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Georgia leaders dedicate Gwinnett County bridge in honor of fallen state trooper

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 GDP Script/ Top Stories for July 26th Publish Date: July 26th PRE-ROLL: From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Saturday, July 26th and Happy Birthday to Mick Jagger I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by Gwinnett KIA Mall of Georgia. Georgia leaders dedicate Gwinnett County bridge in honor of fallen state trooperNew Georgia Senate panel to take up abolishing state income taxPartnership between Georgia technical colleges, university system targets nursing students 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: 07.14.22 KIA MOG STORY 1: Georgia leaders dedicate Gwinnett County bridge in honor of fallen state trooper The Gravel Springs Road bridge over Interstate 85 was officially dedicated as the Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge during a ceremony on Thursday. Governor Brian Kemp and other officials attended the event, honoring Trooper Cenescar’s service. The bridge, named in his memory, recognizes his contributions and dedication. The ceremony included speeches, an honor guard presentation, and reflections on the importance of the dedication. STORY 2: New Georgia Senate panel to take up abolishing state income tax Georgia is exploring the elimination of its state income tax, aiming to become the 10th state without one. Sen. Blake Tillery announced a new Senate committee to study the issue, with plans to introduce legislation in 2026. Lt. Gov. Burt Jones supports the initiative as part of his gubernatorial platform. While Georgia recently reduced its income tax rate to 5.19%, concerns remain about replacing lost revenue, potentially through higher sales taxes. The committee will study models from nine states without income taxes and report findings by Dec. 15. STORY 3: Partnership between Georgia technical colleges, university system targets nursing students Georgia nursing students with associate degrees from technical colleges can now transfer seamlessly to four-year public universities to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, thanks to a new agreement between the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG). This initiative, supported by House Bill 192, aims to address the state’s nursing shortage, worsened by the pandemic, and meet growing healthcare demands, especially in rural areas. Governor Brian Kemp praised the partnership for expanding opportunities and strengthening Georgia’s workforce. 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: DTL NATIONAL NIGHT OUT STORY 4: Pilgrim's to build food plant in Northwest Georgia Pilgrim's, a leading food company, will invest $400 million to build a prepared foods plant in Walker County, Northwest Georgia, creating over 630 jobs by 2027. The plant will produce fully cooked chicken products, expanding Pilgrim's existing presence in Georgia, where it already supports 7,500 jobs. Governor Brian Kemp praised the project for boosting Georgia’s agriculture industry and creating quality jobs. The state partnered with local authorities and the Technical College System of Georgia to support the development. STORY 5: Kelvin King running for secretary of state Atlanta businessman and Air Force veteran Kelvin King has announced his candidacy for Georgia secretary of state, focusing on hybrid voting systems, cleaning voter rolls, and overhauling business licensing. King, who previously ran for the U.S. Senate, joins State Rep. Tim Fleming in the Republican race. Incumbent Brad Raffensperger, known for rejecting Donald Trump’s 2020 election claims, has not announced if he will seek a third term and is reportedly considering runs for governor or Senate. Break 3: STORY 6: Peachtree Corners resident recognized as outstanding Appalachian State alum Appalachian State University honored four alumni, including Peachtree Corners resident Phillip Ostwalt, at the 2025 Alumni Awards Gala on July 12. Ostwalt received the Outstanding Service Award for his exceptional contributions to the university. A 1983 accounting graduate, Ostwalt is CEO of DL Phillips Investment Builders and a retired KPMG partner. He has supported scholarships, served on the Walker College of Business Advisory Council since 2005, and is a member of the Chancellor’s Society and Yosef Club. Chancellor Heather Norris praised the honorees for their lasting impact on the university and society. STORY 7: Gwinnett government, tourism officials teaming up on Gas South Arena renovations Gwinnett County and Explore Gwinnett are planning a $170-$176 million renovation of the 23-year-old Gas South Arena. The project will modernize the venue with upgrades to security, technology, concessions, premium seating, restrooms, and parking, including a ...
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