MDJ Script/ Top Stories for December 24th

Publish Date:  December 24th

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Today is Tuesday, December 24th and Happy Birthday to Howard Hughes

12.24.23 - BIRTHDAY - HOWARD HUGHES

I’m Dan Radcliffe and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Credit Union of Georgia. 

Marietta Police Select Third Deputy Chief
Who's Qualified for the Special Commission Elections?
Cobb Schools Community Delivers Holiday Cheer

Plus, Curt Yeomans conversation with Aaron Pierre and Kevin Harrison Jr from the Mufasa: The Lion King.

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STORY 1: Marietta Police Select Third Deputy Chief

The Marietta Police Department has appointed Major Jake King as its third deputy chief, overseeing the Uniform Patrol Division. This addition follows a department-wide restructuring aimed at enhancing training, performance, and program expansion. Incumbent deputy chiefs Tanya Twaddell and Justin Rutland will manage the Investigative Services and Support Services Divisions, respectively. King, who joined the department in 1998, has extensive experience in various roles and holds a graduate degree in public safety management. His appointment was approved by the City Council after a selection process in November.

STORY 2: Who's Qualified for the Special Commission Elections?

Qualifying for the special election for two Cobb County Board of Commissioners seats ends Friday. The District 2 and District 4 seats, currently held by Democrats Jerica Richardson and Monique Sheffield, will be filled on April 29. Richardson can't run due to redistricting. In District 4, Sheffield and Republican Matthew Hardwick have qualified. In District 2, Democrats Erick Allen, Jaha Howard, and Tracy Stevenson have qualified, with Republican Alicia Adams planning to qualify. The primary is on February 11, with early voting from February 1-7. A runoff, if needed, is set for March 11.

STORY 3: Cobb Schools Community Delivers Holiday Cheer

This holiday season, Cobb schools have been bustling with generosity, collecting 2,000 gifts, over 1,000 coats, and 200 sets of sheets to support families. Central office staff and community partners like Cobb EMC and Salesforce contributed significantly, with Salesforce providing gifts for every fifth-grader at Birney Elementary. Social workers delivered these donations across various schools, ensuring children experienced holiday joy. At Pearson Middle School, students helped sort donations, and the school will continue supporting families during the break. The community's efforts have ensured a brighter holiday season for many families in Cobb.

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STORY 4: A white Christmas in Georgia? Snow chances in Atlanta next week?

The Atlanta forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day suggests that while sub-freezing temperatures are expected in north Georgia, dry conditions are likely to persist, reducing the chances of a "white Christmas." The last significant snowfall on Christmas in Georgia was in 2010, with 1-3 inches in metro Atlanta and up to 8 inches in the north Georgia mountains. This was the first measurable Christmas Day snowfall in the area since 1881, causing hazardous conditions. Many Georgians are hoping for snow this year, but it remains uncertain.

STORY 5: 4M expected to pass through Atlanta airport during Christmas/NYE holiday period

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) anticipates around 4 million passengers during the Christmas holiday period, with the busiest day expected on December 27, seeing over 327,000 travelers. Nationwide, TSA plans to screen 40 million passengers by January 2. Travelers are encouraged to check ATL.com for parking updates and monitor real-time wait times at the airport.

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