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https://bbvproductions.co.uk/products/Faction-Paradox-The-Confession-of-Brother-Signet-AUDIO-DOWNLOAD-p389922366 The first season of the American science fiction horror drama television series Stranger Things premiered worldwide on the streaming service Netflix on July 15, 2016. The series was created by the Duffer Brothers, who also serve as executive producers along with Shawn Levy and Dan Cohen. This season stars Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton, Cara Buono, and Matthew Modine, with Noah Schnapp, Joe Keery, and Shannon Purser in recurring roles. The first season of Stranger Things received critical acclaim, in particular for its originality, homages to the 1980s, characterization, tone, visuals, and performances (particularly those of Ryder, Harbour, Wolfhard, Brown, Heaton and Modine). Premise The first season begins on November 6, 1983, in a small town called Hawkins. Researchers at Hawkins National Laboratory open a rift to the "Upside Down," an alternate dimension that reflects the real world. A monstrous humanoid creature escapes and abducts a boy named Will Byers and a teenage girl. Will's mother, Joyce, and the town's police chief, Jim Hopper, search for Will. At the same time, a young psychokinetic girl who goes by the name "Eleven" escapes from the laboratory and assists Will's friends, Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson, and Lucas Sinclair, in their efforts to find Will.[1] Cast and characters See also: List of Stranger Things characters Main cast Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers[2] David Harbour as Jim Hopper[2] Finn Wolfhard as Mike Wheeler[3] Millie Bobby Brown[3] as Eleven ("El") Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson[3] Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair[3] Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler[3] Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers[3][4][5] Cara Buono as Karen Wheeler[6] Matthew Modine as Martin Brenner[7] Recurring Noah Schnapp as Will Byers Joe Keery as Steve Harrington Shannon Purser as Barbara "Barb" Holland[8] Joe Chrest as Ted Wheeler Ross Partridge as Lonnie Byers[9] Rob Morgan as Officer Powell John Paul Reynolds as Officer Callahan Randy Havens as Scott Clarke Catherine Dyer as Connie Frazier Aimee Mullins as Terry Ives[10] Amy Seimetz as Becky Ives Peyton Wich as Troy[11] Tony Vaughn as Principal Coleman Charles Lawlor as Mr. Melvald Tinsley and Anniston Price as Holly Wheeler Cade Jones as James Chester Rushing as Tommy H. Chelsea Talmadge as Carol Glennellen Anderson as Nicole Cynthia Barrett as Marsha Holland Jerri Tubbs as Diane Hopper Elle Graham as Sara Hopper Chris Sullivan as Benny Hammond Tobias Jelinek as lead agent Robert Walker-Branchaud as repairman agent Susan Shalhoub Larkin as Florence ("Flo") Episodes See also: List of Stranger Things episodes No. overall No. in season Title Directed by Written by Original release date 1 1 "Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers" The Duffer Brothers The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 On November 6, 1983, in Hawkins, Indiana, a scientist is attacked by an unseen creature at a U.S. government laboratory. 12-year-old Will Byers encounters the creature and mysteriously vanishes while cycling home from a Dungeons & Dragons session with his friends Mike Wheeler, Dustin Henderson and Lucas Sinclair. The following day, Will's single mother Joyce Byers reports his disappearance to the police chief Jim Hopper, who starts a search but assures Joyce that almost all missing children are quickly found. The lab's director, Dr. Martin Brenner, investigates an organic substance oozing from the lab's basement, claiming that "the girl" cannot have gone far. A nervous young girl wearing a hospital gown wanders into a local diner. The owner, Benny, finds a tattoo of "011" on her arm and learns that her name is Eleven. Brenner, monitoring the phone lines, sends agents to the diner after Benny calls social services. The agents kill Benny, but Eleven manages to escape using telekinetic abilities. Joyce's phone short circuits after receiving a mysterious phone call that she believes is from Will. While searching for Will in the woods, Mike, Dustin, and Lucas come across Eleven. 2 2 "Chapter Two: The Weirdo on Maple Street" The Duffer Brothers The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 The boys bring Eleven to Mike's house, where they disagree on what to do. Mike formulates a plan for Eleven to pretend to be a runaway and seek help from his mother, Karen. Eleven refuses, however, revealing that "bad men" are after her. Will's brother Jonathan visits his estranged father Lonnie in Indianapolis to search for Will, but Lonnie rebuffs him. Hopper's search party discovers a scrap of hospital gown near the lab. After recognizing Will in a photograph and demonstrating her telekinesis, Eleven convinces the boys to trust her, as they believe she can find Will. Using the Dungeons & Dragons board, Eleven indicates that Will is on the "Upside Down" side of the board and is being hunted by the "Demogorgon" (the creature). Mike's sister Nancy and her friend Barbara 'Barb' Holland go to a party with Nancy's boyfriend Steve Harrington. Searching for Will near Steve's house, Jonathan secretly photographs the party. Joyce receives another call from Will, hears music playing from his stereo, and sees a creature coming through the wall. Left alone by the swimming pool, Barb is attacked by the Demogorgon and vanishes. 3 3 "Chapter Three: Holly, Jolly" Shawn Levy Jessica Mecklenburg July 15, 2016 Barb awakens in the Upside Down: a decaying, overgrown alternate dimension. She attempts to escape but is attacked by the Demogorgon. Joyce believes Will is communicating through pulses in light bulbs. Hopper visits Hawkins Lab, and the staff permits him to view doctored security footage from the night Will vanished, leading Hopper to investigate Brenner and discover his involvement with Project MKUltra and that a woman named Terry Ives alleged years earlier that Brenner took her daughter. Eleven recalls Brenner, whom she calls "Papa," punishing her for refusing to hurt a cat telekinetically. Steve destroys Jonathan's camera after discovering the photos from the party. Nancy later recovers a photo of Barb, simultaneously realizing that Barb is missing. Returning to Steve's house to investigate, Nancy finds Barb's untouched Volkswagen and encounters the Demogorgon but manages to escape. Joyce paints an alphabetic board on her wall with Christmas lights, allowing Will to sign to her that he is "RIGHT HERE" and that she needs to "RUN" as the Demogorgon comes through the wall. Believing Eleven knows where Will is, the boys ask her to lead them to him. Eleven leads them, to their frustration, to Will's house. From there they follow emergency vehicles to a nearby quarry just as Will's body is recovered from the water. 4 4 "Chapter Four: The Body" Shawn Levy Justin Doble July 15, 2016 Joyce refuses to believe that the body found at the quarry is Will's. Mike feels betrayed by Eleven until she proves that Will is still alive, channeling his voice through Mike's walkie-talkie. The boys theorize that Eleven could use a ham radio at their school to communicate with Will. Nancy notices a figure behind Barb in Jonathan's photo, which Jonathan realizes matches his mother's description of the Demogorgon. Nancy tells the police about Barb's disappearance. She later fights with Steve, who only cares about not getting in trouble with his father. Hopper has suspicions regarding the authenticity of the body found in the quarry when he learns that the usual coroner was sent home. Hopper confronts the state trooper who found it and beats him until he admits he was ordered to lie. The boys sneak Eleven into their school to use the radio, while Joyce hears Will's voice through her living room wall. Tearing away the wallpaper, she sees him. Eleven uses the radio to channel Will talking to his mother. Hopper goes to the morgue and finds that the body is a fake, and, suspecting that Brenner is responsible, breaks into the lab. 5 5 "Chapter Five: The Flea and the Acrobat" The Duffer Brothers Alison Tatlock July 15, 2016 Hopper searches the lab before being knocked out by the lab's guards. The boys ask their science teacher, Mr. Clarke, if it would be possible to travel between alternate dimensions, to which he answers that there could be a theoretical "gate" between dimensions. Hopper awakens at his house and finds a hidden microphone, realizing that Joyce was right the whole time. The boys follow their compasses, searching for a gate that could disrupt the Earth's electromagnetic field. Eleven recalls memories of being placed in a sensory-deprivation tank to telepathically eavesdrop on a man speaking Russian; while listening, she came across the Demogorgon. Fearing another encounter with the Demogorgon, Eleven redirects the compasses. Lucas misinterprets this as an act of betrayal, leading Mike and Lucas to fight and Eleven to telekinetically fling Lucas away from Mike. While Dustin and Mike tend to the unconscious Lucas, Eleven runs off. Nancy and Jonathan formulate a plan to kill the Demogorgon. While searching in the woods, they come across a small gate to the Upside Down. Nancy crawls through it but inadvertently draws the Demogorgon's attention. Jonathan unsuccessfully tries to look for Nancy, as the gate to the Upside Down begins to close. 6 6 "Chapter Six: The Monster" The Duffer Brothers Jessie Nickson-Lopez July 15, 2016 Jonathan pulls Nancy back through the gate. That night, Nancy is afraid to be alone and asks Jonathan to stay in her bedroom. Steve, attempting to reconcile with Nancy, sees them together through her bedroom window and assumes they are dating. Joyce and Hopper track down Terry Ives, who is catatonic and tended by her sister Becky. Becky explains that Terry was a Project MKUltra participant while unknowingly pregnant and that Terry believes Brenner kidnapped her daughter Jane at birth due to her supposed telekinetic and telepathic abilities. Nancy and Jonathan stockpile weapons to kill the Demogorgon, theorizing that it is attracted by blood. Steve is brutally beaten up in a fistfight with Jonathan after he insults Will and calls Nancy a slut. Jonathan is arrested and held at the police station for beating up Steve and inadvertently punching one of the responding officers in the face. Eleven walks into a grocery store and shoplifts several boxes of Eggo waffles. Searching for Eleven, Mike and Dustin are ambushed by two bullies but are rescued by her, as she uses her powers to break one bully's arm after he attempts to kill Mike. Eleven collapses and recalls being asked by Brenner to contact the Demogorgon and, in her terror, inadvertently opening the gate. She tearfully admits to Mike that she is responsible for allowing the Demogorgon to enter this dimension. Lucas sees agents, who have tracked down Eleven, preparing to ambush Mike's house. 7 7 "Chapter Seven: The Bathtub" The Duffer Brothers Justin Doble July 15, 2016 Lucas warns Mike that agents are searching for Eleven. Mike, Dustin, and Eleven flee the house. Eleven telekinetically flips one of the vans that block their path as the kids escape. Lucas reconciles with Mike and Eleven, and the kids hide in the junkyard. Nancy and Jonathan reveal their knowledge of the Demogorgon to Joyce and Hopper. Hopper also learns that Eleven is with the kids. The group contacts the kids, and everyone meets at the Byers' house. Joyce and Hopper realize that Eleven is Jane Ives. The group asks Eleven to search for Will and Barb telepathically, but her earlier feats have weakened her. They break into the middle school and build a makeshift sensory deprivation tank to amplify Eleven's powers. After telepathically entering the Upside Down again, Eleven finds Barb dead and Will alive, hiding in the Upside Down version of his backyard fort. Realizing that the gate is in the basement of the lab, Hopper and Joyce break into the lab and are apprehended by security guards. Nancy and Jonathan sneak into the police station to retrieve the weapons they purchased previously, planning to lure and kill the Demogorgon. In the Upside Down, the Demogorgon breaks into Will's fort. 8 8 "Chapter Eight: The Upside Down" The Duffer Brothers Story by : Paul Dichter Teleplay by : The Duffer Brothers July 15, 2016 Hopper, haunted by the death of his daughter Sara from cancer years earlier, gives up Eleven's location to Brenner, who in exchange allows Hopper and Joyce to enter the Upside Down to rescue Will. Nancy and Jonathan cut their hands to attract the Demogorgon at the Byers' house. Steve, intending to apologize to Jonathan about their fight, arrives just as the Demogorgon appears. Steve, Nancy, and Jonathan fight the Demogorgon and light it on fire, forcing it to retreat to the Upside Down. Meanwhile, Eleven and the boys hide in the middle school when Brenner and his agents arrive to kidnap Eleven; she kills most of them before collapsing from exhaustion. As Brenner and his remaining agents pin Eleven and the boys down, the Demogorgon appears, attracted by the dead agents' blood, and attacks Brenner and the remaining agents as the boys escape with Eleven. Hopper and Joyce enter the Upside Down's version of the Hawkins library, where they encounter several corpses of the Demogorgon's victims, including Barb, and find Will unconscious with a tendril down his throat. Hopper revives him using CPR after removing the tendril. The Demogorgon corners the kids, but Eleven recovers from her exhaustion and disintegrates it, causing them both to disappear. Will recovers in the hospital, reuniting with his family and friends. One month later, it is Christmas and Nancy is back together with Steve, and both are friends with Jonathan. Will coughs up a slug-like creature and has a vision of the Upside Down, but hides this from his family. Production Development Ross (left) and Matt Duffer, the creators of the series Stranger Things was created by Matt and Ross Duffer, known professionally as the Duffer Brothers.[12] The two had completed writing and producing their 2015 film Hidden, which they had tried to emulate the style of M. Night Shyamalan, however, due to changes at Warner Bros., its distributor, the film did not see a wide release and the Duffers were unsure of their future.[13] To their surprise, television producer Donald De Line approached them, impressed with Hidden's script, and offered them the opportunity to work on episodes of Wayward Pines alongside Shyamalan. The brothers were mentored by Shyamalan during the episode's production so that when they finished, they felt they were ready to produce their own television series.[14] The Duffer Brothers prepared a script that would essentially be similar to the series' actual pilot episode, along with a 20-page pitch book to help shop the series around for a network.[15] They pitched the story to a number of cable networks, all of which rejected the script on the basis that they felt a plot centered around children as leading characters would not work, asking them to make it a children's show or to drop the children and focus on Hopper's investigation in the paranormal.[14] In early 2015, Dan Cohen, the VP of 21 Laps Entertainment, brought the script to his colleague Shawn Levy. They subsequently invited The Duffer Brothers to their office and purchased the rights for the series, giving full authorship of it to the brothers. After reading the pilot, the streaming service Netflix purchased the whole season for an undisclosed amount;[16] the show was subsequently announced for a planned 2016 release by Netflix in early April 2015.[17] The Duffer Brothers stated that at the time they had pitched to Netflix, the service had already been recognized for its original programming, such as House of Cards and Orange Is the New Black, with well-recognized producers behind them, and were ready to start giving upcoming producers like them a chance.[15] The brothers started to write out the series and brought Levy and Cohen in as executive producers to start casting and filming.[18] The series was originally known as Montauk, as the setting of the script was in Montauk, New York and nearby Long Beach locations.[17][19] The brothers had chosen Montauk as it had further Spielberg ties with the film Jaws, where Montauk was used for the fictional setting of Amity Island.[20] After deciding to change the narrative of the series to take place in the fictional town of Hawkins instead, the brothers felt they could now do things to the town, such as placing it under quarantine, that they really could not envision with a real location.[20] With the change in location, they had to come up with a new title for the series under the direction from Netflix's Ted Sarandos so that they could start marketing it to the public. The brothers started by using a copy of Stephen King's Firestarter novel to consider the title's font and appearance and came up with a long list of potential alternatives. Stranger Things came about as it sounded similar to another King novel, Needful Things, though Matt noted they still had a "lot of heated arguments" over this final title.[21] Writing The idea of Stranger Things started with how the brothers felt they could take the concept of the 2013 film Prisoners, detailing the moral struggles a father goes through when his daughter is kidnapped, and expand it out over eight or so hours in a serialized television approach. As they focused on the missing child aspect of the story, they wanted to introduce the idea of "childlike sensibilities" they could offer and toyed around with the idea of a monster that could consume humans. The brothers thought the combination of these things "was the best thing ever". To introduce this monster into the narrative, they considered "bizarre experiments we had read about taking place in the Cold War" such as Project MKUltra, which gave a way to ground the monster's existence in science rather than something spiritual. This also helped them to decide on using 1983 as the time period, as it was a year before the film Red Dawn came out, which focused on Cold War paranoia.[14] Subsequently, they were able to use all their own personal inspirations from the 1980s, the decade they were born, as elements of the series,[14][22] crafting it in the realm of science fiction and horror.[23] The Duffer Brothers have cited as influence for the show (among others): Stephen King novels; films produced by Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, Wes Craven, Robert Zemeckis, George Lucas and Guillermo del Toro; films such as Alien and Stand by Me; Japanese anime such as Akira and Elfen Lied; and video games such as Silent Hill and The Last of Us.[21][24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31] With Netflix as the platform, The Duffer Brothers were not limited to a typical 22-episode format, opting for the eight-episode approach. They had been concerned that a 22-episode season on broadcast television would be difficult to "tell a cinematic story" with that many episodes. Eight episodes allowed them to give time to characterization in addition to narrative development; if they had less time available, they would have had to remain committed to telling a horror film as soon as the monster was introduced and abandon the characterization.[15] Within the eight episodes, the brothers aimed to make the first season "feel like a big movie" with all the major plot lines completed so that "the audience feels satisfied", but left enough unresolved to indicate "there's a bigger mythology, and there's a lot of dangling threads at the end", something that could be explored in further seasons if Netflix opted to create more.[32] While explaining their intentions for the show, the Duffers adamantly stated their intentions to not explain the mythology in the show so they could leave a mystery and lot for the audience to speculate over their lack of understanding by the season finale, which they accepted but asked to be explained about at the very least, which they found like a really good exercise as they spent quite a bit of time with their writers' room figuring out exactly what the Upside Down would actually consist for, writing a 20-page mythology document whose details wouldn't be clarified for the audience until the show's fifth and final season.[33] Regarding writing for the children characters of the series, The Duffer Brothers considered themselves as outcasts from other students while in high school and thus found it easy to write for Mike Wheeler and his friends, and particularly for Barbara "Barb" Holland.[21] Joyce Byers was fashioned after Richard Dreyfuss's character Roy Neary in Close Encounters of the Third Kind, as she appears "absolutely bonkers" to everyone else as she tries to find her son Will Byers.[34] Other characters, such as Billy in the second season, have more villainous attributes that are not necessarily obvious from the onset; Matt explained that they took further inspiration from Stephen King for these characters, as King "always has really great human villains" that may be more malicious than the supernatural evil.[35] Casting The Duffers cast David Harbour as Sheriff Hopper believing this was his opportunity to play a lead character in a work. In June 2015, it was announced that Winona Ryder and David Harbour had joined the series as Joyce and as the unnamed chief of police, respectively.[2] The brothers' casting director Carmen Cuba had suggested Ryder for the role of Joyce, which the two were immediately drawn to because of her prominence in 1980s films.[14] Levy believed Ryder could "wretch up the emotional urgency and yet find layers and nuance and different sides of [Joyce]". Ryder praised that the show's multiple storylines required her to act for Joyce as "she's out of her mind, but she's actually kind of onto something", and that the producers had faith she could pull off the difficult role.[36] Upon being offered the role, Ryder felt intrigued at being given the pilot's script due to know knowing what streaming was and finding it "terrifying", with her sole condition to the Duffers for accepting the role being that, if a Beetlejuice sequel ever materialized as she and Tim Burton had been discussing since 2000, they had to let her take a break to shoot it, a condition the Duffers agreed and ultimately proved to work out when Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was greenlighted years later.[37] The Duffer Brothers had been interested in Harbour before, who until Stranger Things primarily had smaller roles as villainous characters, and they felt that he had been "waiting too long for this opportunity" to play a lead, while Harbour himself was thrilled by the script and the chance to play "a broken, flawed, anti-hero character".[21][38] Additional casting followed two months later with Finn Wolfhard as Mike, Millie Bobby Brown in an undisclosed role, Gaten Matarazzo as Dustin Henderson, Caleb McLaughlin as Lucas Sinclair, Natalia Dyer as Nancy Wheeler, and Charlie Heaton as Jonathan Byers]].[3] In September 2015, Cara Buono joined the cast as Karen Wheeler,[6] followed by Matthew Modine as Martin Brenner a month later.[7] Additional cast who recur for the first season include Noah Schnapp as Will,[3][5] Shannon Purser as Barbara "Barb" Holland,[8] Joe Keery as Steve Harrington,[39][5] and Ross Partridge as Lonnie Byers,[9] among others. Actors auditioning for the children's roles read lines from Stand By Me.[14] The Duffer Brothers estimated they went through about a thousand different child actors for the roles. They noted that Wolfhard was already "a movie buff" of the films from the 1980s period and easily filled the role, while they found Matarazzo's audition to be much more authentic than most of the other audition tapes, and selected him after a single viewing of his audition tape.[15] As casting was started immediately after Netflix greenlit the show, and prior to the scripts being fully completed, this allowed some of the actors' takes on the roles to reflect into the script. The casting of the young actors for Will and his friends had been done just after the first script was completed, and subsequent scripts incorporated aspects from these actors.[32] The brothers said Modine provided significant input on the character of Dr. Brenner, whom they had not really fleshed out before as they considered him the hardest character to write for given his limited appearances within the narrative.[34] Filming The brothers had desired to film the series around the Long Island area to match the initial Montauk concept. However, with filming scheduled to take place in November 2015, it was difficult to shoot in Long Island in the cold weather, and the production started scouting locations in and around the Atlanta, Georgia area. The brothers, who grew up in North Carolina, found many places that reminded them of their own childhoods in that area, and felt the area would work well with the narrative shift to the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.[20] The filming of the first season began on September 25, 2015, and was extensively done in Atlanta, Georgia, with The Duffer Brothers and Levy handling the direction of individual episodes.[40] Jackson served as the basis of the fictional town of Hawkins, Indiana.[41][42] Other shooting locations included the Georgia Mental Health Institute as the Hawkins National Laboratory site, Bellwood Quarry, Patrick Henry High School in Stockbridge, Georgia, for the middle and high school scenes,[43] Emory University's Continuing Education Department, the former city hall in Douglasville, Georgia, Georgia International Horse Park, the probate court in Butts County, Georgia, Old East Point Library and East Point First Baptist Church in East Point, Georgia, Fayetteville, Georgia, Stone Mountain Park, Palmetto, Georgia, and Winston, Georgia.[44] Set work was done at Screen Gem Studios in Atlanta.[44] The series was filmed with a Red Dragon digital camera.[34] Filming for the first season concluded in early 2016.[41] While filming, the brothers tried to capture shots that could be seen as homages to many of the 1980s references they recalled. Their goal was not necessarily to fill the work with these references, but instead to make the series seem to the viewer like a 1980s film.[21] They spent little time reviewing those works and instead went by memory. Matt further recognized that some of their filming homages were not purposely done but were found to be very comparable, as highlighted by a fan-made video comparing the show to several 1980s works side by side.[14][45] Matt commented on the video that "Some were deliberate and some were subconscious."[14] The brothers recognized that many of the iconic scenes from these 1980s films, such as with Poltergeist, was about "taking a very ordinary object that people deal with every day, their television set, and imbuing it with something otherworldly", leading to the idea of using the Christmas light strings for Will to communicate with Joyce.[21] The brothers attributed much of the 1980s feel to set and costume designers and the soundtrack composers that helped to recreate the era for them.[14] Lynda Reiss, the head of props, had about a $220,000 budget, similar to most films, to acquire artifacts of the 1980s, using eBay and searching through flea markets and estate sales around the Atlanta area. The bulk of the props were original items from the 1980s with only a few pieces, such as the Dungeons & Dragons books made as replicas.[46] Visual effects To create the aged effect for the series, a film grain was added over the footage, which was captured by scanning in film stock from the 1980s.[34] The Duffers wanted to scare the audience, but not to necessarily make the show violent or gory, following in line with how the 1980s Amblin Entertainment films drove the creation of the PG-13 movie rating. It was "much more about mood and atmosphere and suspense and dread than they are about gore", though they were not afraid to push into more scary elements, particularly towards the end of the first season.[34] The brothers had wanted to avoid any computer-generated effects for the monster and other parts of the series and stay with practical effects. However, the six-month filming time left them little time to plan out and test practical effects rigs for some of the shots. They went with a middle ground of using constructed props including one for the monster whenever they could, but for other shots, such as when the monster bursts through a wall, they opted to use digital effects. Post-production on the first season was completed the week before it was released on Netflix.[14] The title sequence uses closeups of the letters in the Stranger Things title with a red tint against a black background as they slide into place within the title. The sequence was created by the studio Imaginary Forces, formerly part of R/GA, led by creative director Michelle Doughtey.[47] Levy introduced the studio to The Duffer Brothers, who explained their vision of the 1980s-inspired show, which helped the studio to fix the concept the producers wanted. Later, but prior to filming, the producers sent Imaginary Forces the pilot script, the synth-heavy background music for the titles, as well as the various book covers from King and other authors that they had used to establish the title and imagery, and were looking for a similar approach for the show's titles, primarily using a typographical sequence. They took inspiration from several title sequences of works from the 1980s that were previously designed by Richard Greenberg under R/GA, such as Altered States and The Dead Zone. They also got input from Dan Perri, who worked on the title credits of several 1980s films. Various iterations included having letters vanish, to reflect the "missing" theme of the show, and having letters cast shadows on others, alluding to the mysteries, before settling into the sliding letters. The studio began working on the title sequence before filming and took about a month off during the filming process to let the producers get immersed in the show and come back with more input. Initially, they had been working with various fonts for the title and used close-ups of the best features of these fonts, but near the end the producers wanted to work with ITC Benguiat, requiring them to rework those shots. The final sequence is fully computer-generated, but they took inspiration from testing some practical effects, such as using Kodalith masks as would have been done in the 1980s, to develop the appropriate filters for the rendering software. The individual episode title cards used a "fly-through" approach, similar to the film Bullitt, which the producers had suggested to the studio.[48] Music Main articles: Music of Stranger Things and Stranger Things (soundtrack) The Stranger Things original soundtrack was composed by Michael Stein and Kyle Dixon of the electronic band Survive.[49] It makes extensive use of synthesizers in homage to 1980s artists and film composers including Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Goblin, John Carpenter, Giorgio Moroder, and Fabio Frizzi.[50] According to Stein and Dixon, The Duffer Brothers had been fans of Survive's music, and used their song "Dirge" for the mock trailer that was used to sell the show to Netflix.[49][51] Once the show was green-lit, the Duffers contacted Survive around July 2015 to ask if they were still doing music; the two provided the production team with dozens of songs from their band's past to gain their interest, helping to land them the role.[49] Once aboard, the two worked with producers to select some of their older music to rework for the show, while developing new music, principally with character motifs.[51] The two had been hired before the casting process, so their motif demos were used and played over the actors' audition tapes, aiding in the casting selection.[51][52] The show's theme is based on an unused work Stein composed much earlier that ended up in the library of work they shared with the production staff, who thought that with some reworking would be good for the opening credits.[49] The first season's original soundtrack, consisting of 75 songs from Dixon and Stein split across two volumes, was released by Lakeshore Records. Digital release and streaming options were released on August 10 and 19, 2016 for the two volumes, respectively, while retail versions were available on September 16 and 23, 2016.[53][54] In addition to original music, Stranger Things features period music from artists including The Clash, Toto, New Order, The Bangles, Foreigner, Echo and the Bunnymen, Peter Gabriel and Corey Hart, as well as excerpts from Tangerine Dream, John Carpenter and Vangelis.[54][55] In particular, The Clash's "Should I Stay or Should I Go" was specifically picked to play at pivotal moments of the story, such as when Will is trying to communicate with Joyce from the Upside Down.[54] Music supervisor Nora Felder felt the song "furthered the story" and called it an additional, unseen, main character of the season.[56]

