GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday July 16
Publish Date: Friday July 14
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Sunday July 16th , and happy 55th birthday to actor Will Ferrell
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep
1. Lawrenceville-area mother shot, killed her daughter during altercation
2. Start of eligibility ‘redetermination’ knocks almost 100,000 Georgians off Medicaid
3. And a Lawrenceville resident named Mrs. Georgia America
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : Slappey
Story 1. shot
A 47-year-old woman from Lawrenceville died after being shot during an altercation with her mother on Wednesday night. The incident took place at a home on Spanish Moss Court, and the cause of the fight is still being investigated. The mother, who has not been identified, has not been charged with any crimes at this time. The case remains active until the autopsy results are obtained. Police responded to a report of a shooting at the residence and discovered the body of the victim, Treva Murray. Witnesses stated that an altercation occurred, leading to the shooting. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the police or Crime Stoppers....…..read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: medicaid
Since the expiration of the federal public health emergency in April, nearly 100,000 people in Georgia have lost their Medicaid coverage, according to the Department of Community Health. The federal government had prohibited the disenrollment of Medicaid recipients for three years during the pandemic. Georgia began reassessing eligibility for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids in June, resulting in 95,578 individuals losing coverage, while 64,423 were renewed. The majority lost coverage due to procedural termination caused by a lack of information. The state aims to complete the redetermination process for all Medicaid enrollees by May 2024 and has implemented an information campaign to assist recipients……read more about this at gwinnettdailypost.com
Story 3: Wilson
Lawrenceville resident MarKeshia Wilson won the Mrs. Gwinnett County competition and then became Mrs. Georgia America on June 25th. Wilson, an amateur bodybuilder and mother of two, focused on promoting maternal health in her platform. She owns DoulaMePlease and is associated with the Atlanta Doula Collective and Gwinnett County NAACP. Wilson expressed her admiration for Tyler Perry and how he influenced her community service efforts. As Mrs. Georgia America, Wilson will receive a prize package, including an all-expense-paid trip to compete at the national pageant in Las Vegas. She is seeking sponsors for the national competition and interested parties can contact her for more information.
We’ll be right back
Break 2: M.O.G. - Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: reforms
Congressional Republicans, including U.S. Rep. Barry Loudermilk, introduced the American Confidence in Elections Act, a proposed election reform bill modeled after Georgia's controversial legislation from two years ago. The bill aims to tighten voter ID requirements, prohibit non-U.S. citizens from voting, and end private funding of election administration. Republicans framed their bill as a conservative approach to election integrity and criticized the Democrats' John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act as a federal takeover of voting. The Republican bill would incentivize states to adopt the proposed reforms and potentially withhold federal funds for non-compliance. Democrats argued against the GOP bill, stating that there was no widespread voter fraud in Georgia and criticizing the previous election reform measure for its limitations on drop boxes and challenges to voters. The hearing
coincided with the second anniversary of Major League Baseball's decision to move the All-Star Game from Atlanta in response to the passage of Georgia's Senate Bill 202.
Story 5: art
The Hudgens Center for the Arts in Duluth has been running the smART Honors Scholarship Program for Gwinnett's young artists since 2004. This year, 19 high school juniors from various Gwinnett County public high schools participated in the program. The program, free to nominated students, provides intensive arts education and supplies all art materials. Students attend Saturday morning art sessions and work with professional artists to develop their skills and create a body of work. The program aims to enhance problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative skills while fostering leadership, confidence, discipline, and work ethic. The current exhibition showcases the artwork of the Class of 2023 and runs until July 29 at the Hudgens Center.
Story 6: recession
According to the Metro Atlanta Chamber's chief economist, the economy could experience a mild recession by the end of the year. However, it is still possible to avoid one. Major banks have been predicting a recession, but the exact timing is uncertain. Economic forecasters suggest that the scale of the recession would not be as severe as the Great Recession. Factors that could contribute to a recession include rising interest rates and the resumption of student loan payments. Georgia is better positioned to weather a recession compared to other states due to sustained job growth. The state's strong economy, job creation, and business-friendly environment contribute to its resilience.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 9- Ag Pro 30
Story 7: aaron
The Atlanta Braves will honor the late Hank Aaron during Hank Aaron Week, which will take place from July 25-30. The week will feature community-building initiatives and culminate in celebrations at Truist Park during the Braves' game against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 28. Additionally, the Hank Aaron Invitational showcase game will be held on July 30, featuring the top 200 high school-aged players from across the United States. The Braves will pay tribute to Aaron's impact as a player, executive, and entrepreneur with special pre-game and in-game content. Proceeds from the Atlanta Braves Foundation's 50/50 Raffle during the weekend series will support the Henry Louis Aaron Fund, promoting diversity in baseball.
Story 8: All Star
Atlanta is being considered as a potential host for the 2025 All-Star Game, according to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred. This comes after the city lost the opportunity to host the 2021 game due to controversy surrounding Georgia's voting laws. Truist Park, is being considered as a potential venue for the 2025 game. Other sites under consideration include Wrigley Field in Chicago and Fenway Park in Boston. Atlanta has previously hosted the All-Star Game in 1972 and 2000. The 2022 game will be hosted by the Texas Rangers, and the 2026 game will coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
Story 9: Wilkins
Isaiah Wilkins, a Greater Atlanta Christian graduate, has been promoted to assistant coach of the University of Virginia men's basketball program. Wilkins previously served as a graduate assistant at Virginia for the past two seasons. As a player, he had a successful career at Virginia, helping the team achieve multiple accomplishments, including ACC titles and NCAA tournament appearances. He was recognized as the ACC Defensive Player of the Year in 2018. After college, Wilkins played professionally in Europe and New Zealand, as well as in the NBA G League. He has been involved in player development, scouting, recruiting, and video analysis during his time on the coaching staff. Wilkins holds an undergraduate degree from UVA and recently completed his master's degree in higher education.
We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60
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