GDP Script/ Top Stories for Friday July 7
Publish Date: Thursday July 6
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Friday July 7th , and happy 57th birthday to comedian Jim Gaffigan
****Gaffigan****
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties
Plus, Miranda Shealy of Fernbank Museum stops by, and Brian Giffin has a Gwinnett Sports Report with Will Hammock.
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : Slappey
Story 1. issues
A recently completed operational performance assessment of Gwinnett County government highlighted various issues that need attention to enhance efficiency. The assessment was initiated during the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners' strategic planning session, aiming to establish benchmarks for measuring the county's performance in meeting residents' needs. While the county was praised as a national benchmark organization, the assessment identified concerns such as outdated processes, infrastructure, employee workload, lack of data tracking, and communication gaps. Specific departments, like Community Services and the Public Library system, faced challenges related to decision-making, program criticism, and inconsistent messaging. The county officials received the assessment report from Mauldin & Jenkins and plan to review and implement the recommendations for ongoing improvements. The initiative was commended for its commitment to continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability…..read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: Bar
The Gwinnett County Bar Association recently received multiple prestigious awards at the Annual Meeting of the State Bar of Georgia. These awards include the Law Day Award of Achievement, Best Newsletter Award, and Best Website Award. The Law Day Awards recognize local bar associations for their outstanding efforts in planning and executing activities to commemorate Law Day. The Best Newsletter Awards recognize voluntary bar associations that provide exceptional informational resources based on their size. Similarly, the Best Website Awards acknowledge local and voluntary bar associations that have websites demonstrating excellence in content, design, usefulness, and ease of use. The State Bar of Georgia sponsors these awards annually to support and encourage local and voluntary bar associations in their service programs and to promote the improvement of justice administration and the positive image of lawyers.
Story 3: housing
The Gwinnett Housing Corporation and Lawrenceville Housing Authority are hosting a bilingual Housing Resource Expo at Central Gwinnett High School on July 15. Over 20 housing agencies will participate in the event, which aims to provide residents facing housing challenges with information about available resources. The expo will focus on emergency housing, home ownership, rental opportunities, and home improvement programs. The Gwinnett Housing Corporation CEO, Lejla Prljaca, expressed concerns about rising housing prices and the impact on affordability for Gwinnett County residents. The participating organizations include Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity, Gwinnett County Housing Division, and many others. The event aims to inform residents about local, state, and federal resources to address their housing needs and preserve affordability in the housing market......……..we’ll be right back
Break 2: M.O.G. - Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: council
During the Georgia Municipal Association's Annual Convention in Savannah, Duluth City Council member Manfred Graeder was honored with the Harold F. Holtz Municipal Training Institute Certificate of Recognition. The institute, a collaboration between GMA and the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government, offers a series of nationally recognized training opportunities for city officials. To earn the certificate, Graeder completed a minimum of 42 units of credit, including required classes totaling at least 18 hours. The program offers over 70 courses, and GMA CEO Larry Hanson commended Graeder for his dedication to becoming a more effective city official. The partnership between GMA and UGA aims to provide high-quality training to Georgia's municipal officials, enhancing their leadership and professional development skills.
Story 5: respiratory
Gwinnett Technical College's Respiratory Care program has gained recognition as one of the top programs in the United States. The program boasts a remarkable 10-year streak of 100 percent pass rates on the national credentialing exam for respiratory care. In acknowledgment of this achievement, the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) will present the college with the Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award. This honor is awarded to institutions that demonstrate exceptional outcomes, including high credentialing success rates and meeting CoARC's established thresholds for various criteria. Gwinnett Tech's program prepares students for careers as respiratory care therapists by equipping them with the latest medical technology and training. The program's graduates also enjoy a 100 percent placement rate, meeting the demands of the workforce.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 5
Story 6: Shealy
And now, Miranda Shealy stops in to talk about Fernbank Museum
***Fernbank generic***
We’re back in just a moment
Break 4 Lawrenceville- Outdoor 30
Story 7: Sports
Brian Giffin and Daily Post Sports editor Will Hammock bring you this week’s Gwinnett Sports Report
***Hammock***
We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Henssler 60
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