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You’ll snag a First Day Hikes sticker to prove you started the year on the right foot. At Indian Springs, choose between a three-mile trek at 10 a.m. or a laid-back “Easy Breezy” hike at 1 p.m. High Falls? Two hikes, coffee, Chick-fil-A, and even a K-9 demo. Amicalola Falls adds a Birds of Prey show. Parking fees apply—call ahead to register! STORY 2: You can ring in the New Year early with your kids at Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain Park’s got your New Year’s plans covered—especially if you’ve got kids (or just don’t want to stay up ‘til midnight). On Dec. 31, they’re doing an early countdown at 9 p.m., complete with fireworks and even snow. The fun kicks off at noon with Stone Mountain Christmas attractions, but the real magic happens at 8 p.m. Princess Aurora’s Light Spectacular and the Christmas Drone Show take center stage—this year with fire drones. Yep, drones that shoot fireworks. Think Santa’s sleigh launching sparks. Afterward? Music, dancing, and that 9 p.m. countdown. Who needs midnight anyway? STORY 3: Registration for Georgia Rivers spring events now open Ready to paddle into 2026? Georgia Rivers just dropped its adventure-packed schedule, and it’s a dream for river lovers—whether you’re a seasoned kayaker or just figuring out which end of the paddle goes in the water. From the Okefenokee Swamp to the Toccoa’s whitewater, there’s something for everyone: weekend camping trips, kayak fishing classes, even beginner-friendly “Kayaking 101” sessions. Oh, and don’t miss the America250 trips—history lessons on the water. Scholarships are available, too, because everyone deserves a chance to explore Georgia’s rivers. Check out the full lineup at garivers.org and start planning your next adventure. 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: In Gwinnett, it’s hard to afford housing on less than $75,000 a year Jeannie Johnson works two full-time jobs. At 54, she’s still chasing the dream most people take for granted—owning a home. “I’ve never bought a house. Never even had a brand-new car,” she says, standing on the back porch of her rented townhome in Lawrenceville. Her kids, grown but not gone, help with rent and groceries. Anayah, her daughter, once thought about moving out—until she saw the prices. “She said, ‘Yeah, I think I’ll stay home a little longer.’” Rent’s nearly doubled in recent years, from $785 to $1,485. Saving? Forget it. “Maybe someday,” Jeannie says. STORY 5: Lanier Islands Resort offers two ways to ring in the New Year Looking for a New Year’s Eve plan that works for everyone? Lanier Islands Resort might just have you covered. Whether you’re chasing a family-friendly evening or a grown-ups-only Havana Nights bash, they’ve got something for both vibes. For the kids (and parents who’ll probably be in bed by 10), there’s a celebration at Game Changer—think arcade games, duckpin bowling, axe throwing, and a sparkling cider toast at 7 p.m. Free to get in, but activities are pay-as-you-go. Meanwhile, the 21+ crowd can party in style with cocktails, a gourmet buffet, live music, and a champagne toast at midnight. Break 3: DTL HOLIDAY INTERVIEW - MARK BERENS - BERENS FROZEN CUSTARD STORY 6: Gwinnett County Public Library earns North American Innovation award for Hooper-Renwick Themed Library The Gwinnett County Public Library just snagged a huge honor—it’s been named a Top Innovator for 2025 by the Urban Libraries Council. Why? Their new Hooper-Renwick Themed Library in Lawrenceville, a space that’s all about equity, inclusion, and honoring history. “This award means the world to us,” said Charles Pace, GCPL’s executive director. “In a time when libraries face so many challenges, it’s a reminder of why we do what we do.” The library, built on the site of Gwinnett’s only pre-desegregation Black high school, blends history with modern resources, showcasing memorabilia and stories that deserve the spotlight. STORY 7: Lawrenceville's Baggett Elementary is GCPS's lone elementary school offering organized sports At Baggett Elementary, sports aren’t just about the game—they’re about giving kids a place to belong. Even though organized sports don’t officially start in Gwinnett County until middle school, a group of passionate teachers and staff decided to change that. It all started four years ago with basketball. Now? They’ve got T-ball, flag football, soccer, and cheerleading too. “We’ve basically built our own league,” said Jasmin Riley, the school’s PE teacher. The games are in-house—Baggett Blue vs. Baggett Red—but the energy is real. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: GCPS Hiring 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. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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This episode of Wise_N_Nerdy with Charles and Joe is a heartfelt, humorous, and very on-brand celebration of family, fandom, and the traditions that bring us together—especially during the holiday season. As always, the show blends thoughtful parenting conversations with nerdy joy, proving once again why listeners are encouraged to Find your FAMdom.The episode kicks off with the Question of the Week: “What is your favorite family tradition?” Charles and Joe reminisce about the rituals that make the holidays feel magical. From visiting an idyllic Christmas tree farm that feels like it was lifted straight out of a Hallmark movie, to making annual trips to Stone Mountain Park, to sipping eggnog while decorating the Christmas tree, the discussion is filled with warmth, nostalgia, and relatable family moments that resonate with parents everywhere.With the roll of the dice, the show jumps into the “How Do I…?” segment, where Charles and Joe break down the pros and cons of white elephant gift exchanges. They explore how, with the right group of people and expectations, these exchanges can be hilariously fun—or painfully awkward. Their practical advice and lived experience help listeners decide whether a white elephant exchange will spark joy or chaos at their next gathering.Next up is the “Daddy, Tell Me A Story” segment, which leans hard into the spirit of giving. Charles and Joe share stories about generosity, including meaningful traditions like angel trees and secretly doing the 12 Days of Christmas for a family in need. These stories highlight the power of quiet kindness and the lasting impact of teaching children the joy of giving rather than receiving.The dice then lead into “What Are You Nerding Out About?”, where Joe talks about the time-loop holiday movie Pete's Christmas, praising its heartfelt message about appreciating family and friends before it's too late. Charles follows up with an eclectic mix of nerdy passions—discussing Cult of the Lamb and confidently declaring how naturally gifted he is as a cult leader, before shifting gears to gush about his love for the Alien franchise and how much he enjoyed Alien Earth.Of course, no episode would be complete without bad dad jokes, and this batch is strong enough to earn even a reluctant chuckle from Charles—high praise by Wise_N_Nerdy standards.The episode wraps up with a spirited “Parliament of Papas” discussion tackling a classic holiday debate: Is Scrooge actually a villain? Charles firmly plants his flag on the villain side, while Joe pushes back, questioning whether Scrooge is truly evil or simply a deeply flawed man capable of growth. It's a thoughtful, funny conversation that invites listeners to reconsider a familiar story through a dad-lens.From family traditions and holiday generosity to nerdy obsessions and philosophical debates, this episode perfectly captures what Wise_N_Nerdy does best—bringing humor, heart, and fandom together for parents who love both.Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets FandomLinks - Devo creating the WNN gavel: https://youtu.be/VFKqTSmtoAQDevo's cupid shuffle: https://youtube.com/shorts/Z8SmRJlLJLo?feature=share

