Top Stories for December 13th 

Publish Date: December 13th 

PRE-ROLL: SUGAR HILL ICE SKATING 

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

Today is Saturday, December 13th and Happy Birthday to Ted Nugent 

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

1. Suwanee recognizes Eagle Scout projects
2. Suspect arrested after road rage incident leads to stabbing on I-85 in Gwinnett
3. Peachtree Corners Town Center's movie theater is third major closure of 2025 

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on milk 

Break 1: THE STRAND HOLIDAY 

STORY 1: Suwanee recognizes Eagle Scout projects 

At November’s City Council meeting, Suwanee took a moment to shine a spotlight on three incredible Eagle Scouts who poured their time, energy, and heart into projects that made the community a little brighter. 

“Thank you to these young leaders for their creativity and dedication,” the city shared. 

Here’s what they accomplished: 

• Jocelyn Carsley (Troop 5109) transformed the barn at White Street Park with a kids’ activity area and a colorful mural. 

• Meredith Carsley (Troop 5109) built observation decks for better views at city events. 

• Colin Kenney (Troop 608) revamped the landscaping around the “Mommy” sculpture at PlayTown Suwanee. 

Amazing work, all around! 

STORY 2: Suspect arrested after road rage incident leads to stabbing on I-85 in Gwinnett 

A man accused of stabbing another driver in a road rage clash last month has been arrested, Gwinnett County police announced. 

The incident happened on Nov. 13 along I-85 South. Peter Chai, the victim, told officers he got into a heated exchange with a white van. Things escalated fast. According to police, the van’s driver, Yoandry Rincon, got out, approached Chai’s window, and stabbed him in the chest. 

Chai fought back—grabbing a bat from his car—which sent Rincon running back to his van. 

Chai was hospitalized but has since recovered. Rincon? He’s now in Gwinnett County Jail, facing aggravated assault charges. 

STORY 3: Peachtree Corners Town Center's movie theater is third major closure of 2025 

It’s been a tough year for Peachtree Corners Town Center, and now there’s more bad news to close out 2025—CMX Cinebistro has shut its doors. 

The theater, which opened in March 2019, quietly disappeared from the CMX website, though it was still being hyped on social media just a few months ago as the go-to spot for date nights and family outings. 

This marks the third big closure in six months. Lazy Dog left in July, blaming parking headaches, and Uncle Jack’s Meat House followed in August. For a six-year-old development, it’s starting to feel like a rough patch. 

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STORY 4: Housing Matters: HUD pauses changes to housing grants after lawsuit 

The cost of living is crushing, and it’s forcing people into impossible situations—cramped hotel rooms, shelters, or worse, the streets. Here’s the latest on housing and homelessness: 

HUD’s Homeless Aid Shake-Up Hits Pause 
The Trump administration’s plan to cap grants for permanent housing and programs like those supporting transgender communities has been put on hold after a lawsuit. Critics say the changes would displace 170,000 people. HUD now promises a revised policy by January. 

Atlanta Food Bank’s Big Push 
With demand up 70%, the Atlanta Community Food Bank is racing to collect 10 million meals by year’s end. A $100,000 match doubles every donation. 

Housing Market Stalls 
New home listings dropped 1.7%—the sharpest decline in two years. Buyers and sellers are waiting, unsure of what 2026 will bring. 

STORY 5: Kim Peeples makes a lifelong impact on Brookwood’s theater family 

For Kim Peeples, music isn’t just a career—it’s her heartbeat. 

She retired from Brookwood High in 2019, but let’s be honest, she never really left. This year, she hit a milestone: her 100th musical production, “String,” which won the region one-act competition.  

Peeples’ journey with Brookwood started in the early ’80s, when she was fresh out of college and working under her middle school chorus teacher, Lori Ziecker. “Lori was everything,” Peeples said, her voice catching. “She passed in May, but her influence is everywhere.” 

Over the years, Peeples became a cornerstone of Brookwood’s theater and choral programs, working alongside the Lindahl family—first Ken and Patty, and now their daughter, Laura.  

And family is exactly what Brookwood has been to Peeples. From directing “Evita” in 1990 to the award-winning “1940s Radio Hour” in 1998, and more recent productions like “Ragtime” and “Bright Star,” her passion has left an indelible mark. 

We’ll be right back. 

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And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on milk 

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