🌱 Local On Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List + GCPS Investigates Incident

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

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and hot. High: 90 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Dacula native Shaka Heyward has been named to the 2022 Lott IMPACT Trophy Watch List. Heyward is a senior at Duke studying evolutionary anthropology. He has had 148 career tackles while playing with Duke. The trophy winner will be announced during a special banquet at The Pacific Club in Newport Beach, California on Dec. 11, 2022. (The Clemson Insider)
2. Are you searching for your new best friend? Patch has rounded up local adoptable animals, including dogs, cats, chickens, and guinea pigs in the Dacula area who are searching for forever homes. This week's list includes Tonka, Dozer, and Walter. (Dacula Patch)
3. Gwinnett County Public Schools is currently investigating an incident that involved a group of students trespassing on another school's grounds with a firearm. According to a letter sent to parents by Mill Creek High School Principal Jason Lane, the students entered the school and were apprehended by school officials. It has not been released which school the students were originally from. (WSB-TV 2 Atlanta)

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Today in Dacula:

• Spring Chorus Banquet At Dacula High School (6:00 PM)
• Recycle Pickup for Addresses North of SR 316 By City of Dacula (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools recognizes Ms. Bell as its SHINE Staff Member of the Day. Ms. Bell is a receptionist and office clerk with Lilburn ES. Congratulations! (Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is offering a significant hiring bonus for new recruits. Head over to the Sheriff's headquarters in Lawrenceville on Saturday, May 21 (9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) to apply during the Become A Star Career Expo. (Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Public Library is excited about its upcoming Fandom Funday program. Click here to learn more about this exciting event and to view the events calendar. (Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.