Cobb Students Receive College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships

MDJ Script/ Top Stories for June 4th 

Publish Date:  June 4th 

   

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Today is Wednesday, June 4th and Happy Birthday to Angelina Jolie 

 

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

1. Cobb Students Receive College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
2. Judge Pauses State Sanctions put on Cobb, Cities
3. Cobb Advances 300-Apartment Development Amid School District Concerns

 

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STORY 1:   Cobb Students Receive College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships 

Fourteen Cobb County students have earned college-sponsored scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Program, part of over 2,900 winners nationwide this year. These scholarships, ranging from $500 to $2,000 annually, are funded by 146 colleges and universities. Recipients were selected from 2025 National Merit Finalists based on academic excellence, recommendations, and test scores. The winners, representing schools like Lassiter, Walton, and Wheeler High, plan to pursue diverse fields such as engineering, law, genetics, and marine biology. By the program’s end, over 6,930 students will have received scholarships totaling nearly $26 million. 

STORY 2:   Judge Pauses State Sanctions put on Cobb, Cities 

Sanctions cutting off state funding for Cobb County and its seven cities have been paused by a Cobb Superior Court ruling. The sanctions stemmed from Mableton and Cobb County missing a May 31 deadline to finalize a Service Delivery Strategy agreement. Mableton initially rejected the $9.5 million deal but later approved a revised version, allowing more time for payment. The court ruled the sanctions would harm Cobb’s 800,000 residents, halting state support for infrastructure, public safety, and more. If the agreement is finalized soon, sanctions could lift by July 1. Mableton plans to create a special service district to fund its payment. 

STORY 3:  Cobb Advances 300-Apartment Development Amid School District Concerns 

The Cobb County Planning Commission approved a 300-unit apartment development on South Cobb Parkway near Cumberland Mall, replacing an aging hotel. Developer Alliance Residential plans a five-story building with amenities like a pool, gym, and co-working space, targeting young professionals, downsizers, and seniors. Despite concerns from the Cobb School District about overcrowding at Teasley Elementary, the commission voted unanimously to advance the project. Alliance argued the development would generate $1.19 million in annual tax revenue and suggested rezoning the area to Brumby Elementary, which has capacity. The proposal now heads to the Board of Commissioners for final approval on June 17. 

 

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