GDP Script/ Top Stories for June 18th Publish Date: June 18th From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, June 18th and Happy 81st Birthday to Beatles member Paul McCartney. I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Leadership Gwinnett Alumni Hosting Ted EventGenerations Expo Draws in Seniors on The Hunt For New InformationJuneteenth is a Significant Date in African-American History. Here's Why 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: MOG STORY 1: Leadership Gwinnett Alumni Hosting Ted Event TEDxAlexanderPark, the second annual event featuring nearly a dozen speakers sharing "ideas worth spreading," will take place at the Gas South Theatre in Duluth on Saturday. Organized by Darryll Stinson, the event aims to inspire and empower with talks on diverse topics under the theme "Awe & Wonder." Speakers include notable figures like Jen Gottlieb and Carey Theil, covering subjects from media presence to ending dog racing. With a projected audience of 400 to 500 attendees, up from last year's 100, the event promises networking opportunities and global reach through live recordings. For more details and tickets, visit www.tedxalexanderpark.com. STORY 2: Generations Expo Draws in Seniors on The Huntt For New Information The Daily Post's annual Generations Expo drew over 400 attendees this year at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville, focusing on senior needs like home care, estate planning, and healthcare. Jennifer Montalvo, a regular attendee, finds valuable information each year and even discovered her primary care provider there. Organized with support from Northeast Georgia Health System and Publix, the expo features booths from healthcare providers, senior living facilities, and more. For longtime participants like Marrell and Velma Rice of Loganville, the expo offers a chance to connect with friendly experts and explore new services. The event also includes activities like Bingo, food trucks, and gift bags filled with useful items, enhancing its appeal to seniors seeking practical advice and community engagement. STORY 3: Juneteenth is a Significant Date in African-American History. Here’s Why Shannon Singleton, a Loganville resident, has attended the Daily Post’s Generations Expo for years, seeking educational resources about heritage and history for her children. Singleton, like many, only learned about Juneteenth when it became a federal holiday three years ago, highlighting gaps in historical education she experienced growing up in Louisiana. She praises the United Ebony Society of Gwinnett for their annual Juneteenth Celebration, held at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville, which educates about the holiday’s significance in African-American history, marking the end of slavery. The event, featuring vendors, music, and cultural exhibits, underscores the importance of recognizing and celebrating Juneteenth nationwide and globally. Additional Juneteenth events in Gwinnett County, like Norcross’s celebration with performances and Snellville’s Unity Day, further promote cultural awareness and unity across communities. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: TOM WAGES STORY 4: Surgeon General Calls for Warning Lables on Social Media Sites Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. Surgeon General, has advocated for mandatory warning labels on social media platforms due to their potential harm to teens' mental health. He highlighted that adolescents spending over three hours daily on social media face heightened risks of anxiety and depression. Murthy likened these risks to other public health hazards like unsafe cars or contaminated food, urging swift action akin to past interventions such as cigarette warning labels. Despite teens' increasing social media use, congressional approval is required for such labels, with no current legislation introduced. Murthy emphasized the urgency of addressing these risks, urging parental vigilance and societal action to safeguard young people's well-being. STORY 5: Would Banning Vapes Lead to a Resurgence of Young People Smoking? A new study warns that banning disposable vapes could lead young people to revert to smoking tobacco, as they view smoking and vaping as interchangeable. Led by the University of East Anglia, the research highlights how disposable vapes have become popular among youth due to their affordability, accessibility, and appealing designs and flavors. Despite awareness of vaping's potential harms, many youths use it for stress relief and as a social activity. The study underscores the unintended consequences of strict regulations like bans or price hikes, which could drive young...
