Buford City Schools opens $62 million high school football stadium

Top Stories for July 29th 

Publish Date:  July 29th 

 

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

 

Today is Tuesday, July 29th and Happy Birthday to Peter Jennings  

 

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

1. Buford City Schools opens $62 million high school football stadium 

1. Comedy star Druski returns to South Gwinnett High for Back to School event 

1. Aurora kicks off 30th season with The Wiz on Aug. 14 

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STORY 1:     Buford City Schools opens $62 million high school football stadium 

Buford unveiled the $62 million Phillip Beard Stadium and Dexter Wood Field, a state-of-the-art facility symbolizing the community's pride in its schools and football team. The 10,000-seat stadium features suites, event spaces, advanced digital scoreboards, and upcoming weapons detection systems. Named after longtime city leader Phillip Beard and former coach Dexter Wood, the stadium honors their contributions to Buford's excellence. Despite inflation doubling the original cost, officials emphasized its value as a community hub. Buford High’s football team will debut the field on Aug. 14, with six home games this season, including one aired on ESPN2. 

STORY 2:   Comedy star Druski returns to South Gwinnett High for Back to School event 

Former South Gwinnett High School Coordinator Traci Malloy helped organize the Druski x Snipes Back to School event, even after leaving her role. The event featured giveaways, food trucks, and appearances by comedian and South Gwinnett alum Druski, inspiring students with his success story. Snipes’ “Style is in Session” initiative provided bookbags and supplies, while local businesses like Fingerz restaurant contributed food. The event fostered community pride, boosted morale, and prepared students for the school year. Parents and organizers emphasized the importance of role models and community engagement in shaping students' futures. 

 

STORY 3: Aurora kicks off 30th season with The Wiz on Aug. 14 

Aurora Theatre’s 30th Anniversary Season kicks off with *The Wiz* (Aug. 14–Sept. 7), celebrating three decades of storytelling and community impact. The season features a mix of classics and new works, including *Christmas Canteen*, marking Co-Founder Ann-Carol Pence’s final season; the hilarious farce *The Play That Goes Wrong*; the world premiere of *Initiative*, a heartfelt play about friendship and imagination; and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s *In the Heights*, celebrating identity and community. 

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