Marietta Man Accused of Failing to Pay Musicians for Performances at Cherokee Chop House

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Publish Date:  May 23rd 

   

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

  

Today is Friday, May 23rd and Happy Birthday to Drew Carey 

 

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

1. Marietta Man Accused of Failing to Pay Musicians for Performances at Cherokee Chop House
2. Four Cobb County Student-Athletes Awarded
3. Marietta Man Charged with Attempted Stabbing

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas 

 

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STORY 1:   Marietta Man Accused of Failing to Pay Musicians for Performances at Cherokee Chop House 

Jerry Royce Watson of Marietta faces charges for allegedly failing to pay musicians and singers he hired to perform at the Cherokee Chop House between November and December 2024. According to a Cobb County Police warrant, Watson owes thousands to various performers, including a trombone player ($1,900), a bass player ($2,100), and a singer ($3,000). In total, he faces five counts of theft of services over $1,500 and three counts under $1,500. Watson has not been listed in jail records. 

STORY 2:  Four Cobb County Student-Athletes Awarded 

For the 11th year, Positive Athlete awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to student-athletes in Georgia who embody positivity and excellence in sports. Over 6,400 nominations from 440+ schools were submitted, with winners meeting specific scholarship criteria. Cobb County recipients include Ben Laskey (Harrison High), Grant Pool (North Cobb Christian), Cade Saldi (Mount Paran Christian), and Elizabeth Michalek (Walton High), each receiving $1,000 scholarships. The winners will be honored at the Georgia Positive Athlete Awards Ceremony on June 5, 2025, in Marietta. 

STORY 3:   Marietta Man Charged with Attempted Stabbing 

Junior Esquivel Medina, 21, of Marietta, is accused of attempting to stab a man and injuring the victim's forearm with a knife on May 16 at a mobile home in Lamplighter Village, Marietta. Charged with aggravated assault, Medina was arrested early that morning and remains in custody without bond at the Cobb County Adult Detention Center. 

 

 

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Break: Ingles Markets 8 

STORY 4:  OUT AND ABOUT: 5 Things to Do This Weekend in Cobb County — May 23 - 25 

This weekend in Marietta offers a variety of events! The Marietta Square Farmers Market returns Saturday m