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Publish Date: August 9th
From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Friday, August 9th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Whitney Houston.
***08.09.24 – BIRTHDAY – WHITNEY HOUSTON***
I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia.
- Moving Day At Georgia Gwinnett College
- Gwinnett Teens Damage Local Football Field After Stealing Pickup Truck
- Drivin N Cryin Returns To Suwanee To Celebrate 20 Years Of The August Concert
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STORY 1: Moving Day At Georgia Gwinnett College
Over 1,000 students are moving into Georgia Gwinnett College’s residence halls on Thursday and Friday, marking the start of the fall semester. The college has organized a smooth move-in process with volunteers assisting students and families, distributing water, and offering information. Students can also enjoy a photo area, snacks, and receive a residence hall T-shirt. Freshman Trekwan Gordon, from Palm Beach, Florida, and Amaree Caldwell, from Atlanta, are among those excited about starting college, with interests ranging from business to criminal justice. Freshmen JT Watkins and Yakhi Pitts are eager to meet new people and begin their studies, with Pitts also looking forward to integrating his marketing knowledge into his YouTube channel.
STORY 2: Gwinnett Teens Damage Local Football Field After Stealing Pickup Truck
Gwinnett County police arrested two teenagers this week after they stole a pickup truck and used it to damage a high school football field. The suspects, 17-year-old Robert Krause and a 16-year-old female, faced multiple charges including aggravated assault, reckless driving, and theft. The truck was stolen from a driveway in Lawrenceville, and surveillance footage showed the suspects finding the keys. After damaging the football field at Mill Creek High School, they were tracked by police and nearly hit an officer while fleeing. The truck crashed, and both suspects were apprehended after a brief foot chase, with one being tased and the other captured by a police aviation unit.
STORY 3: Drivin N Cryin Returns To Suwanee To Celebrate 20 Years Of The August Concert
Suwanee is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its August Concert series by reuniting with Drivin N Cryin, the band that played at the inaugural event in 2004. Known for hits like “Straight to Hell” and “Fly Me Courageous,” the Atlanta band will perform a free concert on Saturday, August 17, at Town Center Park. Founder Kevn Kinney, joined by bassist Tim Nielsen and drummer David V. Johnson, promises a nostalgic, old-school set, including acoustic performances with violinist Faye Petree. Kinney reflects on the band's upcoming 40th anniversary and recent changes, expressing excitement for a potential vinyl re-issue and new album. For more details, visit www.suwanee.com.
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STORY 4: Greater Atlanta Christian Grad Jasmine Jones 4th in Olympic 400 Hurdles
Greater Atlanta Christian alum Jasmine Jones narrowly missed an Olympic medal, finishing fourth in the 400-meter hurdles at the Paris Games. The 22-year-old ran a personal-best 52.29 seconds, just behind Dutch athlete Femke Bol (52.15), while American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone set a new world and Olympic record with 50.37 seconds. Jones, a recent USC graduate and three-time NCAA champion, qualified for the final with a semifinal time of 53.83. She previously led GAC to its first state track title and is the daughter of former NFL All-Pro safety Henry Jones.
STORY 5: Cirque du Soleil's 'Coreto' Set To Return To Gwinnett's Gas South Arena
Olaf Triebel, artistic director of Cirque du Soleil's "Corteo," ensures every show is flawless, handling a complex array of logistics and coordination. With a tour featuring 19 trucks, 120 crew members, and intricate stage setups, Triebel manages everything from artist integration to technical departments. "Corteo," a unique show with a central stage setup, requires intense backstage coordination due to its dual-stage design. Having joined in March from another Cirque show, Triebel oversees the production's final North American performances before its European and future Australian tours. The Duluth shows run from August 15-18 at Gas South Arena.
We’ll be back in a moment
Break 3: Gwinnett County Fair
STORY 6: Suwanee planning to keep millage rate flat
Suwanee leaders propose keeping the city's property tax rate at 4.93 mills, unchanged for the past 12 years. Public hearings will be held on August 15 and 27 to gather resident input before a final vote on August 27. Although the rate remains the same, higher property values would lead to a 7.13% increase in taxes. The revenue supports Suwanee's $19 million FY 2025 budget, which includes new positions, capital funding, maintenance, repairs, and operational costs, such as transitioning to electric vehicles and opening Town Center on Main.
STORY 7: GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do this weekend in Gwinnett County — Aug. 9-11
This weekend offers a variety of events:
- Suwanee August Concert - Enjoy Drivin N Cryin and 10,000 Maniacs at Town Center Park on Saturday at 6 p.m. Free shuttles available, and food vendors will be present. Details at suwanee.com.
- Duluth Chalk Art Festival - Explore vibrant chalk art, live music, and food trucks at Duluth Town Green and Parsons Alley on Friday from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon-9 p.m. More info at duluthga.net.
- National Night Out - Celebrate community with a "Zootopia" movie, law enforcement vehicles, games, and food trucks at Lawrenceville Lawn on Friday from 6-9 p.m. Details at lawrencevillega.org.
- Light Up The Corners Glow Run - Join the night-time 1K and 4M run at The Forum on Saturday at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit local at-risk children. For more info, visit lightupthecorners.com.
- Mia Jackson at Aurora Comedy Nights - Enjoy stand-up from Mia Jackson at Lawrenceville Arts Center on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $20. More details at auroratheatre.com.
We’ll have final thoughts after this.
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