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www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com , The U.S. House race between U.S. Reps. Carolyn Bourdeaux and Lucy McBath won’t be the only Gwinnett-based battle over the direction of Democrats in Georgia. A state Senate contest could also help shape the future of the party’s progressive wing. Democratic activist Nabilah Islam entered the race for an open Georgia Senate seat on Tuesday with a pledge to fight for ra...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners will vote Tuesday on a proposal for redrawn commission districts — that does not include an expansion of the commission. The maps were drawn up following a series of public input meetings where residents were able to offer their feedback on how the district lines should be redrawn. The lines have to be revisited every 10 years...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett County Solicitor General Brian Whiteside announced Friday afternoon that he will close his office in January because of the new spike in COVID-19 cases. Whiteside said the new spike, part of the spread of the new Omicron variant of COVID, has caused staffing shortages in his office. The move to close the office means there will not be in-person State Court act...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Local officials will join members of civil rights groups over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend to remember the life of a Black man who was killed by a white mob on the Lawrenceville Square more than a century ago. The Gwinnett Remembrance Coalition announced it will partner with the city of Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County, the Gwinnett Historical Restoration &...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Fans of plant-based burgers have a new dining option in Gwinnett County. Slutty Vegan opened its newest location earlier this month in the Gwinnett Place area at 2045 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. It is the Atlanta-based vegan restaurant chain’s fourth location. Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole originally launched the chain in 2018 to provide vegan meal options to Atlan...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Whiteside’s sentencing recommendations will include 12 months in jail and — or — a $1,000 fine as well as the confiscation of the offender’s firearm, a requirement that they participate in a firearms safety class and a mandatory psychological evaluation. SOURCE: www. GwinnettDailyPost.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com The donations for employee hires effort is one of two ways that Forever 21 is trying to raise money for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, however. It is also conducting its “It’s the Love You Give” campaign. Customers who buy products from Forever 21 in one of their stores can round their purchase up to the nearest dollar with the difference between the total price...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett officials are planning, however, to move toward offering elections materials in more languages than Spanish and English in 2022. Part of the proposed 2022 county budget, which county commissioners will vote on at their first meeting in January, will fund the addition of election materials in Korean, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Cantonese. SOURCE: www. GwinnettDail...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett County Public Schools decided to expand the curriculum after looking at workforce data and seeing that agriculture is one of the largest industries in Georgia, said Tim Hemans, the school district’s executive director of career and technical education. District leaders also observed a shift in the industry. SOURCE: www. AJC.com Become a supporter of this podca...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com About 350 students now attend the School of the Arts from all over Gwinnett County. About half are freshmen and sophomores in the selective conservatory program, which requires auditions, portfolios and juried interviews. The rest are “fellows,” Gwinnett students who want the opportunity to take more arts classes. Conservatory students take core academic classes at Cen...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com The annual retreat is an opportunity for commissioners and department heads to get together for two days to hash out priorities and goals that help shape where resources are directed and serve as a basis for budget requests. “We know going into next year, when we have our board retreat, that ... the No. 1 thing we start working on is housing,” Hendrickson said. “We wan...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Collins Hill star Travis Hunter, the nation's No. 1 senior football prospect, chose Jackson State University and head coach Deion Sanders on Wednesday's National Signing Day. Hunter had been expected to sign with Florida State — he was committed to the Seminoles since March 2020 — or Georgia, which made a late push. But the consensus five-star prospect stunned the coll...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com oday marks 200 years since Lawrenceville was incorporated as a city, coming just three years after the Georgia legislature established Gwinnett County. The county seat is believed to be the oldest city in metro Atlanta — edging out Decatur by two years. Lawrenceville is now Gwinnett’s second largest city, with 30,629 people calling it home. The city has also continued...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gebbia is now creating the Joe Gebbia Visual Arts Endowment, providing his high school alma mater with $100,000 per year for five years to enhance the art program at the discretion of the faculty and principal. A former cross-country runner, he is also donating more than $200,000 for cross-country apparel and a new track. SOURCE: www. AJC.com Become a supporter of this...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett leaders say they feel rushed by Democratic state lawmakers to deliver proposed commission district lines that will be used for the next 10 years, following a GOP attempt a few weeks ago to double the size of the county commission. Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution during a Tuesday meeting calling for an open, fair and transparent redistricting proces...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com The Braves have entered into an agreement to have the Stripers become a part of Diamond Baseball Holdings (DBH), an organization dedicated to supporting, promoting and enhancing the sport of baseball through professional management, best practices, innovation and investment. DBH is a subsidiary of Endeavor, the global sports and entertainment company. The sale of the C...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com The commission adopted a resolution committing to taking public comment into account when drawing up a new map for commission district boundaries. It is part of the county’s ongoing efforts, which includes holding a series of public meetings in each of the four commission districts to gather feedback from residents. “We are passing a resolution that is stating our case...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Gwinnett County Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson is endorsing Bourdeaux in what is already shaping up to be a contested Democratic primary. Hendrickson, who is the first Black woman to lead the county's government and is completing her first year in office, cited Bourdeaux's working relationship with the county as her reason for endorsing the congresswoman...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com The foundation announced that it set a goal that 30% of all funds spent on relationships with contractors and vendors will go toward small, minority- and women-owned businesses. So far, Rowen has worked with more than 20 companies and is exceeding its 30% goal, said Mason Ailstock, president of the foundation. “Rowen’s goals simply cannot be accomplished without compre...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Duluth residents will have to wait another day to find out who won the City Council Post 4 runoff election as the city has to count the ballots for a second time. Manfred Graeder held a narrow four-vote lead over Brandon Odum after the initial vote count on Tuesday night. Graeder received 460 votes while Odum received 456 votes. SOURCE: www. GwinnettDailyPost.com Becom...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Following a recent public hearing, the Suwanee City Council approved a rezoning request that will allow for construction of a light industrial distribution facility on Old Peachtree Road west of the intersection with Horizon Drive. The applicant proposes developing approximately 10 acres with a 165,000-square-foot office warehouse building. The facility will have two a...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Today is Giving Tuesday. There are so many opportunities for you to give. Find a local charity and make a small donation. You can also volunteer your time and heck buy someone a cup of coffee. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-gwinnett-podcast--3262933/support . 🎙️ Good Morning Gwinnett Podcast The #1 hyperlocal podcast i...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Hosted By Audrey Bell-Kearney The Gwinnett County Board of Education recently approved December bonuses of $1,000 to all active school district employees eligible for benefits and a paid Juneteenth holiday next year for all staff. The bonus will be paid in a lump sum in the December monthly paycheck for about 21,500 employees, including teachers, administrators and sup...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. This is the very first Thanksgiving that I’m not celebrating with my mom. She passed away in January, but I’m thankful that my Aunt Dot is hosting Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for my family and my friends and being able to celebrate another holiday together. Become a supporter of this podcast: https...

www. GoodMorningGwinnett.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-morning-gwinnett-podcast--3262933/support . 🎙️ Good Morning Gwinnett Podcast The #1 hyperlocal podcast in Georgia, produced by Noise Media Network. Covering daily local news, business blueprints, global politics, money matters, and the latest in tech. Produced & Published by Audrey Bell-Kearn...