Justin Ross Harris, accused in son's 2014 hot car death, released from jail

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Publish Date:  July 4th 

   

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

  

Today is Friday, July 4th and Happy Birthday to Bill Withers 

 

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

1. Justin Ross Harris, accused in son's 2014 hot car death, released from jail
2. Chattahoochee River NRA seeks public comment
3. Fourth of July Fireworks: What You Need to Know

 

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas 

 

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BREAK: Ingles Markets 10 

 

STORY 1: Justin Ross Harris, accused in son's 2014 hot car death, released from jail 

Justin Ross Harris, convicted in his toddler son’s 2014 hot-car death before the murder conviction was overturned, has been released from jail after serving time for unrelated charges. Harris, 44, completed his sentence for disseminating harmful materials to minors after previously serving 10 years for sexual exploitation of a child. His murder conviction was overturned in 2022 by the Georgia Supreme Court, citing prosecutorial misuse of evidence. While former Cobb DA Flynn Broady declined to retry Harris, current DA Sonya Allen is reviewing the case. The release has reignited emotions surrounding the tragic death of 22-month-old Cooper Harris. 

 

STORY 2: Chattahoochee River NRA seeks public comment 

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area seeks public input on an environmental assessment for access improvements at the Roswell Gateway and Vickery Creek Unit. Open for comments from July 1-31, the assessment evaluates two proposals: **Preferred Alternative A**, which includes a pedestrian bridge, trail enhancements, and traffic flow improvements, requiring 2.59 acres of parkland for transportation use, and **No Action Alternative B**, which maintains current management. While the projects may impact park resources, mitigation efforts aim to enhance accessibility and connectivity. Comments can be submitted online via the NPS website. 

 

STORY 3: Fourth of July Fireworks: What You Need to Know 

With the Fourth of July approaching, fireworks stores like Phantom Fireworks in Kennesaw and Sky King Fireworks in Smyrna are seeing a surge in customers. Popular items include Phantom’s $260 Phandemonium and Sky King’s $700 Mic Drop finale fireworks. Both stores emphasize safety, offering tips like keeping water nearby, using fireworks in clear areas, and avoiding alcohol. Firework-related injuries have dropped significantly, thanks to better products and education. In Cobb County, fireworks are allowed from 10 a.m. to midnight on July 3-4 but are restricted near sensitive areas like hospitals and fuel stations. 

 

 

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Break: Ingles Markets 10 

 

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