A fast-moving story surrounding 19-year-old former Georgia GOP assistant secretary Ja'Quon Stembridge, whose sudden resignation made headlines after a vigilante sting video swept across social media. Ron spoke directly with "Angelus" of Street Sweepers TV, who explains how his group's decoy operation unfolded and why the encounter escalated the way it did. Later, Ron brings on Eric from Blue Georgia, who shares how GOP leadership reacted—and why his posts quickly drew blocks from party officials. The episode shifts to national news as Ron caught up with CBS News White House reporter Stacy Lyn for an update on the tragic National Guard shooting in Washington, D.C., and the political finger-pointing now underway. His opinion: the blame goes back all the way to Trump 1.0.Fresh developments in South Carolina, where Rep. Nancy Mace faces upheaval inside her own campaign team. Home sellers are de-listing at record pace in and around metro Atlanta, and Ron (who's also a REALTOR) has some insights, plus with Six Flags over Georgia pulling the plug on "Holiday in the Park" comes some alternate festive spots throughout the state, including Stone Mountain Park. Tune in to catch the Ron Show weekdays from 4-6pm Eastern time on Georgia NOW! Grab the app or listen online at heargeorgianow.com.#HearGeorgiaNow #TheRonShow #StreetSweepersTV #BlueGeorgia #NancyMace #GeorgiaPolitics #GAGOP #NationalGuard #AtlantaNews #PoliticalNews

GDP Script/ Top Stories for October 30th Publish Date: October 30th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Thursday, October 30th and Happy birthday to Henry Winkler I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Walgreens and InCommunity partner to offer free vaccination clinics in Norcross A state representative steps down, creating another vacancy in the General Assembly Gwinnett senator to Kemp: Declare SNAP benefits emergency Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on carrots 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: Ingles Markets 9 STORY 1: Walgreens and InCommunity partner to offer free vaccination clinics in Norcross Walgreens and InCommunity are hosting free vaccination clinics around the metro area, including one this Friday in Norcross. No insurance? No problem. Everyone’s welcome—individuals, families, whoever needs it. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., head to the Gwinnett Academic Assist Program Training Center at 1600 Oakbrook Drive. Flu shots, COVID boosters, RSV, shingles, pneumonia—you name it, they’ve got it. Licensed Walgreens pharmacists will be there to handle it all. And yes, it’s completely free. If you’ve got Medicaid or insurance, they’ll process it, but it’s not required. Walk-ins are fine, or register online through Walgreens. Don’t miss it! STORY 2: A state representative steps down, creating another vacancy in the General Assembly  Another Georgia lawmaker is stepping down, adding to the growing list of vacancies in the state legislature. Rep. Marcus Wiedower announced Tuesday he’s resigning after six years in the House. Why? His job at Hillpointe, a real estate development firm, is booming—13 states now, up from one when he started. “It’s bittersweet,” he said, explaining the travel demands would pull him away from the Capitol. Wiedower chaired the House Appropriations Subcommittee on General Government. A special election will be held to fill his seat in District 121, along with three others left vacant by resignations and, tragically, a death. Politics never slows down. STORY 3: Gwinnett senator to Kemp: Declare SNAP benefits emergency   State Sen. Nabilah Islam Parkes, is urging Gov. Brian Kemp to step in and help Georgia families who are about to lose their SNAP benefits because of the federal government shutdown. The shutdown, which started Oct. 1, has left Congress at a standstill, and now the USDA says SNAP benefits won’t be issued after Nov. 1. For 1.4 million Georgians—kids, seniors, working families—that’s a crisis. “Food isn’t optional. We have a moral duty to act.” She said. She’s asking Kemp to declare a state of emergency and use Georgia’s $14.6 billion surplus to provide aid, pointing to similar actions in Virginia and Louisiana. Meanwhile, the blame game rages on. But for families relying on SNAP? The politics don’t matter. They just need food. 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: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 4: GDOT: Expect congestion near Netherworld on Halloween  If you’re heading to Netherworld this Halloween, brace yourself—it’s not just the haunted house that’ll be packed. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is warning drivers to expect traffic nightmares around metro Atlanta’s Halloween hotspots, especially Friday and Saturday. Netherworld, Six Flags, Stone Mountain Park, The Battery, and even Little 5 Points? All on the list of places where traffic’s gonna crawl. GDOT says the worst congestion will hit Friday from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. And don’t forget the neighborhoods. Trick-or-treaters will be out, so slow down, stay alert, and for the love of candy, don’t drive distracted—or worse, drunk. STORY 5: Helping Kids Shine: Former Athletes Bring KidStrong to Gwinnett to Boost Youth Confidence When Jordan and Shaun Wade moved to Atlanta, they were just looking for something—anything—that could help their 3-year-old son, Shiloh, come out of his shell. Confidence, they thought, was the key. Jordan, a former Team USA track star, and Shaun, an Ohio State football standout now with the Chicago Bears, tried a few programs. Nothing clicked. Then they found KidStrong in Alpharetta. KidStrong, a science-based program for kids (walking to age 11), focuses on emotional, mental, and physical growth. With over 160 locations nationwide, it’s helping 65,000 kids a week. And now, thanks to the Wades, it’s coming to Gwinnett County—Snellville in 2026, Lawrenceville in 2027. Though new to business, Jordan’s no stranger to leadership. A former captain of South Carolina’s track team, she’s ready to bring that same energy to KidStrong. For more info, visit kidstrong.com or email Jordan at jordan.wade@kidstrong.com. Break 3: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on carrots Break 4: We’ll have closing comments after this Break 5: Ingles Markets 9 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. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Produced by the BG Podcast Network Show Sponsors: www.ingles-markets.com www.kiamallofga.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Episode 244 of the VacationScares Podcast, Taxidermied Tom welcomes Decapitated Dave and Cadaver Kris from Adventures By D for a glowing good time! They kick things off with Wild Adventures Great Pumpkin LumiNights and Stone Mountain Park's Pumpkin Festival before diving into Tom's coast-to-coast Disney Halloween trip report.Tom recounts his visits to both Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom and Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure—then puts them head-to-head in a Halloween showdown. Which Disney party wins: East Coast nostalgia or West Coast villainy?

Top Stories for September 9th Publish Date: September 9th PRE-ROLL: From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, September 9th and Happy Birthday to Ottis Redding I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Stone Mountain Park's Pumpkin Festival returns with all-new glow-in-the-dark attractions Gwinnett Democrats blast federal, state leaders over raid at Hyundai-LG plant Buford Dam Road temporarily closing near Lake Lanier on Sept. 11 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 and subscribe! Break 1: Kia MOG STORY 1: Stone Mountain Park's Pumpkin Festival returns with all-new glow-in-the-dark attractions Stone Mountain Park is about to feel like a storybook come to life. Starting Sept. 13, the Pumpkin Festival: Play by Day, Glow by Night is back—and it’s bigger, brighter, and, honestly, a little more magical this year. At night, the park transforms. Picture this: Cinderella floating through the air in a sparkling gown, lighting up a massive pumpkin tree. Then there’s the glow-in-the-dark pumpkin parade—floats, fairy tale characters, and a dance party you can’t help but join. Oh, and the grand finale? The World’s Largest Pumpkin Drone & Light Show, complete with fireworks. By day, it’s all about family fun—rides, glowing pumpkins, and even mini-golf. This runs through Nov. 2. STORY 2: Gwinnett Democrats blast federal, state leaders over raid at Hyundai-LG plant Gwinnett County leaders didn’t hold back Friday, slamming federal and state officials over a massive immigration raid at the Hyundai-LG plant in Bryan County. Nearly 475 workers—many South Korean nationals—were arrested, sparking outrage in Georgia’s largest Korean-American community. Federal agents called it a criminal investigation, not an immigration raid, but the fallout is undeniable. STORY 3: Buford Dam Road temporarily closing near Lake Lanier on Sept. 11 Heads up, drivers—Buford Dam Road near Lake Lanier’s southern end is shutting down for a day. On Sept. 11, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close the road to patch potholes, fix guardrails, and handle some tree work. If you’re in the area, plan to detour via State Route 20. Oh, and heads up—parks along the road, like Buford Dam Park and West Bank Park, will also be closed. It’s just one day, but still, maybe pack a little extra patience. 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: GWINNET FAIR STORY 4: Many Georgia teachers say they are overworked, underpaid and exposed to violence  Georgia’s teachers are burned out. Overworked, underpaid, and dealing with everything from disruptive classrooms to outright violence, many are questioning how much longer they can stay. A new survey from the Professional Association of Georgia Educators (PAGE) paints a grim picture: two-thirds of educators feel exhausted, and a quarter report severe teacher shortages at their schools. Even worse? 8% say they’ve been physically assaulted by students—double that for special education staff. Low pay, second jobs, and unpaid college debt only add to the stress. Something’s gotta give. STORY 5: Buford Corn Maze opens Saturday Fall’s not officially here yet, but the Buford Corn Maze is already gearing up for its 17th season of autumn fun—and honestly, who’s complaining? The Maze started Saturday, the 32-acre farm on Bennett Road is bringing back all the classics: the corn maze (of course), pumpkin patch, hayrides, pony rides, and the Kid’s Corner. Oh, and don’t forget the Haunted Forest—it opens Sept. 26 with this year’s theme, “Into the Twisted Hollow.” Spooky, right? New this year? Expanded animal encounters, carnival games, and a bigger kids’ play area. Tickets? Online or at the gate. STORY 6: ART BEAT: Lionheart Theatre returns all-female cast production of 'Radio T.B.S. Trailer Park Broadcasting Scandals' “Radio T.B.S.” is a fan favorite, so of course it’s part of Lionheart’s 25th Anniversary Season. Running Sept. 12–28, this all-female comedy stars longtime anchors Debbie McLaughlin and Tanya Gilmer, who’ve been with the show since its first run. Set in the Luna Del Mar Manufactured Home Oasis (aka “The Penicillin Capital of Central Florida”), the play follows radio hosts Vesta Poteet and Dixie Mandrell as they dish on everything from the Miss Manatee Contest to a “Jesus and Elvis” tribute. Oh, and those “Gone with the Wind” collector plates? Scarlett O’Hara looks suspiciously like Ernest Borgnine. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Sundays and Sept. 27. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors, students, and military. Complimentary desserts at intermission—yes, really. Get tickets at lionhearttheatre.org or call 404-919-4022. But hurry—this one sells out fast. STORY 7: Suwanee wants tax rate to stay the same as past 13 years Suwanee residents, get ready to possibly see a familiar number on your property tax bill this fall. The City Council just voted to tentatively keep the millage rate at 4.93 mills—the same rate it’s been for 13 years. But here’s the catch: it’s slightly above the rollback rate, meaning a 3.88% tax increase is coming your way. Why? The city’s $20.8 million budget for FY 2026, which kicked off July 1, needs funding. It’s 7.8% bigger than last year’s and includes five new full-time positions, $650,000 for landscaping, and $606,000 for capital projects. Public hearings? Sept. 11 and Sept. 23. 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. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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JapanFest is the premier celebration of Japanese culture in the Southeast! Immerse yourself in a vibrant, two-day cultural journey where ancient tradition meets modern innovation. From the mesmerizing rhythms of taiko drumming to the delicate artistry of a traditional tea ceremony, this festival offers a unique escape to the Land of the Rising Sun. This year, JapanFest Atlanta is returning to the Gas South Convention Center on September 20th and 21st, 2025. Experience the best of Japanese entertainment with special guest performers, martial arts demonstrations, and a wide array of authentic Japanese food vendors and a beer garden. Join thousands of others in celebrating the rich heritage of Japan right here in Georgia. JapanFest 2025 is the perfect family-friendly event to discover new traditions, indulge in delicious cuisine, and create unforgettable memories. Whether you're a long-time enthusiast of Japanese culture or a curious newcomer, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Web: https://www.japanfest.org/ ABOUT Now in its 38th year, JapanFest welcomes around 23,000-25,000 visitors each year. Organized by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and the Japan-America Society of Georgia, and supported by the Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta, the festival fosters greater cultural understanding between the Japanese community and Americans in the Southeast. Our Story ​ Co-organized by JapanFest, Inc., The Japan-America Society of Georgia, The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia, and supported by The Consulate General of Japan in Atlanta. ​ MISSION ​ The mission of JapanFest is to improve understanding and appreciation of linkages between Japanese and Americans residing in the Southeastern United States through an annual salute to Japanese culture and friendship entitled JapanFest. This celebration will promote multicultural education, encourage social harmony, and ensure the cultural integrity of JapanFest by providing an appropriate mix of authentic contemporary and traditional programs on Japanese art and culture. Activities include a wide variety of performing arts, demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and exhibitions. These grassroots efforts are coordinated by the Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Georgia and The Japan-America Society of Georgia and implemented by a host of community volunteers. JapanFest is committed to organizing a self-sustaining event, supported in part by non-Japanese Chamber of Commerce and non-Japan-America Society of Georgia members, and provides meaningful support to educational endeavors in Georgia. ​ HISTORY ​ ​What is now referred to as "JapanFest" began in 1981 as Japan Week, a biannual series of Japan-related cultural events organized by the Consulate-General of Japan that took place around the city of Atlanta. 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for September 4th Publish Date: September 4th PRE-ROLL: MONSTER JAM From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Thursday, September 4th and Happy birthday to Mark Ronson I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Gwinnett buying former Sears store at Gwinnett Place Mall New Bailey Circuit truck part of Monster Jam event at Gas South Arena this weekend Yellow Daisy Festival returns to Stone Mountain Park this week Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on apples 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: MONSTER JAM STORY 1: Gwinnett buying former Sears store at Gwinnett Place Mall Gwinnett County just made another big move in its mission to transform the old Gwinnett Place Mall. This time? They’re buying the former Sears space—11.5 acres—for $11.5 million. Once slated for apartments, the property is now part of the county’s ambitious “Global Villages” vision: cultural hubs, green spaces, retail, restaurants, offices, and housing. Since 2021, the county’s been snapping up mall property—73.5 acres so far, plus land for a transit center. The Sears deal? Another step toward turning a faded mall into a thriving community centerpiece. STORY 2: New Bailey Circuit truck part of Monster Jam event at Gas South Arena this weekend Monster Jam’s got a new star rolling into town, and no, it’s not another beast with a name like Grave Digger or Megalodon. Meet Bailey Circuit—a colorful, tail-wagging, tongue-out monster truck inspired by Bailey, the robotic dog from Ringling Bros. Circus. Yep, a circus dog turned monster truck. Only in Monster Jam, right? Bailey Circuit, driven by 11-year Monster Jam veteran Brianna Mahon (aka “The Princess of Carnage”), made her debut this summer and is already stealing hearts. Catch Bailey Circuit and Mahon at Gas South Arena Sept. 6-7. STORY 3: Yellow Daisy Festival returns to Stone Mountain Park this week Stone Mountain Park’s 57th annual Yellow Daisy Festival is back, and it’s bringing over 400 artists from across the country. This isn’t just any arts and crafts show—it’s a nationally celebrated tradition, packed with handcrafted treasures you won’t find anywhere else. This year? Some fun new twists. There’s a Fresh Flower and Plant Garden where you can build your own bouquet, and a Children’s Entrepreneurs Market featuring young creators showing off their skills. Plus, the Vintage Village returns with antique finds, repurposed goods, and vintage-inspired fashion. The featured artist, Kate Lucas, found her love for watercolor during the pandemic. Admission’s free (just pay for parking), and there’s live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and plenty for the kids. It’s happening all weekend—don’t miss it! 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: GWINNETT FAIR STORY 4: Elderly woman dies after fire breaks out at Snellville home A heartbreaking Labor Day weekend in Snellville—an elderly woman lost her life after being rescued from her burning home, Gwinnett fire officials shared Tuesday. The fire broke out Sunday evening on Eastwood Drive. Neighbors called 911, reporting flames in the garage and smoke pouring from the crawlspace. They said the woman was trapped inside. Firefighters found her on the first floor, rushed her out to paramedics, but she passed away shortly after reaching the hospital. The fire started in the garage, though the cause remains unknown. Power lines were down, flames had spread fast, and by the time crews arrived, the garage was engulfed. STORY 5: State floating new rules for data centers The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is shaking things up with new rules to restart reviews of data center projects. Why the pause? Back in July, they hit the brakes after environmental advocates raised red flags, saying these massive facilities—huge energy and water guzzlers—weren’t being scrutinized enough. The proposed rules? Developers would have to spill the details on energy and water usage. Big centers (300,000+ square feet in cities, 500,000+ in rural areas) would face stricter reviews. A public hearing’s set for Sept. 9 in Atlanta, with comments open until Sept. 12. Final decisions drop Nov. 20 in Savannah. We’ll be right back. Break 3: 07.14.22 KIA MOG And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on apples Break 4: Ingles Markets 5 We’ll have closing comments after this Break 5: MONSTER JAM Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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I've said for a few days now that Donald Trump's goading of Texas to "find" five new safely GOP congressional seats in a highly unusual mid-decade gerrymander could spark something akin to a civil war. Perhaps not a literal "military" rift between red and blue states, but a fraying of the threads that keep them "united" as a nation. Well, it turns out I'm not the only one who thinks that. Bloomberg's Ronald Brownstein sees what I see, too: blue states matching what Texas does to counter-act their stifling of "we, the people's" ability to elect representation vs letting the representation choose us. Where does that lead us as a nation? It's ominous to consider, and more importantly, it's anti-democratic. Perhaps the silver lining in all of this is that Texas' egregious actions could be what finally convinces enough Americans and House members to pursue making gerrymandering illegal - no matter the state doing it. Texas state representative James Talarico - I think of him as "white Obama" - is a pastor, former teacher and rising star in the Democratic Party. He's everything scumbags like Ted Cruz isn't: courageous, decent and lives his morals and values. He's among the handful of Democrats refusing to give Governor Greg Abbott the legislative quorum required to pass the Trump-ordered gerrymander. Do keep an eye on him if you aren't already. Meanwhile, Donald Trump thinks he has the power to have the Commerce Department "re-do" the 2020 census to remove undocumented people from the count. Never mind the unconstitutional nature of the order (buy when's that stopped him before?) but say he does it: doesn't that also mean Texas loses three U.S. House seats when 2.1 million immigrants aren't counted? Derp. ------Closer to home, Georgia's still fighting the Civil War in a court battle with the Sons of the Confederacy. You see, Stone Mountain Park, just outside Atlanta - the birthplace of the Ku Klux Klan - had long been a magnet glorifying the Confederacy. After civil rights protests in 2020, the state drew down a lot of that, and the SOCVs are throwing a judicial hissy. Here again, a Kemp-led Georgia (a broke clock being right occasionally) steered from pandering to Confederate fetishists, and Trump's recent emboldening of said fetishism has them itching for a fight. ------Lastly - and this is rich - Georgia attorney general Chris Carr is howling like a scalded dog because his 2026 GOP gubernatorial combatant (Burt Jones) has the benefit of a state law giving him cover to fundraise using a "leadership committee" only state legislators or governors or lieutenant governors can use prior to winning party primaries. Here's the funny part: AG Carr has been defending the law that created that unfair advantage in court since it became law. Also, a Republican whining about there being "too much money" in campaigns when his party's done everything they could to let as much big money sicken the process for decades.

