GDP Script/ Top Stories for October 22nd Publish Date: October 22nd From the BG AD Group Studio,Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, October 22nd and Happy Birthday To actor Christopher Lloyd. ***10.22.24 – BIRTHDAY – CHRISTOPHER LLOYD*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia 1. Jackson EMC Foundation awards $74K to agencies serving Gwinnett County residents 2. Mother Killed At Gwinnett County Apartment Complex. Suspect On The Run 3. Mulberry Residents Electing First City Council. What We Know 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: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Jackson EMC Foundation awards $74K to agencies serving Gwinnett County residents The Jackson EMC Foundation awarded $89,240 in grants, with $74,240 benefiting Gwinnett County organizations. Notable grants include $17,340 to Side by Side Brain Injury Clubhouse for rehabilitation services, $15,000 to Junior Achievement of Georgia for educational programs, $15,000 to Project Adam for food at its treatment center, $14,900 to Diamond in the Rough for youth mentoring, and $12,000 to the Latin America Association for rental assistance. These grants are funded by the Operation Round Up program, which has contributed over $20.8 million to local communities since 2005. Applications for grants are open to individuals and organizations in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC. STORY 2: Mother Killed At Gwinnett County Apartment Complex. Suspect On The Run Gwinnett County police are searching for a suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a woman in front of her children at an apartment complex in unincorporated Tucker. The incident, deemed domestic-related, occurred around 7:30 a.m. Monday at 1100 Gwinnett Station Circle. Officers found the woman deceased with gunshot wounds. Preliminary investigations suggest the suspect and victim knew each other and lived together. Police have not released their identities but indicated they may have had children together. Anyone with information is urged to contact GCPD detectives or Crime Stoppers for anonymous tips. STORY 3: Mulberry Residents Electing First City Council. What We Know In the upcoming November 5 election in Gwinnett County, aside from the presidential and local races, voters in the newly established city of Mulberry will elect their first city leaders. This follows the city's controversial creation, which has led to several lawsuits. Five City Council seats are up for grabs, with the election managed by Gwinnett County officials. Early voting has seen 958 in-person votes and nine absentee ballots issued. The elected council members will assume office in 2025, selecting a mayor and initiating city operations. Early voting continues until November 1 at the Dacula Park Activity Building, with separate rooms for general and special elections. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Tom Wages (08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL) STORY 4: HOMECOMING: Georgia Gwinnett College Celebrates Grizzlyfest Georgia Gwinnett College celebrated Grizzlyfest, its version of homecoming, with over 300 attendees enjoying international food, activities, and live entertainment. The week included events like a Sneaker Ball, kickball game, bonfire, Greek Fest, and club rodeo. Coreon Johnson and Gaby Sifuentes were crowned homecoming king and queen. A highlight was the Deans Chili Cook-off, raising $5,427 for the GGC Emergency Fund. Winners included Dr. Karen Jackson for first place overall and Dr. Tyler Yu for best-tasting chili. Organizers aim to grow Grizzlyfest as a cherished tradition for the GGC community. STORY 5: HELPING HAND: Brookwood Grad Flies Supplies To Area Hit By Hurricane Helene Jackson Schulz, a senior at Davidson College and a licensed private pilot, used his flying skills to aid hurricane-stricken communities in western North Carolina. After Hurricane Helene, Schulz flew supplies to affected areas, working with Race City Flight Operations to deliver essentials like food and medical supplies. Witnessing the devastation firsthand, Schulz described the experience as unforgettable and fulfilling. As air traffic restrictions increased, he shifted to organizing donations for truck delivery. Schulz, inspired by his service-oriented upbringing in Gwinnett County, aims to use his talents to help others, reflecting on the rewarding experience of contributing to relief efforts. Break: ***GUIDE MENTAL HEALTH UPDATE*** 10.22.24 GUIDE HEALTH MINUTE_FINAL*** Break 4: Ingles Markets (What To Add To Diets) 9 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings,...
