GDP Script/ Top Stories for Dec 17th
Publish Date: Dec 15th
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From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Sunday, December 17th and Happy 76th Birthday to actor Eugene Levy.
***12.17.23 – BIRTHDAY – EUGENE LEVY***
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappy Properties.
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STORY 1: Gwinnett Police Foundation Hosting Fundraiser For Injured Officer
The Gwinnett Police Foundation is organizing a fundraiser to support Officer Daniel Ortega, who was severely injured in a head-on collision with an impaired driver. The incident occurred on August 9, and Officer Ortega, who suffered extensive leg and foot injuries, has undergone surgery and months of physical therapy without being able to return to work. The fundraiser, taking place at Wild Wing Cafe in Dacula, aims to assist Officer Ortega and his family, providing financial support during his healing process. Donations can be made in person or through the Gwinnett Police Foundation's website.
STORY 2: Jackson EMC Foundation awards $72K to agencies serving Gwinnett County residents
The Jackson EMC Foundation board awarded $114,500 in grants during its recent meeting, with $72,000 allocated to organizations serving Gwinnett County. Recipients include Peachtree Christian Health for its Caregiving Financial Assistance Program, St. Vincent de Paul Society in Flowery Branch and Lawrenceville for housing assistance, CHRIS 180 for its Gwinnett Counseling Center, Athens Parent Wellbeing for mental health support, Joshua’s Voice for Autism Spectrum and Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness, Training, and Tools, and Tiny Stiches for layettes to help infants in need. The grants are funded by cooperative members participating in the Operation Round Up program. Applications for Foundation grants are open to individuals and organizations in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC.
STORY 3: Woman becomes oldest person in the world to receive a bionic arm at 84
Christa Seubert, an 84-year-old grandmother from Germany, has become the world's oldest person to be fitted with a bionic arm after losing her limb to cancer. Initially mistaking her discomfort for a blocked carpal tunnel, Christa underwent two operations, but her hand became inflamed. Diagnosed with aggressive cancer, chemotherapy failed, leading to the amputation of her arm. Struggling to regain independence, she was fitted with a Hero Arm by UK-based Open Bionics. The 3D-printed bionic arm uses myoelectric sensors to detect muscular contractions, enabling intuitive hand movements. Christa expressed joy at regaining abilities like buttering bread independently.
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STORY 4: Boy shaves his head so his sister with cancer wouldn’t feel alone
Five-year-old Milo Woolard shaved his head to support his two-year-old sister, Zella, who was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a rare form of cancer. Zella's mother, Rachel, initially took her to the doctor for sleeping and vision issues, but Zella was quickly diagnosed, and chemotherapy caused her to lose her hair. In support, Milo and his grandmother, Sue Goodjohn, shaved their heads to raise funds for charity Neuroblastoma UK. Both Milo and Sue's head-shaving event took place on Sue's 56th birthday, December 1st, raising a considerable amount for the charity.
STORY 5: Inactive kids more likely to have stroke or heart attack later in life
A new study warns that children who lead sedentary lifestyles may face a higher risk of stroke or heart attack in adulthood. Researchers found that physically inactive children might develop high cholesterol in early adulthood, leading to heart health issues in their mid-forties. Sedentary time in childhood was linked to a significant increase in cholesterol levels before the mid-twenties, suggesting it could be a major risk factor for premature heart attacks or strokes. The study also revealed that light-intensity physical activity in childhood may be more effective than moderate-to-vigorous activity in reversing the adverse effects of sedentary time on cholesterol.
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STORY 6: Georgia Home Prices Increased 141% Over the Last Decade, 4th Largest Increase in U.S.Over the past decade, U.S. home values have surged by over 100%, outpacing the growth in average hourly earnings (41%) and the Consumer Price Index (32%). While the COVID-19 recession led to an unprecedented 49% national increase in home prices from 2020 to 2022, prices have stabilized, aligning the recovery more closely with historical norms. Western states and select Southeastern states, particularly Idaho and Florida, experienced the most substantial home price growth. Florida cities, such as Miami Gardens, saw remarkable surges, with median home prices increasing by over 200%, twice the national average, over the past decade.
STORY 7: Buford Dam Road to have temporary closures Dec. 18-21
Buford Dam Road will be closed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday, Dec. 18, through Thursday, Dec. 21, for guard rail maintenance, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Parks with entrances along Buford Dam Road, including Lower Overlook, Lower Pool West, West Bank Turn-out, and West Bank Park, will also be closed during this time. The Corps advises using Georgia Hwy. 20 as an alternate route. For more information, contact the Lake Sidney Lanier Project Management Office at 770-945-9531 or visit the official Lake Sidney Lanier Facebook page.
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