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EMS training coordinator honored as state Educator of the Year

May 22, 2013 Leave a Comment

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Cobb Fire and Emergency Services staff prides itself on excellence and Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Larry Causby (center) was recently honored as the Georgia EMS Educator of the Year. The award was presented at the 2013 Georgia Emergency Medical Services awards banquet in Forsyth. Causby earned the award by contributing significantly to EMS education at the community, regional and state level.

According to the award’s qualifications, the winner must “be someone who not only does the job, but far exceeds the expectations of the employer and the community. The individual is an example of a true role model and community hero.” Causby has more than 22 years of experience as a paramedic, training officer and supervisor. He holds bachelor of science and master of science degrees in emergency management, both from Jacksonville State University. He is currently studying toward a master of arts in homeland security.

 

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GLOCK Basic Firearm Safety Training‏

May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

GLOCK  firearm safety training will be held May 29 and June 5, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Each training session includes classroom instruction, lunch and live fire range time. All trainings are held at GLOCK Professional, 5300 Highlands Pkwy., Smyrna, GA 30082.

Register at glocktraining.com/GlockSAFE.aspx.

 

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Dad praises detective’s handling of child molestation case

May 15, 2013 1 Comment
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Cobb County Jail photo

A Marietta father is singing the praises of the detective who handled an investigation into child molestation at a Cobb County martial arts studio.

In January 2012, taekwondo instructor Young Jin Shim was charged with aggravated child molestation for having sex with one of his students at Shim’s Martial Arts Academy of Taekwondo. He was ultimately convicted.

Michael Zimmerman’s two daughters attended the martial arts school and were questioned by a detective with the Cobb County Police Department.

Zimmerman said he was impressed with the detective’s handling of the case and wanted Cobb County residents to know the cailber of people employed by the police department.

Zimmerman’s letter to the Cobb County Police Department can be read below:

My name is Michael K. Zimmerman and I have two (2) daughters that had attended Shim’s Martial Arts Academy of Taekwondo on East Piedmont Road from June 1, 2011 until the arrest of the instructor Young Jin Shim on 1.25.12 by Detective C. Adam Payne.

I am compelled to bring to your attention the extraordinary professionalism, attention to detail, empathy for not only the victim and the victim’s family but empathy to any and all of the other children (students) and their families who [were] negatively impacted by such an evil act(s) perpetrated by a child molester.

Detective C. Adam Payne is an extraordinary investigator. Prior to, during and after the interview of both my daughters on 1.27.12 by Detective Payne and his female associate he made sure that their little minds were not accidentally influenced by either my wife or myself. That we were at ease during the interview process. When the interviews were completed he took the time that was necessary to explain as much as he legally could in order to put our minds at ease.

Now as you know Young Jin Shim is a convicted child molester. He will not be a threat to my children or any other children on the planet for the next 20 years thanks to the competence, attention to detail and proven successful investigative tactics executed with tenacity, focus and pure intuitive talent by Detective C. Adam Payne.

Detective C. Adam Payne sets the precedence for his subordinates, peers and superiors alike to emulate. As a parent and 22 year resident of Cobb County I am extremely well pleased that we as a community are blessed with knowing that Detective C. Adam Payne is at work diligently and wtih superb conviction doing everything in his power to protect our children.

(Reprinted from 11alive.com. Written . by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer, Wednesday, May 15th, 2013)

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Cobb Police respond to incident involving a teenager on Hembree Road

May 9, 2013 Leave a Comment

Cobb County Police Department

The following statement was released by the Cobb County Police Department Crimes Against Property Unit, Precinct 4, regarding an incident near Pope High School this week: 

I am aware that several emails and texts are circulating regarding the following incident that took place on Hembree Road. This incident is being followed up on by the Crimes Against Children’s Unit as a matter of precaution due to the complainant’s age.

On Monday, May 6, 2013, a teenage female was walking home from school on Hembree Road. A male in a yellow van stopped and offered her a ride which she declined. The male drove off and returned a short time later. He inquired about her age and complimented her appearance. He then provided a business card to the female and asked her to call him sometime.

The male did not make any threatening actions toward her nor did he attempt to forcibly get her into the van. It does not appear at this time that any criminal act occurred.

While understandably, any type of incident involving a young person causes alarm, I would ask that you do not forward any emails or texts other than this official version of the incident.

This incident provides an opportunity to remind your children and teenagers that they should never engage in conversation nor accept anything offered by someone in a situation such as this. Should they feel threatened, they should run to a nearby house or business or flag down passing motorists to draw attention to themselves and the situation. Police should then be notified as quickly as practical so that officers can check the area and attempt to identify the individual.

(Source: Cobb County Police Department) 

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CERT Classes Offered

May 8, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course is a 20-hour program that trains people to be better prepared for response to emergency situations in their communities. When emergencies happen, CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community.

The next CERT classes will be held at the Cobb County Emergency Operations Center, 140 North Marietta Parkway, Marietta 30060. The schedule for the course will be:

Saturday, May 18th: 9am-5pm
Saturday, May 25th: 9am-5pm
Saturday, June 1st: 9am-5pm

You must attend all sessions listed in order to complete the program. Participants must be at least 16 years old. If you would like to register for the program or request additional information, please contact Kristin Branaum at Kristin.branaum@cobbcounty.org, or at 770-528-1540.

