Caribou Coffee Adding Locations in Lawrenceville and Snellville

GDP Script/ Top Stories for April 24th 

Publish Date: April 24th 

 

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

Today is Thursday, April 24th and Happy birthday to Al Pacino  

***04.24.25 - BIRTHDAY – AL PACINO*** 

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

1. Caribou Coffee Adding Locations in Lawrenceville and Snellville
2. Norcross breaks ground on new Public Safety Building
3. Gwinnett Technical College Earns Prestigious Cybersecurity Redesignation

Plus, Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on giving community talks  

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:  Caribou Coffee Adding Locations in Lawrenceville and Snellville 

Caribou Coffee is expanding in Georgia with eight new locations, including Gwinnett County, set to open by summer 2025. The Minnesota-based coffee chain, known for handcrafted beverages and food, currently operates nine Georgia stores, which have performed well. New locations include Griffin, Athens, Woodstock, Smyrna, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Augusta, and Covington. This growth follows four Georgia openings in 2024 and reflects Caribou’s focus on community impact, job creation, and local economic contributions. For details, visit cariboucoffee.com. 

 

STORY 2: Norcross breaks ground on new Public Safety Building 

Norcross is addressing its growing police department's space issues with a $22.7 million Public Safety Building, set to open in September 2026. The 40,000-square-foot facility will house the police department, municipal court, and community spaces, consolidating staff currently spread across multiple locations. Designed for future growth, it will include a multipurpose room for community events and potential features like a real-time crime center. With Norcross’ population doubling since 2011, the new building aims to improve morale, efficiency, and community trust while accommodating the city’s expanding needs. 

 

STORY 3: Gwinnett Technical College Earns Prestigious Cybersecurity Redesignation 

Gwinnett Technical College has been redesignated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) by the NSA and DHS through 2030. This recognition highlights the college’s advanced cybersecurity program, which prepares students for careers in the private, public, and government sectors, including roles with the DoD, NSA, and CIA. Students master 15 core competencies, such as cryptography and cyber defense, and are prepared for industry certifications. President Dr. D. Glen Cannon emphasized the program’s prestige and its role in producing workforce-ready graduates. The associate degree can be completed in two years or less. 

 

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