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GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 26th Publish Date: April 26th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, April 26th and Happy Birthday to Carol Burnett I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. 7 companies honored with Movers and Makers Awards for manufacturing and supply chain excellence Latino Family Festival and Light Show Returns to Stone Mountain Park Registration Now Open for Gwinnett Police Summer Youth Academy 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: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: 7 companies honored with Movers and Makers Awards for manufacturing and supply chain excellence Partnership Gwinnett hosted its 14th annual Movers and Makers Awards, celebrating innovation and growth in Gwinnett’s advanced manufacturing and supply chain sectors. Keynotes from AI experts Ron Norris and Dr. Joshua Thomason highlighted AI's role in workforce training and efficiency. The event honored companies like TRC Talent Solutions (Most Valuable Provider), Porter Steel (Corporate Citizen), and McKesson Corporation (Large Business Supply Chain Pioneer). Manufacturer of the Year awards went to ULTRAVIEW Archery, beMatrix, and Viasat. With over 4,700 companies and 80,000 employees, these industries drive 11% of Gwinnett’s economy. STORY 2: Latino Family Festival and Light Show Returns to Stone Mountain Park The third annual Latino Family Festival returns to Stone Mountain Park this weekend and May 3-4, celebrating Latino culture with music, dance, and traditions. Highlights include live performances from Aztec dancers, Mariachi bands, Flamenco dancers, and the Panamanian Marching Band of Atlanta. Guests can enjoy interactive storytelling about Latino heritage and a stunning drone and light show featuring 250 choreographed drones, immersive lighting, and a fireworks finale. The event showcases the vibrant spirit of Latin America through parades, traditional entertainment, and cultural displays. STORY 3: Registration Now Open for Gwinnett Police Summer Youth Academy This summer, the Gwinnett Police Department is hosting a free, week-long Youth Police Academy for students in grades 7-12. Middle school sessions run June 24-28, and high school sessions are July 8-12. Participants will gain hands-on experience in law enforcement, including CPR/AED training, crime scene investigations, K9 unit demos, and more. Space is limited, and applications are due by May 2. For details, visit GwinnettCounty.com/YPA or email PDCommunityAffairs@GwinnettCounty.com. 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: STORY 4: Lake Lanier Boat Show Sets Sail This Weekend The 2025 Lake Lanier Boat Show, themed “Unplug, Explore and Enjoy,” runs April 25-27 at Margaritaville at Lanier Islands. Hosted by the Marine Trade Association of Metro Atlanta, the event showcases the latest boat models, live music (Rick Stone on Saturday, Black Cat Moon on Sunday), fishing seminars, kid-friendly activities, and “lake life” vendors. Guests can enjoy hands-on experiences, great food, and lakeside views. Tickets are $15 for adults, $8 for kids 10 and under, and free for kids 2 and under. For details, visit LakeLanierBoatShow.com. STORY 5: Buford man convicted of molesting 7-year-old stepdaughter, child's mother found guilty of trying to cover it up A Buford man, Javen Tyree Richardson, was convicted of molesting his 7-year-old stepdaughter and sentenced to two consecutive life terms, with 80 years to be served in prison. The child’s mother, Akilah Amin, was convicted of coercing her daughter to lie to investigators and sentenced to 20 years, with seven years in prison. Both are barred from contacting the child or her siblings and must register as sex offenders. The abuse, reported by the child at school, occurred in 2022-2023, with Amin offering bribes to silence her daughter, causing further emotional harm. Break 3: STORY 6: Rich McCormick touts extending Trump tax cuts U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick announced that extending Trump-era tax cuts, set to expire this year, will be Congress's top priority after the Easter recess. Speaking to North Fulton business owners, McCormick highlighted the economic benefits of the cuts, while addressing concerns over tariffs, supply chain disruptions, and uncertainty in trade with China. He emphasized the need to maintain the 21% corporate tax rate but acknowledged challenges in funding promises like removing taxes on tips and Social Security. Democrats oppose the extension, citing benefits for the wealthy and risks to social programs, which McCormick dismissed as "scare tactics." STORY 7: Federal judge weighing whether to extend order protecting international students whose visitor status was revoked A federal judge in Atlanta, Victoria Marie Calvert, will decide by month's end whether to extend the visitor status of 133 current and former college students whose status was suddenly revoked without explanation. Calvert issued a temporary restraining order restoring their status, but it expires May 1. The students' lawyer, Charles Kuck, argues the Department of Homeland Security violated its own rules, while the government seeks tailored injunctions based on individual expiration dates. This case, potentially the largest of its kind, reflects a growing trend of legal challenges, with judges nationwide issuing 17 similar restraining orders. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 9 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. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 17th Publish Date: April 17th From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Thursday, April 17th and Happy birthday to Roddy Pipper ***04.17.25 - BIRTHDAY – RODDY PIPPER*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Stone Mountain Park To Host Annual Sunrise Service Easter Sunday Snellville preparing to break ground on Briscoe Park community center Authorities seize an amount of fentanyl that could kill every Georgian twice Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Celiac Disease 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: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Stone Mountain Park To Host Annual Sunrise Service Easter Sunday The Easter Sunrise Service tradition at Stone Mountain Park, started in 1944, continues on Sunday, April 20. Worshippers can hear messages from Bryant Wright, Crawford Loritts, and Parker Wyatt, with services beginning at 7 a.m. The park opens at 3 a.m., and the Summit Skyride starts at 4 a.m. The event includes sign language interpreters and family-friendly activities like Dino Fest afterward. Vehicle entry costs $20 for a day or $40 annually, while church vans and buses enter free. Walking the trail is free, and Skyride fees are $20 round-trip. STORY 2: Snellville preparing to break ground on Briscoe Park community center After two decades of planning, Snellville will break ground on a 34,000-square-foot community center at T.W. Briscoe Park on May 1, with construction starting May 5. Opening in summer 2026, the $11.3 million facility will feature basketball courts, an indoor walking track, multi-purpose rooms, an aerobics room, and an outdoor pavilion. Funded by special sales tax dollars, the project will enhance recreation and programming for the community. Construction impacts include the closure of outdoor basketball courts, re-routing of the fitness trail, and road closures within the park. New outdoor courts are planned for future development. STORY 3: Authorities seize an amount of fentanyl that could kill every Georgian twice Federal officials announced a major drug bust in Atlanta, seizing over 100 pounds of fentanyl—enough to kill 23 million people—and arresting 22 individuals linked to two Mexican cartels. However, cartel leaders Johnny and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga remain at large, with an $8 million reward for their capture. The operation uncovered a Gwinnett County money-wiring scheme, "smurfing," to send drug proceeds to Mexico. The DEA called it Atlanta's largest fentanyl seizure, valued at $1.5 million. The years-long investigation was aided by the cartels' designation as foreign terrorist organizations. 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: STORY 4: UPDATE: Three Arrested at Marjorie Taylor Greene Town Hall in Acworth Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall in Acworth turned chaotic, with three arrests, two taser incidents, and nine protesters removed. Greene emphasized it was a "peaceful" event despite disruptions, including protesters shouting insults. The event, open only to registered constituents, featured pre-submitted questions. Greene defended Trump-era policies, denied Medicare cuts, and celebrated immigration crackdowns. She also promoted banning gender-affirming care for minors and praised Trump for pardoning Jan. 6 offenders. Outside, peaceful protests criticized Greene's actions. The event lasted an hour, with Greene addressing audience questions and reaffirming her commitment to the MAGA movement. STORY 5: Gwinnett moving closer to commuter bus service handover Gwinnett County is moving closer to transferring its Ride Gwinnett commuter bus routes to The ATL’s XPress service, consolidating routes between Gwinnett and Atlanta job centers. The transition, set for June 16, aims to save costs for riders and the county. Local bus, paratransit, and microtransit services will remain under county control. The move follows a 2023 study identifying inefficiencies in metro Atlanta commuter services. Public feedback led to adjustments in route times, and the county will finalize the agreement with The ATL in May. The change reflects efforts to streamline transit along the I-85 corridor. Break 3: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Celiac Disease We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 5 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. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 12th Publish Date: April 12th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, April 12th and Happy Birthday to Herbie Hancock ***04.112.25 - BIRTHDAY – HERBIE HANCOCK*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. African lion complex now open at Zoo Atlanta Snellville Resident Wins $30K in Georgia Lottery; Sugar Hill Resident Wins $10K Piedmont Eastside Receives Donation to NICU 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: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: African lion complex now open at Zoo Atlanta Zoo Atlanta has unveiled its newly renovated African lion complex after a $3 million, six-month project. The updated habitat adds 1,500 square feet for lions Hondo, Hatari, and Azizi, with features like a new in-habitat pool and three visitor viewing areas, including an observation deck. The 11-year-old lion brothers, part of a coalition, are known for their impressive roars. The renovation is part of the Zoo’s ongoing transformation of its African Savanna zone, which also includes expanded habitats for elephants, giraffes, rhinos, and other species, enhancing both animal wellbeing and visitor experience. STORY 2: Snellville Resident Wins $30K in Georgia Lottery; Sugar Hill Resident Wins $10K Two Georgia Lottery players each won $141,559 in the April 3 Fantasy 5 drawing, with winning tickets sold in Columbus and Marietta. The winning numbers were 07-13-29-30-35. Additionally, several players won five-figure prizes through Georgia Lottery Diggi Games, including $30,000 in Snellville and $15,000 in Atlanta. Other winners hailed from Hinesville, Cordele, Sugar Hill, and Douglasville, claiming prizes between $10,000 and $12,500. Winners have 180 days to claim their prizes, with proceeds supporting education in Georgia. STORY 3: Piedmont Eastside Receives Donation to NICU Dynika Marshall’s routine pregnancy took a life-threatening turn when she was diagnosed with preeclampsia at Piedmont Eastside, leading to the premature delivery of her baby at 27 weeks. While her newborn fought for survival in the NICU, Marshall recovered from her own complications, supported by the compassionate care of the hospital’s team. After months of recovery, both mom and baby are healthy. Grateful for the care they received, Marshall donated to the NICU to help other families in need, calling Piedmont Eastside “more than a hospital” but a place that gave her family a second chance. 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: MONSTER JAM STORY 4: Everett's Music Barn in Suwanee to host Spring Festival Saturday Everett’s Music Barn in Suwanee is hosting its Spring Music Festival this Saturday from noon to 10 p.m., featuring hourly bluegrass performances by bands like The Skillet Lickers, Georgia Bound, and The Silver Valley Boys. The free, alcohol-free event is a fundraiser to support exterior renovations, with donations accepted at the entrance. Guests can enjoy barbecue, hotdogs, desserts, and raffle drawings between shows. Proceeds will help fund siding replacement and painting for the venue. STORY 5: Lawrenceville's Jordan Middle School Hosts First International Night Jordan Middle School hosted its first International Night on March 27, celebrating the school’s cultural diversity with food, fashion, and fun activities. Families shared home-cooked dishes from countries like India, Cuba, Nigeria, and Romania, while a vibrant fashion show showcased traditional attire from around the world. Attendees enjoyed interactive games like Family Feud and Russian nesting dolls. Special thanks were given to Kemper’s Cafe Caribbean Cuisine and A Taste of Jazz Catering for their support. Principal Melissa Miller praised the event’s success and looks forward to making it an annual tradition to celebrate the school’s rich cultural community. Break 3: MONSTER JAM STORY 6: GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do this weekend in Gwinnett County — April 11-13 Looking for weekend plans? Here are five local events to check out: **The Lawrenceville Boogie**: A free block party in Downtown Lawrenceville on Saturday (4-10:30 p.m.) with live music, food, drinks, and a car show benefiting Beyond The Ribbon. **Everett's Music Barn Spring Festival**: A bluegrass fundraiser in Suwanee on Saturday (noon-10 p.m.) featuring hourly band performances and raffles. **Repticon**: A reptile expo at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Saturday and Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.), with vendors, live animal seminars, and raffles. **Dino Fest**: Ongoing at Stone Mountain Park through April 20, featuring roaming dinosaurs, a parade, and a dinosaur-themed Drone & Light Show. **Trivia at Third Rail Distillery**: Every Sunday (2-4 p.m.) in Lawrenceville, with prizes for top teams. STORY 7: Buford Grad, NFL Prospect Isaiah Bond Surrenders on 'Patently False' Sexual Assault Charge NFL Draft prospect and Buford grad Isaiah Bond turned himself in to Frisco, Texas, police on a sexual assault warrant but denies the allegations. Released on bail, Bond stated on Instagram that he is cooperating with authorities and urged the public to withhold judgment until the investigation concludes. Details of the accusation remain unknown. Bond, who transferred to Texas in 2024 after two seasons at Alabama, had a standout college career with 1,428 receiving yards and 11 total touchdowns. He is projected as a second- or third-round draft pick. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: Ingles Markets 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 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. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for March 4th Publish Date: March 4th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, March 4th and Happy Birthday to Herschel Walker ***03.04.25 - BIRTHDAY – HERCHEL WALKER*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Dino Fest Returns To Stone Mountain Park Lawrenceville resident killed in North Dakota car accident Gwinnett Tech’s cybersecurity program continues to be in high demand 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: Dino Fest Returns To Stone Mountain Park Stone Mountain Park kicks off its weekend operations on March 8 with Dino Fest, a family-friendly celebration of all things dinosaurs. The event combines entertainment and education, featuring highlights like a Dinosaur-Themed Drone & Light Show with 250 drones, a Lighted Dino Parade with glowing dino-themed floats, and a "Pre-Historic Animals: Then & Now" exhibit showcasing modern animals descended from dinosaurs. Dino Fest runs on select dates through April 20, offering a unique, immersive experience for dinosaur enthusiasts and families alike. Visit Stone Mountain Park’s website for details. STORY 2: Lawrenceville resident killed in North Dakota car accident Nicholas Cooper, a 31-year-old Lawrenceville man, tragically died in a truck accident in rural North Dakota on Feb. 25. The truck flipped into Crosby Creek on a wet gravel road, and Cooper, the lone passenger, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was in North Dakota for work. A funeral will be held Friday at Crowell Brothers Funeral Home in Peachtree Corners, with a viewing on Thursday. A Gwinnett Tech graduate with a passion for cars, gaming, and comics, Cooper was remembered for his infectious smile, warm heart, and love for life. STORY 3: Gwinnett Tech’s cybersecurity program continues to be in high demand Gwinnett Technical College’s Cybersecurity Program, led by Andrew Gurbaxani, is addressing the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals amid rising cyberattacks. Offering an associate’s degree, diploma, and certificates, the program boasts a 99% placement rate and has seen a 27% growth in graduates. With around 1,000 students enrolled, it’s the fastest-growing program in the Computer Sciences Division. Gurbaxani highlights the field’s explosive growth, with a projected 30% job increase over the next decade, driven by national security needs. Gwinnett Tech prepares students for this essential field, emphasizing employer-supported education and the critical role of cybersecurity in today’s world. 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: STORY 4: 'Cue for a cause — Sip & Swine BBQ Festival ready for 10th year of raising funds for Gwinnett Children's Shelter The Sip & Swine BBQ Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary on March 7-8 at Coolray Field in Lawrenceville, featuring over 100 BBQ competition teams and live music. The event, which attracts 20,000 attendees, benefits Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter, supporting homeless children and young mothers. Founded by Maureen Kornowa and Jim Lloyd, the festival has raised nearly $1 million for the nonprofit, funding essential services like food, housing, and counseling. With strong community support and a focus on giving back, Sip & Swine has become a beloved Gwinnett County tradition. STORY 5: Shiloh High student injures classmate, teacher with pocket knife during fight A fight at Shiloh High School on Monday escalated when a student used a pocket knife, injuring another student and a teacher who intervened. Both received medical attention but did not require hospital transport. The student responsible was arrested and faces criminal charges and severe school disciplinary action. Principal Cappy Douglass condemned the violence, emphasizing the school’s commitment to safety and urging parents and students to report threats via the GCPS Tips app or tip line. The school is taking steps to ensure such incidents are not repeated and reassured the community of its dedication to a safe learning environment. Break: Ingles Markets 6 ***Guide Weekly Health Minute*** 10.22.24 GUIDE HEALTH MINUTE_FINAL*** Break 4: Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for January 21st Publish Date: January 21st From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, January 21st and Happy Birthday to Jack Nicklaus ***01.21.24 - BIRTHDAY - JACK NICKLAUS*** I’m Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Aurora Theatre Preparing For Annual 'Phenomenon' Event Stone Mountain Park Hosting Lunar New Year Festival Gwinnett government may opt out of statewide homestead exemption. Here's why. 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: Aurora Theatre Preparing For Annual 'Phenomenon' Event Aurora Theatre's "Phenomenon: A Night in Lawrence Vegas" promises to be the premier celebration of the year, marking the theatre's 30th anniversary. Scheduled for February 28 at the Lawrenceville Arts Center, the event features Vegas-inspired entertainment, gaming, and live performances. Proceeds support Aurora Theatre's mission, with a fundraising goal of $200,000. Highlights include cabaret singers, blackjack, poker, and auctions. Last year's event attracted over 200 patrons with prizes like a Las Vegas trip. Sponsors include Delta Air Lines and Primerica, with sponsorships still available. For more details, visit auroratheatre.com. STORY 2: Stone Mountain Park Hosting Lunar New Year Festival The third annual Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park celebrates the Year of the Snake, honoring Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, and other lunar calendar cultures. Held on select weekends from January 25 to February 9, the festival features a Lunar New Year Drone and Light Show, parades with lighted floats, dragon and lion dances, and cultural crafts. Guests can enjoy traditional dance, music, and educational activities like calligraphy and paper art. The event concludes daily with a Drone Show and a spectacular Light Show with fireworks. For more details, visit stonemountainpark.com. STORY 3: Gwinnett government may opt out of statewide homestead exemption. Here's why. Gwinnett County officials plan to opt out of a new statewide floating homestead exemption, favoring their existing Value Offset Exemption (VOE) for better tax breaks. The VOE, in place since 2001, freezes property tax values at the base year, protecting homeowners from rising market values. The county's decision follows other local governments opting out, with public hearings scheduled before the March 1 deadline. The county's property tax is separate from school and city taxes, which often increase with market values. The VOE has saved homeowners significant amounts, as illustrated by examples from Suwanee and Auburn. 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: Gwinnett School Board Chair calls education the 'social rights issue of our time' during MLK address At a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event, Gwinnett County Board of Education Chairwoman Adrienne Simmons emphasized education and literacy as today's key civil rights issues. She highlighted the global illiteracy problem and the importance of literacy for accessing better opportunities and improving life quality. Simmons stressed that education is a lasting asset, crucial for success and personal development. Buford City Schools educator Tiffany Thomas echoed these sentiments, linking education to democracy and resilience, and criticized efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, underscoring African-Americans' determination to pursue education despite obstacles. STORY 5: More cold weather is headed for Gwinnett this week Metro Atlanta is experiencing a cold snap, with temperatures forecasted to stay between the low 20s and mid-30s through Thursday, dipping into the teens on Wednesday morning. A winter weather advisory predicts 1 to 2 inches of snow from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning, potentially impacting commutes. Wind chills are expected in the single digits. Monday's extreme cold led to the cancellation of Gwinnett County's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade. Despite temperatures rising to the low 30s by Monday afternoon, conditions remained below freezing, prompting caution for slippery roads. Break: ***Guide Weekly Health Minute*** 10.22.24 GUIDE HEALTH MINUTE_FINAL*** Break 4: Ingles Markets 8 Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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Mitch begins his comeback tour by playing the MAXXED ULTRA Testosta-boosted Dude-fuel 2026 Gathering of the Q-uggalos, an off-the-grid militant hillbilly shock comedy festival at Stone Mountain  Park, Georgia, but his set gets interrupted by a mysterious bag-headed interloper and the festival itself erupts in chaos and destruction when mysterious unknown invaders descend over the festival grounds.Endnotes:Phyllis DIller (with Richard Buskin), Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse; My Life in Comedy (New York, Penguin, 2005) p.225-244 (Chapter 10:”A Change of Face”) Capsule Review: Diller forged a career from almost nothing, with arguably less social advantage than her peer-contemporaries such as Joan Rivers or even Moms Mabley. There's plenty of self-deprecation, or perhaps self-loathing, on display throughout, although once her will to self-actualization clicked into place she let no one stand in her way. There is some dated racial humor that doesn't play very well, of course, and times when her ambition eclipses her affection for friends and family, such as the occasion when she ditched her 3rd husband/love-of-her-life on his proverbial death-bed so she could make a gig, that make her less than sympathetic. But she had to be tough to make it in the biz, at least that's how she saw it. Slack Score: -9; Snark Score: 9; Overall FCA ranking: 39Jeff Dunham, All by my Selves; Walter, Peanut, Achmed and me (New York, Penguin, 2010) p5 Capsule Review: pretty innocuous, bordering on vapid, story of an average kid who gets into an unusual hobby early and sticks with it obsessively until he manages to become rich and famous from it. Not much in the way of drama, he really stretches to make his minor “controversies” sound serious. The most unusual/interesting aspect is that he gives his characters little sections to speak for themselves, but as anyone who's seen his act knows, they're not very interesting either, and painfully unfunny. Slack Score: 7.5; Snark Score: 1; Overall FCA ranking: 611Roseanne Barr, Roseannearchy; Dispatches from trhe Nut Farm (New York, Simon & Schuster, 2011) p80 Capsule Review: an all-over-the-place collection of essays and reminiscences, sometimes baffling, sometimes banal. She's still a pretty decent writer, and certain passages are pretty compelling, but the lack of focus and inherent contradictions make it difficult to stay with her. Slack Score: 7; Snark Score: 6; Overall FCA ranking: 185Lewis Black, Me of Little Faith (New York, Penguin, 2008) p.57 Capsule Review: More a series of comedic essays on religion/faith than a memoir, there's enough autobio here for me to rank it as an FCA, but not too highly. Definitely benefits from the audiobook presentation as 90% of Black's humor comes from his quavering, angry inflection. Somewhat inconsistent on where he actually lands on his personal faith. He criticizes atheists as having a worthless, miserable existence but also claims to be the least religious person alive. Likewise he constantly identifies himself as Jewish while also claiming to have no personal connection to the faith or the culture. The arguments shift, in other words, to fit the jokey jag of the passage, which is fine, just not a lot of depth or consistency here. Slack Score: 5; Snark Score: 14; Overall FCA ranking: 413

