GDP Script/ Top Stories for September 25th Publish Date: September 25th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Thursday, September 25th and Happy birthday to Michael Douglas I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. Lilburn, Gwinnett leaders say road realignment project will improve safety Gwinnett Library accepting applications for new Incubator Program Gwinnett County communications department earns national awards Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas 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 4 STORY 1: Lilburn, Gwinnett leaders say road realignment project will improve safety For years, Lilburn Mayor Johnny Crist worried about that chaotic stretch of Lawrenceville Highway near Bryson Park. Three misaligned intersections—Hood Road, Lilburn School Road, and the park entrance—crammed into a quarter-mile, with no traffic lights. Drivers dodging school buses, cars turning every which way. “It was an accident waiting to happen,” Crist said. “I prayed we’d avoid fatalities.” This week, his prayers were answered. Officials cut the ribbon on a $4.3 million project: a sleek new roundabout that finally aligns the roads. Crist? Just relieved it’s done. STORY 2: Gwinnett Library accepting applications for new Incubator Program The Gwinnett County Public Library is now taking applications for its New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator (NSEI)—a program that’s changing lives, one business idea at a time. Focused on helping formerly incarcerated individuals, NSEI offers in-person classes, online coursework, and mentorship to guide participants through the tricky world of starting a business. Since launching in 2021 with Google’s support, the program has graduated 42 entrepreneurs. It all ends with Launchpad, where participants pitch their dreams—and some even win funding. STORY 3: Gwinnett County communications department earns national awards Gwinnett County’s communications team just snagged some serious national recognition, taking home multiple Savvy Awards from 3CMA (City-County Communications and Marketing Association). These awards celebrate the best in local government storytelling, education, and community engagement—and Gwinnett’s work clearly stood out. Top honors? First place for their “Go Green” glass recycling campaign and Upfront Gwinnett: The Hidden Homeless program. They also earned nods for their transit referendum social media campaign and videos on the county budget and parks. 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: Gwinnett County Public Schools Announces Local Teachers of the Year Gwinnett County Public Schools just announced its local Teachers of the Year, kicking off the journey to crown the 2027 district-wide winner. Interim Superintendent Dr. Al Taylor praised the honorees, saying, “These educators don’t just teach—they inspire, care, and transform lives. Their impact ripples far beyond the classroom.” The process? It’s no small feat. Teachers are nominated by peers, applications are reviewed, and semifinalists are chosen. By January, one will rise as the district’s top teacher. From kindergarten classrooms to high school labs, these teachers represent the heart of education. Their passion? It’s what keeps Gwinnett’s schools thriving. STORY 5: Peachtree Corners starting over on policing survey Peachtree Corners is hitting reset on its survey about creating a city police department, but let’s just say—it’s not going to be an easy sell. City Manager Brian Johnson admitted the first survey, which ran briefly this summer, was flawed. “I didn’t have a professional review it,” he said. “The questions were too simple.” And the results? Not great. About 70% of respondents opposed the idea. The proposed department would cost $12.8 million annually—more than the $9.4 million currently paid to Gwinnett County for police services. That means higher taxes for residents, which has many people saying, “No thanks.” The debate? Far from over. Break 3: And now here is Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on sodas Break 4: We’ll have closing comments after this Break 5: CITY OF SUGAR HILL 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
