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Lake Lanier Association Completes Phase Three of Shoreline Protection Program | Hilscher wins another term in Suwanee City Council | Police aim to deter youth gun violence in slain officer's memory
GDP Script/ Top Stories for December 4th
Publish Date: December 4th
PRE-ROLL: SUGAR HILL ICE SKATING
From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.
Today is Thursday, December 4th and Happy birthday to Jeff Bridges
I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia.
- Lake Lanier Association Completes Phase Three of Shoreline Protection Program
- Hilscher wins another term in Suwanee City Council
- Police aim to deter youth gun violence in slain officer's memory
Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on carrots
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!
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STORY 1: Lake Lanier Association Completes Phase Three of Shoreline Protection Program
Lake Lanier’s shoreline just got a little more secure—5,280 feet of it, to be exact. The Lake Lanier Association (LLA) announced the completion of the third phase of Project Armor, its ongoing effort to fight erosion caused by heavy boat traffic. This phase reinforced 16 badly eroded areas with rip rap, a method that helps absorb wave energy and protect the shoreline.
Over the past 12 years, the LLA has armored 3 miles of shoreline, saving 28 islands and areas from disappearing into the lake. Why does it matter? These islands aren’t just pretty—they’re vital. They provide wildlife habitats, beaches, and safe spots for fishing and recreation. Without protection, some islands have already vanished, and erosion is making the lake shallower, threatening both recreation and the drinking water supply for over 5 million Georgians.
This project, supported by partners like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local counties, is far from over. With 12 million visitors a year, Lake Lanier’s waves aren’t slowing down anytime soon.
STORY 2: Hilscher wins another term in Suwanee City Council
Suwanee City Councilwoman Beth Hilscher is sticking around for another four years after edging out David Martinez in Tuesday’s runoff for the Post 4 seat.
Unofficial results show Hilscher pulled in 734 votes to Martinez’s 638.
Suwanee wasn’t the only Gwinnett city with a runoff—Duluth voters also hit the polls to decide the Post 3 City Council race between incumbent Lamar Doss and challenger Marlene Denise Tucker.
In Suwanee, it’s Hilscher who’s celebrating.
STORY 3: Police aim to deter youth gun violence in slain officer's memory
Gwinnett County police have rolled out a new program aimed at steering kids away from guns while honoring Officer Antwan Toney, who was tragically killed in the line of duty seven years ago.
Called Toney’s Program, it launched in September and focuses on first-time or minor handgun offenses among juveniles. The program, named after Toney—who was shot by a teen in 2018—pairs participants with mentors for a seven-week curriculum and three months of follow-up support.
Families are involved too, attending sessions alongside their kids. Teens hear from gun violence victims and learn conflict resolution, emotional awareness, and
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