GDP Script/ Top Stories for November 1st Publish Date: November 1st   From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, November 1st and Happy Birthday to Lyle Lovett 11.01.24 – BIRTHDAY – LYLE LOVETT*** I'm Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. 1.      Former Alto Park Teacher Accused Of Abusing Special Needs Students 2.      GGC Fulbright Scholar returns from year in Uganda 3.      AROUND TOWN: Snellville Police are the best in Georgia at making roads safer 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: 07.14.22 KIA MOG   STORY 1: Former Alto Park Teacher Accused Of Abusing Special Needs Students A former Alto Park Elementary teacher, Lynn Katherine Allen Mitchell, is accused of abusing three special needs children for not napping, involving incidents of restraint and physical aggression. Mitchell allegedly wrapped two children in blankets, holding them down, and threw a third child onto a mat. These incidents occurred in September and October, leading to her arrest on three counts of felony first-degree cruelty to children. The school conducted an internal investigation and contacted authorities after a complaint from a school employee. Mitchell was terminated from her position, with the school emphasizing student safety as their top priority. STORY 2:   GGC Fulbright Scholar returns from year in Uganda Dr. MaryBeth Chrostowsky returned to Georgia Gwinnett College after a year in Uganda on a Fulbright Scholar Award. She taught at Ugandan Martyrs University and conducted fieldwork, gaining insights into local culture and education. Despite challenges like unreliable power and internet, she adapted and learned from the experience. Her research focused on kinship among displaced Dinka people, and she built strong relationships with Ugandan scholars. Back at GGC, she shares her experiences, enriching her students' learning. She encourages other faculty to pursue Fulbright opportunities, highlighting the personal and professional growth it offers. STORY 3: AROUND TOWN: Snellville Police are the best in Georgia at making roads safer The Snellville Police Department was honored with the Governor's Cup for winning the Governor's Office of Highway Safety "Safety Challenge," recognized as the best agency in Georgia for traffic safety efforts. They also received a special award for preventing distracted driving. This marks their third overall win and fifth in their size category in six years. Meanwhile, Lawrenceville's Third Rail Distillery is opening on October 31, featuring a tap room and speakeasy. Additionally, Suwanee won the "Community Food Fight" against Sugar Hill, collecting over 14,000 pounds of food and $2,195 for the North Gwinnett Co-Op, showcasing community generosity.   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: 08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL   STORY 4:  Duluth man sentenced to life for murdering teenager Timothy James Krueger, 52, from Duluth, was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of 19-year-old Sarai Llanos Gomez. Convicted in August, Krueger killed Llanos Gomez during a money dispute in June 2022. The argument arose after Krueger hired an escort, and Llanos Gomez, not the expected escort, was involved in a payment dispute. During the altercation, Krueger overpowered Llanos Gomez, stabbing her multiple times and slitting her throat. He then disposed of her body in a wooded area, where it was discovered days later. Krueger confessed to the crime, and the DA hopes the sentencing offers some solace to the victim's family. STORY 5:  Stone Mountain Park hosts 23rd annual Native American Festival and Pow Wow The 23rd annual Native American Festival & Pow Wow, Georgia's largest event of its kind, will be held at Stone Mountain Park's Historic Square from Thursday to Sunday. This cultural festival features dance, music, educational displays, craft demonstrations, storytelling, and wildlife presentations. Attendees can enjoy intertribal dance and drum competitions, primitive skills demonstrations, and explore traditional native dwellings. An artists' marketplace will offer unique handcrafted items by renowned native artists. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on today, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more details, visit Stone Mountain Park's website.   Break 3:   STORY 6:     Wood-Fired Korean BBQ Restaurant Opens in Duluth Fire & Seoul, Duluth's first wood-fired Korean BBQ restaurant, has opened at 3616 Satellite Blvd. The restaurant combines traditional Korean flavors with wood fire grilling, offering a unique BBQ experience. Signature dishes include Galbi Jjim, a luxurious braised short rib dish with optional mozzarella topping; Wood-Fired Dino Short Ribs, featuring 21-day wet-aged Angus beef in Traditional styles; and Applewood Smoked Pork Belly, seasoned simply to highlight its rich flavors. Fire & Seoul aims to blend authenticity with innovation, providing a vibrant dining atmosphere for friends and family. STORY 7:  Berkmar Grad Isaac Monteiro Named Stamps Scholar By Mercer University Mercer University has named Isaac Monteiro, a Berkmar High School graduate from Lawrenceville, as one of nine incoming freshmen Stamps Scholars. Monteiro, a mechanical engineering major, will have all expenses covered for four years, along with an enrichment fund for academic and professional development. The Stamps Scholars program offers networking opportunities, participation in a national day of service, and access to a vast network of scholars and alumni. Selected from nearly 509,000 applications, this year's scholars benefit from scholarships valued at approximately $59.3 million. The program, founded by Roe and Penny Stamps, has grown to over 2,600 scholars and alumni worldwide.   We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: Ingles Markets (Night Snacking) 4   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. 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 2nd   Publish Date:  July 2nd              From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, July 2nd and Happy Birthday TO MLB player Jose Canseco. ***07.02.24 – BIRTHDAY – JOSE CANSECO*** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Buford Hall-of-Famer 'Pop' Carson Battling End Stage Renal Disease Top Spots to Celebrate Independence Day in Gwinnett County Greater Atlanta Christian Grad Makes U.S. Team 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: Buford Hall-of-Famer ‘Pop' Carson Battling End Stage Renal Disease   Michael "Pop" Carson, a prominent figure in Buford's sports history, is facing severe health challenges due to end-stage renal disease in central Florida. Carson, 63, played a crucial role in Buford's first state football championship in 1978 and later coached football and baseball for over 40 years. He launched a GoFundMe page to manage medical expenses, emphasizing gratitude for support. Despite health setbacks, including congestive heart failure, Carson remains hopeful and advocates for health awareness. His coaching career spanned various schools, impacting many students. Carson, known for his resilience, reflects on the importance of health and cherishes each day as a blessing. STORY 2: Here's Where to Celebrate Independence Day in Gwinnett County   From Stone Mountain Park to the charming streets of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County is gearing up for an electrifying Independence Day. We're bringing you the lowdown on all the must-see events that will light up the sky and your hearts. Whether you're into patriotic fireworks, live music, or simply want to soak up the festive atmosphere, there's something here for everyone. Let's dive into the lineup and get you prepped for an unforgettable celebration! First off, head to Stone Mountain Park from July 1 to July 7 for nightly fireworks and a spectacular Drone & Light Show. On July 3, Lawrenceville brings you "Prelude to the Fourth!" with music and food trucks, while Norcross hosts "Red, White & Boom!" with live music and fireworks at Lillian Webb Park. On Independence Day itself, don't miss Lilburn's "Sparkle in the Park" and Snellville's "Star Spangled Snellville" with games, music, and more fireworks. Plus, Braselton offers a parade and festival, and Coolray Field presents "Fourth on the Field" with a kids' movie and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. STORY 3: Olympic Qualifier: Greater Atlanta Christian Grad Makes U.S. Team Jasmine Jones, a Greater Atlanta Christian graduate, secured her spot on the U.S. Olympic team by finishing third in the 400-meter hurdles on Sunday. Competing just after her senior season at USC, Jones clocked a personal best of 52.77 seconds. She trailed Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, who set a new world record at 50.65 seconds, and her USC teammate Anna Cockerell, who finished second with 52.64 seconds. Jones' achievement not only earned her a place in the Olympics but also elevated her to the eighth spot on the all-time U.S. list for the event. 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: Georgia Gwinnett College's FAFSA center now open through Aug. 1 Georgia Gwinnett College's Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Center will extend its operations until August 1 due to high demand. Since its launch in late April, the center, located conveniently on campus, has assisted over 400 students with their FAFSA applications. The FAFSA is crucial for determining federal aid eligibility, though the streamlined form introduced by the U.S. Department of Education in late 2023 has posed challenges. Kimberly Jordan, GGC's Executive Director of Financial Aid Services, highlighted the center's role not only in aiding applications but also in providing personalized support to students. The center remains committed to helping students start or continue their academic journey smoothly. STORY 5: One Man's Efforts to Stop Mulberry Cityhood Continues. What We Know. Stephen Hughes, an eastern Gwinnett resident, has filed a lawsuit against the state of Georgia in Fulton County Superior Court, challenging the constitutionality of legislation that established the city of Mulberry and scheduled its city council elections. This marks Hughes' third active lawsuit related to Mulberry's cityhood. His attorney, Allen Lightcap, argues that Senate Bill 333, which crafted Mulberry's charter and set the cityhood referendum, violates the Georgia Constitution. Hughes seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to halt the city council elections and prevent Governor Kemp from participating in any city transition. The core of Hughes' legal challenge focuses on provisions preventing Mulberry from levying property taxes and mandating specific municipal services, which he contends should be addressed through general legislation, not local mandates. Supporters of Mulberry cityhood assert these lawsuits are backed by developers opposing urban growth initiatives, following voter approval of the city in response to local development proposals. STORY 6: Community Fundraisers for New O'Kelly Memorial Library in Loganville The Friends of the O'Kelly Memorial Library group is actively fundraising to support the construction of a new library facility in Loganville, planned by the Azalea Regional Library System. With contributions from the state, Walton County, and Loganville totaling $5.7 million, the Friends group aims to raise an additional $2 million. This ambitious goal is crucial as the current library, recognized as Georgia's Library of the Year in 2021, has outgrown its 6,700-square-foot space. Challenges include insufficient room for programs and events, underscoring the need for the planned 12,000-square-foot facility which promises expanded services and community engagement opportunities. The Friends group recently received a $10,000 donation from Peach State Federal Credit Union, boosting their efforts towards this transformative project for Loganville. STORY 7: Supreme Court grants Trump partial immunity in Jan. 6 case   The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 decision, granted former President Trump significant immunity from criminal charges related to his actions during his presidency, effectively derailing a trial linked to the January 6 attack. While rejecting absolute immunity, the Court ruled that presidents cannot be prosecuted for official acts performed while in office. This decision sends the case back to lower courts and likely postpones any trial until after the November election, where Trump hopes to regain the presidency. Critics argue this delay hampers accountability, while Trump continues to face legal battles in multiple jurisdictions, including delays in Georgia and a pending sentencing in a separate case related to hush money payments. We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: INGLES 10 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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Welcome to the Pro Church Marketing Podcast! In this episode, host Jono Long delves into a humorous and insightful story from his youth pastor days in metro Atlanta. Join Jono as he recalls the frantic moments of nearly losing a youth group member at the bustling Atlanta Fest held at Stone Mountain Park. Through this story, Jono underscores the inevitable slip-ups in ministry and offers heartfelt encouragement to fellow church staff. Tune in to discover that you're not alone in your ministry challenges. Plus, learn how Jono and his team at Faithworks can help your church enhance its online presence with expert strategies for Facebook ads and the Google Ad Grant. Whether you're a seasoned pastor or new to church staff, this episode is packed with relatable experiences and valuable advice. Listen now and be inspired to keep pushing forward in your ministry efforts!