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Sandy Springs installs signal to prohibit right on red onto Riverside

May 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

City of Sandy Springs staff installed a new traffic signal at Johnson Ferry Road and Riverside Drive. The signal will prohibit right on red onto Riverside Drive, southbound from Johnson Ferry Road. A flashing yellow arrow will permit a right turn after yielding to traffic. Barring weather issues, the new traffic light is expected to be operational Tuesday, May 7.

The signal will enhance safety at that intersection, in particular to accommodate sight distance issues on Riverside. City of Sandy Springs officials are asking commuters to be patient as drivers get accustomed to the new signal. Needed adjustments will be made as traffic flow in the area is monitored.

 

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Outdoor Burning Ban Began May 1

May 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

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The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issues a ban on open burning May 1-Sept. 30 of each year. Fifty-four counties in Georgia, including Cobb County, are affected. During the ban period, residents may not burn leaves, tree limbs or other yard waste, forest land or use air curtain destructors for land clearing. Cobb Fire and Emergency Services staff is responsible for enforcement of this state-issued ban in unincorporated Cobb and the cities of Acworth, Kennesaw and Powder Springs. If you have a complaint or problem regarding burning in your area, please call 911.

For more information, visit cobbcounty.org/outdoorburning or contact Georgia Environmental Protection Division at 404-363-7000 or 404-362-2671.

 

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Project opens to improve travel times on Johnson Ferry Road

May 2, 2013 1 Comment

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U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson recently cut the ribbon on the much-anticipated Johnson Ferry/Abernathy Road widening project. The project will provide better travel times for thousands of motorists daily. It widened Abernathy Road, from Johnson Ferry Road to Roswell Road, from two lanes to four lanes. It also includes four-foot bike lanes, eight-foot sidewalks and is divided by a raised median.

The Abernathy Road project was done in conjunction with the Johnson Ferry Road widening project, which included widening Johnson Ferry Road from Columns Drive to Abernathy Road. It provides six travel lanes from Columns Drive to Riverside Drive, four travel lanes from Riverside to Abernathy, a raised median, bike lanes and sidewalks.

(Source: CobbLine)

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Fatal fire on Lake Rill: Man, 50, found dead in home

May 1, 2013 Leave a Comment

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A man died early Sunday morning during a house fire in the Hunters Trace subdivision in East Cobb.

Christopher Bishop, 50, who lived alone, was found dead inside the two-story home at 4203 Lake Rill Court in Marietta.

The Cobb County Fire Department, which received a 911 call at 2:31 a.m. Sunday, was on the scene seven minutes later to find heavy fire on the second floor and in the attic, with the blaze spreading to the first floor.

Police said there were no signs of foul play or suspicious activity at the scene.

Eric Cooney, president of the homeowner’s association representing the 97-home subdivision, said an investor bought the house about a year ago and rented it to Bishop.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, said Cobb Fire Department Lt. Dan Dupree.

(Reprinted from the Marietta Daily Journal. Written by Jon Gillooly, May 01, 2013. Read more: The Marietta Daily Journal – Fatal fire on Lake Rill Man 50 found dead in home)

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Construction update: expect weekend delays on East Cobb roads

April 20, 2013 Leave a Comment

Road construction

Going somewhere? Plan ahead with these road work alerts for East Cobb:

 

Lower Roswell Road Construction
The contractor will work this Saturday (April 20), performing asphalt paving. Anticipate periodic lane closures. EXPECT DELAYS. Contractor is not planning to work Sunday (April 21).

Davidson Road to Willow Point Parkway – Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26
Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Davidson Road and Willow Point Parkway with one lane open for your commute.  The contractor will be grading, placing concrete and asphalt paving. EXPECT DELAYS.

Willow Point Pkwy to Timber Ridge Road – Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26
Also, expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Willow Point Parkway and Timber Ridge Road with one lane remaining open for your commute. The contractor will be grading, installing storm drainage crossings and placing concrete. Utility relocations should not affect your service. EXPECT DELAYS.

 

Little Willeo Road Sidewalks Construction
The contractor is not planning to work this weekend (April 20-21).

Karls Gate Drive to Lake Fjord Pass – Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26
Expect intermittent lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with one lane remaining open while the contractor continues grading, placing concrete sidewalk, and water main installation. Utility relocation should not affect your service.

 

May 2013 Paper Mill Road Bridge Replacement

Paper Mill Road at Sope Creek  – Monday, April 22, through Friday, April 26
Expect periodic lane closures from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Paper Mill Road at Sope Creek with one lane remaining open for your commute. Initial utility work will continue in preparation for bridge replacement this summer. EXPECT DELAYS.

After school lets out in May, Cobb County DOT will begin work on replacing the bridge over Sope Creek on Paper Mill Road. The new bridge will include a six foot sidewalk on the south side, providing access to the National Park Service trails. This project will result in closing Paper Mill Road at the bridge for approximately four months beginning once school breaks for the summer. Signed detour routes will be provided during construction.

 

I-285 Top-End Resurfacing Project – GDOT

Georgia DOT continues working on a $56 million resurfacing project on
I-285. Crews will resurface 10 miles of I-285 between Paces Ferry Road in Cobb County and Ashford Dunwoody Road in DeKalb County. Most work will take place nights and weekends. The project is scheduled to be completed in August 2013. EXPECT DELAYS. Please click on the link for more information.
http://www.dot.ga.gov/travelingingeorgia/TravelInfo1/WLC.pdf

(Source: The newsletter of Commissioner Bob Ott)

 

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