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GDP Script/ Top Stories for October 25th Publish Date: October 25th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, October 25th and Happy Birthday to Bobby Knight I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Georgia Gwinnett College to host Preview Day on Nov. 8 Midway magic: Netherworld delivers the ultimate Halloween experience New principals named at Gwin Oaks Elementary and Jordan Middle School 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 STORY 1: Georgia Gwinnett College to host Preview Day on Nov. 8 Thinking about becoming a Grizzly? Georgia Gwinnett College is rolling out the welcome mat for future students and their families on Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., for Preview Day. What’s on tap? A little bit of everything. You’ll meet professors, chat with current students, and explore over 45 academic programs. There’s a guided campus tour (yes, they’ll show you the dorms), plus a peek into GGC’s buzzing student life—clubs, events, and all the support you didn’t know you needed. Ready to check it out? Register at www.ggc.edu/PreviewDays. STORY 2: Midway magic: Netherworld delivers the ultimate Halloween experience Sure, it’s football season. And the leaves are doing their thing. But let’s be real—it’s spooky season, and there’s no better place to dive into the chills than Netherworld Haunted House in Stone Mountain. This year’s frights? “Monsters Attack!” and the double feature “Oblivion: Return of the Mangler, Featuring Grendel’s Feast.” Terrifying, right? But the real chaos? The Midway. Between haunts, you’ll find food, games, photo ops, and maybe even a monster or two lurking around. “The Midway is where the energy really explodes,” said co-founder Billy Messina. Think nachos, creepy drinks, escape rooms, and the House of Creeps Monster Museum. Tickets? Grab ’em early at fearworld.com. STORY 3: New principals named at Gwin Oaks Elementary and Jordan Middle School Two Gwinnett schools are getting new leaders, the district announced last week. At its Oct. 16 meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved Wendy C. McDonald as the new principal of Gwin Oaks Elementary, replacing Dr. Craig Barlow, who’s retiring. McDonald, currently an assistant principal at Trickum Middle, started her career in Louisiana before joining GCPS in 2005. She’s got degrees in political science, early childhood education, and literacy—all from UGA. Over at Jordan Middle, Alex “Hunter” McRae will take the reins from Melissa M. Miller, who’s moving to Bay Creek Middle. McRae, a GCPS veteran since 2000, has a background in music education and leadership. 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: Ingles Markets STORY 4: Georgia Department of Education recognizes five Gwinnett schools on 2025 Distinguished and Reward Schools list Big news for Gwinnett schools! Jackson Elementary, Mountain Park Elementary, Paul Duke STEM High, and Trip Elementary have been named 2025 Distinguished Schools by the Georgia Department of Education. What does that mean? They’re in the top 5% of Title I schools statewide, based on ELA and math scores. Pretty impressive, right? And there’s more—Arcado Elementary snagged the 2025 Title I Reward School honor, recognizing the top 5% of schools making the biggest improvements over two years. Each school gets a certificate, a flag, and a shot at a national award. STORY 5: Contested mayoral races top ballots in three cities This fall’s municipal elections are heating up, especially in three cities with contested mayoral races. While most ballots focus on city council seats, Loganville, Braselton, and Sugar Hill voters have some big decisions to make. In Loganville, it’s an open race—Mayor Skip Baliles is retiring. Voters will choose between City Councilman Branden Whitfield and local business owner John Soesbe to take the reins. Braselton’s Mayor Kurt Ward is up against two challengers: Michael Cronic, a former school board chair, and Brandon Reed, founder of ReeDesign MFG. Over in Sugar Hill, Mayor Brandon Hembree faces watchdog Amber Chambers in his first re-election bid. Meanwhile, Dacula, Grayson, and Norcross mayors are cruising to re-election unopposed. STORY 6: Lawrenceville City Council races come ahead of big annexation vote Lawrenceville’s city council races are in the spotlight this year—and not just because it’s the county seat. There’s also a big annexation vote looming in May that could add 19,000 new residents to the city. The leaders elected in November? They’ll be the ones managing that growth if it happens. Incumbents Austin Thompson (Post 3) and Marlene Taylor Crawford (Post 4) are both seeking re-election, but they’ve got challengers. Thompson faces former FOX 5 reporter Randy Travis, while Crawford is up against Gwinnett Sheriff’s Office Major Bryant Harris. Thompson, an engineer and small business consultant, is focused on economic growth, affordable housing, and making Lawrenceville a “city of the future.” He’s all-in on the annexation, saying it’ll bring character and opportunity to the city. Travis, meanwhile, is leaning on his decades of local visibility and says he’ll focus on traffic, taxes, and expanding the city’s tax base without burdening current residents. He’s also committed to explaining the annexation’s benefits to those in the proposed area. In the Post 4 race, Crawford, a school counselor and longtime community advocate, is pushing for equity across all neighborhoods—no more blight in one area and prosperity in another. She supports the annexation but stresses the need to expand services thoughtfully. Harris, with a deep background in law enforcement, is prioritizing