GDP Script/ Top Stories for June 11th
Publish Date: June 11th
From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Tuesday, June 11th and Happy heavenly Birthday to NFL coach Vince Lombardi.
***06.11.24 – BIRTHDAY – VINCE LOMBARDI***
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia
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STORY 1: Buford Hit by Third Earthquake In Less Than Three Days
Buford experienced its third earthquake in 72 hours, with a magnitude 2.3 quake occurring on Sunday night near Lake Lanier. This follows a magnitude 2.5 quake on Thursday and a magnitude 2.1 quake early Friday. Sunday's earthquake was the shallowest, at 1.4 miles deep, near Buford Dam Road and Old Shadburn Ferry Road. The previous quakes occurred at depths of 2.5 and 5.2 miles. The U.S. Geological Survey reported 115 people felt Sunday's quake, mostly in Buford and Sugar Hill, while 163 people felt Thursday's quake, with reports from as far as Peachtree Corners.
STORY 2: ARRESTED: 61-Year-Old Woman Accused of Setting Norcross Homes on Fire
Hong T. Huynh, 61, was arrested by Dunwoody police on Friday for allegedly setting two homes on fire in Norcross on June 1. The fires, which occurred 20 minutes apart on Buckingham Court and Turners Ridge Drive, displaced ten people, including children, and injured one person. Huynh is currently held without bond in DeKalb County Jail. The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents. Authorities are seeking additional information about the fires from the public.
STORY 3: Rotary Club of Duluth Car Show Set for June 15
The Rotary Club of Duluth Car Show, co-hosted with the City of Duluth Downtown Development Authority, will take place on June 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in historic downtown Duluth. The event, which is free and family-friendly, will feature a variety of cars displayed in the lot behind the Red Clay Theatre. Attendees can vote for their favorite car, with multiple trophies awarded. Proceeds will benefit Operation One Voice, a nonprofit supporting the families of fallen soldiers and police officers. Registration is $20 per vehicle if done by June 14 or $25 on the event day. Updates are available on the Rotary Club's Facebook page.
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STORY 4: Gwinnett County Police are getting a new headquarters
Gwinnett County officials have approved a $5.8 million contract with Precision Planning Inc. to design and provide construction administration services for a new Gwinnett Police Department Headquarters facility. The current headquarters, built in 1977 and expanded in 1988, no longer meets the department's needs. The new facility, expected to be completed in 2026, will consolidate off-site police teams and include a parking deck. The site, located at 800 Hi Hope Road, will replace the existing headquarters and E911 facilities. Funding for the project comes from the 2023 SPLOST Program.
STORY 5: Moderna Announces Good Results From Trial of Combo COVID/Flu Vaccine
Moderna has announced positive results from trials of its experimental mRNA-1083 vaccine, which targets both COVID-19 and influenza. The vaccine showed promising immune responses in older adults, equal to current vaccines targeting either flu or COVID-19. While not ready for this flu season, the vaccine could provide more convenient immunization options and improve compliance. It combines components from Moderna's seasonal influenza vaccine candidate and next-generation COVID-19 vaccine candidate. Safety profiles appear similar to single-virus vaccines. The potential challenge lies in encouraging vaccine-weary Americans to embrace the dual-purpose vaccine.
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STORY 6: GPA Awards: Curt Yeomans, Will Hammock Earn First-Place Awards For Daily Post
The Daily Post excelled in the Georgia Press Association’s 2023 Better Newspaper Contest, earning 14 awards, including five first-place honors. Senior Reporter Curt Yeomans won first place for breaking news reporting and feature writing. Copy editor Kristen Hansen secured first place in headline writing, while the staff won for best lifestyle coverage. Sports Editor Will Hammock was honored for best sports feature. The paper also placed second for Page One and third for layout and design. Sister publications within Times-Journal, Inc. garnered a total of 91 awards. The True Citizen of Waynesboro received the Freedom of Information Award, and The Brunswick News, Valdosta Daily Times, and Newnan Times Herald claimed General Excellence awards in their respective divisions.
STORY 7: Burt Jones: Economic worries will help Trump win back presidency
During a speech at the Georgia Press Association’s annual conference, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones forecasted that inflation would bolster support for former President Donald Trump's potential 2024 White House bid. Jones emphasized that while the 2020 election was driven by personality, the upcoming election will focus on economic issues. He pointed to rising gasoline prices and other inflation-related concerns under President Joe Biden's administration. Jones highlighted the importance of the economy in recent polling data, with 29% of respondents prioritizing it over other issues. Additionally, he commended the General Assembly for passing bills addressing private-school vouchers and reforming Georgia's Certificate of Need process for healthcare facilities.
We’ll have final thoughts after this.
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