national/georgia-man-arrested-in-attack-on-capitol/article_05593638-8fd0-11ef-8aeb-e7dc83a531f4.html] Cylester Maxwell, a 42-year-old from Alpharetta, Georgia, was arrested for his involvement in the January 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol attack. He faces felony charges for assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon and civil disorder, along with misdemeanors for entering restricted grounds and engaging in violence. Court records show Maxwell was seen in video footage participating in the riot, including using a "TRUMP" sign as a battering ram against police. The FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office are handling the investigation and prosecution. We’ll be back in a moment    Break: Ingles Markets (Roasting Vegetables) 7 ***Interview – Tate Fall*** Break: Marietta Theatre (06.10.24 MARIETTA THEATRE MARGARITAVILLE_FINAL)   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 www.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. 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From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Monday, October 21st, and I'm Keith Ippolito [https://twitter.com/KeithIpp86]. Cobb voters face historic election [https://www.mdjonline.com/elections/cobb-voters-face-historic-election/article_ed57f332-6fa7-11ef-9869-f734e2f0d519.html] Cobb County voters are gearing up for the November general elections, with early voting already underway. The general election is set for November 5, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Voters need a valid photo ID, which can be obtained for free if necessary. Early voting began on October 15 and runs through November 1 at various locations, including the Cobb Elections Main Office and several community centers. Sunday voting is available at select sites. The ballot features candidates from the May primaries, including races for U.S. President, Congressional Districts, and local offices like the Cobb Board of Commissioners Chair and Cobb Sheriff. Absentee ballots must be requested by October 25 and submitted by Election Day. Voters can check their registration status and find their precincts online. For more details, visit the Cobb County elections website. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com [https://www.mdjonline.com/]. For the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network [https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/] NewsPodcast CurrentEvents TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #love See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Friday, October 18th, and I'm Keith Ippolito [https://twitter.com/KeithIpp86]. Six More Books Pulled from Cobb Schools Bringing Total to 32 [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/education/six-more-books-pulled-from-cobb-schools-bringing-total-to-32/article_0bf7f828-8cc2-11ef-903b-777584599a33.html] Cobb County School District has removed six more books from its libraries, totaling 32 books banned due to explic it content concerns. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale has consistently updated the board on these removals, emphasizing the exclusion of materials deemed lewd or sexually explicit. The review process involves retired educators, though details about the committee remain unclear. Of the 32 books banned, 22 are also removed from Marietta schools. The debate over book bans has been contentious, with Republican board members supporting the removals and Democrats criticizing the process. Allegations of discrimination have arisen, particularly concerning books by minority authors or those highlighting LGBTQ experiences. A civil rights complaint was filed against the district, accusing it of discriminatory censorship. Ragsdale denies these claims, asserting the focus is on content, not targeting specific groups. The controversy began in 2023 when a conservative blog highlighted certain titles in district libraries. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com [https://www.mdjonline.com/]. For the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network [https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/] NewsPodcast CurrentEvents TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #love See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for October 17th Publish Date:  October 17th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  Today is Thursday, October 17th and Happy 66th Birthday to singer Alan Jackson ***10.17.24 – BIRTHDAY – ALAN JACKSON*** I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia.  1.      'Solar Opposites' Star Mary Mack Performs at Strand Friday 2.      Second Day of Early Voting Continues in Cobb 3.      Gwen Walz Campaigns in Cobb   Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Fiber.   