Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s

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Publish Date: April 25th 

 

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

  

Today is Friday, April 25th and Happy Birthday to Barbara Streisand  

 

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

1. Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s 
2. 15th Annual Rotary Club of North Cobb Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival 
3. 2025 Glover Park Concert Series 

 

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on giving community talks 

 

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: SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL 

STORY 1:   Cobb Schools Rehires Coaches; Approves Tentative Budget, K-9s 

Cobb Superintendent Chris Ragsdale presented a $1.86 billion tentative budget, approved unanimously by the school board, which includes a 4.6% step raise for eligible employees and increased safety spending. The board also approved $450,000 for additional Vapor Wake K-9s to enhance school security. Ragsdale announced the rehiring of two Campbell High School coaches after an investigation into their nonrenewal. Other approvals included $19 million for Tapp Middle School renovations, $1.7 million for school buses, and a $439,497 video scoreboard for Walton High School.  

STORY 2:  15th Annual Rotary Club of North Cobb Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival 

The 15th annual Smoke on the Lake BBQ Festival, hosted by the Rotary Club of North Cobb, takes place May 9-10 at Logan Farm Park in Acworth. This free event features BBQ competitions, including the "Lord of the Wings" on May 9 at 6 p.m. and the "People’s Choice BBQ" on May 10 at noon, with tickets available for tastings. Attendees can enjoy live music, a Kids’ Zone, a Beer Garden, and a Georgia Grown Gift Market. Reserved tables and VIP packages are available. Proceeds support the Rotary Club’s community initiatives. 

STORY 3:   2025 Glover Park Concert Series 

 

The 2025 Glover Park Concert Series kicks off April 25 in Marietta Square, featuring free concerts at 8 p.m., rain or shine. Performers include The Bourbon Brothers (Rat Pack tribute) on April 25, Canyonland (California Country Rock) on May 30, Smokey Jones (Classic Country) on June 27, The Stranger (Billy Joel tribute) on July 25, Soul Cartel (Funk & Soul) on Aug. 22, and Davis and the Love (Pop Hits) on Sept. 26. Presented by the Downtown Marietta Development Authority and the City of Marietta, personal tables and sectioning off areas are prohibited. 

 

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Break: Ingles Markets 10 

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