GDP Script/ Top Stories for May 6th Publish Date: May 6th From The BG AD Group Studio, Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, May 6th and Happy Birthday to Adele ***05.06.25 - BIRTHDAY – ADELE*** I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia Bestselling author Marie Bostwick to speak May 12 at Duluth libraryVideo tightens up timeline before Lawrenceville twins deaths, but questions remainGwinnett Police Department's Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center receives statewide award 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: Bestselling author Marie Bostwick to speak May 12 at Duluth library Bestselling author Marie Bostwick, known for her love of book clubs, is touring Georgia to promote her latest novel, *The Book Club for Troublesome Women*. The story follows four housewives in 1963 whose lives are transformed by starting a book club. Inspired by her 92-year-old mother’s experience with *The Feminine Mystique*, Bostwick highlights the power of books to change lives and foster civil discourse. She’ll visit the Duluth branch of the Gwinnett County Library on May 12 as part of her 11-state tour, celebrating the magic of shared stories and meaningful connections. STORY 2: Video tightens up timeline before Lawrenceville twins deaths, but questions remain A surveillance video from a Shell gas station on March 7 is aiding investigators in piecing together the mysterious deaths of Lawrenceville twins Qaadir and Naazir Lewis, found shot on Bell Mountain the next morning. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation initially labeled the case a murder-suicide, but the family disputes this, insisting the twins would not take their own lives. The video shows the twins casually eating snacks and drinking water, with no signs of distress. Questions remain about how they accessed the closed park and the timeline of their deaths. The case has also faced controversy after a firefighter shared scene photos, leading to their dismissal. STORY 3: Gwinnett Police Department's Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center receives statewide award The Gwinnett County Police Department’s Situational Awareness and Crime Response Center (SACRC) has earned a 2025 Georgia County Excellence Award for its innovative use of technology to enhance public safety. Part of the Gwinnett Safe Communities initiative, the SACRC uses tools like Flock Safety Cameras, license plate readers, and predictive analytics to track criminals, locate missing persons, and respond to crime in real time. In 2024, it contributed to over 250 arrests, recovered 80 stolen vehicles, and found 12 missing individuals. The award highlights the center’s success in fostering safer, more connected communities through technology and collaboration. 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: Ingles Markets 3 STORY 4: Kemp signs Gwinnett legislators workforce development bills into law Gov. Brian Kemp signed two workforce development bills authored by Gwinnett legislators into law this week. House Bill 217, sponsored by Rep. Soo Hong, extends the Dual Achievement Program pilot, streamlines Promise Scholarship verification, and addresses school board election rules. Senate Bill 180, sponsored by Sen. Clint Dixon, expands the High Demand Apprenticeship Program to include apprenticeship sponsors, allowing them to receive funding upon successful completion. Both bills aim to strengthen Georgia’s workforce and economy by enhancing education and training opportunities, aligning with the state’s commitment to being a leader in business and job creation. STORY 5: Georgia Gwinnett College Softball Wins 8th Straight Conference Title The Georgia Gwinnett College softball team clinched their eighth straight Continental Athletic Conference title with a 5-0 win over Westcliff University on Saturday. The Grizzlies (43-8, ranked No. 6 nationally) dominated the tournament, outscoring opponents 14-2. Key moments included a bases-loaded walk by senior Makenna Talcott and a four-run fifth inning fueled by timely hits from Savannah Jenkins, Talcott, and Jane Hoover. Jenkins, named Tournament MVP, went 4-for-7 across three games, while senior pitcher Annalise Jarvis struck out nine in a shutout win. Four Grizzlies earned all-tournament honors, showcasing their depth and teamwork. Break: ***DTL *** Break 4: 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 ...