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: CU of GA (06.26.24 CU OF GA FREE CHECKING_REV_FINAL) STORY 1:  'Solar Opposites' Star Mary Mack Performs at Strand Friday [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/local/solar-opposites-star-mary-mack-performs-at-strand-friday/article_7d56c18c-8bd4-11ef-b423-3b8f1c3ced58.html] Stand-up comedian and voice actress Mary Mack is set to debut at The Strand Theatre in Marietta as part of the “Comedy at The Strand” series. Known for her clean, relatable humor, Mack has released six comedy albums and appeared on shows like “The Tonight Show” and “Last Comic Standing.” She voices Jesse on Hulu's “Solar Opposites” and hosts the “North Star Comedy Hour” podcast. Mack enjoys connecting with audiences and will continue touring into 2025, with two new comedy albums releasing in December. Her show at The Strand starts at 8 p.m. Friday, with tickets available online. STORY 2:  Second Day of Early Voting Continues in Cobb [https://www.mdjonline.com/elections/second-day-of-early-voting-continues-in-cobb/article_16689f80-8bee-11ef-910e-7be588581b67.html] Cobb County, Georgia, saw record-breaking early voter turnout for the upcoming general election, with over 37,930 residents voting by Wednesday afternoon. This surge more than doubled previous first-day turnouts in 2020 and 2022. Despite some initial technical issues with ballot encoders, voting has proceeded smoothly across 12 stations, with generally short wait times. Many voters chose to vote early for convenience and to ensure their votes are counted, citing concerns about the economy, taxes, and political leadership. Early voting continues through November 1, ahead of Election Day on November 5. STORY 3:  Gwen Walz Campaigns in Cobb [https://www.mdjonline.com/elections/gwen-walz-campaigns-in-cobb/article_5f3ef1b6-8bc9-11ef-b779-af91864be7e8.html] Minnesota First Lady Gwen Walz visited Cobb County, Georgia, to rally Democratic voters and support down-ballot candidates, including the Cobb County Board of Education. Speaking alongside local leaders, Walz emphasized the importance of voting in every race to address key issues like education and reproductive rights. Her visit followed a rally by former President Donald Trump in the area. Walz criticized Trump's stance on reproductive rights and encouraged attendees to mobilize voters. Her visit coincided with record-breaking early voter turnout in Georgia, highlighting the urgency of the upcoming election. 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: DRAKE (Drake Realty (Cobb County) STORY 4:  Cobb, Marietta See Improvement in ACT Scores [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/education/cobb-marietta-see-improvement-in-act-scores/article_13930ecc-8bd9-11ef-a6de-b3efcfb66e0f.html] Cobb and Marietta school districts saw an increase in average ACT scores, outperforming state and national averages. Cobb's average rose to 22.8, while Marietta's increased to 22.7. Both districts ranked in the top 10 statewide, with Cobb seventh and Marietta ninth. Marietta showed significant growth, especially among Hispanic students, and excelled in English and reading. Cobb's top schools, Walton and Wheeler, scored 26. Despite recent gains, both districts have seen a decline since 2021. Georgia's average ACT score slightly decreased, but the state still surpassed national averages in all subjects. STORY 5:  New Video Released in Unsolved Cherokee House Party Shooting Case [https://www.mdjonline.com/news/police_fire/new-video-released-in-unsolved-cherokee-house-party-shooting-case/article_cf67d67c-a8df-53b9-9966-6f6ffaddb9d7.html] The Cherokee Sheriff’s Office released new video footage to help solve the unsolved case of 14-year-old Landon Andrews, who was killed at a house party in 2021. The video shows over 100 kids fleeing the scene, and authorities are seeking those with firsthand knowledge of the incident. Despite processing extensive evidence and witness statements, the shooter remains unidentified. A related fight earlier that night in Kennesaw may be connected. The sheriff’s office urges the public to help bring closure to Andrews' family, who established the LB22 Foundation in his memory. A hotline is available for anonymous tips. We’ll be back in a moment    Break: Ingles Markets (Quick Meal Foods) 6   And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fiber.   ***LEAH INTERVIEW***   We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Marietta Theatre (06.10.24 MARIETTA THEATRE MARGARITAVILLE_FINAL)   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 www.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. 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Hosts Brian Giffin and John Bednarowski discuss the highlights from Week 9 of high school football in Cobb County, including standout performances from teams like Sprayberry and North Cobb. They preview the upcoming Week 10 games, emphasizing key matchups and rivalries, while also considering playoff implications for various teams. The conversation highlights the local talent emerging from Cobb County and reflects on the fast-paced nature of the football season.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Cobb Football Friday 00:39 Week 9 Highlights and Team Performances 04:52 Looking Ahead to Week 10 Games 06:44 Key Matchups and Rivalries 10:54 Playoff Implications and Team Strategies 14:47 Spotlight on Local Talent and Future Prospects See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.