GDP Script/ Top Stories for August 16th 

Publish Date: August 16th 

 

PRE-ROLL: MONSTER JAM 

From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 

Today is Saturday, August 16th and Happy Birthday to Madonna  

 

I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. 
Archer student donating to needy gets big surprise from Amazon
Gwinnett school tax rate going down, but property owners will still owe more
Author Leigh Dunlap to discuss debut book 'Bless Your Heart' at Duluth library

Plus, the Stripers report with pitcher Dane Dunning  

 

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: 07.14.22 KIA MOG 

 

STORY 1:Archer student donating to needy gets big surprise from Amazon 

 Sometimes, it’s the smallest things that spark the biggest change. 

Nehemiah Hamilton, a senior at Archer High, used to dream of coding the next billion-dollar app. But after diving into community programs like Gwinnett’s Youth Commission and interning for Dacula’s mayor, his focus shifted. He didn’t just want to make millions—he wanted to help millions. 

So, he started “The Little Things,” a fundraiser to buy essentials low-income families often go without: detergent, toiletries, underwear, umbrellas. Especially umbrellas. 

Nehemiah set a modest goal—$500. Two weeks later, he’d raised over $2,000. Then, Amazon stepped in. After Gwinnett Chairwoman Nicole Love-Hendrickson shared his story on LinkedIn, Amazon’s Georgia community affairs lead, Terreta Rodgers, showed up with a truck. Literally. 

3,600 items. Triple his donation. 

Nehemiah’s not stopping. He’s thinking about Morehouse, public service, maybe even running for office someday. But for now? He’s extending his fundraiser and calling on others to step up. 

 

 

STORY 2: Gwinnett school tax rate going down, but property owners will still owe more 

 The Gwinnett County Board of Education voted Wednesday to lower the property tax rate by nearly half a mill—sounds like good news, right? Not so fast. Even with the drop to 20.15 mills, many property owners will still see higher tax bills, thanks to rising property values. 

Board Vice Chair Tarece Johnson-Morgan wasn’t thrilled, casting the lone “no” vote.  

Meanwhile, residents like Kay Vickers didn’t hold back. She slammed the board for firing two superintendents in four years (with pricey buyouts) and ignoring overcrowding at schools like Grayson High.  

The board’s decision followed three public hearings, but the tension? Far from over. 

 

 

 

STORY 3: Author Leigh Dunlap to discuss debut book 'Bless Your Heart' at Duluth library 

Mark your calendars: On Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m., the Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library will host Leigh Dunlap, author of the debut novel Bless Your Heart. The event, moderated by Iranian-American writer Samira Shakib-Bregeth, promises a lively discussion about family, reinvention, and the quirks of Southern hospitality—or lack thereof. 

Dunlap, best known for penning A Cinderella Story (yes, the one with Hilary Duff), brings her screenwriting chops to the page. She splits her time between South Carolina and South Kensington and has also written The Standoff and 16-Love. 

For details, visit gwinnettpl.org. 

 

 

 

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We’ll be right back 

 

Break 2: Ingles Markets 7 

 

STRIPERS INTERVIEW  

  

Break 3: MONSTER JAM 

STORY 6: Three family members guilty of pandemic fraud 

 

A man from Pelham, Georgia, has been found guilty of wire fraud in a pandemic relief scam that roped in his family. Tyreek Brown, 28, now faces up to 30 years in prison, five years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. Sentencing? TBD. 

 

His co-conspirators, Sherronica Jackson, 38, and Alan Brown, 52, both pleaded guilty and will be sentenced Nov. 12. 

 

Here’s the deal: Jackson snagged a $20,207 PPP loan in 2021, claiming a fake $97,000 income. She then helped Alan and Tyreek secure fraudulent loans for businesses that didn’t exist. Tyreek even sent her $3,000 after cashing in. 

 

 

STORY 7: Georgia unemployment rate down to 3.4% 

Georgia’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.4% last month, down just a tick from June’s 3.5%, according to the state Department of Labor. For context? That’s well below the national rate of 4.2%. 

 

But here’s the twist: while unemployment dropped, the state actually lost 500 jobs, leaving the total just shy of 5 million. Gains in health care (+2,800), manufacturing (+2,700), and construction (+2,100) couldn’t offset losses in food services (-4,500) and transportation (-1,400). 

 

Meanwhile, Georgia’s labor force grew slightly, with 732 more people joining in July. 

 

 

 

We’ll have closing comments after this  

 