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GDP Script/ Top Stories for Feb 23rd Publish Date:  Feb 22nd   From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Friday, February 23rd and Happy 81st Birthday to NFL HOF Fred Biletnikoff. ***02.23.24 – BIRTHDAY – FRED BILETNIKOFF*** I'm Keith Ippolito and here are your top stories presented by Tom Wages Funeral Home: Gwinnett Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide; Toddler Found Safe Jackson EMC Foundation Grants $60K to Gwinnett County Service Agencies Georgia Gwinnett College Set to Host Preview Days 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   STORY 1: Gwinnett Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide; Toddler Safe A tragic incident unfolded in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, where police are investigating a possible case of murder-suicide. The bodies of a husband and wife were discovered inside a home on Sterling Drive on Wednesday. Also found unharmed at the residence was a toddler, whose safety amidst the tragedy provides a glimmer of hope. The police responded to a welfare check at the property just after 11:30 a.m., prompted by a family member's concern when they could not reach the individuals inside the home. Upon arrival, officers found at least one person on the floor and called for immediate medical assistance. Unfortunately, both individuals were confirmed deceased. The investigation currently points towards a domestic-related incident, and the authorities are treating this as a potential murder-suicide. The Medical Examiner's Office will make the final determination on the cause and manner of death. STORY 2: Jackson EMC Foundation Grants $60K to Gwinnett County Service Agencies The Jackson EMC Foundation continues its community support by granting a total of $100,000 to several organizations. Notably, $60,000 will directly benefit Gwinnett County. Gwinnett-based Mending the Gap, Inc., received $20,000 for their Save Our Seniors Program, providing monthly care packages to low-income seniors. Step by Step Recovery, Inc., was granted $15,000 to fund recovery units for individuals battling drug and alcohol addiction in Barrow, Gwinnett, and Hall counties. The Salvation Army — Gwinnett received $15,000 for its Financial Emergency Services Program, offering rent and mortgage assistance to residents in need. Lastly, Acceptance Recovery Center was awarded $10,000 for beds and mattresses at its residential facilities. Funded by the Operation Round Up program, these grants are part of over $20 million put back into local communities since 2005. Individuals or charities in the 10 counties served by Jackson EMC can apply for a grant online or at local offices. STORY 3: Georgia Gwinnett College Set to Host Preview Days Georgia Gwinnett College is gearing up to host two upcoming Preview Days, and the first one kicks off this Saturday. The second Preview Day will take place on March 23, running from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on the GGC campus. These events provide prospective students with an opportunity to learn about GGC's various programs of study, admissions process, financial aid options, student housing, and more. Attendees can expect to hear directly from members of the Grizzly family and participate in a campus tour guided by student ambassadors. The event also features a party with food, music, and giveaways. Notably, selected breakout sessions will be conducted in Spanish for Spanish-speaking attendees. In a bid to make higher education more accessible, GGC will waive application fees in March. It's worth noting that about 82% of GGC students qualify for financial aid. For more information or to register for the Preview Days, visit the GGC Admissions page. 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 4   STORY 4: Apple Launches New Free Sports App Apple has made a bold entry into the sports domain with its latest offering, Apple Sports. This free app is designed for sports fans and provides comprehensive stats, real-time scores, and standings from various leagues including the MLS, NBA, NHL, among others. The app allows users to tailor their preferences, enabling them to stay updated on their favorite teams and leagues. The intuitive interface provides easy access to game scores, team rosters, and betting odds. While the app doesn't host live streaming, it integrates smoothly with the Apple TV app for those interested in streaming games. Apple Sports is currently available for iPhone users in the US, UK, and Canada running iOS 17.2 or later. STORY 5: Five Exciting Events to Enjoy in Gwinnett County This Weekend If you're in the Gwinnett County area and looking for fun activities this weekend, here are five events you shouldn't miss. Jurassic World Live Tour Experience the thrill of Jurassic World in an action-packed, live arena show at the Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. Witness the terrifying, unexpected turn of events when Indominus rex escapes and wreaks havoc in the park. The show features a spectacular production complete with projection, practical scenery, strobe lights, theatrical fog, animatronics, performers, and the iconic “Jurassic World” soundtrack. The Spirit of Rush Georgia's premier Rush tribute band, The Spirit of Rush, will take the stage at Eddie Owen Presents @ Red Clay Music Foundry, 3116 Main St., Duluth, on Saturday at 7 p.m. Expect a night of soaring musicianship and unwavering dedication as they bring the music of Rush to life. Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park Celebrate the Lunar New Year at Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain, this Saturday and Sunday. The festival offers a range of cultural activities such as storytelling, puppetry, dance and drum exhibitions, a new lighted parade, and more. Don't miss the Drone Show and Light Show on the largest screen in the world. Suwanee Winter Farmers Market Visit the Suwanee Winter Farmers Market at Suwanee Town Center Park, 330 Town Center Ave., Suwanee, on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Enjoy fresh local winter produce including lettuces, greens, potatoes, carrots, Brussels sprouts, baked goods, and a variety of other local flavors. Comedian Ian Lara at Atlanta Comedy Theater Catch up-and-coming New York City comic Ian Lara at the Atlanta Comedy Theater, 4650 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross, this Thursday and Friday. Lara made his late-night debut on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and has garnered over 10 million views for his set on “Comedy Central Stand up Featuring”. STORY 6: Long COVID Linked to Inflammatory Protein, Study Finds Cambridge University researchers have found a potential link between Long COVID and high levels of the inflammatory protein interferon gamma. The groundbreaking study suggests that IFN-γ could serve as a biomarker for Long COVID fatigue, paving the way for improved diagnosis and treatment. The comprehensive study followed Long COVID patients for over two years. It discovered a persistent production of IFN-γ correlating with ongoing symptoms. This research is significant given the skepticism surrounding Long COVID, despite an estimated 1.9 million people in the UK suffering from it. The research identifies specific immune cells that produce IFN-γ and observes a decrease in symptoms as IFN-γ levels drop. While vaccinations may help clear the virus, effective therapies remain a necessity. The study also suggests that IFN-γ could help classify Long COVID subtypes, leading to more personalized treatments. Gaining a deeper understanding of Long COVID could equip us with vital knowledge for future pandemics. STORY 7: New Study: 4 in 10 Americans Know Someone Who Died of Drug Overdose A staggering four out of ten Americans know someone who has died from a drug overdose. This alarming statistic comes from a recent study by non-profit organization RAND.   The research found that 42.4% of participants knew at least one person who had overdosed, translating to an estimated 125 million American adults. Furthermore, one in three respondents stated that their lives were disrupted by the death.   "The experiences and needs of millions of survivors of an overdose loss largely have been overlooked," said Dr. Alison Athey, a behavioral scientist at RAND.   The study also revealed that exposure to overdose deaths was more common among women, married individuals, U.S.-born participants, and urban dwellers. Disturbingly, 13% of respondents reported significant life disruption due to an overdose death.   In 2022, over 109,000 people died from a drug overdose, bringing the total since 2000 to more than 1.1 million.   We'll have final thoughts after this. Break 4: HENRY CO SHERIFFS OFFICE Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. 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Stone Mountain Park is Georgia's most popular attraction, and its centerpiece is a massive rock carving that depicts three Confederate leaders who fought a Civil War over the right to own slaves and lost. It's the largest Confederate monument in the entire world. The mere presence, let alone the popularity of Stone Mountain raises this question: If people can be oblivious or indifferent to something as big as that carving, then what about the rest of the nation that lives not only with monuments but with streets, bridges, buildings and schools named for the Confederacy? Confederate monuments have started coming down, but the struggle around what to do with Stone Mountain speaks to how difficult it can be to truly see and confront the stories being told all around us and tell the ones we need to hear.

Dr. Jung Ha Kim, President of the Community Resource Corporation discusses Lunar New Year traditions among Asian Americans. Plus, Sammie and Mike from How Do You Atlanta stop by with details on Stone Mountain Park's Lunar New Year Festival, and we listen back to Lois's conversation with Joanne Lee Molinaro about her cookbook “The Korean Vegan.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From the Henssler Financial Studio this is your news minute on the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia. Today is Saturday, December 30th, and I'm Keith Ippolito. Stone Mountain Park Offers Family Friendly 'Early' New Year's Eve Celebration Get ready for a family-friendly New Year's Eve celebration at Stone Mountain Park! The park is set to ring in 2024 a bit early this year on December 31st, providing families the thrill of a midnight countdown a few hours ahead of time. Starting at noon, visitors can enjoy Christmas attractions, a special presentation of Princess Aurora's Light Spectacular, and the World's Largest Christmas Light Show at 8 p.m. Following the grand finale, the park will kick off early New Year's Eve activities with costumed characters, music, and dance-alongs. At 8:59 p.m., the countdown begins, culminating with snowy fireworks display at 9 p.m. The event is included with the Stone Mountain Christmas ticket. For more details, visit www.stonemountainpark.com. For more news about our community, visit gwinnettdailypost.com. For the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network www.esogrepair.com www.henssler.com   www.gcpsk12.org #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to episode 93 of the official podcast of Your Unofficial Boys. Every week we review beers, talk sports and discuss funny current events. Please like and Subscribe! Episode Guide: Beers of the Week: Christmas Ale by Olde Hickory Brewing (Hickory, NC) - Rating: 4.00 Season's Best by Saranac (Utica, NY) - Rating: 3.00 Facts of the Week: Settlers at Captain John Smith's 1607 Jamestown settlement created the first American batch of eggnog. Robert L. May, an advertising copywriter for Montgomery Ward, created the red-nosed reindeer Rudolph in 1939. Christmas trees have been sold in the U.S. since 1850. It takes about 15 years to grow the average Christmas tree. President Teddy Roosevelt, an environmentalist, banned Christmas trees from the White House in 1901. Alabama was the first state to recognize Christmas in 1836 officially. Oklahoma was the last, in 1907. Approximately 35 million living Christmas trees are sold each year in the U.S.; more than 45 million are planted. “White Christmas” by Irving Berlin is the best-selling single record of all time, with over 100 million sales, worldwide. All the gifts in the Twelve Days of Christmas would equal 364 gifts. Some of the biggest December releases of all time include Titanic (1997), Avatar (2009), and all three Lord of the Rings (2001, 2002, 2003) films. No wonder December is the biggest money-making month at the box office. This Week in History: Another Christmas Story Unofficial News Man stole MARTA bus, stopped at Waffle House, Stone Mountain Park. Parents sue after Volkswagen tracking firm refused to find stolen SUV with kidnapped boy. How Red Lobster's Endless Shrimp deal cost the company millions. Mystery as inflatable Santa gunned downed in a suspected drive-by shooting. Unofficial Fanzone: NFL Week 14 Match-Ups. Big MLB Free Agents NHL Standings. NBA Standings. Unofficial Thoughts: GTA VI Thoughts We are proud to announce that Your Unofficial Boys has become Ambassadors for the ShankItGolf brand. Please use the following link and use promo code: “YourUnofficalBoys” to receive 15% off any purchases. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://shankitgolf.com/?ref=yourunofficialboys⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please go follow us on our social media and subscribe to our podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Google Podcast. Also check out our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.yourunofficialboys.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/your-unofficial-boys/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/your-unofficial-boys/support

Over the weekend, the Atlanta Journal Constitution's President and publisher, Andrew Morse, thought someone ELSE at his paper needed to write an opinion piece in support of the Atlanta proposed public safety training facility. He just left out his employer's deep financial ties to the Atlanta Police Foundation in doing so, and offered a fwe more audacious statements I took note of, as well. Then there's this: Atlanta police officials have been using the Signal app to have untraceable conversations ABOUT "Cop City" while supporters like Morse and mayor Andre Dickens, APD chief Darin Schierbaum tout a renewed (?) interest in "transparency." D'oop. Freelance journalist Timothy Pratt broke that story in The Guardian. He joined me today. There's more, though ... infamour voting rights attorney Marc Elias has signed his firm on to assist the Vote To Stop Cop City" movement to scrutinize the city's attempts to suppress voter participation on the matter. That's huge! Okay, so we know Georgia Republicans are going to do whatever they damn well wish on redistricting map re-writes, but our Friday guest, Ken Lawler, along with Cindy Battles and others, stepped up to speak to the Georgia Senate subcommittee to voice their concerns over the state's new Congressional map and I figure we could eavesdrop on that. Lastly, a nut stole a MARTA bus, dropped a passenger off at Waffle House, then took a joyride to Stone Mountain Park. I have questions.

Approximately 40 km (25 mi) east of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park is a prime southern RV destination in Northwestern Georgia. At 3,200 acres, and about an hour to DeKalb and Henry counties, you can comfortably spend the entire winter here with so much to experience and enjoy.Stone Mountain Park is the largest campground in the Peach State with 400 RV, pop-up, and tent sites plus yurt, safari tent, and RV rentals. With many natural attractions, its significant landmark is Stone Mountain, which rises from the mostly flat landscape, and showcases the largest bas-relief carving in North America (and the largest Confederate monument in the world).

