GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sept 3
Publish Date: sept
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Sunday September 3rd, and happy 57th birthday to actor Charlie Sheen
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep
1. Gwinnett police seeking information on death of siblings found dead next to I-85 near Buford
2. Decatur woman arrested and charged with allegedly stabbing man at Norcross-area gas station
3. And Transportation officials want funding to begin planning microtransit in northwest Gwinnett
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Break 1 : M.O.G.
Story 1. 2 siblings
The Gwinnett County police are investigating the murders of a teenage boy, Juan Angel Montes, 16, and his older sister, Maria Rosaria Montes Dorantes, 23, who were found dead on the side of Interstate 85 in Buford. Their bodies were discovered by a passerby who had pulled off onto the shoulder of I-85 due to car trouble. The siblings had gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene. There were no vehicles near the bodies, and it remains unclear how they ended up on the roadside. Police are urging anyone with information about the case to come forward and contact detectives or Crime Stoppers. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
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STORY 2: stabbing
A Decatur woman, Keareah Mercedes Harris, 24, is facing aggravated assault and battery charges for an alleged unprovoked stabbing at a Shell gas station on Jimmy Carter Boulevard in unincorporated Norcross. The incident occurred around 11:10 p.m. on August 27. Harris is accused of following a man into the store and slashing his face with a razor blade. Security footage identified Harris as the suspect, and the attack appears to be random and unprovoked. Harris was arrested and is currently held in the Gwinnett County jail. Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers, offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
Story 3: transport
Gwinnett County transportation officials are planning to expand microtransit services with the creation of a third microtransit zone in northwest Gwinnett, serving residents in Sugar Hill, Buford, and Suwanee. The budget request for this expansion was presented, aiming for capital funds in 2024 and operational funds in 2026. Microtransit, offered through the Ride Gwinnett app, provides on-demand rides within specific zones. Gwinnett has secured $2 million in grant funding for this project, contingent on a $500,000 local match, which is part of the 2024 budget request. The goal is to gradually expand microtransit services throughout the entire county.
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Story 4: arts
The Lawrenceville Arts Commission is launching Lawrenceville's first community mural project, aiming to transform Jackson Street into a vibrant artistic masterpiece. Artist Teresa Abboud will create the mural, which will welcome visitors to downtown Lawrenceville and promote community engagement. The project began with an open call for local artists to submit designs for a 1,867-square-foot mural, with a portion dedicated to community participation. After reviewing proposals, Abboud was selected as the finalist, and the City Council approved the artwork. This community mural project reflects Lawrenceville's creativity, unity, diversity, and spirit.
Story 5: beds
A capacity study commissioned by the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities has identified the need for five more behavioral health crisis centers and the creation of around 120 additional beds in the state hospital network for people involved in the criminal justice system by 2025. However, the state must also address workforce issues to fully utilize these
resources, especially with the new national 3-digit dialing code, 988, increasing demand for state services. The study also suggests that if crisis centers do not reach about 85% occupancy, more facilities will be required. The impact of 988 on Georgia's safety net remains uncertain.
Story 6: costs
Georgia Power, clean energy advocates, and state regulators' staff have reached a settlement agreement that could result in several billion dollars in costs being borne by company shareholders for the Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion project. The agreement calls for capping the maximum amount paid by Georgia Power customers at $7.6 billion, with expenses above that covered by Georgia Power and its parent company, Southern Co. If approved, the deal would likely result in the average utility customer paying an additional $14 per month for the project. Construction and financing costs for Vogtle have surpassed $34 billion.
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Story 7: runner
Jewel Wells and Eli Griggs of Mill Creek High School received the Gwinnett Runner of the Week honors in cross country. Jewel Wells earned the Girls Runner of the Week title for her first-place finish with a course-record time of 19 minutes, 4 seconds in the Kowboy XC Classic. Eli Griggs was named Boys Runner of the Week for his seventh-place finish in the Kowboy XC Classic with a time of 15:48.
Story 8: brookwood
Brookwood secured a 4-3 victory over Grayson in a nine-inning softball game, maintaining their lead in Region 4-7A. The Broncos now hold an 8-2-1 overall record and remain undefeated in the region at 4-0, while Grayson's record stands at 10-3, with a region record of 3-2. Lorelei Sullivan, Tavia Robinson, Madison Oliver, Kiersten Costantino, Keren Leal, and Nya Langlais contributed to Brookwood's offense. Pitcher Jordyn Ray threw all nine innings, allowing three runs on nine hits and striking out six for the win. Mountain View edged past Collins Hill 4-3. Bella Teems pitched a complete game, allowing five hits and striking out seven while also contributing with two hits. Chloe Jones led the Bears' offense, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs. Buford dominated Central Gwinnett with a 17-0 win in three innings. Emma Grace Williams struck out seven in three perfect innings for Buford's victory. Gabby Pierre, Brooklyn Atha, Summer Castorri, and Janie Goldin contributed significantly to Buford's offensive prowess.
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