GDP Script/ Top Stories for August 28th

Publish Date:  August 28th

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

Today is Wednesday, August 28th and Happy 59th Birthday to singer Shania Twain.

***08.28.24 – BIRTHDAY – SHANIA TWAIN***

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

1. Three Gwinnett Grads Make Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster
2. Suwanee's Town Center on Main and DeLay Nature Park
3. Gwinnett Sheriff's Office considering new jail — or renovating the existing one

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food.

All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!

Break 1: KIA MOG

STORY 1:  Three Gwinnett Grads Make Atlanta Falcons 53-Man Roster

Three Gwinnett graduates made the Atlanta Falcons' 53-man roster for the 2024 NFL season. Taylor Heinicke, a Collins Hill grad, is the third quarterback behind Kirk Cousins and Michael Penix Jr. Lorenzo Carter, a Norcross grad, is a linebacker entering his seventh NFL season, now in his third year with the Falcons. Micah Abernathy, from Greater Atlanta Christian, is a safety who had a standout season in 2023 with five defensive tackles and four special teams tackles.

STORY 2:   NOW OPEN: Suwanee's Town Center on Main and DeLay Nature Park

On Saturday night, Suwanee celebrated the grand opening of its new 25-acre Town Center on Main and DeLay Nature Park. The park, part of a decades-old vision, features a large lawn, elevated bridge, veterans’ monument, two ponds, a beach volleyball court, and a connecting tunnel to the older Town Center Park. Residents enjoyed various activities including football, beach volleyball, and a screening of "The Greatest Showman." Mayor Jimmy Burnette expressed pride in the park’s completion, while Serenity Medina praised the park's family-friendly amenities. Her daughter, Kali, loved the park, highlighting its success in entertaining both kids and adults.

Break: Tom Wages (Obits)

STORY 3: Gwinnett Sheriff's Office considering new jail — or renovating the existing one

The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office is considering a major overhaul or replacement of its aging jail, which is over 30 years old. Chief Deputy Cleo Atwater presented this to the county budget review committee, highlighting the need for modern facilities to meet the demands of Gwinnett's growing population. The Sheriff's Office is requesting $175.9 million for 2025, up from last year’s request. They face challenges including increased jail operations costs due to new state laws, rising jail population, and difficulties with recruitment and retention. The department is exploring new construction and renovation options to better support modern supervision needs and improve security.

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Break 2: MONSTER JAM

STORY 4:   AROUND TOWN: A Different Kind of Rodeo Is Coming to Gwinnett

In this edition of "Around Town," highlights include Gwinnett's inaugural Peach State Rodeo, featuring motorcycle police demonstrating their skills on September 7 at Coolray Field during the Public Safety Fall Festival. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., while the rodeo will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Additionally, Beverly Hunt, Chief Nursing Officer at Northside Hospital Gwinnett/Duluth, has been appointed to the Gwinnett Technical College Board of Directors. Lisa Winton, CEO of Winton Machine Company, has been reappointed to the State Board for the Technical College System of Georgia by Governor Brian Kemp.

STORY 5:   South Gwinnett Grad Serves With Navy Electronic Attack Squadron

 Petty Officer 3rd Class Julia Kolawole, a 2021 South Gwinnett High School graduate, serves as an aviation structural mechanic with Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Kolawole joined the Navy three years ago to find direction and travel. She is part of a team that operates the EA-18G Growler, an advanced electronic warfare aircraft. Proud of her service, including a deployment on the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East, Kolawole values staying true to herself and inspiring her younger siblings. She expresses gratitude to her family for their support in her Navy career.

We’ll be back in a moment

Break 3: INGLES  5

And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food.

***LEAH MCGRATH FAST FOOD***

We’ll have final thoughts after this.

Break 4: GWINNETT COUNTY FAIR

Signoff –

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