Honoring a 'Friend' Who Has Left An 'Enduring Mark' On Suwanee

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Today is Wednesday, September 4th and Happy Birthday to Mark Ronson

I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.

1. AROUND TOWN: Honoring a 'Friend' Who Has Left An 'Enduring Mark' On Suwanee
2. This Peachtree Corners-based company just surveyed the Titanic wreck — Here's what it found
3. Gwinnett Chamber Honors Moxie Award Winners

Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Kombucha

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STORY 1: AROUND TOWN: Honoring a 'Friend' Who Has Left An 'Enduring Mark' On Suwanee

Today’s highlights include:

Randy Redner Awarded: Randy Redner received the Friend of Suwanee Award for his significant contributions, including leading a successful $1.2 million fundraising effort for Suwanee’s Town Center on Main Park. Redner, a senior consultant with Wellspring Nonprofit Resource, Inc., has been a pivotal figure in various community projects.

Food Fight Challenge: Suwanee and Sugar Hill are competing to collect the most food for the North Gwinnett Co-op. The contest begins with Suwanee Fest on September 21 and ends with Sugar Rush on October 22. The city with the highest donations by weight will win. Essential items and monetary donations are encouraged.

STORY 2: This Peachtree Corners-based company just surveyed the Titanic wreck — Here's what it found

A recent dive to survey the RMS Titanic wreck by Peachtree Corners-based RMS Titanic Inc. yielded mixed results. The positive news was the rediscovery of the ship's bronze "Diana of Versailles" statue, last seen in 1986. However, the survey also revealed significant deterioration, notably the loss of a key portion of the ship’s bow railing, a prominent feature in media representations and the 1997 film *Titanic*. This railing, seen in place as recently as 2022, is now on the sea floor next to the ship. The survey, involving over 2 million high-resolution images and advanced mapping technologies, underscores the fragility of the Titanic wreck. RMS Titanic Inc. remains committed to preserving the ship's legacy while documenting its current condition. For more details, visit expedition.discovertitanic.com.

STORY 3: Gwinnett Chamber Honors Moxie Award Winners

The Gwinnett Chamber hosted its 2024 Moxie Awards on Friday, recognizing the achievements of women professionals with over 620 attendees, the largest audience in the event’s history. The awards celebrate women making a significant impact in their workplaces and communities. Seven winners were honored from 130 finalists across categories like leadership, innovation, and community advocacy. The winners included Tami Wilder of Positive Impact International and Laura Ballance of the Hudgens Center for Arts and Learning. The keynote speaker, Emmy Award-winning journalist Monica Pearson, spoke on “Unapologetic Empowerment,” emphasizing the value of authenticity over societal expectations.

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Break 2: Tom Wages

STORY 4: Lawrenceville Accepting Applications for Board Vacancies

The city of Lawrenceville is seeking applicants for around 45 volunteer board positions for 2025. Openings are available across various boards, including the Development Authority, Financial Review Citizen Committee, Heritage Trail Medallion Committee, Hooper-Renwick Legacy Preservation Committee, Lawrenceville Arts Commission, Lawrenceville Housing Authority, Planning Commission, ReCAST Advisory Board, and Storm

STORY 5: 'Disease Detective'— Peachtree Ridge grad serving fellowship with the CDC

Lindsay Dahora Hein, a Laboratory Leadership Service Fellow at the CDC, is known as a “disease detective” with a deep passion for studying invisible threats like viruses. Growing up in Suwanee, she developed her interest in science through various school subjects, eventually focusing on microbiology and immunology. After earning degrees from Georgia Tech and Duke, and a post-doctoral stint at North Carolina, she joined the CDC in 2023. Dahora Hein works on HPV vaccine research and recently contributed to lead contamination studies in the U.S. Virgin Islands. She hopes to continue at the CDC, aiming for long-term involvement and leadership in scientific projects.

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STORY 6: LEAH MCGRATH

And now here is the conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on Kombucha

STORY 7: LEAH MCGRATH

***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***

We’ll have final thoughts after this.

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