GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 1st
Publish Date: April 1st
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Today is Tuesday, April 1st and Happy Birthday to Marvin Gaye
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I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia
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STORY 1: Volunteers Needed For Earth Day Event Set For April 26 At Coolray Field
Gwinnett County will celebrate Earth Day 2025 with a major recycling event at Coolray Field on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Themed “Our Power, Our Planet,” the event, hosted by Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett Solid Waste, will collect hard-to-recycle items like electronics, paint, tires, clothing, and paper. In 2024, the event diverted 72 tons of waste from landfills. Volunteers aged 16+ are needed to assist. Activities include face painting, touch-a-truck, and refreshments. Fees apply for certain electronics, and participants should use disposable containers for recyclables. Visit GwinnettCB.org for details.
STORY 2: Gwinnett Technical College Sets Enrollment Records
Gwinnett Technical College has achieved record enrollment with over 11,500 students this spring, marking an 8th consecutive semester of growth and a 15% increase from last year. President Dr. D. Glen Cannon credits the rise to students transferring from four-year colleges for affordable, hands-on programs, the school’s flexible learning options, and a 99% job placement rate. Offering 160+ programs, Gwinnett Tech recently launched a Mazda automotive program and expanded its nursing program to the Alpharetta campus, addressing evolving job market demands. The college remains focused on career-driven, real-world education.
STORY 3: Camp Invention Coming to 2 Gwinnett Locations
Camp Invention, a hands-on STEM enrichment camp for K-6 students, is coming to Gwinnett County this summer. It will be held at Fort Daniel Elementary in Dacula the week of June 2 and Baggett Elementary in Lawrenceville the week of June 16. Run by local educators, the program fosters creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship through activities like building a Claw Arcade, exploring illusions, and investigating penguins in Antarctica. Inspired by National Inventors Hall of Fame Inductees, Camp Invention engages 140,000 students annually. Visit invent.org/camp for details and registration.
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STORY 4: General Assembly passes transgender sports bill
Georgia's General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1, banning transgender student athletes from competing in female sports, with votes largely along party lines. The legislation applies to public schools, colleges, and private institutions competing against them, requiring athletes to compete based on the sex on their birth certificates. Supporters argue it ensures fairness and safety for female athletes, while opponents claim it targets vulnerable transgender youth and addresses a non-existent issue in Georgia. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and House Speaker Jon Burns praised the bill as a step toward protecting female sports. It now awaits Gov. Brian Kemp's signature.
STORY 5: Opening delayed for federal park at Buford Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the Laurel Ridge Trail south of Buford Dam and Lower Pool East Park until June 28 for construction of a new footbridge. While the 3.8-mile trail’s northern section remains open, visitors cannot complete the full loop. Lower Pool East Park, typically open in late March, will also stay closed. The Corps encourages visitors to explore alternative trails and recreation areas during this time. Additionally, Bald Ridge Creek Campground’s opening is delayed until April 14 for septic system repairs.
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