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August 29, 2025 9 mins

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Publish Date:  August 29th 

   

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From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.  

  

Today is Friday, August 29th and Happy Birthday to Richard Attenborough 

 

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

  1. Former hotel near Six Flags converted to housing for homeless vets
  2. Marietta advances Cherokee Street widening plan
  3. Cobb approves road safety measures after 12-year-old hit by car

 

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on picky toddlers 

 

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: Ingles Markets 6 

 

STORY 1: Former hotel near Six Flags converted to housing for homeless vets 

What was once a run-down hotel near Six Flags is now a lifeline for 88 homeless veterans. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation officially opened its Atlanta Veterans Village this week, turning the old Wingate into permanent housing with on-site support services. 

The building, now fully renovated, offers furnished apartments, PTSD treatment, job help, and even an AI assistant named “Kathleen.” Veterans will pay no more than 30% of their income in rent. 

 

STORY 2: Marietta advances Cherokee Street widening plan 

 The Marietta City Council is pushing ahead with plans to widen Cherokee Street, but forget the roundabouts—they’re not happening. 

The project, which will add a third lane from Chicopee Drive to Vann Street, started with three options. Public Works Director Mark Rice laid them out: one plan realigns the intersection at Canton Road, another adds a single roundabout, and the third proposes two roundabouts. 

The council’s Public Works Committee agreed. They’re sticking with the realignment plan, estimated at $7.8 million, and aiming to start within three years. 

 

STORY 3: Cobb approves road safety measures after 12-year-old hit by car 

  After a tragic accident left a 12-year-old boy with life-altering injuries, Cobb County is taking action. The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $146,966 contract to improve safety near Davis Elementary School, where Preston Veal was hit by a van in June while crossing Jamerson Road. 

The plan? Realign traffic lanes and install a flashing beacon at the intersection.  

The community has been pushing for change—703 people signed a petition demanding safer crossings. Work is set to begin soon, with completion expected in 60 days. 

 

 

 

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Break: Ingles Markets 6 

 

STORY 4: Marietta ethics complaint ban tabled ahead of November election 

A plan to ban ethics complaints during election season? Tabled—for now. The City Council’s Judicial Legislative Committee, led by Councilwoman Cheryl Richardson, hit pause on the controversial proposal this week. 

Mayor Steve Tumlin, who vetoed the amendment earlier, had strong words. 

Meanwhile, other council business rolled on: adding two school resource officers, renewing the Stop Arm safety program, and debating higher booting fees for big rigs. Speed studies? Also on the agenda. 

STORY 5:  OUT AND ABOUT: 5 things to do this weekend in Cobb County — Aug. 29 - 31 

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