GDP Script/ Top Stories for Oct 15th
Publish Date: Oct 14th
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Friday, October 15th and happy heavenly birthday to author Mario Puzzo.
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I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappy Properties.
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STORY 1: Man Dies After Jumping Off Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road Bridge
A Duluth man, Antonio Cartagena, aged 25, has been charged with sexual battery and public indecency for allegedly inappropriately touching and partially disrobing while in a Lyft vehicle with a 55-year-old female driver. The incident took place at the intersection of Pleasant Hill Road and North Berkeley Lake Road. Startled by his lewd behavior, the driver reported the incident, and Cartagena fled the scene. Law enforcement swiftly located and arrested him. Cartagena was released on bond the following day. Duluth police are urging potential additional victims to come forward as they investigate the case, encouraging anyone with similar encounters to contact Detective Javier Bahamundi at 678-512-3708..............…..read more at gwinnett daily post dot com
STORY 2: Federal lawsuit alleges former Gwinnett Police officer used excessive force during 2021 arrest
In 2021, Angelo Black spent five days in the hospital with a head injury and brain damage. A new lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Northern Georgia alleges that a former Gwinnett Police officer is responsible for these injuries. According to attorney Reginald Greene, the officer used excessive force, violating Black's Fourth Amendment rights when they tased him while he was attempting to jump from one level of a parking deck to another after a traffic stop in October 2021. This resulted in severe head injuries. Black was subsequently incarcerated on drug and firearm-related charges. The lawsuit seeks accountability and highlights the need for better training and supervision of law enforcement officers to prevent similar incidents. Gwinnett County acknowledges the lawsuit and pledges to respond appropriately.
STORY 3: Gwinnett man banned from Walmart after being told he ‘fit the description’ of a shoplifter
Leroy Jackson, a Gwinnett County man, claims he has been banned from a Walmart store for a year after being wrongly accused of shoplifting. Suwanee police stopped Jackson as he left the store, as he supposedly "fit the description" of shoplifting suspects. However, Jackson believes this was profiling, as he was approached by a stranger in the store and had no connection to the actual shoplifter. Walmart requested Jackson be criminally trespassed due to his association with the other individual. Jackson is dismayed by the ban and feels it was unjust. He won't return to the store, and he advises caution when interacting with strangers in such situations. Walmart has reported numerous shoplifting incidents to Suwanee police but offered no additional comment on the situation.
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STORY 4: Georgia’s controversial 2021 voting law overhaul survives preliminary legal challenge
A federal court judge in Georgia has rejected a request to temporarily block the state's controversial election rules, which have been criticized for potentially disenfranchising Black voters in the 2024 election. U.S. District Court Judge J.P. Boulee ruled that the U.S. Department of Justice and voting rights groups failed to provide sufficient evidence that Republican lawmakers intentionally discriminated against Black voters when implementing new ID requirements for mail-in voting, restrictions on absentee drop boxes, shorter deadlines for absentee ballot requests, and increased penalties for providing refreshments to voters waiting in line. As a result, the rules created in Georgia's 2021 election legislation will remain in effect for the 2024 election cycle. Plaintiffs, including voting rights and civil rights organizations, argue that these rules make it harder for marginalized groups to vote and violate the Voting Rights Act.
STORY 5: Dacula's Maple Creek Park Playground Nearing Completion
The redesigned Maple Creek Park playground in Dacula is set to open by Thanksgiving, featuring new equipment and exciting additions. The $821,000 project, funded by an endowment from former Mayor Jimmy Wilbanks, began construction in July 2023. It aims to improve accessibility, update equipment, and cater to a wider age range. The new features include a separate toddler play area, adult fitness equipment, ADA accessibility, and specialized playground turf. Maple Creek Park, located at 425 McMillan Road, also offers a 9-hole disc golf course, a half-mile walking trail, and a pavilion. The city operates Olde Mill Park in downtown Dacula, while two Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation parks, Dacula Park and Rabbit Hill Park, are also nearby. Construction progress can be tracked on the city's Facebook page.
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STORY 6: Lawrenceville man jumps off bridge
A tragic incident occurred in Suwanee as a 24-year-old Demorest man jumped off the Lawrenceville-Suwanee bridge onto Interstate 85 south and was struck by a tractor-trailer. The Suwanee Police responded to the scene after receiving a report about a vehicle hitting a pedestrian at 8:43 a.m. Sadly, the man passed away at the scene, and his next-of-kin was notified. The accident led to the temporary closure of all southbound lanes on I-85, but by 10:30 a.m., the Georgia Department of Transportation had reopened all lanes.
STORY 7: Two Greater Atlanta Christian Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Greater Atlanta Christian School seniors Kevin Liu and Akhil Sarikonda have been named National Merit Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Competition. This honor places them among 16,000 Semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. To qualify, they needed excellent academic records, a recommendation from a high school official, an essay, and strong SAT or ACT scores. These Semifinalists were selected from 1.3 million high school students who took the 2022 PSAT/NMSQT. They're now competing for 7,140 National Merit Scholarships, valued at nearly $28 million, with winners to be announced in spring 2024. To reach the Finalist level, they must submit additional information about their academic and extracurricular achievements. The school is proud of their accomplishments and looks forward to their promising futures.
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