Cobb Foundation Raises $800k for Nonprofits in 2024 Match Pool

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Publish Date:  December 5th

  

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Today is Thursday, December 5th and Happy Birthday to the late Walt Disney

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

1. Cobb Foundation Raises $800k for Nonprofits in 2024 Match Pool
2. Smyrna Teacher Named Educator of the Year
3. Defense Rests in Cobb Fatal DUI Trial

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food.

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STORY 1: Cobb Foundation Raises $800k for Nonprofits in 2024 Match Pool

The Cobb Community Foundation’s 2024 Match Magic Giveathon raised over $800,000 for 25 Cobb County nonprofits, surpassing last year’s earnings by a huge margin. The funds include $700,000 donated to specific nonprofits and $108,000 for the match pool, which will proportionally match the nonprofits’ earnings up to 10%. Significant contributors, including Walton Communities and several businesses, helped expand the match pool goal from $50,000 to over $100,000. Media outreach, such as a gift guide published by the Marietta Daily Journal, played a vital role in driving donations. The participating nonprofits covered diverse areas like arts, education, health, housing, and public safety. The foundation plans to announce the results and match pool distribution soon.

STORY 2: Smyrna Teacher Named Educator of the Year

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning honored Zina Hadjaz, a French teacher at The Quadrilingual Academy in Smyrna, as Educator of the Year. Surprised with the award by colleagues and department representatives, Hadjaz received a $3,000 personal check, $2,000 for a classroom makeover, and $2,500 for the academy to cover costs for her training and travel as she represents Georgia at educational events over the next year. Teaching children aged 1 to 16 months, Hadjaz plays a key role at the academy, which provides multilingual instruction in Spanish, French, Chinese, and English for kids aged 1 to 9. Selected through nominations, classroom observations, and interviews, the award highlights her dedication and her positive impact on students, families, and the community. The recognition also reflects The Quadrilingual Academy’s high standards and commitment to educational excellence.

STORY 3: Defense Rests in Cobb Fatal DUI Trial

 Jerome Cox’s trial for DUI and vehicular homicide is nearing its conclusion, with the defense resting their case. Cox, 69, faces charges for fatally hitting 17-year-old Olivia Pugh while allegedly intoxicated. The defense disputes his alleged intoxication and introduced expert testimony from retired officer Dwayne Canupp, who argued Cox could not have stopped in time to avoid hitting Pugh, calling it a "dart-out case." Prosecutors maintain Cox's alcohol consumption is central to the case, while the defense claimed unsafe intersection conditions contributed to the crash. Judge Kimberly Childs denied the defense's request to dismiss the DUI and vehicular homicide charges. Closing arguments are scheduled for today.

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STORY 4: Cupid Complaint Delayed by Absent Ethics Board Members

The Cobb County Ethics Board failed to secure a quorum for a hearing on a complaint against Cobb Chair Lisa Cupid, prompting angry reactions from critics in the audience. The complaint, filed by Cobb Taxpayer’s Association president Lance Lamberton, accuses the county of using taxpayer funds to advocate for a transit tax under the guise of educational outreach. Due to emergencies among four board members, the meeting was adjourned, leaving the audience shouting accusations of intentional delay. Board Chair Carlos Rodriguez assured attendees the hearing would be rescheduled, aiming for early January. Present were three of the seven board members, while four were absent, citing personal emergencies.

STORY 5: UPDATE: CSX Changes Railroad Closure Crossing Times

CSX Transportation will close the East Dixie Avenue Southeast railroad crossing Thursday for safety maintenance, with other planned closures in Marietta rescheduled. Originally, six crossings were set for maintenance, but work on those has been postponed. CSX will still work on the Marble Mill Road crossing on Friday. The city's Ugly Holiday Sweater Parade and Christmas Tree Lighting will proceed Thursday evening, but concerns about traffic persist. Public Works Director Mark Rice called CSX uncooperative, urging drivers to use alternate routes and plan ahead. For questions, contact CSX at 404-350-5165.

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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food.

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