GDP Script/ Top Stories for Nov 3rd
Publish Date: Nov 2nd
Hennsler: 15
From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Friday, November 3rd and happy 73rd birthday to boxer Larry Holmes.
***LARRY HOLMES***
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Kia Mall of Georgia.
Plus, my conversations with the director of marketing Jon Carr from the Aurora Theater and Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets to discuss net carbs.
All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!
Break 1: MOG
STORY 1: Mountain View High grad Charbel Aoun Who Founded Nonprofit Named to Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 list
The Georgia First Generation Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Gwinnett County, was founded following a business competition pitch at Georgia State University in 2016. Charbel Aoun and Francisco Martinez, both first-generation college students, recognized the barriers faced by students pursuing higher education and established the foundation to support these students and create a sense of belonging and community for them. To date, Georgia FirstGen has established student chapters in seven Gwinnett County high schools, assisting 750 first-generation students with a 95%+ college acceptance rate. Aoun, who is now a third-year pharmacy student, was recently recognized by Georgia Trend magazine's 40 Under 40 class of 2023 for his dedication to equitable access to higher education and mentorship.
STORY 2: Editorial: After a sharp decline during the pandemic, child poverty is soaring again
Child poverty in the United States surged in 2022, with more children living in poverty than before the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic had initially reduced child poverty, thanks to measures like the enhanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) program. In 2021, the child poverty rate dropped to 5.2% due to these programs. However, Congress allowed these measures to expire, leading to a child poverty rate of 12.4% in 2022, affecting approximately 9 million children. Poverty negatively impacts children's nutrition, health, education, and overall well-being. The author argues that reducing child poverty should be a high priority and that the U.S. has the means to achieve this goal.
STORY 3: AMERICAN DREAM: Honoring Jimmy Carter's legacy of humanitarian work a 'full circle' moment
The author shares a personal story of their family's journey to the United States from Cuba in 1980 during the Mariel Lift Boat event. They describe how they were initially scared of Americans but eventually realized they were in America when they arrived in Key West. The author has lived most of their life in Gwinnett County, Georgia, and became actively involved in community service, including joining the Medical Reserve Corps and assisting with COVID-19 responses. They also serve on the board of the Southwest Gwinnett Chamber and the Good Samaritan Health Center of Gwinnett. In 2023, the author and their husband launched the Thumann Foundation to focus on children's healthcare, nutrition, safety, and education. They were selected to the Gwinnett Leadership program Class of 2024 and recently had a full circle moment when honoring President Jimmy Carter's legacy.
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We’ll be right back
Break 2: Gwinnett County Waste – Peggy Slappy – Tom Wages Obits
STORY 4: Jon Carr
And now here’s my conversation with Jon Carr from the Aurora Theater.
***Jon Carr Interview***
We’ll be back in a moment.
Break 3: Lawrenceville Harvest Fest – ESOG – Ingles 2
STORY 5: Gubernatorial candidates quarrel over glory for winning opioid settlements
Opioid settlement funds, totaling over $50 billion, are becoming a political issue among gubernatorial candidates in several states. Candidates are vying for credit for these funds, even though the settlements resulted from a coalition of attorneys general and private lawyers. North Carolina's Attorney General Josh Stein, running for governor, lists securing opioid settlement funds as an accomplishment. However, mixing politics with these funds raises concerns about their effective allocation and potential misuse. Advocates argue that the focus should be on how the money can be used to save lives and address the public health crisis of opioid addiction, which claimed over 100,000 American lives last year.
STORY 6: Buford Middle Competition Cheerleaders Repeat as State Champions
Buford Middle School's competition cheerleading team secured their second consecutive state championship victory, competing against other Class AAAAAAA feeder middle schools. The Wolves scored 93.5 points, outperforming Lakeside-DeKalb, the runner-up, and North Paulding, who placed third. This win marks their third state championship in five years. The team consists of sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students and is led by coach Caroline Parker. The achievement reflects the dedication and hard work of these young athletes, contributing to their school's proud cheerleading tradition.
Coming up next. Leah McGrath from Ingles markets on net carbs.
Break: JACKSON EMC – GCPS
STORY 8: Leah McGrath Ingles Markets
And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on net carbs.
***Leah McGrath Interview***
We’ll have final thoughts after this.
Break 4: Henssler 60
Signoff –
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