safety, youth programs, and traffic solutions. He’s for the annexation too but says the city must ensure new residents get the same quality of services current ones enjoy. With so much at stake, these races are ones to watch. STORY 7: Gwinnett Counselor named Georgia School Counselor of the Year Crews Middle School’s Shayla Thompson just got some well-deserved applause—she’s been named Georgia School Counselor of the Year by the Georgia School Counselor Association. “I’m beyond grateful,” Thompson said. “This isn’t just about me—it’s about the incredible leaders, colleagues, and students who’ve supported me every step of the way. I couldn’t do this without them.” The surprise announcement came with flowers, a banner, and a visit from GSCA President Gabrielle Brundidge. Principal Cindy Moffett called Thompson’s work “inspiring,” adding, “She makes every student feel seen and valued.” Thompson, who’s also the 2025 GCPS Middle School Counselor of the Year, said, “Everything I do is for the students.” We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 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 www.gwinnettdailypost.com Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. 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When your ETA increases by 30 minutes while on final approach, you know you're in for a story. In Episode 106, Ben's "one-day-feels-like-multi-day" adventure sets the stage for a lively discussion about planning extended flying trips. Between battling 60-knot headwinds, debating the merits of various approaches, and discovering why a credit card might be your most important safety equipment (unless you have a parachute), the hosts share practical wisdom wrapped in aviation humor. From Brian's "chase the tailwinds" philosophy to Ted's daylight-deprived Portland perspective, learn the art of multi-day trip planning – and why someone might drive three hours just to retrieve a tail tie-down strap. * LZU Gwinnett, Lawrenceville Ga: https://www.airnav.com/airport/LZU * OLV Olive Branch, Miss: https://www.airnav.com/airport/kolv * Windy weather app: https://www.windy.com/ * Windy's meteogram: https://community.windy.com/topic/14827/how-to-read-meteogram * Erica Gilbert's Aerosafe: https://www.youtube.com/@AeroSafe Support the show, get merch, and send us your feedback! www.midlifepilotpodcast.com
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My name is Nadine Ellis, I'm from the beautiful Island of Jamaica. I migrated to the US as a teenager in the Bronx, New York, where I finished two years of high school. I accomplished my degree in Accounting and Business Management at Monroe College in New Rochelle, New York. I reside now in the city of Snellville GA , with my beautiful daughter. I have 20 plus years in the business arena and nine years as a Financial Professional. I'm also the treasurer for the Atlanta Jamaican Association, plus I sit on the board of two other non- profit organizations. I'm a member of Hope and Life Fellowship church in Lawrenceville Ga. I'm passionate about financial education and how I can help my community gain financial freedom. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cheryl-parris/message
Victoria sits down with former advisee and wonderful human being Wren Krupczak to talk about what it's like to be your authentic self, how you navigate that in serious relationships all while trying to be a kind human. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?business=3ETJ2WW4FUWSY&no_recurring=0&item_name=Podcast+fundraising¤cy_code=USD)
The Podcast heads back to Georgia and Discovery High School's great AD, Chris Hall, CMAA who shares his story along with some real Best Practices for AD's and Coaches! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/educational-ad-podcast/message
www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett County, GA – With schools and many businesses closed and the rate of unemployment increasingeach week, families are finding it harder and harder to provide basic necessities for their household. In acollaborative effort to provide meals for families, LETTUM EAT! Inc. has partnered with the Gwinnett CountyNAACP, First Baptist Church Snellville, Guardian Financial Services, and also Brian Whiteside, SolicitorGeneral of Gwinnett County to take the initiative and stand in the gap for those needy families with LETTUMEAT! Gwinnett - a free meal drive thru distribution event.LETTUM EAT! Inc. is a mobile food service providing free meals to food insecure individuals and families inlocal Communities. Our Mission is Mobile Food Provisions Prepared with Care and Served with Compassionto those in Need. We are engaging a large network of resources involving experienced Chefs and RestaurantProfessionals and partnering with local Churches with under used professional kitchens and Restaurants andGrocery Stores with daily food surpluses. We employ a formula that will impact Hunger in our Communitiesin a major way. LETTUM EAT! Inc. has taken the parameters of those opportunities and developed a plan withthe implementation of mobile food trucks to bring relief to individuals and families suffering from FoodInsecurity.The goal is to provide at least 2500 meals each week. Since GCPS has been providing breakfast and lunches forfamilies, LETTUM EAT! Gwinnett is focusing on dinners. This drive thru service is scheduled Monday through Fridaysfrom 4:30pm to 6:30pm, starting April 13, 2020. The locations rotate each day:Mondays - First Baptist Church Snellville, 2400 Main St E, Snellville, GA 30078Tuesdays - Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church, 3458 Church St, Duluth, GA 30096Wednesdays - Christ the King Dacula, 258 Rabbit Hill