Major League Baseball announced the All-Star Game will return to Atlanta in 2025 after it pulled it from Truist Park in 2021. I'll remind anyone who'll listen that - despite what Republicans had many believing - Stacey Abrams did *not* push for that to happen in 2021. An antebellum building fire at Stone Mountain Park got me to reminiscing about childhood visits there and admitting that I had no idea the very creation of the park was just a giant "middle finger" to the Civil Rights movement of the mid-20th century. It's time to do more than "whitewash" the Confederate adoration from the park - it's time to rid the mountain of the racist scar that defaces the giant rock. Oh, and hey George Santos and 'bye Felicia!' Lastly, judge McAfee puts a lid on the leaks (sort of). # # # PS: How you can help Reserve at LaVista fire victims

From the Henssler Financial Studio this is your news minute on the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast presented by Engineered Solutions of Georgia. Today is Saturday, November 4th and I'm Keith Ippolito. Things to do this weekend in Gwinnett County Gwinnett, looking for weekend fun? Explore these events: Suwanee Classic Car Show on Sunday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Suwanee Town Center Park. Enjoy 175 classic cars, music, and a 50/50 drawing. Don't miss the Native American Festival & Pow Wow at Stone Mountain Park, Thursday through Sunday, featuring dance, crafts, and storytelling. Lawrenceville's Harvest Festival on Saturday, 1 to 8 p.m. at Lawrenceville Lawn offers live entertainment, kids' activities, and more. Plus, Suwanee Wine Fest on Saturday, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., with 150+ wines, local wineries, music, and artisanal products. Visit our community calendar for more events and promotions. Join the fun! For more news about our community, visit gwinnettdailypost.com. For the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. www.gwinnettdailypost.com  www.esogrepair.com www.henssler.com Solid Waste Management #NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sept 8 Publish Date:  sept 8th From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Friday, September 8th, and happy 29th birthday to baseball player Nick Williams ****Williams**** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappy Properties Gwinnett police looking for suspect in murder at Peachtree Corners hotel Snellville man drowned on Lake Lanier over Labor Day weekend Gwinnett police file charges in deaths of brother and sister found alongside I-85 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 : M.O.G.          Story 1. 2 Peachtree Corner Gwinnett County police have identified 21-year-old Jay Dante Crump as the suspect in a murder that occurred at a hotel on Jimmy Carter Boulevard. Crump has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Felony Murder, and Possession of a Firearm During a Felony in connection with the death of 28-year-old Dareese Ellis, both of whom were staying at the hotel where the shooting took place. Ellis was shot and killed on Tuesday afternoon, and witnesses reported seeing a possible suspect fleeing the scene. Homicide detectives are investigating an altercation that may have occurred between the victim and the suspect prior to the shooting. Authorities are seeking information about Crump's whereabouts and encourage anyone with information to contact them...………….. read more at gwinnettdailypost.com   STORY 2: Lake Lanier Gwinnett County police investigators have identified two suspects, Manuel Lorenzo Sanchez (41) and Ricardo Lorenzo Montes (24), in connection with the murders of a brother and sister, Maria Rosaria Montes Dorantes and Juan Angel Montes. Sanchez faces charges including felony murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm or knife during certain crimes. Montes has been charged with tampering with evidence. The victims' bodies were discovered on the side of Interstate 85 near the I-985 split on August 27. Police have not yet released information about a potential motive for the killings, and the whereabouts of the suspects are currently unknown. Authorities are seeking information from the public to assist in their apprehension. Story 3: Death on side of I-85 Gwinnett County transportation officials are planning to expand microtransit services with the creation of a third microtransit zone in northwest Gwinnett, serving residents in Sugar Hill, Buford, and Suwanee. The budget request for this expansion was presented, aiming for capital funds in 2024 and operational funds in 2026. Microtransit, offered through the Ride Gwinnett app, provides on-demand rides within specific zones. Gwinnett has secured $2 million in grant funding for this project, contingent on a $500,000 local match, which is part of the 2024 budget request. The goal is to gradually expand microtransit services throughout the entire county. 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:   Slappey- Tom Wages -  Obits   Story 4: McGinnis Ferry The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded a $24.8 million construction contract to CMES Inc. for the construction of a new interchange on Interstate 85 at McGinnis Ferry Road in Suwanee, Gwinnett County. This long-planned interchange is seen as crucial for addressing traffic congestion in the Lawrenceville-Suwanee road interchange area. The project includes the construction of a bridge and approaches over I-85/SR 403. GDOT expects the new interchange to reduce congestion on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, decrease northbound traffic backups on I-85's auxiliary lane, and improve safety by reducing accidents at Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road and I-85. The project is scheduled to open in the spring of 2026.               Story 5: Gwinnet Veterans HOF   Two military veterans from Gwinnett County, Georgia, will be among the 15 inductees into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame for 2023. Air Force Lt. Col. James Wesley Williams, a Vietnam veteran and former prisoner of war, and Army Sgt. Carvis Pittman Williams, a World War II veteran who will be honored posthumously, are set to be recognized. Lt. Col. Williams, currently residing in Norcross, served in the Vietnam War and was a prisoner of war in the Hanoi Hilton camp. Sgt. Carvis Williams, born in Snellville in 1919, served during World War II and earned the Silver Star for his gallantry. The induction ceremony will take place in Columbus on November 4, honoring a total of 177 Georgia veterans since the Hall of Fame's inception in 2013. Story 6: GCP   Aaron Lupuloff, Director of the GCPS Foundation, and Mike Cammack, Director of Norcross Community School, collaborated with Hope thru Soap and community partners to host an event providing support and community engagement to local families. The event aimed to assist families in need, particularly those with students in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). With over half of GCPS students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the event addressed pressing needs. Given its success, the GCPS Foundation and Office Depot Office Max plan to organize another event at Summerour Middle School on September 23, further emphasizing the importance of community support in improving students' lives.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  ESOG – Ingles 1 - Cumming   Story 7: School of Arts   The School of the Arts (SOTA) at Central Gwinnett High School is currently accepting applications from eighth-grade students interested in the arts. There are two programs available for application: the SOTA Conservatory Program (requiring an audition/portfolio) and the SOTA Fellows Program (with no admissions criteria). Students entering grades 10-12 for the next school year may apply, subject to availability, and transportation is provided for Central Gwinnett Cluster students, while students from other clusters must be eligible for permissive transfer and arrange their own transportation. The application deadline for the Conservatory Program is November 26, and auditions will be held on January 2 and 3, with acceptance notifications sent out in mid-January 2024. SOTA offers a specialized arts-focused education with a wide range of fine arts courses and opportunities for collaboration with professional arts organizations.   Story 8:  Yellow Daisy Festival   he 55th annual Yellow Daisy Festival is taking place at Stone Mountain Park this weekend. Originally starting as a small crafts show in 1986, the festival has grown to become one of the top arts and crafts shows in the country, recognized by Sunshine Artist Magazine and the Southeast Tourism Society. The event began yesterday and will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on today, Saturday, and Sunday. Over 400 artists and crafters, including 100 new artists, will showcase their creations, featuring jewelry, pottery, woodworking, baked goods, and more. The festival will also offer crafter demonstrations, activities for children, live music, and a beer garden.   Story 8: Buford Edges Wesleyan   Buford, the reigning Class 7A state champion in fastpitch softball, faced off against Wesleyan, the 2022 state champion in 3A, in a thrilling 12-inning game. The game was tied 1-1 through the 12th inning, with both teams putting up an incredible defensive effort. Buford's pitchers, Addie Rackey and Caroline Stanton, combined for 21 strikeouts, while Wesleyan's Macey Cintron had an outstanding performance as well, striking out 10 batters.In the 12th inning, Buford managed to break the tie with four runs, securing a 5-1 victory. Mackenzie Pickens, Madison Pickens, Stanton, and Tavye Borders contributed with key hits, and Rackley added a sacrifice fly. Stanton closed out the game with a dominant performance in the bottom of the 12th, striking out the side.Buford improved to 11-0 on the season, while Wesleyan's 10-game winning streak came to an end. It was a classic matchup between two of Georgia's top softball programs.   We'll have final thoughts after this And now, Leah McGrath, corporate dietician at Ingles markets talks with us about foods that help with swollen feet Break 4: Slappy- Henssler 60   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, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? 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GDP Script/ Top Stories for Sunday May 28th Publish Date: May 26 Friday From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Sunday May 28th , and happy 36th birthday to wrestler Seth Rollins ***Rollins**** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep Atlanta man drowns in Lake Lanier Opportunities to commemorate Memorial Day this weekend And Gwinnett police searching for man accused of stealing money from Kroger stores   Plus, we visit with Leah McGrath from Ingles markets about cutting back on sugar   We'll have all this and more on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Commercial : M.O.G.   Story 1. drowns   The body of Terry Daugherty, a missing Atlanta man, has been found in Lake Lanier by Hall County sheriff's deputies, fire rescue officials, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Daugherty, 57, was reported missing after he was last seen on a dock at Sunrise Cove Marina. A search was conducted, and his body was discovered in the lake on Tuesday afternoon. The Department of Natural Resources utilized side scan sonar to locate the body near the dock and his boat. Daugherty's official cause of death will be determined by the Dekalb County Medical Examiner's Office....follow this story and more at gwinnettdailypost.com.   STORY 2: opportunities   Gwinnett County will have various Memorial Day events to honor fallen military service members. These events include the Dacula Memorial Day Parade, a patriotic concert in Suwanee, a Memorial Day program and concert in Snellville, a ceremony in Sugar Hill, a remembrance event in Norcross, and the addition of a new name to the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville. Stone Mountain Park will also host a weekend-long Memorial Day commemoration with a salute to service members, fireworks, and performances by the Air National Guard Band of the South. Active duty and retired military personnel, as well as veterans, can receive free or discounted tickets for park attractions. Check gwinnettdailypost.com for more details     Story 3: kroger   Gwinnett County police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man accused of committing "quick change" thefts at Kroger stores along the east coast. The thefts occurred at two locations in Gwinnett County, specifically in Grayson and Loganville. The suspect has been involved in similar thefts at multiple Kroger stores over the past nine months. Described as a White male with a full dark beard, black leather jacket, and dark colored ball cap, the suspect engaged in a scheme where he would initially request a money transfer, then change his mind multiple times, ultimately stealing a lesser amount during the confusion. Anyone with information about the suspect is urged to contact Gwinnett County detectives or Crime Stoppers..…we'll be right back   Commercial Slappey Commercial Gen Expo-Tom Wages - then Obits   STORY 4: Dacula   Dacula will host it's annual Memorial Day Parade to honor and remember the men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The parade will take place on Monday at 10:00 a.m. , and The parade route starts at Hebron Baptist Church, proceeds along Dacula Road, Wilson Street, Second Avenue, and Hebron Church Road, before returning to Hebron Baptist Church. The event has been held for 29 years and is a tribute to those who have given their lives for the rights and freedoms enjoyed today. The parade takes place regardless of the weather conditions. More information can be found on the Dacula Memorial Day website. Stay abreast of the latest on all our stories and events at gwinnettdailypost.com Story 5: update   In an update on a story we had earlier in the week, The double shooting in the Gwinnett Place area of Gwinnett County that resulted in the deaths of a man and a woman, is believed to be a domestic-related incident. Gwinnett County police responded to a report of a shooting at a home on Woodington Circle in Lawrenceville. The victims were identified as Christopher Farranto, 52, and Mirian Farranto, 35. The incident is suspected to have occurred around dawn, and no other suspects are believed to be involved. Three children were present during the shooting but were unharmed. The neighborhood is situated near the intersection of Club Drive and Pleasant Hill Road.       Story 6: principal   Lenny George has been appointed as the new principal of Parsons Elementary School in Gwinnett County. The school board approved his appointment, and he will be taking over from the retiring principal, Laura Clark. George has been part of Gwinnett County Public Schools since 2017, previously serving as an assistant principal at Summerour Middle School. He has a background in education dating back to 2006, starting as a mathematics teacher in Chicago. He also worked as a teacher development coach and seminar instructor in Atlanta. George holds a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology, a master's degree in teaching from National Louis University, and a specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Georgia.……back in a moment   Commercial: ESOG-GCPS job fair-Ingles 8   Story 7:   Recruit Nation is organizing the Atlanta Regional basketball Showcase at Shiloh on June 24. The event offers various activities such as combine testing, a performance enhancement clinic, position-specific drills, and fundamental instruction with college coaches. Participants can engage in competitions like 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 games, as well as a skills challenge, 3-point shootout, and slam dunk competition. They will also have the opportunity to meet and interact with college coaches. Player information will be shared with NCAA, NAIA, and Junior College coaches, and standout performers may be selected for the Dream All-American Watch List and invited to play in the Dream All-American Game. The showcase is open to youth, middle school, and high school athletes, starting with check-in at 8:30 a.m. and the event running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more info on how to register, go to gwinnettdailypost.com   Back with final thoughts after this Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about your community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Get more news about your community at GwinnettDailyPost.com We hope you and yours are having a safe, reflective, and happy holiday weekend See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Friday May 26th Publish Date: May 25  Thursday From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Friday May 26th , and happy 74th birthday to Hank Williams Jr. ***Hank****   I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Peggy Slappey Proprties Domestic dispute may have led to deaths of man, woman at home in Gwinnett Place area Gwinnett firefighters battle blaze that damaged Peachtree Corners apartment building And Otis Jones re-elected to Georgia Transmission Board   Plus, we visit with Leah McGrath from Ingles markets about cutting back on sugar   We'll have all this and more on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast.    Commercial :  Peggy Slappey          Story 1. Double shooting   A double shooting took place in the Gwinnett Place area, resulting in the deaths of a man and a woman. The Gwinnett County police suspect that the incident stemmed from a domestic-related dispute between the two individuals. Responding to a report of a shooting, officers arrived at the residence on Woodington Circle in unincorporated Lawrenceville around 6 a.m. The victims, a man and a woman, were discovered dead in the driveway. Police believe the shooting took place at dawn and do not suspect the involvement of any other individuals. Fortunately, the three children present in the home, ranging from high school to elementary school ages, were unharmed. The names of the victims have not been disclosed. The shooting occurred in a neighborhood near the intersection of Club Drive and Pleasant Hill Road……Stay updated on this story at gwinnettdailypost.com   STORY 2: fire   A fire at the Lakeside Retreat at Peachtree Corners Apartments in Peachtree Corners resulted in the displacement of eight families and the unfortunate death of a dog. Gwinnett County firefighters responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a bedroom fire. Smoke was seen emanating from a window in a two-story apartment building. Firefighters deployed hoses and evacuated all occupants while battling the flames. The fire had extended into the common attic space. Thankfully, all residents escaped safely, although a deceased dog was found. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, and investigations are ongoing. Firefighters ultimately brought the blaze under control, and one adult received non-life threatening injuries   Story 3: Jones   Otis P. Jones, a resident of Lawrenceville, has been re-elected as a director and secretary-treasurer of the Georgia Transmission Corp. Board of Directors. He also holds the position of chairman of the board for Jackson Electric Membership Corp. During his previous three-year term, Georgia Transmission made significant investments in infrastructure, completing 299 capital projects and adding over 75.23 miles of transmission lines and 22 substations. They achieved improved reliability with record low power outage frequency and duration. They also focused on cybersecurity measures and experienced no environmental violations or lost-time incidents in 2022. Jones emphasized the commitment to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective electricity to members, benefiting communities in north Georgia.…we'll be right back   Commercial  M.O.G. Commercial  Gen Expo-Tom Wages - then Obits   STORY 4: Police   Gwinnett County police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man accused of stealing merchandise from a Home Depot in Dacula. The incident occurred on May 13 at the store located at 2120 Hamilton Creek Parkway. The suspect allegedly filled a shopping cart with approximately $1,206 worth of merchandise and left the store without paying. The stolen items include various tools, a jump starter, a wire puller, a flashlight, and more. The suspect is described as a white man in his early 30s, with brown hair, a medium build, and a clean-shaven face. He was wearing a pink shirt, white shorts, and white sneakers with black or gray stripes. The suspect was seen driving a green 2007 Nissan Altima with Georgia license plate RCY4158. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police or Atlanta Crime Stoppers, and a cash reward is offered for information leading to an arrest and indictment. Stay abreast of the latest on all our stories at gwinnettdailypost.com   Story 5: butterflies   Duluth is hosting a special event called Love the Butterfly Pop-Up, bringing a "butterfly wonderland" to the city. This free interactive experience allows nature lovers to observe, hold, and feed butterflies while learning more about them. The event will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Activity Lawn in downtown Duluth. Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of wonder, getting up close with butterflies of various shapes and colors. The event aims to combine nature, education, and fun, providing families with the chance to learn about butterfly habitats, food sources, and lifecycles. Live music, activities, and vendor offerings will also be available. The event's grand finale will occur on Sunday at 6 p.m. with the release of the butterflies into the wild.       Story 6: Memorial Day   Gwinnett County will have multiple Memorial Day events for residents to honor fallen military service members. Suwanee will host Red, White and Bluegrass & Bach, a patriotic concert mixing bluegrass and orchestral music. Snellville will have a Memorial Day program and summer concert featuring the Live on the Lawn Snellville Summer Concert Series. The Dacula Memorial Day Parade will take place, and other events on Memorial Day itself include ceremonies in Sugar Hill, Norcross, and Gwinnett County, where a new name will be added to the Fallen Heroes Memorial. Stone Mountain Park will have a weekend-long commemoration with a salute to service members, fireworks, and performances by the Air National Guard Band of the South. Free attractions tickets and discounted tickets will be offered to military personnel and their families at the park……back in a moment   Commercial:  ESOG-GCPS job fair-Ingles 8   Story 7: Dacula   And now, Community Reporter Brian Giffin is with Daily Post Sports Editor Will Hammock for the Gweinnett Sports Report   Back with final thoughts after this   Henssler 60 Thanks again for listening to today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Giving you important news about your community and telling great stories are what we do. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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Hey there, podcast peeps! It's time for another episode of the Radio Labyrinth Podcast, and this week we have a special guest who's been making waves in the hiking community and beyond. That's right, we're talking about the man, the myth, the legend - Zach Cross! Zach's been hiking Stone Mountain Park in Atlanta every day for the last three years and has lost a whopping 200 lbs in the process. Now he's gearing up to tackle the Appalachian Trail, and he stopped by to chat with us about his journey. Not only is he a local celebrity, but he's also got a great sense of humor and we couldn't get enough of him. But wait, there's more! We're also taking a look at some of the latest shows we've been binge-watching, including the season finales of The Mandalorian and Picard. Plus, our staff picks and recommendations for what to watch on this week's Views or Snooze. So whether you're a seasoned hiker, a sci-fi fanatic, or just someone who loves a good laugh, you won't want to miss this episode. Hit that "like" and "subscribe" button on YouTube, or give us a rating on Spotify - we promise you won't regret it. Keep it canon and keep listening to the Radio Labyrinth Podcast!  @AT_Zach  - Zach's YouTube Channel —————————————————————————————— #ZachCross #ThruHiker #AppalachianTrail #StoneMountainPark #WeightLossJourney #TheMandalorian #Picard #Satire #Comedy #GenX #GenXer #RadioLabyrinthPodcast #Radio #AtlantaRadio #Atlanta #MovieReviews #TVReviews #ComedyPodcast #SatiricalHumor #PodcastRecommendations #YouTubePodcast #KeepItCanon #LikeAndSubscribe #RadioLabyrinth —————————————————————————————— YouTube version of this Podcast: https://youtu.be/-CakoyrEtPA —————————————————————————————— Guest: Zach Cross Hosts: Tim Andrews, Jeff Leiboff, Steph Swain and Dustin Lollar Audio & Video Edited by Dustin Lollar Sly Talkin' by Mark Schrankel of TLC's I Am Shauna Rae Mark's Puppet Company - www.whobuddiez.com —————————————————————————————— Follow our YouTube page! Like and Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/radiolabyrinthpodcast Or just go to YouTube and search: @RadioLabyrinthPodcast —————————————————————————————— Become a Radio Labyrinth Patron! https://www.patreon.com/Timandrews For Exclusive Content only available for our Patreon Patrons! —————————————————————————————— Radio Labyrinth Social Media: Twitter - https://twitter.com/radio_labyrinth Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/radiolabyrinth/ Instagram - @RadioLabyrinthPresents and @RadioLabyrinth TikTok - @RLPodcast —————————————————————————————— WE LOVE OUR SPONSORS! Atlanta Pizza & Gyro http://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/ LDI REPRO PRINTING OF ATHENS CALL 706-316-9366 OR EMAIL THEM AT ATHENS@LDILINE.COM. —————————————————————————————— THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL OF OUR RADIO PRODUCERS & PATRONS! Thanks to our Radio Labyrinth Producers: Kevin Jackson, Jim Fortner, Brett Perkins, Terri Fuller, Chris Chandler, Tim Slaton, Mike Hall, Mike D, Matt Carter & Robey Neeley And thank you to all of our awesome Patreon Patrons: Hemp Huntress, Tracy McCoy, Emily Warren, Buck Monterey, Randy Reeves, Robey Neeley, Robert Kerns, Wayne Blair, Sherrie Dougherty, Rusty Weinberg, Michael Einhaus, Mark Weilandt, Leslie Haynie, Kevin Stokes, Jesse Rusinski, Jeremy Truman, Jeff Peterson, Herb Lamb, Gwynne Ketcham, Denise Reynolds, David C Funk, Collin Omen, Christopher Doerr, Chris Weilandt, Chris Cosentino, Erick Malmstrom, Brian Jackson, Brennon Price, Andrew Mulazzi, Andrew Harbin, Amber Gilpatrick, Alan Barker, Aaron Roberts, Walt Murray PI, Sam Wells, Ryan Wilson, Lou Coniglio, Kevin Schwartz, Gus Turner, Jim Fortner, Scott Augustine, Jonathan Wilson and Cynthia Hadaway!

