GDP Script/ Top Stories for May 22nd Publish Date: May 22nd From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Wednesday, May 22nd, and Happy 80th Birthday to pitcher Tommy John. ***05.22.24 – BIRTHDAY – TOMMY JOHN*** I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. FBI Arrests Man Accused of Robbing Armored Truck in SnellvilleTwo Gwinnett school board races head to runoffsNortheast Gwinnett Voters Approve Mulberry Cityhood Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on vitamin C. 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: FBI Arrests Man Accused of Robbing Armored Truck in Snellville Demarco Johnson, accused of robbing two armored trucks in Tucker and Snellville last spring, has been apprehended by the FBI in Atlanta after evading capture for over a year. The FBI issued a warrant for Johnson's arrest in August 2023, noting his ties to the Stone Mountain and Norcross areas. A reward of $10,000 from the FBI and an additional $5,000 from Loomis was offered for information leading to his capture. Johnson faces charges including Conspiracy to Commit Hobbs Act Robbery, Hobbs Act Robbery, and Possession of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence. STORY 2: Two Gwinnett school board races head to runoffs In Gwinnett's recent school board elections, incumbent Tarece Johnson-Morgan secured her position for another term. However, runoff elections will determine the winners for the other two contested seats. In District 1, vice-chairwoman Karen Watkins will face Rachel Stone after neither reached the 50% threshold. Watkins received 41.81% of the vote, Stone garnered 30.57%, and Leroy Ranel Jr. secured 27.62%. Similarly, the District 3 race will proceed to a runoff between Steve Gasper, who led with 36.11%, and Shana V. White, who received 21.33%. Other candidates, including Domonique Cooper, Yanin Cortes, and Anthony Mulkey, trailed behind. STORY 3: Northeast Gwinnett Voters Approve Mulberry Cityhood In northeast Gwinnett County, voters approved the creation of the city of Mulberry, making it the county's 17th city. The referendum passed with 56.96% in favor and 43.04% against. Mulberry, spanning 25.9 square miles, is projected to have an initial population of around 41,000, making it the county's second-largest city. Despite legal challenges questioning its formation, including concerns about taxation and services, the referendum proceeded. Mulberry was proposed in response to a development plan, and its establishment means it will provide planning, zoning, code enforcement, and stormwater management without property taxation. City council elections are scheduled for November. 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: Study warns nightmares may be early sign of potentially deadly diseases A recent study suggests that nightmares and hallucinations, termed ‘daymares,’ could be early indicators of autoimmune diseases such as lupus. Researchers found that disrupted dream sleep and hallucinations often preceded lupus flare-ups. In interviews with patients and clinicians, vivid nightmares involving attacks or falling were reported as distressing. Many patients experienced reluctance to share their hallucinations, which were sometimes mistaken for psychiatric issues. Recognizing these symptoms as potential indicators of disease activity could lead to earlier intervention and improved patient care. The study underscores the importance of discussing mental health and neurological symptoms in autoimmune diseases like lupus. STORY 5: Over 80% of parents say spring hardest time to keep things clean A recent survey commissioned by Trane Residential reveals that one in five parents would sacrifice their yearly vacation to avoid spring cleaning, highlighting the challenges of keeping homes clean during the season. With 83% agreeing that spring is the most challenging time to maintain cleanliness, many parents find themselves sacrificing quality time with their children to clean. Moreover, 43% of children have expressed a desire for more time together while parents are occupied with cleaning tasks. The study emphasizes the impact of spring cleaning on the parent-child relationship and explores how it affects families with allergies and asthma. Notably, 94% of respondents reported experiencing allergies and/or asthma, prompting them to adopt practices to reduce allergens in their homes, such as frequent vacuuming and dusting. Additionally, the survey found that automatic repurchasing for cleaning supplies and HVAC filters can help parents manage household tasks more efficiently. We’ll be back in a moment STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH And now here is my ...
