🌱 Patch AM: Why Loganville officials say they can’t stop the new Islamic center

Good day Loganville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Loganville officials say they can't stop the new Islamic center
• How Loganville's 28-13 loss fits into this week's state scores

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
• Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Islamic center construction in Loganville draws controversy (monroelocal.org) — Construction of a three-story Loganville Islamic Center on Lee Byrd Road is moving forward after 14 months of city review, surprising some city council members and sparking heated social media debate. Officials say the project meets Loganville zoning rules and warn that federal religious land-use protections sharply limit efforts to block it, while residents remain divided over growth, process transparency, and religious freedom.
   

• Week 5 scores and recaps (nowgeorgia.com) — Loganville's football team fell 28-13 to Habersham Central, dropping the Red Devils in a week packed with notable Georgia high school results. The roundup highlights big wins, record-breaking performances, and key region matchups that shape playoff prospects, giving Loganville fans context for where their team stands against statewide competition.
   

📸 Around Loganville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Loganville

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
  11:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday September 23
• Loganville, GA - Little Mania Mini Wrestling @ Atmosphere Sports Bar →
  540 Athens Highway, Loganville
• WIC Farmers Market (Loganville) →
  Walton County Health Department – Loganville – Loganville, 4385 Pecan St, Loganville
  9:00 am
• Little Mania Midget Wrestling →
  Atmosphere Sports Bar, 540 Athens Hwy, Loganville
  8:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Kid's Yoga →
  3 Down Dogs Yoga, 220 Atlanta Highway Ste 400, Loganville
  12:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival →
  Brook Run Park, 4770 N Peachtree Rd, Dunwoody
• Yoga in the Park →
  Bay Creek Park, 175 Ozora Rd, Loganville
  10:00 am
• Gwinnett County Free Yoga in the Park →
  Bay Creek Park, 175 Ozora Road, Loganville
  10:00 am
Thursday October 1
• Philanthropy Grill – Loganville, GA →
  Jersey Peach Bar & Grill, 2715 Loganville Hwy SW Suite 720, Loganville
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• Master's Car Club 2026 Benefit Car Show →
  Main St. Loganville, 4385 Peacan St, Loganville
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 20
• GWINNETT SYMPHONY: Tchaikovsky's 4th + Violin Concerto →
  Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
  4:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Storytime in the Park! →
  Alexender Park, 800 Old Snellville Highway, Lawrenceville
  10:30 am
• Board of Appeals (BOA) Meeting →
  70 S Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm
• Silent Trivia at Truck & Tap →
  Truck & Tap Lawrenceville, 175 S Perry St., Lawrenceville
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Turning the BIG 51 on Sunday, can't wait!
  Butttt I'm having a hard time figuring out what I want to do. Would love to go somewhere where they actually dance and have great music, oh and some… (Nextdoor Arbor)
• Ok keep pushing yourself if you're getting over cancer or open heart surgery like me to replace my aortic valve .
  Take it to the limit .i have been cutting grass , spreading pinestraw and fertilizer the last 2 days .No cancer since 2021 and heart valve only been… (Nextdoor Janel Ln)

• Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Loganville. Apply here.
• Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Loganville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loganville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

• (Friday-NIGHT) Grayson vs Buford Live Free𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 High School Football Online, September 18, 2026 (starherald.net)

Snellville

• Amid JPJ Flap, Steelers Scout 2 Top 100 CBs (steelersnow.com)

Gwinnett County

• After numerous wrecks on property, Gwinnett couple asks county to do more to curb speeding on their street (11alive.com)
• Three Georgia counties flagged by Trump administration for using non-English election materials (roughdraftatlanta.com)
• 2 critically injured after fire at Gwinnett County home, officials say (fox5atlanta.com)

Ok Loganville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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