🌱 Publix Distribution Center Fire + Dacula Jobs + Street Racing Sting

Good morning, Dacula! I'm Danielle Fallon and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 83 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in the Dacula area today:

1. The Gwinnett County Fire Department responded to a Publix distribution center fire on Monday afternoon. The building off Hurricane Trail was evacuated while crews put out the fire with an extinguisher. A hazmat team arrived to determine that nearby Ammonia Refrigerant lines were not damaged or leaking due to the incident. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Are you looking for a career change or a new employer? Patch, with the help of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a lengthy list of Dacula area employers hiring for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Click the link to view the full list. (Dacula Patch)
3. The Gwinnett County Police Department arrested more than 80 people in an illegal street race operation on Sunday. The suspects included 68 adults and 20 juveniles. The adults are being held at the Gwinnett Detention Center, about five miles outside of Dacula, while the juveniles were released to parents and guardians. 26 vehicles were impounded. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Dacula:

• Homework Help For 6-12 Grades At The Dacula Branch (2:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• You can send a card to a Gwinnett County Schools teacher or employee to share your appreciation. Click here to print out one of the online cards. (Twitter)
• Do you know what you will do during a hurricane? The Gwinnett County Police Department wants to help you develop a Hurricane Evacuation Plan. Click here for more information.(Twitter)
• Over 326 pounds of unused prescriptions and medications were dropped off during the Drug Take Back Event. The collected items will be disposed of safely by the DEA. (Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop 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.