GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday Aug. 6
Publish Date: Friday Aug. 4
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Sunday August 6th , and happy heavenly birthday to folk singer Elliot Smith
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep
1. Gwinnett police looking for suspect charged in rental scam cases
2. Suwanee Police lieutenant completes prestigious FBI National Training Academy
3. And Secretary of State says Gwinnett's voting system is secure, passed 'health check'
Plus, we give you a spotlight piece on our own Chenrui Zhang, our Video creative services director here at the BG Ad Group
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : M.O.G.
Story 1. scams
Gwinnett County police are seeking Gregory Coley, a Lawrenceville man charged with three counts of theft by deception. He allegedly scammed three people in Auburn and Duluth by posing as a landlord and taking thousands of dollars from them for rental homes in April. Coley's whereabouts are unknown, and police are investigating for other potential victims. To combat rental scams, police offer tips, such as using established agents and management companies, checking property records, and avoiding payment through gift cards or peer-to-peer platforms. Victims are encouraged to report the scam to authorities and seek legal advice. Information about Coley can be reported to detectives or Crime Stoppers for a potential reward……………. read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: fbi
Suwanee Police Lieutenant Bryan Hickey recently graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 10-week program offers leadership, communication, and fitness training to law enforcement agents worldwide. The class included participants from various countries and organizations. Lt. Hickey had been on the waiting list since 2013, and only five participants are chosen from the state each quarter. He joins Chief Cass Mooney as the second Suwanee Police graduate. Hickey expressed his pride, stating that less than 1% of all U.S. law enforcement leaders get the opportunity to attend the academy.
Story 3: check
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger confirmed that Gwinnett County's voting system is secure for upcoming elections. An audit of the county's elections infrastructure, including software and hardware, was conducted and found to be secure, unaltered, and fully functional. The Secretary of State praised Gwinnett Elections Supervisor Zach Manifold and his team for their efforts. Similar health checks are being carried out in all 159 counties in the state as part of the Secure the Vote Plan for the 2024 elections. The state is implementing multiple layers of security and audit procedures to ensure accurate and trusted elections.
We’ll be right back
Break 2: Slappey.- Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: programs
Georgia Gwinnett College has introduced The Peach State Federal Credit Union First-generation Scholars Program, a new scholarship aimed at helping first-generation college students. Funded by a $250,000 pledge from Peach State Federal Credit Union, the endowment will provide a $2,500 scholarship to incoming freshmen, renewable for four years, totaling $10,000. More than 35% of GGC students are the first in their families to attend college, and this initiative aims to reduce the cost of education and support students in achieving their goals. The scholarship program is part of Peach State FCU C.A.R.E.S. Foundation's efforts to support education and students' success.
Story 5: millage
Suwanee residents may continue paying the same city property tax rate of 4.93 mills, which has remained unchanged for the past 11 years. However, due to market value growth, property owners will experience an 8.95% property tax increase. The City Council will vote on the millage rate on August 22, after holding three public hearings. The rate supports the city's $17.9 million budget, which includes 120 full-time and 12 part-time employee positions, new strategic planning efforts, electric vehicle transition, and other capital funding. The new budget went into effect on July 1, and operating expenditures have increased by 8%.
Story 6: green
Grayson's softball team had a strong offensive performance last season, averaging 8.2 runs per game and 9.8 runs in Region 4-7A matchups. Junior Carrie Green was a standout player and was named the 2022 Gwinnett Diamond Club Offensive Player of the Year. She excelled in various hitting techniques, making her a difficult opponent for defenses. Green's exceptional decision-making, reading of the game, and baserunning skills made her a key player for the team. Moreover, her fierce competitiveness and dedication to her team's success were praised by the head coach. Green's commitment and versatility made her an invaluable asset to the team.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 2
Story 7: Chenrui
We do a lot more than just audio production here at the BG Ad Group. We’re also a full fledged ad agency that offers various digital platform options, media buying, and video production. Brian Giffin spotlights our video creative director Chenrui Zhang in this sit down:
***Chenrui interview***
We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60
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