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🌱 5K Race To Raise Funds For Book Mobile + Dacula's Event Calendar

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Morning, Dacula! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Dacula today.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 57.

Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

  1. The Gwinnett County Public School System is hosting an exciting 5K race to raise money for the Book Mobile. The event will be at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. The cost is $30 for an individual runner. T-shirts and medals will be distributed to race participants. (North Gwinnett Voice)
  2. Are you searching for your new best friend but don't know where to begin looking? Patch has created a helpful list of Dacula area cats and dogs searching for forever homes. Click the link for the full list of adoption-ready animals. (Dacula Patch)
  3. Are you searching for exciting weekend activities occurring in the Dacula area? The Gwinnett Daily Post has created an extensive list of this weekend's hottest events to get you out of the house. Click for the full list that includes the Duluth Derby Day, Flicks on the Green, and Free Comic Book Day. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

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Today in Dacula:

  • Baby and Tots Storytime At The Gwinnett County Public Library (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office recognizes Business Manager Neena Smith and Corporal Brian Williams for completing LEAD Academy. Click to learn more about the program. (Facebook)
  • Gwinnett County Public Library is offering coding events for the community's beginning coders. Click to register. (Instagram)
  • Gwinnett County Public Schools reminds the community that today is the last day to provide input regarding supplemental resources. Click here to provide your feedback. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.

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