GDP Script/ Top Stories for Friday June 30th
Publish Date: Thursday June 28
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Friday June 30th , and happy 56th birthday to boxer Mike Tyson
****Tyson****
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep
Plus, Brian Giffin has a Gwinnett Sports Report.
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : M.O.G.
Story 1. transit
Gwinnett County will receive $20 million in federal funding to build a new transit transfer center at the old Gwinnett Place Mall. The funding comes in the form of a U.S. Department of Transportation RAISE grant. The current outdoor transfer center will be replaced with a two-story building as part of the county's plans to expand transit services. The grant is seen as a significant milestone for the community's transit needs and will contribute to the overall development of Gwinnett County. The funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and its impact on Gwinnett County's transportation infrastructure is highly anticipated..…… read more on this story at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: northside
Northside Hospital System is constructing a 100,000-square-foot outpatient facility in the Buford area of north Gwinnett. The medical office building, expected to open next summer, will offer various services such as imaging, lab services, physicians' offices, and outpatient orthopedic surgery. The facility aims to provide easier access to healthcare for residents in northwest Gwinnett, reducing the need to travel to Northside's hospitals in Lawrenceville, Duluth, or Atlanta. The project represents an expansion of Northside's presence in the area, and the hospital system is still considering further plans for north Gwinnett. The facility is part of Northside's initiative to bring healthcare services closer to the community.
Story 3: loans
Lawrenceville police are searching for two former employees of a used car dealership who allegedly defrauded numerous customers out of thousands of dollars. The suspects, Alexander Weigard and Ibrahim Ali, posed as managers of Auto Star dealership and accepted down payments from customers for vehicle purchases. However, they failed to provide the promised cars or process loan applications, and when customers returned the following day, they were informed that their loan had been denied. The suspects refused to refund the down payments, citing a no refund policy. The investigation revealed that Weigard and Ali targeted victims through social media by advertising vehicles under fictitious company names. The police urge potential victims to come forward with information, see pictures of these suspects and read more at gwinnettdailypost.com....……..we’ll be right back
Break 2: Slappey - Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: explore
Explore Gwinnett has announced the recipients of the 2023 Gwinnett Creativity Fund (GCF), awarding nearly $200,000 in project and operational grants to support arts and cultural organizations in Gwinnett County. The GCF, now in its fourth year, aims to boost economic development and enhance the cultural scene of the community. The grants are divided into project grants, which support specific arts and cultural initiatives, and operations grants, which support the overall mission of arts organizations. Seven organizations received operations grants, including Atlanta Harmony Celebration and Aurora Theatre, while 17 projects were funded, such as the African American Culture & Arts Annual Festival and Suwanee Public Arts Commission's "Pierce's Corner Mural." The GCF will continue to accept applications in the future to further enhance the county's cultural landscape.
Story 5: skills
Gwinnett Technical College students showcased their skills and talent at the National SkillsUSA, Post-Secondary State Leadership, and Skills Conference recently held in Atlanta. Out of the 20 Gwinnett Tech students who participated in 12 contests, 17 students placed, with 13 earning gold medals. Additionally, 10 students were named Skill Point Honorees for achieving high benchmark scores. Gwinnett Tech received two chapter awards and was recognized for its contributions to students and the community. The college's SkillsUSA chapter also won several President's Volunteer Service Awards. These achievements demonstrate the exceptional education and real-world readiness of Gwinnett Tech students.
Story 6: Jackson
The Jackson EMC Foundation board of directors approved grants totaling $123,696 in its recent meeting, with $60,000 allocated to organizations serving Gwinnett County. The grants include $15,000 each to Adventure Bags Inc. for its Serving Children in Crisis program, The Lawrenceville Cooperative for its Emergency Assistance Program, and the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for its Opportunities Academy Program. Additionally, $10,000 was awarded to MUST Ministries Inc. for its summer lunch program, and $5,000 went to Freedom Path Counseling for counseling services. These grants are made possible through the Operation Round Up program, where cooperative members contribute spare change from their electric bills. Organizations and individuals in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC can apply for Foundation grants.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 10– GCPS tfn
Story 7: Sports
And now, Brian Giffin has your Gwinnett Sports Report
****GDP Sports 6-30****
We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Henssler 60
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