GDP Script/ Top Stories for Oct 24th
Publish Date: Oct 23rd
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Tuesday, October 24th and Happy 76th Birthday to actor Kevin Kline
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by MOG.
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STORY 1: Gwinnett School Board Members Renew Calls For Equity After Graduation Rate Decline
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) announced its class of 2023 graduation rate of 81.9%, falling short of the district's goal of 83.5% and the class of 2022's rate of 83.2%. Most ethnic and racial groups had graduation rates of at least 84%, with Asian students at 92.6% and Hispanic students at 70%. Students participating in the free and reduced lunch program graduated at a rate of 78.2%, and students with disabilities graduated at 69.4%. The COVID-19 pandemic's impact on the class of 2023 was noted. The district also highlighted the need for resource allocation and equity within the district.
STORY 2: Program erases tattoos to help ex-gang members, sex workers rebuild lives
In Los Angeles, a program is helping former gang members and sex workers remove tattoos in exchange for community service and science education to help them turn their lives around. Removing such tattoos can reduce exposure to violence and trauma and make individuals less vulnerable to being targeted. The program has led to success stories, including one participant who became a Secret Service agent. Tattoos related to gangs and sex work can hinder individuals in finding jobs or joining the military. The study found that 88% of the program's clients desired tattoo removal to transition to a healthier life, with 81% reporting success in achieving their goals after tattoo removal.
STORY 3: Peachtree Corners Man Filed Fraudulent Insurance Claims For Fake Hospital Visits
Kenneth Allen, a Peachtree Corners man, is being sought by state investigators for allegedly defrauding his insurance company by submitting fraudulent claims for hospital visits that never occurred. Between August 2019 and March 2021, Allen filed eight claims with his insurance company for various hospital visits across metro Atlanta, claiming treatment for multiple injuries under his supplemental health insurance policy. The investigation revealed that the hospital visits never happened, and the documents used to support the claims were forged. Allen received approximately $6,100 from these false claims. He is now facing insurance fraud and forgery charges, with investigators currently searching for him.
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STORY 4: AI is causing panic for authors. Now the courts are involved
Prominent authors, including Douglas Preston, John Grisham, and George R.R. Martin, are participating in a proposed class action lawsuit against OpenAI, accusing the AI developer of copyright infringement. They claim that OpenAI copied their works to train AI systems like ChatGPT without permission or compensation, which competes with authors for readers and money. OpenAI argues that training an AI system falls under fair use protections. The publishing industry is grappling with AI systems generating text and data using copyrighted materials without consent or compensation. Several authors' groups and individual authors have filed similar lawsuits, and the industry is seeking ways to address the issue, including attribution standards.
STORY 5: Police Searching for Men Who Allegedly Stole Over $4K in Merchandise from a Lowe's in Lilburn
Two men are being sought by Gwinnett County police for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a Lowe's store in Lilburn. The incident occurred on September 26 when the suspects entered the store, grabbed a garbage bin, and filled it with breakers and other items. They walked out of the store without paying for the items, loaded them into a black BMW sedan, and fled the scene. The stolen merchandise is estimated to be worth $4,074. The police are seeking information about the suspects and have requested public assistance. Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information leading to their arrest and indictment.
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STORY 6: Peachtree Road Baptist Church to Celebrate 170th anniversary
Peachtree Road Baptist Church, located in Suwanee, Georgia, is celebrating its 170th anniversary. The church, originally organized as Sheepfield Baptist Church in 1853, has undergone several name changes throughout its history. The celebration is scheduled for Sunday, October 28, and will feature a talk on the church's history by former pastor Preston Moore, a video presentation, and a message from the current pastor, Jay Reed. The church campus has expanded over the years and now includes various facilities, such as a sanctuary, office space, Sunday School building, gymnasium, fellowship hall, mission houses, parsonages, a cemetery dating back to the Civil War, and more. Additionally, the church is home to Global Baptist Church Planters, which supports church development worldwide.
STORY 7:
The search for a man who went missing on Lake Lanier while jumping off a jet ski will resumed on Monday. Walter Guardado vanished at East Bank Park on Buford Dam Road after jumping off his jet ski. His girlfriend, who was with him, couldn't locate him after he jumped into the water. Search efforts by Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services and the Hall County Fire Department extended into Saturday night and continued Sunday morning.
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