GDP Script/ Top Stories for Friday May 12th
Publish Date: May 11th Thursday
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Friday May 12th , and happy 86th birthday to the late, great comic George Carlin
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties
We’ll have all this and more on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
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Story 1. Shooting
On Wednesday afternoon, a shooting occurred at a shopping center in Norcross, resulting in the death of one man and the arrest of the suspected shooter. Norcross police were called to the scene and found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds. The suspect was apprehended nearby, but details about the suspect and victim have not been released due to the ongoing investigation. Officer Jonathan Reyes stated that the police are still determining what led up to the argument that resulted in the shooting.
STORY 2: Margaritaville
Margaritaville at Lanier Islands, a popular resort on Lake Lanier, has announced that visitors will no longer be allowed to swim in its portion of the lake, except for a "controlled environment." The move is aimed at maintaining a safe environment for all guests and will allow the park to focus on other parts of the water park to offer a better overall experience for visitors. The beach area will remain open for lounging and relaxing. However, a fence has been installed along the shoreline to prevent visitors from trying to swim in the lake. Margaritaville officials have also highlighted some of the park's new offerings for this summer, including the Aquatic Adventure and the opening of the new Parrot Mountain summer tubing slide.
Story 3: Crime
Lawrenceville officials released their 2022 crime stats, revealing that crimes against persons, including homicides, rapes, robberies, and aggravated assaults, decreased by nearly 29.2% from 2019, the year before the pandemic began. The number of crimes against persons was 68 in 2022, staying level with 2021's stats. Crimes against property, including burglary, arson, larceny, and motor vehicle theft, also decreased in 2022 with 693 incidents, compared to 759 in 2019. Lawrenceville Police Chief John Mullin attributed the decrease to the dedication of the city's officers and pledged to maintain a safe community. Lawrenceville Mayor David Still celebrated the overall reduction in crime…..we’ll have more community news after this.
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Time for the Gwinnett Sports report, presented by Tom Wages Funeral home. Here’s Community Reporter Brian Giffin with Daily Post Sportswriter Will Hammock:
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STORY 4:Annandale
Annandale Village's 3rd Annual Golf Tournament raised almost $200,000 for the non-profit organisation that provides progressive life assistance for adults with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries. The event was held on May 1 at The Country Club of the South in Johns Creek, and honored Cheryl DeLuca-Johnson, who is a family member of Annandale and has devoted her career and philanthropy to giving back to the community. The funds raised will help the organisation provide high-standard care and support to the individuals and their families. The next event scheduled by Annandale Village is the Extra Mile 5K Walk/Run on Aug. 26 at Suwanee Town Center Park.
Story 5: Fairview
Fairview Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville is gearing up to celebrate its 200th anniversary in August. As part of its celebrations, the church will partner with the Lawrenceville Co-Op Ministry on May 20 to host a food drive for the needy in the area. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the church will provide a free lunch for participants who bring canned goods or toiletries to fill the co-op's truck. Founded in 1995, the Lawrenceville Co-Op Ministry provides emergency groceries for families and individuals in need throughout Lawrenceville and Dacula. The church has collaborated with the co-op many times through the years…..back in a moment
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Story 6: Multicultural
Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth is hosting a multicultural festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The festival will showcase the cultural diversity of the county and will include traditional performances, face painting, bounce houses, obstacle courses, and car seat checks. Additionally, the festival will serve as a county government open house where guests can meet county employees and learn about available services and programs. A naturalization ceremony will also take place to welcome the county's newest citizens. For more information, visit GwinnettCounty.com/MulticulturalFestival.
Story 7: Aviation unit
Gwinnett County police’s Aviation Unit discovered a man trying to break into a U-Haul storage facility near Sugar Hill and Buford while on routine patrol. Video footage from the AIR 1 helicopter shows the suspect, Deyonte Joseph, attempting to gain access to the facility before climbing over the fence and opening the driver's door of a parked U-Haul truck. The helicopter crew radioed officers on the ground, who pursued and tased Joseph after a brief foot chase. He was then arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, obstruction, loitering and prowling, and two counts of Schedule 1 drug possession.
We’ll be back in a minute.
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