GDP Script/ Top Stories for December 17th 

Publish Date:  December 17th 

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

Today is Tuesday, December 17th and Happy Birthday to Eugene Levy 

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

1. Gwinnett middle school teacher named top social studies educator 
2. Gwinnett Officer Shoots Armed Man During Confrontation At Snellville Area Home 
3. Suwanee Man Tricked Recovering Addicts Into Paying Him For Nonexistent Cars 

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STORY 1:     Gwinnett middle school teacher named top social studies educator 

Hope Culpepper, a teacher at Bay Creek Middle School, has been honored with the 2024 Gwen Hutcheson Outstanding Social Studies Educator Award by the Georgia Council for the Social Studies. This award recognizes her exceptional dedication to social studies education and innovative teaching methods. Culpepper emphasizes the importance of social studies in developing critical thinking and civic engagement among students. She will be honored by the Gwinnett County Board of Education and receive a $250 cash reward, a membership to the National Council for the Social Studies, and recognition at the Fall GCSS Conference. 

STORY 2: Gwinnett Officer Shoots Armed Man During Confrontation At Snellville Area Home 

The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in unincorporated Snellville. Late Sunday night, officers responded to a 911 call about gunshots and screaming on Holland Drive. Upon arrival, they heard arguing and encountered a man exiting the house with a handgun. When the man allegedly pointed the gun at an officer, the officer shot him. The suspect, now in stable condition, was taken to a hospital. The police's Deadly Force Investigation Team is handling the case, and charges are pending. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police or Crime Stoppers. 

STORY 3: Suwanee Man Tricked Recovering Addicts Into Paying Him For Nonexistent Cars 

Aaron Edmond Hayes, a Suwanee resident, pled guilty to defrauding 22 recovering drug addicts by promising to sell them cars, which they never received. He violated the Georgia RICO Act, defrauding victims of $76,827. Hayes will serve one year in prison, two years on work release, and must repay the victims. His company, Wheels N Recovery, falsely marketed used cars to those in recovery. Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin Gatson emphasized the importance of holding Hayes accountable for exploiting vulnerable individuals. Hayes was arrested in December 2023 by Suwanee police. 

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STORY 4: Errors sent reverse 911 calls to wrong people during search for missing child 

Gwinnett County Police faced issues with a reverse 911 system intended to help locate a missing 6-year-old boy. Errors led to the message being sent to the wrong recipients, with some receiving garbled text transcriptions due to cell phone providers converting voicemails. Additionally, service providers flagged the calls as scams because the system made numerous calls quickly. The reverse 911 system, a new tool for locating missing persons and addressing crimes, sends audio messages to selected areas. Police urge the public to consider these messages seriously and verify their authenticity if needed. 

STORY 5: 'Historic Moment' — Georgia Gwinnett College Celebrates First On-Campus Graduation 

Georgia Gwinnett College celebrated a historic moment with two fall commencement ceremonies at its new Convocation Center. Over 430 students from the U.S. and 28 other countries graduated. The 72,280-square-foot center, featuring a basketball arena and fitness spaces, marks a new era for the college, enabling the start of basketball teams. Student speakers Shari Jackson and Mikiah Miller shared inspiring stories of perseverance and unexpected paths. Keynote speaker Nicole Love Hendrickson encouraged graduates to embrace life's surprises and lead with purpose. The ceremonies marked a significant milestone for the college and its community. 

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