GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday July 30
Publish Date: Friday July 28
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
Today is Sunday July 30th , and happy 75th birthday to actor Arnold Schwarzenegger
****Arnie****
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep
1. Motorcycle driver in fatal Peachtree Industrial crash was driving more than 100 mph
2. Volunteer-led Medical Reserve Corps celebrating 16th anniversary of helping the community
3. And Georgia unemployment holds steady in June
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.
Break 1 : M.O.G.
Story 1. vehicular
Duluth police have charged Suwanee resident Taylor Kratzer, 34, with 1st-degree vehicular homicide, reckless driving, speeding, improper lane change, and tag to be displayed, in connection with a fatal accident that occurred on July 13 on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Kratzer was riding his motorcycle when he collided with another vehicle at Rogers Bridge Road and then struck and killed a pedestrian identified as Thomas Eurell, 42. Witnesses reported that the motorcycle was traveling at a high speed with erratic lane changes before the crash. Video footage from the city's cameras confirmed the motorcycle's speed exceeded 100 mph on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard............read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
STORY 2: 16th
MRC GEM, the Medical Reserve Corps covering Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties, is celebrating its 16th anniversary with over 1,300 members volunteering in the east metro area. During the COVID-19 pandemic, they administered 375,000 vaccinations and tests and provided 17,256 hours of service to the response efforts. They specialize in various tasks, including establishing community reception centers for vaccinations and testing. The group offers training sessions monthly, providing education in CPR, AED, emergency first aid, mass vaccination efforts, and more. MRC GEM is seeking new, especially younger, members to continue their valuable work in times of crisis.
Story 3: unemployment
Georgia's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2% in June, below the national rate of 3.6%. The state reached an all-time high in the number of jobs, with 4.9 million jobs added, growing across various sectors like accommodation and food services, health care and social assistance, and durable goods manufacturing. The number of employed Georgians also reached a record high of 5.3 million. Initial jobless claims were down by 2% in June, and over the year, first-time unemployment claims fell by 9%. The state posted over 117,000 job listings online, with the top occupations being in health care, sales, business management, and hospitality... … read more on this at gwinnettdailypost.com
We’ll be right back
Break 2: Slappey- Tom Wages - Obits
Story 4: rock
Melissa McClelland has been appointed as the new principal of Rock Springs Elementary School, and Leslie Hill as the new principal of Trip Elementary School in Gwinnett County. McClelland has 23 years of experience in education, including 19 years in Gwinnett County Public Schools, and replaces Allan Gee, who was promoted to a cluster superintendent position. Hill has 24 years of experience in education, almost all of it in GCPS, and replaces Rukina Walker, who was named the new principal at Grayson High School. Additionally, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved other leadership appointments for central office positions.
Story 5: sparks
The Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle nuclear expansion project is facing ongoing debate and criticism due to its doubled cost and extended construction time. Utility watchdogs and clean energy advocates argue that the benefits of nuclear power will not outweigh the increasing costs for customers. The state regulators' consultants estimate that the company could collect $2.1 billion more from ratepayers due to delays in completing the project. Despite criticism, Public Service Commissioner Lauren "Bubba" McDonald defends Vogtle, claiming that the power produced will be cheap and clean. Meanwhile, other states like Kentucky and West Virginia are exploring nuclear energy options. Unit 3 is close to completion, while Unit 4 is projected to enter service in early 2024.
Story 6: electric
Electric Cities of Georgia and the Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia have joined forces to create the Georgia Energy Cities initiative for statewide economic development. With 93 energy communities united, the alliance aims to attract businesses and foster economic growth in Georgia. They will provide a pipeline of resources and support to connect companies with the necessary people and assets to choose Georgia for their operations. The partnership seeks to offer increased exposure on a global scale while aligning with state marketing resources to promote industrial growth and innovation. The initiative will act as a single point of contact, facilitating access to community leaders, electric and gas resources, and property databases throughout the state.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: ESOG – Ingles 8- G.O.N.
Story 7: mill
Mill Creek sophomore Alexis Eichenberger has been chosen to represent Team Georgia at the American Select Lacrosse Tournament in Delaware. The tournament will feature 20 U.S. regional teams competing in a showcase event. Eichenberger, who plays as a midfielder, had an impressive performance in her freshman season, earning 18 points for Mill Creek. Additionally, she participates in club lacrosse for Southern Zone.
Story 8: seven
And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles Markets talks with us about sugar free items
At the Southern Conference's Media Day, seven former Gwinnett standouts were named to the preseason All-Southern Conference Football Team. Four local players were selected for the first team, including Ty James (wide receiver) from Greater Atlanta Christian, Solomon Zubairu (defensive line) from Archer, and Isaac Dowling (linebacker) from Shiloh, all playing for Mercer. Julian Ashby, a Parkview graduate, was also named to the first team as the long snapper for Furman. The second team featured Israel Mukwiza (offensive lineman) from Archer, Will Huzzie (wide receiver) from Duluth, representing East Tennessee State, and Chuck Smith (defensive lineman) from North Gwinnett, playing for Wofford.
Story 9: Harman
Brian Harman, a steady and accurate golfer, won the Open championship at Royal Liverpool last weekend, securing his first major victory. He joins legendary names like Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Tiger Woods, and Rory McIlroy as winners at Hoylake. Harman's consistent performance and accurate putting impressed spectators, especially considering the challenging weather conditions. He led from the second round and maintained his position throughout, with fellow former UGA golfer Sepp Straka as his closest challenger. Harman's triumph was celebrated in his hometown of St. Simons and Sea Island, making him a proud Open Champion. Open champion.
We’ll have final thoughts after this
Break 4: Lawrenceville - Henssler 60
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