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Head of Robbery Group Condemned to Four Successive Life Terms and Additional 90 Years in Prison Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast
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GDP Script/ Top Stories for Mar 15th
Publish Date: Mar 14th
From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Friday, March 15th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to MLB player Bobby Bonds.
***03.15.24 – BIRTHDAY – BOBBY BONDS***
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Tom Wages Funeral Home.
Head of Robbery Group Condemned to Four Successive Life Terms and Additional 90 Years in Prison
Two Scholars from Gwinnett Named as Jackson EMC Representatives for the 2024 Washington Youth Tour
Gwinnett Tech Pupils Excel at State-Level SkillsUSA Contest — Medal Recipients Announced
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: WAGES
STORY 1: Robbery Crew Leader Receives 4 Consecutive Life Sentences — Plus Another 90
30-year-old Dametrius Marquel Sims has been given four successive life terms, alongside an extra 90 years in jail, for spearheading a robbery crew that targeted multiple Gwinnett eateries in 2017, including a shooting event at Marco's Pizza.
A jury found Sims guilty of armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, aggravated assault, and firearm possession charges. His group was responsible for robbing five restaurants and a package store between August and October 2017.
Oshay Howard and Trevonne Poole, two additional members of the crew, were convicted and sentenced for their involvement in the robberies. Sims' violent crime spree terrified Gwinnett County merchants, however, the district attorney's office commended the jury's verdict and efforts to bring him to justice.
STORY 2: 2 Gwinnett Students Selected As Jackson EMC Delegates For Youth Tour
High school students Alvaro Saldarriaga (Sal-da-rri-a-ga ) Arcila and Jabez Melaku (M EH L AH K UW) from Gwinnett County have been chosen as representatives for Jackson EMC at the 2024 Washington Youth Tour.
This fully funded leadership development initiative is sponsored by Georgia’s electric cooperatives and coordinated by the NRECA. Both Arcila, a junior at McClure Health Sciences High School, and Melaku, a junior at Archer High School, were selected based on their academic records, service to the community, and leadership capabilities. The tour aims to promote collaboration, integrity, and teamwork among participating students.
Arcila is engaged in several extracurricular activities and contemplates a career in either law or engineering, while Melaku, who serves as the vice president of community service, plans to venture into engineering. The tour, which is scheduled to take place from June 14-21, has offered leadership opportunities to thousands of students since its inception in 1965.
STORY 3: Gwinnett Tech Students Impress At State SkillsUSA Competition
Gwinnett Technical College students showcased their exceptional skills at the SkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary State Leadership & Skills Conference, securing a total of 43 medals. This included 24 gold, 8 silver, and 11 bronze awards.
The college's SkillsUSA chapter was also recognized with prestigious accolades, receiving both Level 1 and Level 2 Chapter of Distinction GOLD Level titles. The chapter ranks third in Georgia in terms of membership.
Humanities instructor, Mohamed Belal, received the SkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary Advisor of the Year award, further highlighting the college's commitment to quality education and workforce preparation. State gold medalists from this event will progress to compete in the National Leadership and Skills Conference, which will be held in Atlanta in June 2024.
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: GCPS – INGLES 4
STORY 4: Gwinnett Schools Honors Transportation Staff
Gwinnett County Public Schools celebrated the remarkable service of 49 transportatio
GDP Script/ Top Stories for Mar 15th
Publish Date: Mar 14th
From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Friday, March 15th, and Happy heavenly Birthday to MLB player Bobby Bonds.
***03.15.24 – BIRTHDAY – BOBBY BONDS***
I’m Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Tom Wages Funeral Home.
Head of Robbery Group Condemned to Four Successive Life Terms and Additional 90 Years in Prison
Two Scholars from Gwinnett Named as Jackson EMC Representatives for the 2024 Washington Youth Tour
Gwinnett Tech Pupils Excel at State-Level SkillsUSA Contest — Medal Recipients Announced
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: WAGES
STORY 1: Robbery Crew Leader Receives 4 Consecutive Life Sentences — Plus Another 90
30-year-old Dametrius Marquel Sims has been given four successive life terms, alongside an extra 90 years in jail, for spearheading a robbery crew that targeted multiple Gwinnett eateries in 2017, including a shooting event at Marco's Pizza.
A jury found Sims guilty of armed robbery, attempted armed robbery, aggravated assault, and firearm possession charges. His group was responsible for robbing five restaurants and a package store between August and October 2017.
Oshay Howard and Trevonne Poole, two additional members of the crew, were convicted and sentenced for their involvement in the robberies. Sims' violent crime spree terrified Gwinnett County merchants, however, the district attorney's office commended the jury's verdict and efforts to bring him to justice.
STORY 2: 2 Gwinnett Students Selected As Jackson EMC Delegates For Youth Tour
High school students Alvaro Saldarriaga (Sal-da-rri-a-ga ) Arcila and Jabez Melaku (M EH L AH K UW) from Gwinnett County have been chosen as representatives for Jackson EMC at the 2024 Washington Youth Tour.
This fully funded leadership development initiative is sponsored by Georgia’s electric cooperatives and coordinated by the NRECA. Both Arcila, a junior at McClure Health Sciences High School, and Melaku, a junior at Archer High School, were selected based on their academic records, service to the community, and leadership capabilities. The tour aims to promote collaboration, integrity, and teamwork among participating students.
Arcila is engaged in several extracurricular activities and contemplates a career in either law or engineering, while Melaku, who serves as the vice president of community service, plans to venture into engineering. The tour, which is scheduled to take place from June 14-21, has offered leadership opportunities to thousands of students since its inception in 1965.
STORY 3: Gwinnett Tech Students Impress At State SkillsUSA Competition
Gwinnett Technical College students showcased their exceptional skills at the SkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary State Leadership & Skills Conference, securing a total of 43 medals. This included 24 gold, 8 silver, and 11 bronze awards.
The college's SkillsUSA chapter was also recognized with prestigious accolades, receiving both Level 1 and Level 2 Chapter of Distinction GOLD Level titles. The chapter ranks third in Georgia in terms of membership.
Humanities instructor, Mohamed Belal, received the SkillsUSA Georgia Postsecondary Advisor of the Year award, further highlighting the college's commitment to quality education and workforce preparation. State gold medalists from this event will progress to compete in the National Leadership and Skills Conference, which will be held in Atlanta in June 2024.
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: GCPS – INGLES 4
STORY 4: Gwinnett Schools Honors Transportation Staff
Gwinnett County Public Schools celebrated the remarkable service of 49 transportatio
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