Tune into the latest Gwinnett County updates on this Tuesday's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast! Gwinnett voters decide November 4th on renewing the one-cent SPLOST to fund $1.5 billion in school upgrades—roofs, HVAC, safety, buses. It's passed seven times in 30 years, but debate heats up over flat enrollment and property taxes. Early voting now. Gwinnett Police launch Narc-X bins at all precincts for safe disposal of expired meds—pills, liquids—Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., fighting opioids and pollution. Buford City Schools' Class of 2025 excels: ACT average 24.6 (2nd in GA, tops state/national); SAT 1,136 (top 5 GA). Strong in math (2nd), science (3rd). Contemporary Classics Theater revamps under director Cait Cortelyou: New season reimagines classics. Debut: The Verge (Jan 28-Feb 8), immersive Susan Glaspell tale of botanist Claire Archer. Auditions Oct 23-27; fundraiser Nov 17 ($35+). Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies tip off inaugural women's basketball Oct. 23 vs. Brenau (5:30 p.m.), then Oct 25 vs. Truett-McConnell, in new $48M Convocation Center. Coach Tory Wooley brings high-energy defense. Northwest Gwinnett politics: Josh Clark runs for Dist. 100 House seat held by brother David (eyeing 2026 Lt. Gov.). Josh, ex-rep, focuses on spending, family policies. Atlanta Hawks open Oct. 22 with Quavo halftime show, free tees from State Farm, 2 Chainz intro, Elijah Connor anthem. Tickets: Hawks.com/tickets. Subscribe for more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
