GDP Script/ Top Stories for Wednesday July 12
Publish Date: Tuesday July 11
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Wednesday July 12th , and happy 45th birthday to wrestler Brock Lesnar
****Lesnar****
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep
1. Winder resident facing fentanyl trafficking charges
2. Teen arrested for shooting at cars on I-985 with pellet gun
3. And an Auburn man arrested for shooting Gwinnett District Attorney's Investigator in alleged road rage incident
Plus, Leah McGrath stops by to talk with us about soil
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : m.o.g.
Story 1. winder
Five individuals, including a woman from Winder, have been arrested and charged with trafficking fentanyl in a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). The arrests took place on June 29 during a sweep of locations suspected of being involved in drug activity in Banks and Jackson counties. The initial discovery of 450 grams of fentanyl during a traffic stop led to searches at a motel room in Commerce and a home in Maysville. Stephanie "Sticks" Guthrie, along with four others, has been charged with trafficking fentanyl and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. The investigation is ongoing, and additional arrests are expected...…..read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: pellet
A 16-year-old boy from Flowery Branch has been arrested on charges of terroristic threats and acts, as well as aggravated assault, for allegedly shooting a pellet rifle at cars on Interstate 985 in Hall County. The teenager, who remains unidentified due to his age, reportedly damaged multiple vehicles and injured a woman during the shootings. Currently, he is facing one count of aggravated assault and one count of terroristic threats and acts, but additional charges are expected as the investigation continues. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, with the teen allegedly firing the gun at northbound cars on I-985. The injured woman suffered a pellet strike to the back of her head, but her injuries were not life-threatening. The teenager has been released into the custody of juvenile authorities.
Story 3: road rage
Tyler Moore, a 27-year-old Auburn man, has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, and criminal damage to property in connection with the shooting of an investigator from the Gwinnett County District Attorney's office. The shooting occurred on Friday evening in Dacula during what appeared to be a road rage incident. The investigator was shot in the leg and was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Detectives located Moore's vehicle at his home in Auburn and impounded it. He was later apprehended at the Gwinnett County Jail. Multiple law enforcement agencies collaborated on the investigation, including the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office, Barrow County Sheriff's Office, Auburn Police Department, and Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.
We’ll be right back
Break 2: Slappey - Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: bridge
The new Rogers Bridge in Duluth, Georgia has been unveiled, replacing the old bridge that had been used since the 1910s. The new bridge serves as a pedestrian pathway connecting Rogers Bridge Park in Duluth to the newly opened Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek. The design of the new bridge resembles the old one, and sculptures will be placed on both sides. Officials from Duluth, Johns Creek, Gwinnett County, and Fulton County collaborated on the project. The bridge is seen as a connector between communities
and will contribute to the development of trails and greenways in western Gwinnett. The unveiling ceremony also featured the presentation of a sculpture made from steel from the old bridge, symbolizing the connection between the past and present.
Story 5: cooper
Domonique Cooper, an education consultant and former substitute teacher, has announced her candidacy for the Gwinnett County Board of Education's District 3 seat in the upcoming 2024 elections. Cooper is focused on ensuring every child receives a quality education and wants to provide students with the best opportunities to succeed. The District 3 seat, currently held by Mary Kay Murphy, will be on the ballot for Georgia's 2024 local and state primary election. Cooper has been actively involved in the Gwinnett County Parent Teacher Association and various Local School Councils, and she aims to raise academic achievement, improve school safety, and enhance parent engagement if elected. Her campaign website is vote4domonique.org.
Story 6: jones
Devin Jones, the former track and field coach at Shiloh High School, has stepped down from his coaching position to take on a new role in high school administration. He has accepted an assistant principal position at Paul Duke STEM High School in Norcross. During his tenure at Shiloh, Jones achieved remarkable success, leading the boys' track team to multiple championships and titles. In his social media post, Jones expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with exceptional athletes, coaches, parents, colleagues, and administrators throughout his 11-year journey. He also mentioned his intention to continue coaching outside of the high school setting, a role he has held for 20 years.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 8- Fernbank
Story 7: Leah
And now, Leah McGrath of Ingles Markets talks with us about soil.
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We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60
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