MDJ Script/ Top Stories for September 3rd
Publish Date: September 3rd
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From the BG Ad Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.
Today is Wednesday, September 3rd and Happy Birthday to Charlie Sheen
I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal
- 113-home development rezoning request tabled
- KSU recognized as Military Support College of Distinction
- Dove hunting this year? Make sure you have completed a hunter education course
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!
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STORY 1: 113-home development rezoning request tabled
A rezoning request for a 113-home development near I-75 and South Marietta Parkway has been put on hold—at the owner’s request. The plan? Single-family homes and townhomes on 19.5 acres, though the builder, Traton, LLC, flagged some design and engineering tweaks.
Kevin Moore, the project’s attorney, said revisions are underway to meet technical requirements and ensure the project’s feasibility.
This isn’t the land’s first rodeo. Back in 2021, a 204-townhome proposal for the same area was shot down after community pushback. Will this smaller plan fare better? Time will tell.
STORY 2: KSU recognized as Military Support College of Distinction
Kennesaw State University has earned the title of Military Support College of Distinction—one of only two schools in Georgia to snag the honor. It’s not just a badge; it’s a nod to KSU’s deep commitment to veterans, service members, and their families.
From scholarships that fill funding gaps to partnerships with groups like the Warrior Alliance and Wounded Warrior Project, KSU goes beyond academics. They even host Georgia’s only VetSuccess on Campus counselor, guiding veterans through benefits, careers, and life’s next steps.
STORY 3: Dove hunting this year? Make sure you have completed a hunter education course
Got your eye on the perfect dove field this season? Before you grab your gear, make sure you’ve checked off one thing: hunter education. The Georgia DNR’s Wildlife Resources Division makes it easy with online and in-person options.
Online courses (10 options, one in Spanish) range from free to $49.95, while in-person classes are free. Born after Jan. 1, 1961? You’ll need this. Details at GeorgiaWildlife.com.
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STORY 4: Cobb District Attorney’s Office launches Victim Advocates Academy
Last month, District Attorney Sonya Allen’s office kicked off its first-ever Victim Advocates’ Academy—a five-session program aimed at giving advocates the tools, knowledge, and trauma-informed practices they need to better support crime victims.
The next session? Thursday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cobb Public Safety Training Center in Austell. This one dives into post-conviction advocacy, including the Pardon & Parole process, with statewide resources shared by the Office of Victim Services.
STORY 5: UPDATE: Fire destroys east Cobb restaurant
An overnight fire gutted Chin Chin Chinese Restaurant, a beloved east Cobb spot that had been part of the
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