GDP Script/ Top Stories for February 11th Publish Date: February 11th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, February 11th and Happy Birthday to Sheryl Crowe ***02.11.25 - BIRTHDAY – SHERLY CROWE*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Pedestrian dies after Gwinnett police car hit him near Norcross Lawrenceville wants to add 19,000 residents through annexation in 2027 Gwinnett Chamber Promotes Patricia Sledge to Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance 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: Kia MOG (07.14.22 KIA MOG) STORY 1: Pedestrian dies after Gwinnett police car hit him near Norcross The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a fatal accident where a Gwinnett County Police patrol vehicle struck a pedestrian on Beaver Ruin Road near Norcross early Monday morning. The pedestrian, who was crossing outside a crosswalk, was transported by paramedics but later died from his injuries. The victim's identity has not been released. Since a police officer was involved, the State Patrol is leading the investigation, with assistance from Gwinnett County Police as needed. STORY 2: Lawrenceville wants to add 19,000 residents through annexation in 2027 Lawrenceville is planning a major annexation that could make it Gwinnett County's largest city, adding 19,000 residents and 5,700 parcels. The proposal requires Georgia General Assembly approval for a May 2026 referendum, with annexation taking effect in 2027 if voters approve. The plan would increase Lawrenceville's population to over 50,000, consolidating schools and reducing tax-exempt properties. City officials aim to enhance services, strengthen schools, and foster community pride, with outreach planned to explain the benefits to voters. STORY 3: Gwinnett Chamber Promotes Patricia Sledge to Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance The Gwinnett Chamber has promoted Patricia Sledge to Senior Vice President of Accounting & Finance, effective Jan. 1. Sledge has been pivotal in managing the Chamber’s financial operations, delivering the 2025 budget, and ensuring clean audit results. Beyond finance, she oversaw IT installations and tenant agreements following the Chamber’s renovation. President Nick Masino praised her leadership and contributions, calling her an essential part of the team. Sledge expressed gratitude for the opportunity and commitment to supporting the Chamber’s mission. A Georgia Gwinnett College graduate, she resides in Lawrenceville. 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 (08.05.24 OBITS_FINAL) STORY 4: Chief of Staff for Georgia House Speaker recovering after serious accident at Auburn farm Terry England, former state representative and current chief of staff to Georgia Speaker of the House Jon Burns, sustained a serious spinal cord injury in a farm accident involving heavy machinery in Barrow County. England underwent a successful procedure Saturday night and is recovering in the hospital. Burns expressed gratitude for the prayers and support for England and his wife, Cindy. England, who served 18 years in the Georgia House and chaired the Appropriations Committee, retired in 2022 and was honored for his contributions to agricultural education and programs in Georgia. STORY 5: North Gwinnett Grad C.J. Uzomah Wins Super Bowl with Eagles C.J. Uzomah, a North Gwinnett grad, became a Super Bowl champion despite being sidelined by injury as his Philadelphia Eagles defeated the two-time defending champions 40-22 in Super Bowl LIV. The 32-year-old tight end, in his 10th NFL season, rejoined the Eagles from injured reserve but wasn’t added to the final roster for the game. Uzomah, a former Auburn standout and fifth-round pick by the Bengals in 2015, previously played in a Super Bowl with Cincinnati in 2021, despite a knee injury. Break: Ringling Bros ***Guide Weekly Health Minute*** 10.15.24 GUIDE HEALTH MINUTE_FINAL*** Break 4: Ingles Markets 7 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, or the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties. Read more about all our stories and get other great content at www.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 ...
