GDP Script/ Top Stories for September 20th Publish Date: September 20th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, September 20th and Happy Birthday to Red Auerbach I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Suwanee Fest promises a dino-mite time this weekend Atlanta Gas Light Foundation and Goodr host free pop-up grocery market in Gwinnett Heart extends Royal Flush tour — coming to Gwinnett's Gas South Arena in February Plus, the Stripers report with pitcher Davis Daniel 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: Suwanee Fest promises a dino-mite time this weekend Suwanee Fest is going full Jurassic for its 41st anniversary this weekend, and honestly? It sounds like a blast. Kicking off Saturday at 9 a.m., the parade promises floats, costumes, and enough dinosaur vibes to make you feel like you’re in Jurassic Park . After that, Town Center Park transforms into a prehistoric playground—vendors selling everything from pottery to snacks, and a Family Fun Zone packed with fossil digs, science experiments, and even a baby dino hatching. New this year? The Youth on the Rise Tent, where young entrepreneurs (18 and under) show off their creativity. Plus, live music all weekend—NeXus Drumline, Stayin’ Alive Crew, and more. Don’t forget the photo booth for your dino-moment! STORY 2: Atlanta Gas Light Foundation and Goodr host free pop-up grocery market in Gwinnett On Sept. 12, the Atlanta Gas Light Foundation and Goodr teamed up to host a free Pop-Up Grocery Market at Shorty Howell Park in Duluth, and it was a lifeline for nearly 200 families. Volunteers handed out over 5,200 pounds of food—meat, fresh produce, dairy, bread, snacks, you name it. Enough to stock pantries for a week. But here’s the thing: food insecurity is still a massive issue in Georgia. In Gwinnett County alone, 12.2% of residents struggle to put food on the table. Goodr’s pop-up model? It’s fast, efficient, and, most importantly, respectful. Since 2021, Atlanta Gas Light has donated $400,000 to support Goodr’s mission to fight hunger and food waste. STORY 3: Heart extends Royal Flush tour — coming to Gwinnett's Gas South Arena in February Heart’s still got it—Ann and Nancy Wilson aren’t slowing down anytime soon. Their “Royal Flush” tour? Yeah, it’s rolling right into 2026. They just dropped the news: first stop of the new leg? Gwinnett’s Gas South Arena, February 15. Mark your calendar. Thirteen dates, all over the South and Midwest. Some big arena shows, sure, but also these intimate “An Evening with Heart” gigs. Sounds like magic, doesn’t it? The whole thing wraps up March 15 in Fishers, Indiana. Oh, and Lucinda Williams? She’s tagging along for most of it. That’s a double bill you don’t wanna miss. 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 2 STRIPERS INTERVIEW Break 3: STORY 6: Georgia lawmakers, keen on abolishing income tax, hear from other states without one Georgia Republicans are doubling down on their push to eliminate the state income tax, but they’re drawing a line: no new taxes on groceries, housing, or gas. Sen. Blake Tillery, who’s also running for lieutenant governor—got a Republican-led study committee to agree on that much Wednesday. But here’s the catch: cutting the 5.19% income tax means lawmakers have to either slash the budget or find new revenue streams. Other states without income taxes, like Florida and Texas, lean heavily on sales taxes. Florida, for example, gets 75% of its revenue from a 6% sales tax. Not everyone’s sold. Sen. Nan Orrock, argued sales taxes hit low-income families hardest. But Republicans, like former Texas budget director Sarah Hicks, say businesses—and jobs—follow low taxes. Georgia’s already inching toward this goal, gradually lowering its income tax rate since 2022. The next hearing? October. STORY 7: Duluth High Student Kei Nagata Wins Prestigious Alexander Hamilton Scholar Award Duluth High’s Kei Nagata just snagged the prestigious Alexander Hamilton Scholar Award—an honor that screams leadership, grit, and heart. Out of nearly 800 applicants nationwide, only 26 students made the cut this year, and Kei’s one of them. The award, given by the Seattle-based Alexander Hamilton Scholars, isn’t just about a shiny title. It’s about mentorship, education, and the kind of determination Hamilton himself embodied—rising from poverty to greatness. Kei will join a tight-knit group of future changemakers,
