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 ===== MDJ Script/ Top Stories for September 5th Publish Date:  September 5th    Commercial: From the BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast.    Today is Friday, September 5th and Happy Birthday to Freddie Mercury I’m Keith Ippolito and here are the stories Cobb is talking about, presented by Times Journal Runaway garbage truck sparks fire at Smyrna homeRoundabouts, wider lanes, and pedestrian tunnel planned for stretch of Old 41Cobb School District responds to lawmaker's Title IX complaint Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on apples 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 8 STORY 1: Runaway garbage truck sparks fire at Smyrna home A Smyrna home went up in flames Wednesday after a garbage truck—yes, a garbage truck—rolled down a hill and crashed into it. Timothy Reis was in his kitchen, stirring chili, when he heard the crash. His first thought? Get his wife, Sally, out of the house. The Waste Connections truck wasn’t even occupied when it hit a parked car, then the house, sparking the fire. The fire knocked out power for hours. What a mess. STORY 2: Roundabouts, wider lanes, and pedestrian tunnel planned for stretch of Old 41  Got thoughts on the future of Old 41 Highway? Here’s your chance to speak up. On Monday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 7 p.m., Cobb County and Georgia DOT are hosting an open house at the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Visitor Center. The $19 million project aims to widen and realign the 0.71-mile stretch between Kennesaw Avenue and Stilesboro Road, adding roundabouts, pedestrian paths, and even a tunnel under Stilesboro for parkgoers. Why? Safety. Between 2018 and 2022, 146 crashes happened here—five times the rate of similar roads. Can’t make it? Submit comments online by Oct. 10. STORY 3: Cobb School District responds to lawmaker's Title IX complaint   Following state Rep. John Carson’s announcement Tuesday about filing a Title IX complaint against Pope High School, the Cobb County School District responded with a statement Wednesday. Carson claims the girls’ varsity basketball coach and administration are discriminating by enforcing a rule that bars players from participating in other sports simultaneously. The district defended the policy, saying it applies to all students, boys and girls, to prevent fatigue and injuries. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.799.6810 for more info.  We’ll be right back. Break: Ingles Markets 8 STORY 4: OUT AND ABOUT: 5 things to do this weekend in Cobb County — Sept. 5 - 7 Looking for weekend plans? Here’s what’s happening around town: Taste of Smyrna is back this Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Village Green (2800 King St. SE). Sample dishes from 30+ local restaurants (prices $1–$10), enjoy live music, family activities, and a beer garden. Admission’s free! Marietta Square Art Walk kicks off Friday, 5–9 p.m. Stroll through galleries, shop local art, and soak up the creative vibes. Dog Days at Smith-Gilbert Gardens invites pups and their humans to explore 18+ acres this Saturday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Admission: $3. Smyrna Handmade Market happens Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., with 60+ vendors offering everything from local honey to handmade soaps. STORY 5: Mt. Paran opens renovated athletic training facility Two years after a fire left its mark, Mount Paran Christian School has unveiled its revamped and expanded athletic training facility—and it’s a game-changer. The Knox Athletic Performance Center now boasts cutting-edge tech in the weight room, a turf room for agility drills, and a training room that’s tripled in size. There’s even a new laundry area and storage for gear from 17 sports teams. Named for longtime supporters Jack and Barbara Knox, the facility also highlights partnerships with Wellstar and PT Solutions, who’ve provided trainers and sports medicine expertise for years. The ribbon-cutting Wednesday celebrated donors with plaques and gratitude. And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on apples We’ll have closing comments after this. Break: Ingles Markets 8 Signoff-   Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Marietta Daily Journal Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at mdjonline.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. ...
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