🌱 Missing Dacula Man + County Bans Smoking In Enclosed Public Spaces

Good morning, Dacula! Like many of you, the Patch team is taking some time off to celebrate Memorial Day, so you won't see a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We will be back on Tuesday with your next update, but in the meantime, here's what's happening around town this holiday weekend.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking the community to help locate a missing Dacula man. Edward Lee Knight, 67, went missing on Thursday while picking up a prescription at the Kroger on Dacula Road. Anyone with information about Knight's whereabouts is being asked to call Crime Stoppers. (Macon Telegraph)
2. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners passed a countywide smoking ban for enclosed public spaces. The ban was approved on Tuesday during a commissioners' meeting. The smoke-free ordinance will go into effect on Jun. 23 impacting gaming facilities, convention centers, bars, and restaurants. (WSB-TV 2)
3. A Gwinnett County store is helping county residents participate in Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. The "Taste of Britain" store in Norcross is selling traditional British foods, accessories, and teas. Stop by the store to gather supplies to celebrate the Queen's seven decades on the throne. (WSB-TV 2)

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Today in Dacula:

• Solar Oven Smores At The Peachtree Corners Public Library (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of Chatham County Police Department's Sergeant Jacob Gililland. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. (Facebook)
• Georgia Gwinnett College is hosting an SLA alumni mixer on Jun. 7. Click here to register. (Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Library reminds the community that a bedtime story is one of the best ways to get to sleep. Families can enjoy a bedtime story and song together with the library virtually before going to sleep every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. For kids, ages 2-6. (Instagram)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all Tuesday morning for another 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.