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The Sandwich Project celebrates milestones and welcomes new executive director | Norcross receives international award for branding efforts | Elementary and middle school cellphone bans proving popular, as debate moves to high schools
Top Stories for November 18th
Publish Date: November 18th
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From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Tuesday, November 18th and Happy Birthday to astronaut Allan Shepard
I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
- The Sandwich Project celebrates milestones and welcomes new executive director
- Norcross receives international award for branding efforts
- Elementary and middle school cellphone bans proving popular, as debate moves to high schools
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 Mall of Georgia
STORY 1: The Sandwich Project celebrates milestones and welcomes new executive director
Before the latest government shutdown even hit, the Sandwich Project was already out there—quietly, relentlessly—feeding Atlanta’s hungry. This grassroots nonprofit, born in the chaos of 2020, has now delivered over 2.2 million sandwiches across metro Atlanta. Two million sandwiches. Let that sink in.
And now, they’ve got their first executive director: Christine Cooper Nowicki, a longtime volunteer with a heart for service. “This wasn’t something I saw coming,” she admits, “but food insecurity has always been personal for me.”
Every week, volunteers—families, Girl Scouts, Rotary Clubs—make 8,000 sandwiches. It’s messy, beautiful, and life-changing work. Learn more at thesandwichproject.org.
STORY 2: Norcross receives international award for branding efforts
Norcross just snagged a Silver Davey Award—pretty impressive, right? Out of 2,000+ global entries, this small-but-mighty city was recognized for its killer branding and communication efforts in the Government and Municipal category.
The secret sauce? A partnership with Lawrenceville’s Accent Creative Group, the creative minds behind Norcross’ ads, event logos, social media, and more. “Our brand isn’t just a look,” said Mayor Craig Newton. “It’s how we tell our story.”
The Davey Awards celebrate big ideas on small budgets, and Norcross nailed it—showcasing a community alive with culture, creativity, and connection. Not bad for a little city with big heart.
STORY 3: Elementary and middle school cellphone bans proving popular, as debate moves to hig
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