• Top Spots to Celebrate Independence Day in Cobb County

  • Jul 2 2024
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  • MDJ Script/ Top Stories for July 2nd Publish Date: July 2nd Commercial: From the Ingles Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Tuesday, July 2nd and Happy 60th Birthday to MLB player Jose Canesco. ***07.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – JOSE CANSECO*** I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Top Spots to Celebrate Independence Day in Cobb County2 Cobb Students Selected for Boys Nation in WashingtonFamily of Hit-and-Run Kennesaw Victim Calls for Justice 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 STORY 1: Where to Celebrate Independence Day in Cobb County July 3, Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell will feature nightly fireworks, while Kennesaw hosts "Salute to America" downtown with live music, food vendors, and a fireworks finale. Don't miss "Southern Spirits" at the Southern Museum, offering drinks, food, and fireworks viewing. On July 4, enjoy live music and fireworks at Acworth's Cauble Park starting at 5:30 p.m. Marietta's "4th in the Park" kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade, concerts, and more. Finally, Powder Springs celebrates at Thurman Springs Park with live bands, activities, and a 9:30 p.m. fireworks show. For more details, visit the respective city websites STORY 2: 2 Cobb Students Selected for Boys Nation in Washington Two Cobb County students, Grant Pool and Benjamin Blackwood, have been chosen to represent Georgia at the 2024 American Legion Boys Nation in Washington D.C. This prestigious event educates rising seniors about federal government operations. Both boys participated in Georgia Boys State, learning local and state governance. Pool, aspiring to be a lawyer like his grandfather, focused on youth advocacy. Blackwood, inspired by family and TV, won roles including district attorney at Boys State. Their selections for Boys Nation were emotional for their families. The event includes mock campaigns, lectures, and meetings with senators and potentially the president. STORY 3: Family of Hit-and-Run Kennesaw Victim Calls for Justice The family of Ryan Ellis, a Kennesaw man struck in a hit-and-run while riding his bicycle, is seeking justice. Ellis, 57, was hit on Cobb Parkway and suffered serious injuries, requiring emergency brain surgery. He was just minutes from home and relied on biking or public transport. The family faces criticism on social media blaming Ellis for biking late. They're now gathered at his bedside as his condition worsens, planning to remove life support. The family plans to launch a GoFundMe for funeral costs. Ellis, a loving father and grandfather known for his musical passion and humor, is remembered fondly. Cobb Police are investigating, urging anyone with information to come forward. The family seeks accountability from the driver who fled the scene. 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 STORY 4: Marietta Man Sentenced for COVID-19 Relief Scam John Gaines, a Marietta man, has been sentenced to five years and three months in prison for his role in a scheme to steal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaines pleaded guilty to money laundering, admitting involvement in obtaining an $806,710 fraudulent PPP loan for a fictitious business, Gaines Reservation and Travel. The business had no employees or payroll expenses. Alongside two others, including Teldrin Foster and Carla Jackson, Gaines participated in a larger scheme that fraudulently obtained millions in PPP loans. In total, 23 individuals have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in the scheme, which exploited relief funds meant for struggling businesses. The case was investigated by the FBI and IRS. STORY 5: Man Injured in Stolen Vehicle Crash on Riverside Parkway An Atlanta man, Jamal Muhammad, sustained life-threatening injuries in a single-vehicle crash on I-20 near Riverside Parkway in Austell. Muhammad was evading police after driving a stolen car, initially spotted by a Fulton County officer on Fulton Industrial Boulevard. He fled onto I-20 westbound in the wrong direction and lost control near the Riverside Parkway northbound offramp in Cobb County. The vehicle struck a tree after spinning out on the grass shoulder. Muhammad was transported to Grady Hospital for treatment. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Cobb County Police at 770-499-3987. We’ll be back in a moment Break: INGLES 1 STORY 6: Zoo Atlanta and Georgia Public Library Service Announce Updated Experience Pass The Georgia Public Library Service has updated the Zoo Atlanta Library Pass program, expanding it to all 410 public libraries statewide. Now, patrons can check out a physical pass, replacing the previous DVD-based system. ...
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