• 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

  • Apr 26 2025
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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

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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 ...
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