MDJ Script/ Top Stories for November 21st Publish Date: November 21st Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. Today is Thursday, November 21st and Happy Birthday to Stan Musial ***11.21.24 - BIRTHDAY – STAN MUSIAL*** I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Rose Diggs Named 2024 Smyrna Citizen of the Year Judge Murphy Appoints 3 to Cobb Magistrate Bench Allatoona High Threatened Two Days in a Row, District Says Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on donating food. 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: Rose Diggs Named 2024 Smyrna Citizen of the Year Rose Diggs, CEO of Down 7 Up 8 Incorporated, has been named Smyrna Citizen of the Year by the Smyrna Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Over 13 years, Diggs has significantly impacted foster care, fostering over 300 children and providing free virtual tutoring to over 700 in Georgia. Her nonprofit supports fostered, adopted, and underprivileged children with school supplies, Christmas gifts, and parent training. Her advocacy has influenced policy changes at state and national levels. Diggs has held key roles in foster care organizations and received multiple awards for her contributions, including the Hero Award from AmeriGroup. STORY 2: Judge Murphy Appoints 3 to Cobb Magistrate Bench Chief Magistrate Judge Brendan Murphy has appointed Norman Barnett and Mellori Lumpkin-Dawson, and re-appointed Judge Jennifer Inmon as full-time Magistrate judges. Selected through a competitive process, they bring strong legal expertise and dedication to service. The Magistrate Court, operating 24/7, handles a heavy caseload, focusing on access to justice. Barnett, an assistant U.S. attorney, and Lumpkin-Dawson, a skilled litigator, both express commitment to serving Cobb County. Inmon, with 25 years on the bench, continues her role, praised for her leadership and experience. All appointees are active in their communities and legal professions. STORY 3: Allatoona High Threatened Two Days in a Row, District Says Allatoona High School faced violent threats on consecutive days, prompting a code red alarm on Wednesday. The Cobb County School District confirmed the threats were not credible after investigation. Since a shooting at Apalachee High School in September, the district has experienced numerous false threats and "swatting" incidents. The district emphasized its commitment to safety and intends to prosecute those responsible for such disruptions. Despite these incidents, the school remains secure, with students and staff focused on education. For more safety information, visit the district's website. 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: Friends, Witnesses Testify About Crash that Killed Kennesaw Teen In Marietta, the trial of Jerome Lee Cox, accused of killing 17-year-old Olivia Pugh in a DUI incident, continued with testimonies from Pugh's friends and bystanders. Cox allegedly hit Pugh with his vehicle after drinking at a holiday party. Pugh, a senior at Harrison High School, died two days later. The trial, overseen by Judge Kimberly Childs, began with opening statements and witness testimonies, including friends who were with Pugh and bystanders who assisted at the scene. A deleted TikTok video filmed by the girls that night became a point of contention, with the defense arguing it could have shown the girls were distracted. The trial is set to continue. STORY 5: Cobb Considering New Library Director as Longtime Leader Retires After 15 years as Director of the Cobb County Public Library System, Helen Poyer is retiring. Poyer, who began her career in Cobb in 2006 and became director in 2009, has overseen significant outreach programs and led the system to be named 2023 Library of the Year. Her leadership is credited to her dedicated 270-person staff. The Cobb County Board of Commissioners will vote on her replacement, with Chairwoman Lisa Cupid proposing Keith Schuermann, a veteran librarian with extensive experience, including leading the Troup-Harris Library System. If approved, Schuermann will start on December 2. We’ll be back in a moment Break: Ingles Markets 6 And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on donating food *** INGLES 5 'ASK LEAH' DONATING FOOD*** We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Marietta Theatre Gift Maji Signoff- Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy ...
