GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 10th 

Publish Date: July 10th 

 

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

Today is Thursday, July 10th and Happy birthday to Arthur Ashe  

 

I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. 
Burt Jones enters race for Georgia governor
Lilburn wants to keep millage rate the same, but that means a property tax increase
Backyard fire damages Duluth home over holiday weekend

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seed oils 

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: Burt Jones enters race for Georgia governor 

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced his 2026 Georgia gubernatorial bid, highlighting Republican-led achievements like economic growth, safer communities, and stronger schools. In his campaign video, Jones pledged to eliminate state income tax and combat fentanyl overdoses. A former state senator and UGA football co-captain, Jones emphasized his ties to Donald Trump, despite past investigations into the 2020 election. He joins Attorney General Chris Carr in the GOP primary, while Democrats like Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jason Esteves are also running. Georgia Democratic Chair Charlie Bailey criticized Jones’ leadership, citing issues like rural hospital closures and inequitable tax policies. 

STORY 2:Lilburn wants to keep millage rate the same, but that means a property tax increase 

Lilburn plans to maintain its 4.43 millage rate, but rising property values mean higher taxes for residents. Property taxes make up 27% of the city’s general fund. Public hearings on the rate are set for Friday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with a third on July 14 at 6 p.m., followed by a council vote at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Homeowners with a $278,600 property value and homestead exemption will see a $42.79 tax increase, while non-homestead properties of the same value will rise by $44.80. 

STORY 3:Backyard fire damages Duluth home over holiday weekend 

A Duluth family’s Fourth of July weekend turned chaotic when a fire broke out at their home on Bromley Rowe. Gwinnett County firefighters responded around 5:40 p.m. Saturday to find the blaze, which started accidentally near a fire pit, had spread from the backyard to the house. While no injuries were reported, the fire displaced five residents and caused significant damage, especially to the back of the home. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 20 minutes. 

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STORY 4: Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County offer conflicting takes on traffic signal project's status 

The traffic signal improvement project at Spalding Drive and Medlock Bridge Road in Peachtree Corners faces differing accounts of its status. The city announced a temporary halt due to a "utility conflict" involving electrical infrastructure, delaying completion. However, Gwinnett County officials clarified the project is active, with coordination ongoing with Georgia Power to resolve utility issues. The county emphasized such coordination is routine for projects like this, which includes a full signal rebuild with new mast arms. No completion date has been set yet. 

 

STORY 5: Emory Morsberger stepping down as head of Gateway85 CID 

Emory Morsberger, executive director of Gateway85 CID, announced his resignation after 20 years of involvement, including serving as a board member and director since 2019. Morsberger, a key figure in multiple CIDs, highlighted Gateway85’s transformation of the Jimmy Carter Boulevard area from a struggling corridor to a thriving business hub. He praised the CID’s progress in improving curb appeal, reducing crime, and fostering innovation. While no end date or successor has been announced, Morsberger expressed confidence in the CID’s strong board and staff to continue its mission. 

 

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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seed oils 

 

We’ll have closing comments after this  

Break 4:  Ingles Markets 1 

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GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 10th&nbsp;
Publish Date: July 10th&nbsp;
&nbsp;
From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.&nbsp;
Today is Thursday, July 10th and Happy birthday to Arthur Ashe&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
I&rsquo;m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.&nbsp;
<ol>
<li>Burt Jones enters race for Georgia governor</li>
<li>Lilburn wants to keep millage rate the same, but that means a property tax increase</li>
<li>Backyard fire damages Duluth home over holiday weekend</li>
</ol>
Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seed oils&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/news/burt-jones-enters-race-for-georgia-governor/article_9af8feaa-958f-4f7b-ac0d-2d35077e46fe.html">Burt Jones enters race for Georgia governor</a>&nbsp;
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones announced his 2026 Georgia gubernatorial bid, highlighting Republican-led achievements like economic growth, safer communities, and stronger schools. In his campaign video, Jones pledged to eliminate state income tax and combat fentanyl overdoses. A former state senator and UGA football co-captain, Jones emphasized his ties to Donald Trump, despite past investigations into the 2020 election. He joins Attorney General Chris Carr in the GOP primary, while Democrats like Keisha Lance Bottoms and Jason Esteves are also running. Georgia Democratic Chair Charlie Bailey criticized Jones&rsquo; leadership, citing issues like rural hospital closures and inequitable tax policies.&nbsp;
STORY 2: <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/lilburn-wants-to-keep-millage-rate-the-same-but-that-means-a-property-tax-increase/article_aedbbb04-27d5-40a7-a0fc-1b61f412dc2d.html">Lilburn wants to keep millage rate the same, but that means a property tax increase</a>&nbsp;
Lilburn plans to maintain its 4.43 millage rate, but rising property values mean higher taxes for residents. Property taxes make up 27% of the city&rsquo;s general fund. Public hearings on the rate are set for Friday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., with a third on July 14 at 6 p.m., followed by a council vote at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Homeowners with a $278,600 property value and homestead exemption will see a $42.79 tax increase, while non-homestead properties of the same value will rise by $44.80.&nbsp;
STORY 3: <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/backyard-fire-damages-duluth-home-over-holiday-weekend/article_689fbffe-d582-485f-aa68-09be1cdeeb5f.html">Backyard fire damages Duluth home over holiday weekend</a>&nbsp;
A Duluth family&rsquo;s Fourth of July weekend turned chaotic when a fire broke out at their home on Bromley Rowe. Gwinnett County firefighters responded around 5:40 p.m. Saturday to find the blaze, which started accidentally near a fire pit, had spread from the backyard to the house. While no injuries were reported, the fire displaced five residents and caused significant damage, especially to the back of the home. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 20 minutes.&nbsp;
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We&rsquo;ll be right back&nbsp;
Break 2:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
STORY 4: <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/peachtree-corners-gwinnett-county-offer-conflicting-takes-on-traffic-signal-projects-status/article_afbe7651-159d-4242-a73a-08022d47170e.html">Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County offer conflicting takes on traffic signal project's status</a>&nbsp;
The traffic signal improvement project at Spalding Drive and Medlock Bridge Road in Peachtree Corners faces differing accounts of its status. The city announced a temporary halt due to a "utility conflict" involving electrical infrastructure, delaying completion. However, Gwinnett County officials clarified the project is active, with coordination ongoing with Georgia Power to resolve utility issues. The county emphasized such coordination is routine for projects like this, which includes a full signal rebuild with new mast arms. No completion date has been set yet.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
STORY 5: <a href="https://www.gwinnettdailypost.com/local/emory-morsberger-stepping-down-as-head-of-gateway85-cid/article_fb6bc4c2-a573-43c4-859f-b524e22b9a71.html">Emory Morsberger stepping down as head of Gateway85 CID</a>&nbsp;
Emory Morsberger, executive director of Gateway85 CID, announced his resignation after 20 years of involvement, including serving as a board member and director since 2019. Morsberger, a key figure in multiple CIDs, highlighted Gateway85&rsquo;s transformation of the Jimmy Carter Boulevard area from a struggling corridor to a thriving business hub. He praised the CID&rsquo;s progress in improving curb appeal, reducing crime, and fostering innovation. While no end date or successor has been announced, Morsberger expressed confidence in the CID&rsquo;s strong board and staff to continue its mission.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Break 3:&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on seed oils&nbsp;
&nbsp;
We&rsquo;ll have closing comments after this&nbsp;&nbsp;
Break 4:&nbsp; Ingles Markets 1&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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