GDP Script/ Top Stories for Tuesday July 25
Publish Date: Monday July 24
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Tuesday July 25th , and happy 27th birthday to NFL running back Alvin Kamara
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Properties
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : Peggy Slappey
Story 1. badge
Gwinnett County Public Schools is implementing Centegix's CrisisAlert badge system to improve safety. The system allows teachers and staff to press a button on their badges in emergency situations, triggering alerts for immediate assistance. It can be used in various scenarios, from medical emergencies to hard lockdowns. The system provides pinpoint information about the location of the alert, even if the staff member is outside the building. In the event of a life-threatening situation, staff can trigger an immediate lockdown by pressing the badge eight times. The system has been praised for its effectiveness in assisting staff during emergencies.........…..read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: beer
The third annual Gwinnett Beer Week, hosted by Explore Gwinnett, is taking place now thru July 30th. The event highlights the county's local breweries and craft beer scene with activities, giveaways, and brewery events. Patrons can enjoy music, trivia, karaoke, and even axe throwing at various breweries. The "Sippin' in the Suburbs Brewery Tour" offers a behind-the-scenes bus tour of Gwinnett County's beer scene, featuring stops at different breweries. The week aims to celebrate the local brew masters and the vibrant craft beer culture in the area.
Story 3: phones
Gwinnett County police are seeking to identify a man who allegedly stole 11 cell phones, including iPhones, from a T-Mobile store in Peachtree Corners. The theft occurred a couple weeks ago, where the suspect cut cords on display phones and placed them in a backpack before leaving. Similar thefts at other T-Mobile stores in Metro Atlanta may be related. Surveillance footage and stills of the suspect were recently released. He is described as a light-skinned Black male with dreadlocks, wearing a face mask, long-sleeved gray shirt, and tan shorts, carrying a black backpack. The suspect left the store in a black Lincoln SUV. Anyone with information can contact the police or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous. See pictures and read more at gwinnettdailypost.com
We’ll be right back
Break 2: M.O.G. - Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: robot
Researchers from the University of Sheffield's Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) have developed a remote control robotic vehicle with virtual reality capability that can operate in high-risk emergency environments such as humanitarian disasters and war zones. The robot, using medical telexistence (MediTel) technology, can assess a casualty's vital signs, provide pain relief injections, and stream real-time data to a remote operator. The system was developed in just nine months and has the potential to save lives by allowing medics to perform remote triage without endangering their own lives. The team aims to further develop the technology into a large-scale integrated medical emergency platform for rapid deployment to disasters with multiple casualties.
Story 5: birdies
The Mitsubishi Electric Classic, Georgia's only PGA TOUR Champions event, raised over half a million dollars for local charities through its Birdies for Charity program. The program, in partnership with Gwinnett Championship Foundation, Primerica, and Gwinnett Place Ford and Nissan, garnered $352,000 in charitable donations. Beneficiaries included Annandale Village, Cooper’s Crew, Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett, and Women’s Club of Sugarloaf Country Club Charities. Since 2016, Birdies for Charity has raised over $2.35 million for local organizations. The tournament director, Ashley Hamilton, expressed gratitude for the community's support in embracing the philanthropic aspect of the event.
Story 6: latino
As the 2024 election approaches, a group of Latino voters is becoming more undecided, posing a challenge for the Democratic Party. Latino voters, especially first-time ones, are loosening their traditional ties to Democrats, making them a potentially decisive group in the upcoming election. About a third of Latinos identify as Democrats, but Latino support for Democratic candidates dropped in the 2022 midterms, mostly due to changes in turnout among Latino Republicans. GOP efforts to gain Latino support face challenges due to recent Supreme Court decisions and the need to focus on kitchen-table issues like the economy and crime. Both parties need to invest in long-term outreach to woo Latino voters effectively.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 5- G.O.N.
Story 7: head
Valdosta State University graduate Donovan Head has been appointed as the executive director of the Charter Schools Commission of Georgia. The appointment was made by Gov. Brian Kemp following approval by the Board of Commissioners. Head, currently the deputy director of the Governor's Office of Student Achievement, will assume his new role on August 1. Kemp praised Head's commitment to Georgia's students and expressed confidence in his ability to strengthen educational opportunities for families across the state. The Board Chair also expressed satisfaction with the selection, citing Head's skills and experience as ideal for advancing the State Charter School Commission's mission of providing high-quality charter schools throughout Georgia.
Story 8: content
Mill Creek High School senior Justin Content has made a commitment to join the football program at Western Kentucky University. Content, a 6-foot-1, 170-pound athlete, plays as a defensive back and wide receiver. He played a significant role in helping Mill Creek win the Class 7A state championship last year, contributing with an 80-yard touchdown catch and an interception that led to another score in the state finals victory over Carrollton. As a junior, Content primarily played as a defensive back and had impressive stats, including 62 tackles, three interceptions, and nine pass breakups during the season.
Story 9: HOF
The Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame held its induction ceremony after a four-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event took place at the Gas South Convention Center and welcomed six new inductees. Among them was Will Hammock, the Daily Post Sports Editor, who recalled his love for high school sports and the athletes and coaches he had the opportunity to interview and write about during his 26-year career. Jared Cook, a former two-sport standout at North Gwinnett High School and NFL player, used the occasion to inspire the next generation of athletes. Retired Parkview football coach Cecil Flowe emphasized the importance of giving back and supporting others throughout his coaching career.
We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60
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