GDP Script/ Top Stories for Jan 5th
Publish Date: Jan 4th
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From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Friday, January 5th and Happy heavenly Birthday to NFL coach Sam Wyche.
***1.05.24 – BIRTHDAY – SAM WYCHE***
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
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STORY 1: Two Teens — One Still At Large — Charged In June Shooting Death At Gwinnett County Park
Two teenagers, Anwar Brenard Singleton and Prince James, have been charged with murder in the shooting death of 19-year-old Brian Arnold-Causey in June. Arnold-Causey was shot at Lenora Park and later dropped off at a Gwinnett County fire station, where he succumbed to his injuries. Anwar Brenard Singleton, 18, has been charged with malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during certain felonies. He was booked into the Gwinnett County Jail on October 28, 2023. Prince James, 19, also faces the same charges, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. Police are seeking information on James' location.
STORY 2: Lanier Grad Derrick Brown Nears NFL DT Tackles Record
Derrick Brown, a former Lanier star and defensive lineman for the Carolina Panthers, is on the verge of setting an NFL record for tackles in a season by a defensive tackle. Brown, who tied a Panthers record with 67 tackles last season, is two tackles away from surpassing the record of 96 stops set by the Miami Dolphins' Christian Wilkins in 2022. Despite the Panthers' challenging season with a 2-14 record, Brown has been a standout player, being the NFC's first alternate at defensive tackle for the Pro Bowl. Brown, 25, is in his fourth NFL season out of Auburn.
STORY 3: Gwinnett Chef Plans 'Major Pivot' to Feed the Hungry
Chef Hank Reid, through his mobile food distribution organization Lettum Eat, has provided over 150,000 nourishing meals to the food-insufficient in Gwinnett County. In 2024, Reid plans to pivot by purchasing three modular classroom trailers from the Gwinnett County School District. These trailers, called Modular Production Kitchens (MPKs), will be strategically placed in food desert areas in partnership with churches to streamline the meal outreach process. Reid is seeking funding to complete the prototype MPK, and the entire three-trailer project is expected to cost at least $200,000 each. Lettum Eat has been serving the community since 2019, providing fresh meals through food truck feeding tours and distributing prepackaged frozen meals.
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STORY 4: Gwinnett will Spend $2.5 Billion to Operate County Government
Gwinnett County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve the $2.5 billion 2024 budget, which includes the $1.97 billion operating budget and the $561 million capital budget. The budget introduces 104 new positions across various departments, expands microtransit into Suwanee, Sugar Hill, and Buford, offers a 4% pay-for-performance raise for county employees, and addresses affordable housing needs. The county allocates $25.3 million for elections, adds two affordable housing coordinator positions, and utilizes $18 million in federal funding to incentivize affordable housing development. Other additions include a new med unit in Gwinnett Fire and Emergency Services, expansion of the Gwinnett Trails program, and improvements in mental health care.
STORY 5: State Rep. Greg Kennard will not seek re-election after redistricting put him in the same district as Sam Park
Two Georgia House Democrats, Rep. Gregg Kennard and Rep. Doug Stoner, will not seek reelection in 2024 after being drawn into districts with fellow Democrats during the recent redistricting special session. The new House map approved by Republican majorities paired Kennard with House Minority Whip Sam Park in Gwinnett County, and Stoner with Rep. Teri Anulewicz in Cobb County. Kennard cited his unwillingness to force voters to choose between him and Park as a reason for stepping down. The redistricting special session aimed to address a ruling declaring the 2021 legislative and congressional maps violated the Voting Rights Act.
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STORY 6: UGA Extension offers disaster support throughout the state
The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is aiding Georgia's farmers in emergency preparedness and recovery from climate-related events. With a presence in all 159 counties, UGA Extension provides training and resources to help communities prepare for and rebound from weather-related calamities. The extension has received grants to spearhead emergency preparedness throughout the state, focusing on the unique challenges faced by each region. The extension agents work with the Georgia Department of Agriculture to collect agricultural economic damage data and assist farmers in navigating relief programs after disaster events. The program also addresses farm and rural stress initiatives.
STORY 7: PCOM Georgia and Gwinnett County Public Schools work together to help STEM students
Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) Georgia collaborate to provide STEM opportunities for Gwinnett students. PCOM Georgia serves as the presenting sponsor for the Gwinnett Science, Engineering + Innovation Fair, an annual event encouraging students to explore the sciences. PCOM Georgia faculty and staff also contribute to advisory boards and participate in events like Principal for a Day and the annual STAR Student luncheon. The collaboration extends to career fairs, simulation activities, and programs like the Future Healthcare Scholars program, reinforcing the commitment to STEM education in Gwinnett County.
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