Jackson EMC Opens Applications for Washington Youth Tour

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GDP Script/ Top Stories for December 10th

Publish Date: December 10th

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1. Jackson EMC Opens Applications for Washington Youth Tour

2. Lawrenceville man accused of operating meth lab in mobile home

3. A Different Path: Georgia Gwinnett College Graduate Blazes Her Own Trail

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STORY 1: Jackson EMC Opens Applications for Washington Youth Tour

Jackson Electric Membership Corporation is accepting applications for the 2025 Washington Youth Tour, an all-expense-paid leadership and educational trip to Washington, D.C., from June 13-20. Open to current high school sophomores and juniors in the Jackson EMC service area, applicants must demonstrate academic success, leadership potential, and community service. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2025, and finalists will be interviewed by a panel. Four delegates will be selected to join students nationwide on this tour, which includes visits to national monuments, Smithsonian museums, Arlington National Cemetery, and meetings with the Georgia congressional delegation. Apply at www.jacksonemc.com/wyt.

STORY 2: Lawrenceville man accused of operating meth lab in mobile home

Martin Guzman-Beltran, a 39-year-old Lawrenceville resident, was arrested for operating a meth lab out of his mobile home. Local and federal law enforcement, including the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, DEA, and Homeland Security, executed a search warrant on Nov. 26, discovering 72 kilograms of methamphetamine, 2 kilograms of heroin, 256 grams of fentanyl, $61,000 in cash, and four illegal firearms. Guzman-Beltran faces charges of trafficking meth and heroin, manufacturing meth, weapons possession, and possession of drug-related objects. Authorities also found meth in various stages of production, along with lab equipment and weapons. The bust highlights the Sheriff’s Office's effort to combat drug cartels and protect Gwinnett County residents.

STORY 3: A Different Path: Georgia Gwinnett College Graduate Blazes Her Own Trail

Mikiah Miller's dream of joining the U.S. Navy was cut short when health issues forced a medical discharge during boot camp. Determined to find a new path, she moved to Lawrenceville, Georgia, where she enrolled in Georgia Gwinnett College’s IT program, encouraged by her father, a retired Navy officer. At GGC, she embraced campus life, gained hands-on experience working at the IT help desk, and developed a passion for technology. Her achievements included joining the honors program, interning at Hebron Christian Academy and Cox Enterprises, and leading as president of Women in Technology, earning a $15,000 scholarship. Miller now aims to work in IT for local or federal government and eventually become an IT professor, demonstrating resilience and leadership throughout her journey.

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STORY 4: Adam Pomeranz marks 20 years leading Gwinnett's Annandale Village

Adam Pomeranz, celebrating 20 years as president and CEO of Annandale Village, has dedicated his career to serving adults with developmental disabilities and brain injuries, inspired by his upbringing and the experience of caring for his older brother Eric, who had special needs. Under his leadership, Annandale Village has expanded significantly, growing from serving 89 residents with a $3 million budget to supporting over 200 individuals with a $14 million budget and 190 staff members. Pomeranz's vision focuses on making Annandale the organization, employer, and charity of choice. He credits strategic planning for Annandale’s transformation and remains committed to fostering growth, innovation, and community impact, calling his role "the job of a lifetime."

STORY 5: Duluth's Chick-fil-A Dwarf House closing next year for remodel

The Chick-fil-A Dwarf House on Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth will close on February 28, 2025, to make way for a new Chick-fil-A restaurant at the same location. This closure, part of a remodeling plan, affects 111 employees, who will have opportunities to apply for positions at other metro Atlanta Dwarf House locations, though future employment with Chick-fil-A is not guaranteed. The specific type of Chick-fil-A restaurant set to replace the Dwarf House has not been disclosed. The rebuild signifies Chick-fil-A’s commitment to remain a community presence, though no reopening timeline has been provided.

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