Prosecutors say botched Robbery turned deadly

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GDP Script/ Top Stories for May 29th

Publish Date: May 29th

From the Ingles Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast.

Today is Wednesday, May 29th, and Happy 70th Birthday to musician Danny Elfman.

***05.29.24 – BIRTHDAY – DANNY ELFMAN***

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

1. Prosecutors say botched Robbery turned deadly
2. SUV Crashes into Lawrenceville Burger King
3. Flowery Branch Man Raped Gwinnett Teen, Then Stabbed Her 86 Times

Plus, my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on frozen meals.

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STORY 1: Prosecutors: Robbery Gone Wrong Ended in Murder

A Norcross man and a Fayetteville man are set to be sentenced for the 2020 murder of Malik Werts during a home invasion in Norcross. Corey Arnell Myart, 24, was convicted of felony murder, home invasion, and aggravated assault. Gabriel Morales, 23, was found guilty of felony murder and aggravated assault. They face potential life sentences. The crime occurred after Myart and Morales targeted Werts' apartment, suspecting large amounts of marijuana. They invaded the apartment, and during the robbery, Werts was shot. Myart's younger brother, Cobe Myart, is also charged and awaiting trial.

STORY 2: SUV Crashes into Lawrenceville Burger King

An SUV crashed into a Burger King in Lawrenceville on Tuesday, causing minor injuries to the driver and several patrons inside. The incident occurred at 445 Grayson Highway. The driver was transported to the hospital and will be charged with reckless driving and other traffic offenses. The restaurant is currently closed. No further details on the cause of the accident were provided.

STORY 3: Flowery Branch Man Raped Gwinnett Teen, Then Stabbed Her 86 Times

Zachary Iona, a 22-year-old from Flowery Branch, was sentenced to 30 years in prison and must register as a sex offender for raping and stabbing a 15-year-old girl he met on Snapchat. Iona pled guilty to multiple charges, including rape and aggravated assault. He attacked the girl at her Hoschton home in 2022, stabbing her 86 times. The victim survived after extensive surgeries and physical therapy. Gwinnett DA Patsy Austin Gatson highlighted the dangers of social media through this case. Police identified Iona from a Snapchat photo.

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STORY 4: Gwinnett School Board Approves New Leadership Appointments

The Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed new staff during their May 16 meeting. Eric R. Davidson and Erin A. Hahn were named Cluster Superintendents for the Division of School Improvement and Operations, replacing retiring staff. Nicole S. Holcomb was appointed as the Executive Director of Employee Relations, while Susan A. O’Neil became the Director of Special Education- Behavior/Therapeutic/Special Programs. Virin K. Vedder was named the new Director of Foreign Language. These appointments bring fresh leadership to various divisions within the school system, with each appointee bringing extensive experience in their respective roles.

STORY 5: 7 Gwinnett Seniors Earn Gates Scholarships

Seven recent graduates from Gwinnett County Public Schools have been awarded the Gates Scholarship, granting them a free college education. These students, selected from a nationwide pool of 300, include Malik Bailey, Sophia Rodriguez, Victor Osele, Hashim Abdullahi, Braylon Kelley, Georges Djrogbo, and Kevin Nhan. The Gates Scholarship, funded by The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, covers all college expenses not already accounted for by other financial aid or family contributions. Beyond financial support, the scholarship offers comprehensive services such as career guidance, mentoring, leadership development, and wellness support. Recipients are chosen based on academic achievement, leadership skills, and personal success. This prestigious scholarship aims to empower high-potential, low-income minority students to excel academically, graduate college, and become leaders in their communities.

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And now here is my conversation with Leah McGrath from Ingles Markets on frozen meals.

***LEAH MCGRATH INERVIEW***

We’ll have final thoughts after this.

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