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GDP Script/ Top Stories for August 16th&nbsp;
Publish Date: August 16th&nbsp;
&nbsp;
PRE-ROLL: MONSTER JAM&nbsp;
From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.&nbsp;
Today is Saturday, August 16th and Happy Birthday to Madonna&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia.&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Archer student donating to needy gets big surprise from Amazon</li>
<li>Gwinnett school tax rate going down, but property owners will still owe more</li>
<li>Author Leigh Dunlap to discuss debut book 'Bless Your Heart' at Duluth library</li>
</ol>
Plus, the Stripers report with pitcher Dane Dunning&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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!&nbsp;
Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 1: <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/archer-student-donating-to-needy-gets-big-surprise-from-amazon/article_916a8262-ec22-4b1c-81f2-2ba4c2816592.html">Archer student donating to needy gets big surprise from Amazon</a>&nbsp;
 Sometimes, it&rsquo;s the smallest things that spark the biggest change.&nbsp;
Nehemiah Hamilton, a senior at Archer High, used to dream of coding the next billion-dollar app. But after diving into community programs like Gwinnett&rsquo;s Youth Commission and interning for Dacula&rsquo;s mayor, his focus shifted. He didn&rsquo;t just want to make millions&mdash;he wanted to help millions.&nbsp;
So, he started &ldquo;The Little Things,&rdquo; a fundraiser to buy essentials low-income families often go without: detergent, toiletries, underwear, umbrellas. Especially umbrellas.&nbsp;
Nehemiah set a modest goal&mdash;$500. Two weeks later, he&rsquo;d raised over $2,000. Then, Amazon stepped in. After Gwinnett Chairwoman Nicole Love-Hendrickson shared his story on LinkedIn, Amazon&rsquo;s Georgia community affairs lead, Terreta Rodgers, showed up with a truck. Literally.&nbsp;
3,600 items. Triple his donation.&nbsp;
Nehemiah&rsquo;s not stopping. He&rsquo;s thinking about Morehouse, public service, maybe even running for office someday. But for now? He&rsquo;s extending his fundraiser and calling on others to step up.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 2:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/gwinnett-school-tax-rate-going-down-but-property-owners-will-still-owe-more/article_87aa782f-9ba4-4471-8203-b36173dcd63a.html">Gwinnett school tax rate going down, but property owners will still owe more</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;The Gwinnett County Board of Education voted Wednesday to lower the property tax rate by nearly half a mill&mdash;sounds like good news, right? Not so fast. Even with the drop to 20.15 mills, many property owners will still see higher tax bills, thanks to rising property values.&nbsp;
Board Vice Chair Tarece Johnson-Morgan wasn&rsquo;t thrilled, casting the lone &ldquo;no&rdquo; vote.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Meanwhile, residents like Kay Vickers didn&rsquo;t hold back. She slammed the board for firing two superintendents in four years (with pricey buyouts) and ignoring overcrowding at schools like Grayson High.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The board&rsquo;s decision followed three public hearings, but the tension? Far from over.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 3:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/author-leigh-dunlap-to-discuss-debut-book-bless-your-heart-at-duluth-library/article_8def546a-02bd-4c9a-8a54-3d547ea15141.html">Author Leigh Dunlap to discuss debut book 'Bless Your Heart' at Duluth library</a>&nbsp;
Mark your calendars: On Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m., the Duluth Branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library will host Leigh Dunlap, author of the debut novel Bless Your Heart. The event, moderated by Iranian-American writer Samira Shakib-Bregeth, promises a lively discussion about family, reinvention, and the quirks of Southern hospitality&mdash;or lack thereof.&nbsp;
Dunlap, best known for penning A Cinderella Story (yes, the one with Hilary Duff), brings her screenwriting chops to the page. She splits her time between South Carolina and South Kensington and has also written The Standoff and 16-Love.&nbsp;
For details, visit gwinnettpl.org.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll be right back&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break 2: Ingles Markets 7&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STRIPERS INTERVIEW&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;
Break 3: MONSTER JAM&nbsp;
STORY 6:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/three-family-members-guilty-of-pandemic-fraud/article_6b0778ad-14a8-5f24-b91d-cfa45f79e646.html">Three family members guilty of pandemic fraud</a>&nbsp;
&nbsp;
A man from Pelham, Georgia, has been found guilty of wire fraud in a pandemic relief scam that roped in his family. Tyreek Brown, 28, now faces up to 30 years in prison, five years of supervised release, and a $1 million fine. Sentencing? TBD.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
His co-conspirators, Sherronica Jackson, 38, and Alan Brown, 52, both pleaded guilty and will be sentenced Nov. 12.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Here&rsquo;s the deal: Jackson snagged a $20,207 PPP loan in 2021, claiming a fake $97,000 income. She then helped Alan and Tyreek secure fraudulent loans for businesses that didn&rsquo;t exist. Tyreek even sent her $3,000 after cashing in.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 7:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/news/georgia-unemployment-rate-down-to-3-4/article_b019f494-0e8c-544d-be59-f1411627dd78.html">Georgia unemployment rate down to 3.4%</a>&nbsp;
Georgia&rsquo;s unemployment rate dipped to 3.4% last month, down just a tick from June&rsquo;s 3.5%, according to the state Department of Labor. For context? That&rsquo;s well below the national rate of 4.2%.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
But here&rsquo;s the twist: while unemployment dropped, the state actually lost 500 jobs, leaving the total just shy of 5 million. Gains in health care (+2,800), manufacturing (+2,700), and construction (+2,100) couldn&rsquo;t offset losses in food services (-4,500) and transportation (-1,400).&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Georgia&rsquo;s labor force grew slightly, with 732 more people joining in July.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have closing comments after this&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break 4: MONSTER JAM&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Signoff &ndash;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Thanks again for hanging out with us on today&rsquo;s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.gwinnettdailypost.com&nbsp;
Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.&nbsp;
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