GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday May 14th
Publish Date: May 12th Friday
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Sunday May 14th , and happy 40th birthday to longtime NFL rusher Frank Gore
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep
We’ll have all this and more on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
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Story 1. GTC
Gwinnett Technical College held a record-breaking graduation ceremony, awarding over 600 degrees, diplomas, and certificates to its Class of 2023. Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial hardships and familial responsibilities, the graduates demonstrated resilience and perseverance. Keynote Speaker Bob Mackey, president and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of North Central Georgia, encouraged graduates to take the necessary steps to achieve their personalized success, regardless of the size of each step. While some graduates will immediately enter the workforce, Gwinnett Tech also highlighted its transfer agreements with other higher learning institutions across Georgia, allowing students to pursue further education. Gwinnett Tech offers 21 programs with industry-specific accreditations and boasts accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
STORY 2: Bills
Leaders in the Georgia House of Representatives are working to get the state Senate to pass significant bills, which include antisemitism, tenant rights legislation, and mental health reform, during the legislative off-season. Despite these bills having stalled in the Senate earlier this year, they are still technically alive until the end of the 2024 legislative session. The antisemitism legislation, in particular, builds on hate crimes legislation passed a few years ago and will give prosecutors the means to determine whether there was discriminatory antisemitic intent in a crime. The Safe at Home Act would address landlords who rent out uninhabitable properties, while mental health reform efforts will continue next year.
Story 3: Explore
Explore Gwinnett officials say that tourism has a significant impact on Gwinnett County's economy. There are over 100 hotels in the county and more than 10,000 jobs in the hospitality industry. Travel and tourism generate over $83 million in state and local tax revenues, and tourists collectively spend nearly $1 billion during their visits. Gwinnett County officials are highlighting the attractions they have to draw visitors, including sports teams, craft breweries, restaurants, and landmarks. The revenue generated by tourism also helps reduce tax obligations for local residents. This week, Gwinnett County is recognizing National Travel and Tourism Week.
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STORY 4:Williams
Former CEO of the Gwinnett County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Preston Williams, received an unexpected birthday present in the form of a new park bearing his name. The Preston C. Williams Gateway Park features an elevated boardwalk and wetlands connecting the Gas South Convention Center and Theatre to Sugarloaf Parkway and Satellite Boulevard. Williams was recognized for his 26 years of service to the CVB, during which he oversaw the recently completed expansion of the Gas South District, which included doubling the convention space and installing a new outdoor gathering lawn. The expansion also included a refurbishment of the existing ballroom and Gas South Theatre.
Story 5: Titles
Gwinnett County won three state titles in the Class AAA State Track and Field Championships at Hugh Mills Stadium. Hebron Christian's Kayla Lane won the discus event with a throw of 123 feet, 1 inch, while Owen Anderson won the boys pole vault with a height of 15-1, setting a school record. Wesleyan's girls won the 3,200-meter relay, and their boys team got a runner-up finish from Jamie Tremble in the triple jump event. The championship team featured Julie Anne Bush, Abigail Glover, Kyra Brubaker, and Anne McSweeney.…..more sports in a moment
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Story 6: More winners
Gwinnett athletes won five state titles on Thursday at the Class AAAAAAA State Track and Field Championships held at McEachern. Dacula jumper Danah Nembhard won two state titles in the high jump at 5-6 and in the triple jump at 40-9, which is a top-25 U.S. mark. Mill Creek’s Joseph Alexander won the boys long jump with a top-25 U.S. performance of 24 feet, 3 3/4 inches. Buford’s Jaci Wright won the girls long jump, and Archer’s Christianne Akintayo took first in the girls shot put. The event will continue over the next few days with more Gwinnett athletes competing.
Story 7: Positive
Two seniors from Gwinnett County, Abby Graeser and Anna Kennedy, were honored with Positive Athlete Georgia statewide awards for their respective sports on Thursday. Graeser won the girls soccer award while Kennedy won for softball. Positive Athlete Georgia recognizes young athletes who have shown resilience in overcoming adversity, have given back to their schools and communities, or have a positive attitude that inspires others. There was one winner in each sport, and 32 athletes were recognized statewide in Georgia.
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