GDP Script/ Top Stories for October 2nd Publish Date: October 2nd From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Wednesday, October 2nd and Happy 73rd Birthday to Sting. ***10.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – STING*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. 1. 3-Time Breast Cancer Survivor Espouses Importance of Early Detection 2. Georgia Gwinnett College receives $400,000 for scholarships from Georgia Banking Company 3. New State Election Rules Come Under Fire 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 (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: 3-Time Breast Cancer Survivor Espouses Importance Of Early Detection Diane Crouch, dubbed "The Comeback Kid," has triumphed over breast cancer three times. First diagnosed at 27, she overcame the disease with a lumpectomy and radiation. Two decades later, she faced a more aggressive cancer, undergoing a mastectomy, chemotherapy, and long-term medication. Earlier this year, she detected cancer early through self-checks, leading to successful treatment. Crouch emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and regular screenings. Despite her battles, she remains active and refuses to let cancer define her life, viewing it as just one of many challenges she's faced and overcome. STORY 2: Georgia Gwinnett College receives $400,000 for scholarships from Georgia Banking Company Georgia Gwinnett College received a $400,000 donation from Georgia Banking Company to fund scholarships for exercise science and wellness students. The scholarships, offering up to $2,000 per semester for up to four years, require a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment. Bartow Morgan Jr., CEO of Georgia Banking Company and GGC trustee, emphasized the generational impact of this support. The donation also enhances GGC's Corporate Affiliates Program, connecting students with business leaders. The scholarship aids students balancing work and studies, preparing them for diverse careers in health and wellness fields. STORY 3: New State Election Rules Come Under Fire Voting rights advocates and local election officials criticized recent rules approved by Georgia's Republican-controlled State Election Board, claiming they create unnecessary confusion and could delay election result certification. The new rules require county officials to ensure result accuracy, reconcile ballots with voter totals, and hand-count ballots on Election Night. Critics argue these changes could enable election result denial and overstep legal authority, spreading mistrust and burdening election workers. The Cobb County Board of Elections opposed the changes, calling them unnecessary. Additional board meetings are scheduled before the November 5 election. 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 (08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL) STORY 4: Candidates for Gwinnett Commission District 1 will face off at forum Wednesday Residents of Gwinnett County Commission District 1 can watch a candidate forum featuring incumbent Commissioner Kirkland Carden and Republican challenger Tim Le on Wednesday night. Hosted by the Gwinnett Place, Gateway85, and Sugarloaf Community Improvement Districts, the event will cover topics like housing, economic development, and public safety. It starts at 6 p.m. at the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Hotel in Duluth and will be live-streamed on the Gwinnett Place CID’s Facebook page. The forum, moderated by Daily Post reporter Curt Yeomans, will conclude at 8 p.m. STORY 5: Petition calls for BioLab to be shut down in Conyers Residents of Conyers are demanding the closure of BioLab following a recent fire and chemical reaction that led to evacuations and a shelter-in-place advisory. A Change.org petition, citing health and safety concerns, has gathered over 2,000 signatures. The fire released a chlorine-smelling plume, affecting air quality and prompting road closures. Although air and water quality have been deemed safe, residents remain concerned due to BioLab's history of incidents, including explosions and fires. BioLab, owned by KIK Custom Products, has been in Conyers since 1972 and has faced multiple emergencies over the years. We’ll be back in a moment Break 3: Ingles Markets (Cereal Options) 1 And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on fast food. ***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***INGLES 3 FAST FOOD (INTERVIEW)*** We’ll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: Lilburn Daze (09.13.24 LILBURN DAZE_FINAL_REV 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 ...
