GDP Script/ Top Stories for June 12th Publish Date: June 12th From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Wednesday, June 12th and Happy heavenly Birthday to 41st President George H.W. Bush. ***06.12.24 – BIRTHDAY – GEORGE H.W. BUSH*** I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Police investigating murder of woman shot at south Gwinnett shopping centerNew Lawsuits Filed to stop Mulberry city council electionsKemp heading to Korea on trade mission Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on whether honey is an added sugar. 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: Police investigating murder of woman shot at south Gwinnett shopping center A woman was fatally shot Saturday night at a shopping center in Snellville. Gwinnett Police officers responded to the incident at 3541 Stone Mountain Highway around 7:30 p.m. and found the suspect being subdued by witnesses. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the identities of those involved or a motive, but it may be domestic-related. The suspect is being questioned. Police urge anyone with information to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers, referencing Case No. 24-0042372. STORY 2: New Lawsuits Filed to stop Mulberry city council elections Stephen Hughes is trying to stop the new city of Mulberry's council elections following his unsuccessful attempt to block the city's creation. He has filed lawsuits against Gwinnett County and its elections board, arguing that Senate Bill 333, which established the referendum, violates the Georgia Constitution. The lawsuits aim to halt the November 5 council elections. If successful, a judge's ruling could prevent Mulberry from becoming Gwinnett County's 17th city on January 1, 2025. Mulberry supporters argue the lawsuits are driven by developers opposed to the city's formation, while Hughes challenges the bill's provisions on taxation and city services. STORY 3: Kemp heading to Korea on trade mission Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp are leading a trade mission to South Korea with state legislators and representatives from various state departments. The trip, focused on strengthening existing business relationships, will include meetings with executives from Hyundai, Kia, CJ Foodville, LG, SK, and Hanwha Qcells, many of which are part of Georgia’s growing electric vehicle industry. The mission aims to reinforce partnerships that bring investments and jobs to Georgia, emphasizing the importance of connectivity and open communication for economic progress. 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: Jackson EMC Foundation Awards $95K to Agencies Serving Gwinnett The Jackson EMC Foundation board awarded $140,000 in grants, with $95,000 going to organizations in Gwinnett County. Recipients include Camp Kudzu, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia, Rachel’s Gift, Spectrum Autism Support Group, Camp Amplify, MUST Ministries, Quinlan Visual Arts, and Foster Siblings Reunited. These grants support programs for children with diabetes, bereavement care, autism support, arts education, and more. Funded by the Operation Round Up program, the Foundation has given over $20.6 million to local communities since 2005. Applications for grants are open to individuals and organizations in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC. STORY 5: Two Gwinnett Schools Name New Principals Gwinnett County's school board has appointed new principals for Creekland Middle School and Duluth High School. Tyese M. Scott, former principal of McKendree Elementary School, will replace the retiring Kimberly Gillette at Creekland Middle. Cynthia "Cindy" A. Kinchen, previously principal at Duluth Middle School, will take over from Eric Davidson, who has been promoted, at Duluth High. Scott has 29 years in education, including 16 in Gwinnett, while Kinchen has an 18-year career within Gwinnett County Public Schools. Both bring extensive experience and advanced degrees in education to their new roles. We’ll be back in a moment. Break 3: INGLES 2 And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath on whether honey is added sugar. ***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW*** We’ll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: INGLES 3 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other ...
