MDJ Script/ Top Stories for September 24th
Publish Date: September 24th
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I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal
- Mableton chemical plant applies for air quality permit for new process area
- Cobb to consider extending student housing moratorium
- Man arrested for shooting at victim’s car in Mableton payment dispute
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STORY 1: Mableton chemical plant applies for air quality permit for new process area
A Mableton chemical plant, Compass Chemical International, wants to expand. They’ve filed for an air quality permit with Georgia’s Environmental Protection Division to add a new process area at their Buckner Road site. The plan? To produce a proprietary lubricant additive—an alkyl phosphite blend (with or without dispersants, if you’re into the details).
Mayor Michael Owens struck a balance: “We welcome businesses that invest in Mableton, but safety and clean air come first.”
Councilwoman Patricia Auch added, “Permits like this are routine. If they meet the standards, it’s not necessarily harmful.”
The permit’s under review. Public comments? Due by Oct. 17.
STORY 2: Cobb to consider extending student housing moratorium
The Cobb County Board of Commissioners is gearing up to vote on extending a moratorium on student housing applications—again. If approved, it’ll be another 180 days of “pause” on new developments, pushing the freeze into spring 2026.
This isn’t the first time. The ban started in October 2024, got extended in March, and now, here we are. Why? Kennesaw State’s booming enrollment has outpaced housing, and zoning battles have made things messy.
Chair Lisa Cupid recently admitted students are struggling.
Commissioner Keli Gambrill? Not a fan. “KSU needs to handle this,” she said bluntly.
STORY 3: Man arrested for shooting at victim’s car in Mableton payment dispute
Cesar Alexis Velazquez, 23, from Douglasville, is facing some serious charges after a heated argument over a cell phone repair turned dangerous.
On Aug. 21, around 11:30 p.m., Velazquez allegedly fired two shots at a red 2011 Kia Optima outside a home on Joseph Club Drive in Mableton. The victim, who owns a phone repair business, had run back inside for safety. The dispute? Velazquez refused to pay for fixing a water-damaged phone but still left with it—gun in hand, according to police.
He’s now charged with aggravated assault and theft of services. Arrested Sept. 9, he’s being held without bond.
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STORY 4: KSU student named Newman Civic Fellow
Kennesaw State senior Deja Boney has a knack for making a difference—and now, she’s a 2025 Newman Civic Fellow. It’s a big deal, a national recognition for students who lead with heart and hustle in their communities.
Deja, an information systems major with an IT minor, has been everywhere—organizing cleanups, mentoring through Black Women Empowered, and tackling poverty with Circles Cobb. “It’s humbling,” she said, “to know the work I’m doing is seen beyond campus.”
Her journ
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