Gwinnett Daily Post PodcastGeorgia Leaders React to Jimmy Carter's Passing
GDP Script/ Top Stories for January 1st
Publish Date: January 1st
From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Wednesday, January 1st and Happy birthday to Cuba Gooding Jr
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I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
- Georgia Leaders React to Jimmy Carter's Passing
- Jackson EMC Foundation awards $42K to agencies serving Gwinnett County residents
- Gwinnett school board may stop broadcasting public comments from meetings
Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budget shopping
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STORY 1: Georgia Leaders React to Jimmy Carter's Passing
Following the death of former President Jimmy Carter, tributes poured in from Georgia leaders. Governor Brian Kemp highlighted Carter's impact as Georgia's only president and his contributions to civil rights and global health. U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff praised Carter's dedication to democracy and human rights. Senator Raphael Warnock remembered Carter as a moral leader and personal hero. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Lt. Governor Burt Jones emphasized Carter's lifelong service and commitment to peace. All expressed condolences to the Carter family, celebrating his legacy of public service and humanitarian efforts.
STORY 2: Jackson EMC Foundation awards $42K to agencies serving Gwinnett County residents
The Jackson EMC Foundation awarded $137,000 in grants, with $42,000 benefiting Gwinnett County organizations. Recipients include Adventure Bags, Inc. ($15,000) for comfort bags for displaced children, Family Promise of Gwinnett, Inc. ($15,000) for its Promise Haven Shelter Program aiding homeless families, and Neighborhood Meals on Wheels, Inc. ($12,000) for a refrigerator and freezer to store food for seniors. These grants are funded by the Operation Round Up program, where members' bills are rounded up, contributing over $21 million to local communities since 2005. Applications for grants are open to individuals and organizations in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC.
STORY 3: Gwinnett school board may stop broadcasting public comments from meetings
Gwinnett County's school board is considering a policy change to stop recording public comments at meetings, meaning they won't be available online or on TV. This proposal, tabled until January, would limit public access to comments unless recorded by attendees. The change also proposes replacing public comment on agenda items with a period for student comments only. Community members, like Steve Smith and Terri Stalker, have expressed concerns about reduced transparency and the loss of parental input before votes. The delay allows new board members Rachel Stone and Steve Gasper to participate in the decision-making process.
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STORY 4: 'Transformative' Grant Helps Georgia Gwinnett College Expand HACER program
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has received a transformative grant from The Goizueta Foundation to enhance student success initiatives over the next three years. The funding will expand the Hispanic Achievers Committed to Excellence in Results (HACER) program, supporting Hispanic students through linked courses and internships. Additionally, it will launch the P-12 Teacher Workforce Program to address teacher shortages by attracting and supporting diverse education students. These initiatives aim to improve academic and professional outcomes for GGC's diverse student body, with plans starting in fall 2025. The grant underscores GGC's commitment to education and workforce development.
STORY 5: Looking Back At 2024: Trump turns tables on Georgia Democrats
In 2024, Georgia's political landscape was dominated by former President Donald Trump's victory, reclaiming the state's 16 electoral votes from Democrats. This marked a significant shift after President Joe Biden's 2020 win. Additionally, two major crimes influenced state legislative agendas: the murder of nursing student Laken Riley at the University of Georgia and a mass shooting at a Barrow County high school that resulted in four deaths. These events shaped the political discourse and priorities under the Gold Dome throughout the year.
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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on budget shopping
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