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From the Drake Realty Studio. Welcome

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to the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. Today

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is Friday, February 9th and happy 81st

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birthday to singer Carole King.

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One fine day. You

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look at me. And

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you will know. It's

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meant to be one

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fine day. You're

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gonna want. Hi. Your girl.

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I'm Bruce Jenkins, and here are your top stories

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presented by Credit Union of Georgia.

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Bill for Mulberry City. Hood gets

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green light from Georgia House committee black

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Gwinnett event to spotlight country's

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African American businesses and

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want to showcase your voice at a Gwinnett Stripers

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game? Here's your guide to applying for

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national anthem performance. All

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of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post

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Hey, Gwinnett County! Don't forget to mark your calendar

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for the CPS Teacher Job

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Fair tomorrow. Join us February

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10th at 8 a.m. at the Gas South Convention

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Center. This is a golden opportunity to

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be a part of Gwinnett County Public Schools,

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Georgia's largest school district and top

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employer recognized by Forbes. Whether

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you're kickstarting your career or seeking a change,

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your passion for education could find its perfect

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home with us. Say yes to where

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passion meets opportunity. Proposal

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for Mulberry City hood in Gwinnett County

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advances in the Georgia House of Representatives,

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with the Intergovernmental Coordination Committee

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approving Senate Bill 333 for

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a referendum on the May 21st general

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election primary ballot. Despite democratic

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opposition, mulberries creation following

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a city lite model aims to provide

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limited services such as planning and zoning

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without implementing city property taxes.

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Concerns over the proposals constitutionality

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and its impact on Gwinnett County Service Delivery

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Agreement arise during legislative debate.

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Proponents argue for local control

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and address potential impacts on the county budget.

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While Democrats express reservations about

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taxation and legal implications.

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The Gwinnett County Black Chamber of Commerce

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is organizing the Taste of Black Gwinnett

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event in Norcross on February 16th,

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showcasing black owned restaurants and businesses.

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The event, held at the Norcross Cultural

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Arts and Community Center, offers free registration

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for attendees, with vendors selling food

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samples from the Black African diaspora at

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varying prices. Meals range from 6

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to $12, covering entrees, side soups,

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salads, and desserts. Vendor booth prices

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vary for chamber members, non-members, and

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Black Youth pioneers. Activities include

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Black History Month, facts games, a documentary

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screening, music, and a tribute to journalist

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Joe Madison. Registration is available

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online. The

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Gwinnett Stripers are seeking national anthem

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performers through a virtual audition

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process. Interested singers and vocal

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groups can submit digital performances to

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info at Ghost Diapers.com

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by February 23rd. Submissions

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will be judged based on tone, pace, 90s

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or less and clarity. Top candidates

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will participate in virtual auditions starting

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in March. With no in-person auditions

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planned. Select performers will be contacted

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to schedule a performance during the 2024

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season. The Gwinnett Stripers opening night

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at Corry Field is scheduled for Tuesday,

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April 2nd against Louisville. We

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in for the latest updates on the Gwinnett Daily

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Post podcast.

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ECI Group has commenced construction

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on the Avery Collins Hill, a

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$76 million apartment development

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spanning 22 acres on Collins Road

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in Lawrenceville. The project, in collaboration

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with the Griffin Fund, will feature 300

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units in class A apartments across a buildings.

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Synovus provided construction financing

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for the three day garden style residences,

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which will be complemented by 55

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plus active adult housing and commercial

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components in the Lawrenceville Gateway development.

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The project aligns with the nearly 15 story

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Northside Hospital Gwinnett Tower, expecting

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to bring 3 to 5000 jobs.

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Amenities at the Avery Collins Hill

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include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, dog

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play area, and coffee bar. The apartments

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boast upscale features like wood style flooring,

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quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances.

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The development, located at 700 Collins

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Hill Road, aims to offer convenient and

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quality housing in a mixed use neighborhood.

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Conservative state senators in Georgia are

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proposing Senate Bill 390

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to sever ties with the American Library

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Association. The Ala, citing

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objections to the Ala. Support for library

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materials on LGBTQ topics.

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The bill would prohibit state and local entities

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from spending on the Ala, and remove

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requirements for public library directors

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to hold degrees accredited by the

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Ala. Despite concerns about

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potential impacts on library programs,

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the bill has garnered support in light of recent

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controversies. Another bill, SB

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394, seeks restrictions on materials

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in school libraries. While SB 154

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could hold librarians accountable for distributing

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materials deemed harmful to minors.

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Discussions are ongoing. Balance concerns

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about funding and accreditation with objections

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to certain library content. Georgia

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Supreme Court Justice Michael P Boggs

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addressed state legislators, highlighting the staffing

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shortages and financial challenges facing

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Georgia's judicial system despite

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progress in reducing case backlogs, staffing

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shortages of court reporters, prosecutors,

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public defenders and other court personnel

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hinder efficient case processing. Boggs

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emphasized the need for a competitive pay to

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attract and retain experienced professionals.

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High turnover rates and unfilled vaccines

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across all levels of the judicial system

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were cited, along with shortages of court

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reporters and interpreters. Innovative

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use of grant funds help reduce backlogs,

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but additional state funding is required

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to address staffing needs adequately. Public

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defender and prosecutor officials are also

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discussing budgetary concerns with proposals

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to increase salaries to attract more attorneys.

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Boggs underscored the importance of competitive

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compensation to prevent further depletion

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of legal talent and maintain efficient

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judicial operations. Juneau

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Davis, with extensive experience in theater,

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has been appointed as a Lawrenceville based

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Aurora theater's complex general manager,

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transitioning from his role as Cobb Park's

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Jennie T Anderson Theater. Davis,

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a seasoned professional in various theater roles

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including actor, director, and artistic director,

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brings a wealth of expertise to his new

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position. He aims to leverage his background

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to oversee the Lawrenceville Arts Center, collaborate

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with Aurora theater leadership, and enhance

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community engagement. Excited about the

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opportunity, Davis looks forward to contributing

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to Aurora theater's mission and potentially

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returning to the stage himself while remaining

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committed to his new responsibilities.

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What final thoughts after this?

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This is Liam McGrath here. Ingles dietician.

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What sort of food items do

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you keep in your pantry so you can make

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quick meals? I always have

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pasta and pasta sauce, canned

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tuna, canned beans and

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canned tomatoes and rice. These

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can become the key ingredients to make

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many meals just by adding

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some additional fresh or frozen. Vegetables,

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ground beef or turkey, or meat

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alternatives like tofu or

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texturized soy protein crumbles.

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So make sure you plan ahead and

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keep your pantry stock.

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