GDP Script/ Top Stories for November 15th

Publish Date: November 15th

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

Today is Friday, November 15th and Happy Birthday to Macho Man Randy Savage.

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I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia.

1.      Gwinnett legislators keep key leadership roles in Georgia House of Representatives

2.      Two Women Arrested After Punching DFCS Employee, Kidnapping Children

3.      Georgia Gwinnett College Women's Soccer Wins Conference on PKs

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STORY 1: Gwinnett legislators keep key leadership roles in Georgia House of Representatives

Gwinnett County legislators Chuck Efstration and Sam Park will continue in key leadership roles in the Georgia House of Representatives. Efstration remains the House Majority Leader for the Republicans, while Park continues as the House Minority Whip for the Democrats. Both leaders express commitment to advancing their party agendas, with Efstration focusing on conservative policies to enhance Georgia's living and business environment. Meanwhile, Rep. Jon Burns is likely to remain Speaker of the House, with education, public safety, healthcare, and the economy as top legislative priorities for the upcoming sessions.

STORY 2:   Two Women Arrested After Punching DFCS Employee, Kidnapping Children

The Gwinnett County Police Department arrested two women, Starlita Moore and her daughter Teisha Schulters, for allegedly assaulting a Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS) worker and kidnapping two children during a court-mandated visitation at a Lawrenceville trampoline park. Moore reportedly punched the DFCS worker and, with Schulters' help, took the children in a car. The vehicle was later stopped by Alabama State Patrol, recovering the children unharmed. Moore faces multiple charges, including kidnapping and battery, while Schulters is charged with kidnapping. The children are now in DFCS custody.

STORY 3:  Georgia Gwinnett College Women's Soccer Wins Conference on PKs

The Georgia Gwinnett College women's soccer team won the 2024 Continental Athletic Conference championship by defeating Bellevue University 5-4 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw. This victory marks GGC's seventh conference title since 2017 and secures their eighth consecutive NAIA national tournament appearance. Junior Natalie Maguire scored the match-tying goal, and the team excelled in the penalty shootout, with key contributions from players like Pernilla Westergren and Thilde Engholm, who sealed the win. The Grizzlies outshot Bellevue 15-8, showcasing strong teamwork and composure throughout the match.

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STORY 4:  Mulberry's City Council cancelled its first meeting. Now it will try again

The Mulberry City Council postponed its first meeting after a candidate threatened legal action but plans to reconvene on Nov. 19. The council aims to appoint interim leaders and hire an attorney to defend against Gwinnett County's lawsuit challenging the city's formation. The meeting will address appointing a chairperson, interim mayor, and mayor pro tem, and adopting a meeting schedule. The council also plans to hire a lawyer before a Dec. 4 hearing. Mulberry will assume certain services from Gwinnett County upon its official incorporation on Jan. 1, 2025.

STORY 5:  Run for Shelter 5K to benefit Salvation Army Home Sweet Home program

The 17th annual Run for Shelter 5K is set for Saturday at Tribble Mill Park to support Home Sweet Home, a Salvation Army homeless housing program. Registration begins at 8 a.m., with a 1-mile Fun Run for kids 10 and under at 9 a.m. ($10 fee) and the 5K at 9:30 a.m. ($20 fee). Registration is at Holly Pavilion, 2125 Tribble Mill Pkwy SE, Lawrenceville. More details are available at fairviewpres.org/runforshelter.

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STORY 6:     Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Names Green Youth Advisory Council Class

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful's Green Youth Advisory Council, based on the Keep America Beautiful model, empowers high school students in Gwinnett County through environmental leadership. This year's council includes 27 students from 13 schools, with 12 returning members. The program fosters leadership skills in areas like litter prevention and recycling, and tasks students with developing or expanding environmental programs at their schools. Participants act as ambassadors, promoting sustainability and civic engagement, and can earn service hours and college recommendations. Seniors are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.

STORY 7:  Gwinnett Schools named 'Math Leaders' by Georgia Department of Education

Over 50 Gwinnett County public schools have been named 2023-2024 Math Leader schools by the Georgia Department of Education, highlighting their achievement or growth in math proficiency. Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts praised the dedication of educators, students, and families in supporting math success. The recognition focuses on numeracy skills in 5th and 8th grades, requiring higher growth from schools with lower achievement levels. GCPS Chief Learning Officer DeNelle West emphasized the innovative, student-centered strategies used to build strong numeracy foundations. These schools are part of 624 recognized statewide for their math leadership.

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