GDP Script/ Top Stories for February 13th
Publish Date: February 13th
From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Thursday, February 13th and Happy birthday to Peter Gabriel
***02.13.25 - BIRTHDAY – PETER GABRIEL***
I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food
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STORY 1: Regents approve first AI degree program
The University System of Georgia has approved its first bachelor’s degree in applied artificial intelligence, launching this fall at Middle Georgia State University’s Warner Robins campus. The program aims to prepare students for careers in industries like health care, business, and cybersecurity, addressing Atlanta’s growing demand for tech talent. With AI playing a key role in areas like supply chain optimization and IT, the program expects to start with 65 students, growing to 168 by its fourth year.
STORY 2: State lifts poultry suspension after bird flu outbreak
Georgia’s Department of Agriculture has lifted its suspension on poultry activities after extensive testing found no new cases of avian influenza. The suspension, prompted by two bird flu cases in Elbert County last month, had halted poultry sales and events statewide, excluding retail meat and egg sales. Commissioner Tyler Harper emphasized the ongoing threat of bird flu to Georgia’s poultry industry but celebrated the return to normal operations. Over 4,500 tests on nearly 50,000 chickens revealed no further detections, though national outbreaks have contributed to record-high egg prices.
STORY 3: Atlanta teen snuck into Apalachee High during school day
An Atlanta teen, Herson Galindo, was arrested for trespassing and drug possession after sneaking into Apalachee High School on a bus with his girlfriend, a student there. Galindo, a Tri Cities High School student, was found hiding in hallways and bathrooms before being reported by another student. This incident follows a tragic mass shooting at the school five months ago, which left four dead, and a separate gun-related arrest last month. While Galindo was unarmed, he was found with a THC vape pen and faces multiple charges, including possession of drugs on school grounds.
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STORY 4: GOP-led Georgia Senate votes to ban state medical coverage of transgender procedures
The Georgia Senate passed Senate Bill 39, banning state health insurance plans from covering gender-affirming care, including hormone therapy and sex reassignment surgery. The bill, passed along party lines, also prohibits state-owned healthcare facilities and physicians from providing such care. Democrats criticized the legislation as harmful, mean-spirited, and a distraction from real issues, warning it could hurt the economy and violate federal civil rights laws. Republicans, led by Sen. Blake Tillery, argued the bill reflects the will of most Georgians and ensures taxpayer dollars aren’t spent on these procedures. An amendment for mental health care exceptions was rejected.
STORY 5: House Speaker Burns names interim chief of staff
Former Gov. Nathan Deal’s chief of staff, Chris Riley, will temporarily serve as House Speaker Jon Burns’ chief of staff following an accident that hospitalized Terry England, the current chief of staff. Speaker Burns praised Riley’s experience and dedication, expressing confidence in his leadership during England’s recovery. Riley, who served as Deal’s chief of staff from 2011 to 2018, said he’s honored to step in and support Burns’ agenda. Burns assured colleagues that England is improving and will return to his role once recovered. Riley and his family run a small cattle farm in Hall County.
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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food
*** INGLES ASK LEAH 5 FAST FOOD***
We’ll have closing comments after this
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