Cobb Contributes $100k for MUST Ministries’ Cooling Center

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for May 14th 

Publish Date:  May 14th 

   

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Today is Wednesday, May 14th and Happy Birthday to George Lucas. 

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I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal 

1. Cobb Contributes $100k for MUST Ministries’ Cooling Center
2. 18-year-old Charged with Bringing Knife to Marietta High
3. Atlanta Braves to Honor USHER with Bobblehead

 

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STORY 1:   Cobb Contributes $100k for MUST Ministries’ Cooling Center 

Cobb County commissioners voted 3-2 to allocate $108,000 to MUST Ministries for its summer cooling center, providing refuge for the homeless on days over 90°F. The funding covers food, supplies, security, and bus vouchers, with hotel stays for overflow. While Democrats supported the initiative as a proactive measure to prevent heat-related deaths, Republicans opposed it, citing concerns about government funding for nonprofits and favoritism. Chairwoman Lisa Cupid defended the decision, emphasizing the county’s responsibility to address homelessness compassionately. The funds come from Cobb’s Emergency Management budget, which also supports other emergencies like fire displacement. 

STORY 2:   18-year-old Charged with Bringing Knife to Marietta High 

Mikaya Kameron Thompson, 18, was arrested on May 2 for bringing a 6-inch Kunai knife to Marietta High School. Charged with carrying weapons in a school safety zone, she was taken into custody at 8 a.m. and remains in the Cobb County Adult Detention Center without bond. 

STORY 3:  Atlanta Braves to Honor USHER with Bobblehead 

The Atlanta Braves will honor GRAMMY-winning artist Usher on June 18 at Truist Park. The first 15,000 fans will receive an exclusive Usher bobblehead featuring the iconic “Peace Up, A-Town” gesture. Pre-game celebrations in The Battery Atlanta include live music with a DJ playing Usher’s hits and a themed food truck offering dishes inspired by his songs. Usher also collaborated on a co-branded merchandise collection, available at the Braves Clubhouse Store starting that day. Fans are encouraged to arrive early for the festivities. 

 

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STORY 4:  Atlanta Man Charged with Damaging Safe at Carrabba’s Italian Grill