Road, Dacula, GA. 30019Thursdays - Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministries, Inc., 52 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville GA. 30046Fridays - Norcross; TBD - see website for updatesThis effort will continue each week, contingent upon contributions.Times like these are when we see what communities are made of. It’s during these hardships that we seeeveryone come together to look out for their neighbors and for those in need. LETTUM EAT! Inc. is spearheadingthis movement for needy families, but they can’t do it alone. A contribution from the community will allowthis effort to continue week after week. All it takes is approximately $10 to feed a family of 5. If you wouldlike more information about Lettum Eat! Gwinnett and contributing to this effort, you can contact Chef Hankat: Instagram @lettumeat / website at https://lettumeat.com/lettum-eat-gwinnet
Episode 4: Tommy Wood owner and founder of Bootlikker Hot Sauce in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Always Being Positive. Growing a Diverse Brand. Family Entrepreneurism. Willingness to Learn. Hosted by: Deborah Michas (IG: @deborahmichas) & Justin Bizzarro (IG: @justinbizzarro) Episode Notes: 1) Getting friends and family to taste test products and give honest feedback is essential. 2) Do not put any product into the hands of consumers that does not live up to your flavor and/or quality expectations. 3) Print advertising is not working. Internet and social media are producing greatest results. 4) Sharing knowledge is the key to success but so is learning from an entrepreneur, especially if it is a family member. 5) Always grow and look for new opportunities as an entrepreneur. Bootlikker: www.bootlikker.com Email: t@terebinthtree.com Instagram: @bootlikker Facebook: @bootlikker Special Mentions: Bootlikker Co-Packer: Janet Screen Door Foods Website: https://screendoorfoods.com Salt Table Stores: Website: https://www.salttable.com Facebook: @thesalttable Locations: Savannah, Georgia and Pooler, GA America's Mart: Instagram: @americasmartatl Flavor of Georgia Contest: Website: http://flavorofgeorgia.caes.uga.edu Instagram: @flavorofga Georgia Grown: Website: https://www.georgiagrown.com Instagram @iamgeorgiagrown Stay Tuned for Episode 5 on Friday, where we interview Rusty Bowers the owner and founder of Pine Street Market in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Website: www.pinestreetmarket.com Instagram: @pinestreetmarket Facebook: @pinestreetmarket Free Podcast. No Advertisements. The stories of Food Entrepreneurs and how their failures led to the successes in their lives and in their business. What does the future have in store for the food entrepreneur? JUSTIN AND THE [FOOD] ENTREPRENEURS Email: justin.bizzarro@gmail.com Instagram: @justinandthefoodentrepreneurs
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches
Dan Reiland, Executive Pastor at 12stone Church in Lawrenceville GA joins us to talk about the futile pursuit of a balanced life. Isn't that what we are always reaching for? Balance in life and ministry? Maybe balance is not what we should be pursuing though. Maybe there are other goals more worthy... This is a very helpful episode! Fun too!
Art Is King podcast episode 94Ron SmithRon Smith, aka SmithCreativ likes to work in all mediums. All Mediums. He’s a master at pencils, charcoals, acrylics, oils, 2D Illustration, 3D fabrication, sculpture, web building and app development!Smith Creativ is his brand and you gotta check out his art around town in the nearest group art show to the Dizzy Gypsy in Lawrenceville GA.Follow SmithCreativ on social media and check out his website.https://www.facebook.com/smith.creativhttps://twitter.com/smithcreativhttps://www.instagram.com/smithcreativ/http://smithcreativ.comSubscribe on iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-is-king/id626627458?mt=2Spreaker.comhttp://www.spreaker.com/show/art_is_kingStitcher Radiohttp://www.stitcher.com/podcast/daniel-flores/art-is-king-podcastand artiskingarchive.comDTM of DeltaTangoMike.com is your Art Is King podcast host telling you to Get out and Learn so you can Earn. Let go of the Starving Artist Title and move into the Thriving Artist Art Life!@ArtIsKing_ATL @DeltaTangoMike @Law2SM @MexMannyBeats @VelocityPrint @TheBizGarage
Art Is King podcast episode 94Ron SmithRon Smith, aka SmithCreativ likes to work in all mediums. All Mediums. He’s a master at pencils, charcoals, acrylics, oils, 2D Illustration, 3D fabrication, sculpture, web building and app development!Smith Creativ is his brand and you gotta check out his art around town in the nearest group art show to the Dizzy Gypsy in Lawrenceville GA.Follow SmithCreativ on social media and check out his website.https://www.facebook.com/smith.creativhttps://twitter.com/smithcreativhttps://www.instagram.com/smithcreativ/http://smithcreativ.comSubscribe on iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-is-king/id626627458?mt=2Spreaker.comhttp://www.spreaker.com/show/art_is_kingStitcher Radiohttp://www.stitcher.com/podcast/daniel-flores/art-is-king-podcastand artiskingarchive.comDTM of DeltaTangoMike.com is your Art Is King podcast host telling you to Get out and Learn so you can Earn. Let go of the Starving Artist Title and move into the Thriving Artist Art Life!@ArtIsKing_ATL @DeltaTangoMike @Law2SM @MexMannyBeats @VelocityPrint @TheBizGarage
200churches Podcast: Ministry Encouragement for Pastors of Small Churches
Jonny and Jeff talk with Dan Reiland about some very cool dynamics of small churches - 6 Words For Small Churches! Dan joins the guys every last Wednesday of the month. Dan is the executive pastor at 12stone Church in Lawrenceville GA.