GDP Script/ Top Stories for Dec 19th
Publish Date: Dec 18th
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From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Tuesday, December 19th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Mr. Tiger Al Kaline.
***12.19.23 – BIRTHDAY – AL KALINE***
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Kia Mall of Georgia.
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STORY 1: Gwinnett County Public Schools Names New Chief of Staff
Jorge Gomez, known for his role in policy updates and public records requests in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS), is set to become the new Chief of Staff for GCPS. The school board approved the appointment, proposed by Superintendent Calvin Watts, during their monthly business meeting. Currently serving as the Executive Director of Administration and Policy, Gomez has been instrumental in presenting policy proposals and legislative priorities to the board and handling public records requests. The effective date of the transition has not been determined. Additionally, Nicholas Moore was appointed as the Executive Director of Financial Reporting and Treasury Services and Budgets, set to begin on Jan. 16, 2024.
STORY 2: Pipedream, Curiosity Lab creating world's first underground logistics network in Peachtree Corners
Peachtree Corners' Curiosity Lab is partnering with Pipedream to develop the world's first underground logistics network, utilizing a robot delivery system. The nearly one-mile-long network will connect Curiosity Lab with a nearby shopping center, allowing individuals to order food during weekday lunch hours from restaurants and have it delivered via underground robots. The system aims to reduce traffic congestion and emissions by cutting down on the number of cars traveling to and from local stores. Pipedream CEO Garrett McCurrach stated that the underground delivery system is not only feasible but easy to retrofit, providing a glimpse into the future of logistics technology.
STORY 3: Winter Jam — Christian music's biggest tour — coming to Gwinnett in Feb.
Winter Jam, Christian music's largest tour, founded almost 30 years ago by Newsong, will visit 39 cities and arenas in 2024 including Gas South Arena in Duluth on Saturday, Feb. 10. Presented by World Vision and produced by Premier Productions, the tour will feature artists like Crowder, Lecrae, CAIN, Katy Nichole, Seventh Day Slumber, and Joseph O’Brien. The tour begins on January 12 in Mobile, Alabama, and concludes on March 24 in Highland Heights, Kentucky. Crowder expressed excitement about being part of Winter Jam, calling it a special event, while Lecrae highlighted the opportunity to share hope, love, and joy through music. Admission is a $15 donation at the door.
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STORY 4: Gwinnett Will Create Park Place Redevelopment Plan For Area Near Stone Mountain
Gwinnett County leaders have approved the creation of a Park Place Master Plan to guide redevelopment along the Gwinnett-DeKalb county line near Stone Mountain. The designated area includes the former Olympic tennis center site, the Amazon Fulfillment Center, and Netherworld Haunted House. The decision follows approval of a proposal from Fuqua Development to redevelop the former tennis site with a Costco, restaurants, and apartments. The master plan aims to revitalize the area, preserving its multicultural identity while encouraging diverse housing options and multimodal transportation improvements. Proceeds from the former tennis center's redevelopment will fund the Park Place master plan.
STORY 5: Two plead guilty, one sentenced in separate fentanyl cases
Two co-defendants, James Hill and Jasmine Jackson, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges related to the distribution of large amounts of fentanyl in Athens and Milledgeville. Hill faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years up to life in prison, while Jackson faces a maximum of 20 years. The charges resulted from investigations revealing Hill's distribution of fentanyl and heroin in Athens. In a separate case, Brandon Ector, also known as "Big," was sentenced to 150 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine in Milledgeville. The investigations prevented nearly four kilograms of fentanyl from circulating in the communities. Sentencing is scheduled for March 21.
We’ll be back in a moment
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STORY 6: State Bar presents dispute resolution award to Terrence Croft
Terrence Lee Croft was awarded the 2023 Chief Justice Harold G. Clarke Award by the Supreme Court of Georgia Commission on Dispute Resolution and the Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Georgia. Croft, an arbitrator, mediator, and special master at JAMS, received the award for his exceptional contributions to alternative dispute resolution in Georgia. He has successfully resolved over 3,500 disputes in various areas. The award honors Chief Justice Harold G. Clarke's efforts in creating alternative dispute resolution processes during his tenure from 1990-1994. Croft was praised for being a trailblazer in ADR for nearly four decades.
STORY 7: Lawrenceville adopts 2045 Comprehensive Plan update and Transportation Master Plan
The Lawrenceville City Council adopted the city’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan Update and Transportation Master Plan at a public hearing on Dec. 13. This plan is a revision of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan adopted in 2018, outlining the city’s long-term, sustainable growth pattern framework. Developed through public engagement and steering committee involvement, the plan addresses demographics, land use, transportation, economic development, housing, broadband access, and quality of life. The comprehensive plan, subject to review by the Atlanta Regional Commission and the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, aims to guide Lawrenceville’s strategic growth and development through 2045. Implementation will focus on enhancing quality of life and supporting local businesses.
We’ll have final thoughts after this.
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