GDP Script/ Top Stories for Friday July 21
Publish Date: Thursday July 20
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Friday July 21st , and happy 74th birthday to folk singer Cat Stevens
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties
Plus, Brian Giffin has Daily Post Sports Editor Will Hammock with this week’s Gwinnett Sports Report
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : Slappey
Story 1. teens
Gwinnett County police have arrested two Lawrenceville teens, Tristyn Derriun Mays, 17, and Nyzerrius Carter, 19, in connection with a fatal shooting at an Applebee's parking lot. The shooting resulted in the death of Harris Baysassie, 21, from Lilburn. The incident occurred during an altercation between Applebee's and O'Reilly Auto Parts. Police are still investigating and seeking more suspects involved in the crime. Baysassie may have been involved in exchanging gunfire with others before he was shot. Mays is facing felony murder and aggravated assault charges, while Carter faces felony murder, aggravated assault, and tampering with evidence charges. Information can be reported to detectives or Crime Stoppers anonymously.......…..read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: hit n run
Gwinnett County police have identified the victim of a hit-and-run as 36-year-old Shantta Monette from Norcross. The incident occurred on Buford Drive in Lawrenceville last week. Monette was walking north on Buford Drive when she was hit by a vehicle, and the driver fled the scene. Investigators believe she may have been walking with two other people using cellphones as flashlights. Police are seeking information from anyone who was in the area between 9:27 p.m. and 9:36 p.m. and are asking drivers with dash cameras to share their footage. Tips can be reported to detectives or Crime Stoppers for a cash reward.
Story 3: armed
Three defendants involved in armed drug trafficking investigations in the Athens community were sentenced to federal prison. Stacey Collins received 240 months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, Juan Carlos Pimentel received 168 months for conspiracy to distribute heroin, and Steven Ricole Scott received 120 months for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. The sentencing aims to hold armed drug traffickers accountable and combat violent crime associated with drug trafficking. The investigations involved collaboration between various law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and several county sheriff's offices.
We’ll be right back
Break 2: M.O.G. - Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: grant
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the U.S. Department of State's IDEAS Program to develop and expand study abroad programs. The winning proposal, created by Dr. Neville Forlemu and Dr. Boyko Gyurov, aims to reach two goals: expand GGC's learning abroad program to other continents and increase participation from minority students, particularly African American males. The grant will be used to build relationships with programs in Cameroon, expanding the opportunity to more students. The IDEAS Program supports diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in engaging Americans in foreign policy and has awarded grants to various U.S. colleges and universities to diversify study abroad programs worldwide.
Story 5: hall
Georgia Law Enforcement Organization is raising funds to support Hall County Sheriff's Deputy Patrick Neil Holtzclaw, whose wife and young children tragically died in a fiery crash in Habersham County. The crash involved a speeding Corvette colliding with the Ford Explorer driven by Holtzclaw's wife. All occupants of both vehicles were killed. The fundraising efforts will help Deputy Holtzclaw with funeral expenses. The Georgia Law Enforcement Organization is a 501c3 non-profit, ensuring that all donations will go directly to Deputy Holtzclaw without any deductions. The community has been urged to offer support and prayers during this difficult time.
Story 6: mopar
Gwinnett Technical College's Automotive Service Technology Mopar CAP program has received accreditation from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). This accreditation ensures that students receive a high-quality education in automotive technology, keeping them updated with the latest industry technologies and requirements. Graduates of the program will have the necessary skills and knowledge to make immediate contributions to potential employers, strengthening the college's relationship with industry leaders. Gwinnett Tech is now among the 11 public colleges in Georgia to hold this prestigious certification, which signifies nationally recognized standards of excellence in automotive training.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 3- G.O.N.
Story 7: LEAH
And now Brian Giffin and Will Hammock have this week’s Gwinnett Sports Report
***Sports Report 7-21***
We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60
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