Flowery Branch Man Arrested After Allegedly Knocking Teen Unconscious
North Gwinnett Senior Named Top GCPS Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Student
Arcado Elementary Recognized for Raising Money to Support Children in Foster Care

Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on selling local products.

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: TOM WAGES

STORY 1:Road Rage: Flowery Branch Man Arrested After Allegedly Knocking Teen Unconscious

Duane Andrew Sudderth, 57, from Flowery Branch, was arrested by Gwinnett County Police following a road rage incident in the Buford area. Sudderth allegedly beat an 18-year-old driver until he lost consciousness and threatened to rape the driver's 15-year-old sister. Charges against Sudderth include aggravated battery, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and cruelty to children, among others. The altercation began when Sudderth allegedly made obscene gestures toward the teen driver, escalating to threats and a physical assault. Police identified Sudderth using Flock camera footage and apprehended him on Sunday. The victim, who lost consciousness during the assault, reported the incident to police once he regained consciousness.

STORY 2:North Gwinnett Senior Named Top GCPS Career, Technical and Agricultural Education Student

Amy Filippone from North Gwinnett High School has been named the 2024 Career, Technical, & Agricultural Education Student of the Year for Gwinnett County Public Schools, receiving a $2,000 scholarship. Lara Call Gomez of Duluth High School was the runner-up, earning a $1,500 scholarship, and William Susskind of Paul Duke Stem High was the second runner-up, receiving a $1,000 scholarship. The scholarships are provided by the Jody Reeves Scholarship Fund. The winners were selected from a pool of high-performing students across GCPS high schools based on their achievements in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education courses, as well as their involvement in Career and Technical Student Organizations, community service, and an essay.

STORY 3:Arcado Elementary Recognized For Raising Money To Support Children In Foster Care

Arcado Elementary School has received the Gold Star School designation from the Georgia Department of Education for its involvement in the Georgia Schools Care initiative. This initiative aimed to raise funds for children in foster care. Arcado Elementary was one of over 50 schools, districts, and private donors that collectively raised more than $43,600. The funds were directed towards supporting disadvantaged children through a partnership with Clark’s Christmas Kids, ensuring holiday gifts for every child in Georgia’s foster care system. Gold Star Schools, like Arcado Elementary, achieved a participation rate between 70 and 89%, with a minimum $1 donation required from students and staff.

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: HENRY CO SHERIFFS OFFICE

STORY 4:Georgia House to consider bills to toughen penalties for fentanyl distribution

The Georgia Senate has passed legislation aimed at toughening penalties for those selling fentanyl that results in overdose deaths. Named after Austin Walters, a victim of fentanyl-laced drugs, the bill creates a new charge of aggravated involuntary manslaughter, carrying a sentence of 10 to 30 years or life in prison. The legislation aims to hold dealers accountable without needing to prove they knew the substance was tainted. However, concerns have been raised about unintended consequences, such as felony charges for unknowing individuals. Additionally, the Georgia House is set to consider Senate Bill 371, the "Daniel D. Podsiadly, Jr. Act," which would provide injured police officers with lost wages not covered by worker's compensation insurance. The bill aims to alleviate financial burdens for officers recovering from serious injuries sustained on duty.

STORY 5:Candidates begin qualifying at Georgia Capitol to keep and win jobs from Congress to Legislature

Candidates from both major parties filed paperwork to qualify for various political positions at the Georgia Capitol. All 14 Congressional representatives, 56 state senators, and 180 state representatives are up for election. Notable developments include the open seat in the 3rd District, where several Republicans, including former state lawmakers, have entered the race. In terms of Democratic incumbents, all five representatives qualified. Democratic Party Chair Nikema Williams expressed optimism about the party's prospects in Georgia, despite recent polling showing mixed sentiments towards President Biden. Congresswoman Lucy McBath is running in the 6th District after redistricting, while Republican Congressman Rich McCormick moves to the 7th District.

We’ll be back in a moment.

Break 3: INGLES 10

STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH

And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on selling local products.

STORY 7: LEAH MCGRATH

***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***

We’ll have final thoughts after this.

Break 4: CURIOSITY LAB BIKE RACE

Signoff –

Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com.

Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. Add us to your Alexa Flash Briefing or your Google Home Briefing and be sure to like, follow, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Produced by the BG Podcast Network

Show Sponsors:

#NewsPodcast #CurrentEvents #TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rate