Altona Burger & Beer Garden Opens in Norcross

GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 19th 

Publish Date: April 19th 

 

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From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 

Today is Saturday, April 19th and Happy Birthday to Florence Chadwick  

***04.19.25 - BIRTHDAY – FLORENCE CHADWICK*** 

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

1. Altona Burger & Beer Garden Opens in Norcross 
2. Peachtree Corners town hall will kick off months-long conversation on policing 
3. Efstration says state legislators had a 'productive' session this year 

Plus, the Stripers report with Eddie Alvarez 

 

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Break 1: 07.14.22 KIA MOG 

 

STORY 1: Altona Burger & Beer Garden Opens in Norcross 

The award-winning cheeseburger from North Carolina’s Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden is now in Gwinnett County at Altona Burger & Beer Garden in Norcross. Open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Altona offers seven burger options, including 100% Angus beef classics, a veggie burger, and gluten-free choices. The menu also features inventive sides, a Mediterranean Salmon Plate, and a variety of beers, wines, and desserts. For details, visit altonaburger.com. 

STORY 2:    Peachtree Corners town hall will kick off months-long conversation on policing 

Peachtree Corners will host a town hall on May 8 at City Hall to present findings from a feasibility study on creating a city police department. City Manager Brian Johnson emphasized this is the start of a community discussion, with no decisions expected until late fall or early winter. The meeting will include a presentation, Q&A, and live streaming for residents. A community survey and further discussions will follow over the summer. Key topics include potential costs, tax implications, and the transition from Gwinnett County police services. Residents are encouraged to provide feedback throughout the process. 

STORY 3:  Efstration says state legislators had a 'productive' session this year 

Georgia House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration called the 2025 legislative session "incredibly productive," highlighting statewide achievements like school safety improvements, tax cuts, and the Riley Gaines Act. A key school safety bill mandates communication between districts about students with troubled histories, inspired by a Barrow County tragedy. Gwinnett-specific wins included property tax relief measures, annexation legislation for Lawrenceville and Mulberry, and homestead exemption bills for Norcross and Lilburn. Looking ahead, Efstration plans to advocate for adding a 12th Superior Court judge for Gwinnett in the 2026 session. 

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STRIPERS INTERVIEW  

  

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STORY 6:  Gwinnett school board tentatively adopts $3.43B budget 

Gwinnett County Public Schools proposed a $3.43 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, focusing on school safety, staff compensation, and facility improvements. Highlights include a $1,000 teacher pay raise, cost-of-living adjustments, retention supplements, and funding for weapons detection systems in middle and high schools. The budget also supports hiring more school resource officers, special education staff, and literacy specialists, as well as funding construction projects like Mary K. Murphy Middle School. Public hearings will be held on May 8 and May 15, with