GDP Script/ Top Stories for September 24th Publish Date: September 24th From the BG AD Group studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, September 24th and Happy heavenly Birthday to Jim Henson ***09-24-24 – BIRTHDAY – JIM HENSON*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia North Gwinnett Grad Charlie Blackmon Retiring After 14-Year MLB CareerNorcross Man Found Dead Nearly 2 Weeks After Being Reported MissingMan Found Guilty Of Murdering Gwinnett County Grandmother 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: Tom Wages (08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL) STORY 1: North Gwinnett Grad Charlie Blackmon Retiring After 14-Year MLB Career Charlie Blackmon's iconic career with the Colorado Rockies is ending, with his final game set for Sunday against the Dodgers. Known for his distinctive beard and fan-favorite walk-up song, Blackmon has been a team leader and a four-time All-Star. He ranks second in most major offensive categories in Rockies history, just behind Todd Helton. Blackmon's dedication and humor have left a lasting impact on teammates. Despite reduced playing time this season, he remains a key figure in the clubhouse. His career highlights include a standout 2017 season and memorable performances like his 6-for-6 game on opening day in 2014. STORY 2: Norcross Man Found Dead Nearly 2 Weeks After Being Reported Missing Nearly two weeks after being reported missing, the body of 20-year-old Jhon Sebastian Terencio-Quant from Norcross was found by Gwinnett County police. He was last seen on September 4, leaving with an unknown male to visit a hotel. Without a working cellphone, tracking him was difficult. He was last spotted on September 11 in Doraville. Police found his body on Monday, but details about the location and circumstances remain undisclosed. No foul play is suspected, and his death may be drug-related. STORY 3: Man Found Guilty Of Murdering Gwinnett County Grandmother Tyree Jaron Simmons, 27, was convicted of murdering 64-year-old Christine Walker while attempting to kill her grandson at a Snellville hotel. Found guilty of multiple charges, including malice murder and felony murder, Simmons faces life in prison. Walker was killed in her sleep when Simmons fired into her hotel room using a modified handgun. The attack stemmed from a prior altercation with Walker's grandson, A’Jadeen Cunningham. Despite initially denying involvement, Simmons was linked to the crime after police found a modified Glock handgun in his hotel room. Sentencing is pending. 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: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) – Lilburn Daze (09.13.24 LILBURN DAZE_FINAL_REV 3) STORY 4: Rick Case Bikes For Kids Accepting Bicycle Donations Starting Oct. 1 The Rick Case Automotive Group is hosting its 43rd annual "Rick Case Bikes for Kids" program, encouraging the community to donate gently used bicycles to make children's holiday dreams come true. Donations can be dropped off from October 1 to December 20 at Rick Case dealerships in Duluth and Roswell. Since 1982, the program has collected over 120,000 bikes, which are donated to children through local organizations. Rita Case, President and CEO, highlights the joy and independence a bike brings to kids, often being their first set of wheels. The dealerships are open daily, with hours available on RickCase.com. STORY 5: Gwinnett schools taking multi-pronged approach to safety after Apalachee shooting Following a tragic shooting at Apalachee High School, Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) heightened security measures. A tip about a potential threat led GCPS police to swiftly investigate and neutralize it overnight. The district is receiving $6.69 million for security upgrades, including hiring more officers and installing weapons detection systems. GCPS employs a comprehensive approach to safety, integrating prevention, protection, and response strategies. This includes a 24/7 tip line, crisis alert badges, and extensive training for school resource officers. Future plans involve AI for weapon detection and possibly requiring clear backpacks for students. Break: Gwinnett County Fair (07.29.24 GWINNETT FAIRGROUNDS_FINAL) GUIDE Weekly Health Minute***09.24.24 GUIDE HEALTH MINUTE_FINAL*** We’ll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: INGLES 7 (Ingles Markets Roasting Vegetables 7) 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 great content at ...
