GDP Script/ Top Stories for June 7th Publish Date: June 7th From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, June 7th and Happy heavenly Birthday to entertainer Dean Martin. ***06.07.24 – BIRTHDAY – DEAN MARTIN*** I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Suspected Gang Member Allegedly Murdered Duluth Man at Strip MallSeven men face RICO charges for allegedly breaking into 492 cars in GwinnettInvestigators say 61-year-old Norcross Woman Allegedly Set Two Homes on Fire 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: Suspected Gang Member Allegedly Murdered Duluth Man at Strip Mall Gwinnett County deputies arrested Alexis Coria, a 27-year-old alleged Surenos gang member from Lawrenceville, for the murder of Kevin Valdez in a Lilburn strip mall parking lot on May 19. Coria faces charges of malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Unit tracked Coria to Acworth, where he was arrested without incident after being monitored leaving an address in Dunwoody. Valdez was found dead in his car at 880 Indian Trail Lilburn Road. The motive remains unclear, though the incident began between Burns Road and Dickens Road. STORY 2: Seven men face RICO charges for allegedly breaking into 492 cars in Gwinnett A joint operation involving multiple law enforcement agencies and the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office resulted in the indictment of seven men on racketeering charges for breaking into 492 cars and stealing some of them over 17 months. The suspects, including residents from East Point, Fairburn, and Conley, face RICO charges. The investigation, starting in November 2022, involved fingerprint analysis, DNA evidence, surveillance videos, and cell phone data. Five suspects have been arrested, while two remain at large. The DA’s office aims to hold the defendants accountable, with each facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted. STORY 3: Investigators: 61-year-old Norcross Woman Allegedly Set Two Homes on Fire Gwinnett County Fire Investigators are searching for Hong T. Huynh, a 61-year-old Norcross woman, accused of intentionally setting two homes on fire early Saturday morning. The fires, which occurred on Buckingham Court and Turners Ridge Drive, about 3.5 miles apart, displaced multiple families and resulted in one serious injury. Both fires were deemed connected and deliberate. Investigators are seeking information leading to Huynh's arrest, offering up to $10,000 for tips. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Gwinnett County Fire Investigations Section or the Georgia Arson Control Hotline. 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: GCPS’ teacher induction program receives state recognition Gwinnett County Public Schools’ (GCPS) teacher induction program has been rated as one of the best in Georgia by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). After a detailed review, the program received an “optimized” rating, indicating excellence in all components and best practices. The GaDOE describes a high-quality induction program as comprehensive and sustainable, enhancing teacher retention and growth. GCPS Chief HR Officer Cathy Hardin praised the program's robust mentoring, professional development, and support network. In recognition, GCPS will receive a GaDOE digital certification seal and has been invited to mentor other districts and join the state's review team. STORY 5: Two Gwinnett Students Named Emory University George W. Jenkins Scholars Recent Gwinnett graduates Muhammad Rizwan and Helen Ejigu were selected for Emory University's George W. Jenkins Scholarship from nearly 35,000 applicants. This merit scholarship covers full tuition, fees, room, board, and includes a stipend, laptop, and access to a scholars network. Ejigu, a Mountain View High School graduate, was accepted to multiple prestigious universities including Georgia Tech and Notre Dame. Rizwan, a Seckinger High School graduate, was accepted to top institutions like Harvard and Stanford. The scholarship, funded by Publix Super Markets Charities, is awarded to first-year Emory students based on academic merit, financial need, and community service, offering extensive support and engagement opportunities. We’ll be back in a moment Break 3: INGLES 10 STORY 6: AI finds plethora of potential sources for new antibiotics to fight superbugs Using artificial intelligence, an international research team identified 863,498 promising antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) from the natural world to combat deadly drug-resistant superbugs. Published in the journal Cell, this study addresses the urgent...