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Word on the Street the hottest party on talk radio now airing 7pm-10pm. Its Groundhog Day waiting for Trump again to do his defiant perp walk. Billy Mitchell joins us to discuss the removal of the official designation of Stone Mountain Park in its entirety as a Confederate Memorial and removes the word ‘Memorial' from the park's official title. and you have a lot to say about the bill.

In this episode, we speak with Sally Stanhope about. "The Civil Rights Movement in Northeast Georgia," last year's P-12 professional development institute at the Lillian E. Smith Center. We speak with her about what she took away from the institute and why she would encourage educators to attend this year's institute, "The Civil Rights Movement and the Nine-Word Problem." Stanthope has 18 years of teaching experience at various levels from elementary to undergraduate. Stanhope has also served in a variety of administrative roles including Academic Coach, Class Dean, and Service Learning Coordinator and at the Atlanta History Center designing virtual field trips. She now teaches at Chamblee High School, advocates for inclusive schools, and works with the Stone Mountain Action Coalition to free Stone Mountain Park from its Lost Cause legacy. You can find out more about this year's institute and how to apply at lesp12.com.

The FBI announced on Thursday that they believe a former Gwinnett County resident and lab owner who allegedly violated his pre-trial release while facing fraud charges in New Orleans may be back in the Atlanta area, and they are asking for help to find him. Federal officials said Khalid Ahmed Satary was indicted on several charges in the New Orleans-based United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana in September 2019. He was one of 35 people indicted at that time for their involvement in a scheme where about $2.1 billion in claims were filed with Medicare for fraudulent cancer gene tests for elderly people. A warrant for Satary's arrest was issued on Nov. 23 for the pre-trial release violation. The FBI field office in Miami is leading the search for Satary, but anyone who knows where he is located can contact any FBI office, including the one in Atlanta. At the time of the 2019 indictment, federal officials called it one of the largest health care fraud schemes they have ever seen. The charges from the case were spread across five federal court districts in Louisiana, Georgia and Florida. Satary, in particular, is facing the following charges: conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud; health care fraud; conspiracy to defraud the United States and to pay and receive illegal health care kickbacks; and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. Satary was running Clio Laboratories, which was located in the Gwinnett Progress Center on Hurricane Shoals Road, when the indictment came down. In addition to the Atlanta area, other places the FBI said Satary may have headed to include: Houston, Texas; Delray Beach, Fla.; and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Gwinnett County police are looking for a motive after a man was stabbed to death at a Norcross area extended stay in the wee hours of Wednesday morning. Fifty-year-old Duluth resident Marvin Hollie was arrested for the stabbing, which left Tyler Summerour, 28, dead. Hollie was charged with aggravated assault, malice murder and felony murder. Police said they were called to the Norcross Extended Stay, located at 2250 Pelican Way, shortly after 3:20 a.m. Wednesday. Valle said the reason for the stabbing is unknown, and homicide detectives are exploring all motives. Police are asking anyone with information to share in the case to contact Gwinnett detectives at 770-513-5300.  Harbins Elementary School teacher Melissa Barth was recently named a 2023 Don Cargill STEM Scholars recipient. The award, sponsored by the Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers, recognizes educators for their thoughtful engagement with students, and creating imaginative classroom lessons that teach and support science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education. Barth, one of only 23 educators from around the state and the only educator from Gwinnett County selected to receive the award said she was humbled by the recognition. The GYSTC is a private, not-for-profit educational organization. Its mission is to increase interest in and enthusiasm for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics as subjects for serious study, particularly among elementary and middle school teachers, students, and parents in typically underserved areas in Georgia. Barth says she's passionate about STEM because it engages students. It was an easy decision for the Aurora Theatre to bring “Kim Convenience” to the Lawrenceville Arts Center's Metro Waterproofing Main Stage from Jan. 19 to Feb. 19. “We loved this play because it is about a hard-working family who own a small business,” Jon Carr, the Aurora Theatre's director of marketing, said. “Many Gwinnett stories start that way. Then combine that with the universal themes in the show: The struggle of keeping your loved ones together, the balance of work and family. “Kim's Convenience,” an award-winning comedic play that evolved into a hit series on both Canadian TV and Netflix, centers on Appa Kim, played by James Yi, who runs the family business from behind the counter at Kim's Convenience in Toronto. He provides his customers with wisdom and history lessons along with their snacks. But Mr. Kim is presented with a substantial offer by big-city developers to sell them his store so they can close it, which would yield him a substantial profit but also end a business that's been in his family for years. It's up to Kim and his wife, played by Yingling Zhu, to decide if they want to take the cash or turn down the offer by convincing their adult children Janet (Caroline Donica) and Jung (Ryan Vo) to keep the store in Korean-Canadian family's name by following in their father's footsteps. “Kim's Convenience” was a huge hit at the Toronto Fringe Festival in 2011, where the play by Ins Choi completed a sold-out run en route to winning the Patron's Pick Award. The show was such a big hit that it was picked by Netflix in 2020.  When it comes to his profession and his country, Dacula native Will Hinton's aim is true. Hinton, 26, has a unique position in military hierarchy as a member of the elite Army Marksmanship Unit, which numbers about 15 soldiers. And with his sharp shooting, Hinton has the opportunity this summer to earn a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Competing in bunker trap, Hinton — who in 2022 has been ranked No. 5 in the world — had an excellent year. He won the ISSF President's Cup in Men's Trap and was on the ISSF World Championship Team in Men's Skeet at a competition in Cairo, Egypt, and he took the silver medal in men's trap at the Shotgun National Championship in July in Hillsdale, Michigan. Perhaps most importantly, Hinton snagged one of two U.S. Olympic Quotas at the 2022 CAT Games in November in Lima, Peru. As a result, he'll compete for one of two spots on Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games (in Paris) at the Olympic Trails, set for May 2023 back in Hillsdale. The Olympic Games would be a fitting competition for Hinton, who grew up shooting with his father, whom he said is “a big bird hunter.” He began shooting competitively as a teenager and transitioned from team shooting to individual performances with the National Sporting Clays Association. Stone Mountain Park is hosting its first Lunar New Year Festival and park officials it will be the largest one in North America. Taking place Jan. 20-22 and 27-29, the celebration will feature cultural craft activities, storytelling, puppetry, dance and drum exhibitions, parades, a new Drone Show and a new Light Show along with other cultural elements. It will be held in the Crossroads area of the park, and officials say visitors will experience the largest Lunar New Year Spectacular in North America through dance, music, educational craft activations, dragon and lion dance teams, martial arts demonstrations, signature foods, hundreds of red and gold lanterns, and much more. “The event showcases cultural and educational activities for families to experience together,” park officials said. Visitors can: ♦ Learn calligraphy ♦ Witness yo-yo demonstrations, knot tying, and more from certified instructors from the Chinese Cultural School of Atlanta ♦ Pose for pictures with ambassadors dressed in cultural dress and stationary backdrops throughout the event ♦ Visit the Lighted Reflection Walk-Way to offer well wishes and prayers for a prosperous new year. Each evening visitors can witness a festive Drone Show featuring more than 200 color-changing drones creating amazing aerial formations synced to music before watching the massive Lunar New Year Light Show projecting images on the mountain along with immersive lights and special effects. All of that is followed by a fireworks finale. For tickets and more information, go to www.stonemountainpark.com. 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A Gwinnett County Public Schools bus was involved in a collision that caused it to flip onto its side Thursday morning, but Gwinnett police and GCPS officials said no serious injuries were reported. The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. on Buford Highway near Sudderth Rd. in Sugar Hill, GCPS officials said, and involved a bus carrying special needs students to Lanier High School.  Malfunctioning equipment sparked a fire that spread to a pipe in a corn mill and refinery at Olé Mexican Foods Inc.'s facility in unincorporated Norcross on Thursday morning, according to Gwinnett County fire officials. Capt. Ryan McGiboney said firefighters were sent to the facility located at 6485 block of Crescent Drive at 8:04 a.m. after a fire alarm activated at the property. An employee also called 9-1-1 to report that smoke was coming from the sixth floor of the mill and that people were being evacuated from the building. There will be no “Snow Mountain” at Stone Mountain Park this year, the park announced Tuesday on its web site. It will be the third year in a row that the popular attraction will not be held at the park. ‘Snow Mountain' began at the park in 2008 but hasn't taken place since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The attraction included Avalanche Alley, a 400-foot hill built for family-sized tubes of up to eight people and racing lanes. There was also a play area where visitors could make snowmen and snow angels or have a snowball fight.   #CherokeeCounty #Georgia #LocalNews           -          -          -          -          -          -          The Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast is local news for Woodstock, Canton, and all of Cherokee County. Register Here for your essential digital news.             This podcast was produced and published for the Cherokee Tribune-Ledger and TribuneLedgerNews.com by BG Ad Group     For more information be sure to visit https://www.bgpodcastnetwork.com/    https://cuofga.org/   https://www.drakerealty.com/   https://www.esogrepair.com/       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The debate on Georgia's voting law; Government agencies practice nuclear disaster response; Update on Atlanta's new police cruisers; Stone Mountain Park leaders to choose truth-telling exhibit creator

The debate on Georgia's voting law; Government agencies practice nuclear disaster response; Update on Atlanta's new police cruisers; Stone Mountain Park leaders to choose truth-telling exhibit creator

GoGaddis Real Estate Radio - helping listeners go from real estate novice to expert - so home selling and buying can be done with total confidence and without all the worry typical with life's biggest investments. This week's episode we give you the real estate market update for the Metro Atlanta area for the last month. Cleve also discusses how to get your earnest money back after terminating a contract as a homebuyer. Finally we talk about Stone Mountain Park's Pumpkin Festival.

A company run by a veteran executive at Stone Mountain Park will take over as private manager of the park this summer; Gwinnett County Police K-9 injured during a shootout in a Lawrenceville; Gwinnett County is reorganizing the county's Juvenile Court and creating a new Department of Child Advocacy and Juvenile Services.   #GwinnettDailyPost #Georgia #LocalNews        - -           -          -          The Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast is local news for Lawrenceville, Norcross, Duluth, and all of Gwinnett County. Register Here for your essential digital news.              This podcast was produced and published for the Gwinnett Daily Post and GwinnettDailyPost.com by BG Ad Group    For advertising inquiries, please email j.southerland@bgadgroup.com For more information be sure to visit www.bgpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we are pleased to present something a little bit new for TFSR listeners. This is a kind of informal round table discussion that co host Scott and I had alongside Vicky Osterweil, who has been on the show before to speak on her book In Defense of Looting; A Riotous History of Uncivil Action. We all sat down to talk about a short and thought provoking article which was published in January of 2022 called “The Interregnum: The George Floyd Uprising, the coronavirus pandemic, and the emerging social revolution” which was published on the Haters Cafe and we will link to it in the show notes for anyone interested in reading it. An interregnum is defined as being a period of discontinuity in a government, organization, or social order, and it typically points to time frames at which there isn't a clear monarch or reigning body in a given place. This article points to the many ways the George Floyd uprising, the covid 19 pandemic, the rise of anti-work, and what the article calls the Great Refusal (a pivot from the ‘Great Resignation' nomenclature of some mass media) have all created the conditions for a possible broadscale social revolution. Also stay tuned to the end of this episode where we chat briefly about what books we're reading right now. We hope you enjoy this chat! ((note to listeners, I'm now using the name I use in real life for this radio project, which is Amar. It's become more and more important to me to be as fully acknowledging of my culture and ethnicity as possible, and this is one way I'm choosing to do that)) A note on the audio, I messed up recording on my side – my bad - but Scott saved the audio by doing their own back up recording! In Defense of Looting interview with TFSR! Announcements: Disrupt Stone Mountain In the south eastern US state of Georgia, there is a call-out for anti-racists and anti-fascists to show up and counter and stop the yearly demonstration organized by the buffoonish Sons of Confederate Veterans at Stone Mountain Park for April 30th, 2022. Stone Mountain was intended by “lost cause” supporters as a confederate Mount Rushmore, including a large bas-relief carving and was maybe the site of the birth of the second KKK in 1915. More info on the twitter for Atlanta Justice Alliance and some background can be found in a prior TFSR interview Eric King A call-in campaign continues until we hear otherwise for Eric King, the anarchist prisoner who recently won a court case against his jailers at the federal Bureau of Prisons. After that case, they decided to transfer him to a higher security facility across the country. The BOP has a history of setting Eric up to get jumped by white supremacist prisoners at other facilities and the worry is that not only is this move an obvious act of vengeance by the BOP but that he'll be isolated and targeted at USP Lee or whatever facility they stick him in. You can find notes about the call in at SupportEricKing.org, in our chat with Eric on our April 3rd, 2022 episode and in the recent IGD This Is America interview on the subject. Libre Flot Libre Flot, a French anarchist and former volunteer alongside the YPG in Rojava, has ended his hunger strike after a judge released him for medical reasons but he'll be electronically monitored by the state pending a future court case, as reported by Abolition Media. Likely future updates and ways to support Libre Flot can be found at SolidarityToDecember8.WordPress.Com. Mountain Valley Pipeline Resistor Needs Support Max is facing a bunch of legal fees for locking down to block the delivery of pipeline to the MVP construction project and is looking for support in covering costs. More info can be found at https://tinyurl.com/MadMaxFines . ... . .. Music for this episode: Koda by Audio K. off of Old Song (2011), which can be downloaded off the Free Music Archive at archive.org

Metro Atlanta post strong job growth; Georgia Senate backs off limits on film tax credit; Permit OK'd for Confederate Memorial Day event at Stone Mountain Park; Fulton County Schools faces surge in student disciplinary issues

Metro Atlanta post strong job growth; Georgia Senate backs off limits on film tax credit; Permit OK'd for Confederate Memorial Day event at Stone Mountain Park; Fulton County Schools faces surge in student disciplinary issues

Mayor Bottoms credit card use restrained compared to previous mayor; Atlanta struggles to maintain transparency promise with Open Checkbook; Contract still in works for new Stone Mountain Park management partner; SK boosts hiring plans for Georgia battery plant

Tuesday on Political Rewind: It's been one year since the murder of George Floyd. His death sent millions of Americans into the streets to demand racial justice and police accountability. Our panel looked back at this year of reckoning. Change is coming to Stone Mountain Park after its governing board approved a series of plans that begin reframing the park's glorification of the Lost Cause. Part of the plans include a history exhibit that will tell the truth about the dark history of the mountain's past — as a gathering place for the Klan and a symbol of white supremacy. Panelists: Tamar Hallerman — Senior Reporter, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Ceasar Mitchell — Former President, Atlanta City Council Dr. Audrey Haynes — Professor of Political Science, University of Georgia Eric Tanenblatt — Republican Fundraiser and Strategist