🌱 Aurora Theatre June Schedule + New Player Spotlight

Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening in town today. Without further ado...

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 85 Low: 62.

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Here are the top five stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

1. From dancing to comedy to drama, the Aurora Theatre has plenty of hot performances happening in June this year! This gorgeous theater is only 20 minutes away from the center of Loganville and has multiple performances including FOUR: A Cirque Show on Jun. 17 or Dancing Stars of Gwinnett on Jun. 18! "We are in the midst of adding a boatload of new programs, from concerts, to cabaret nights and to exciting global celebrations," said Ann-Carol Pence, Aurora's co-founder and producing artistic director. See all the fun happening this month at the link. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Boston College's defensive line soared last year with the addition of '21 recruit Neto Okpala from Loganville. The Loganville High graduate came to the Heights with an impressive record of 88 tackles, 13 sacks, five fumble recoveries, three pass breakups and a touchdown as a senior in 2020. Okpala also ran the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m in high school. As a team with an emphasis on speed, Okpala is set to be a perfect fit. See an in-depth preview of Okpala at the link! (FanNation)
3. Ready to find your dream home? There are a few open houses happening this weekend on new listings in the Loganville-Grayson area! Patch and Redfin have teamed up to show you the latest. See the specifics including dates, times, and addresses at the link. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
4. Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, just a few miles from the Loganville-Grayson area, is expanding with a new patient tower and medical offices. The structure recently broke ground on new renovations that include a patient tower adding 132 new patient beds. There will also be a new outpatient waiting area and lobby. The project is also estimated to create 5,000 new jobs for those in the area. (WSB Atlanta)
5. Looking for a new job? The Atlanta Airport is holding a job fair next Tuesday, Jun. 14 to fill managerial roles, cargo, maintenance, and more. The hiring event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Atlanta airport's domestic terminal atrium, 6000 North Terminal Parkway. If you plan to attend, be sure to pre-register online and bring two forms of government ID. All applicants must pass a 10-year federal background check to work at the airport. (Atlanta Patch)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• 2nd Round Music - Walnut Grove Park Market (10:00 AM)
• Gun Shows Lawrenceville - Gun Shows Lawrenceville (10:00 AM)
• FREE Summer Jam Sip & Shop - 1880 Braselton Highway (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools named its Teacher of the Year! See who took the top spot at the link. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• June is Caribbean-American Heritage Month. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office will highlight employees of Caribbean descent, celebrating their cultural contributions to Gwinnett County. Stay tuned! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Have fun in the sun while being safe! Learn about the dangers of being exposed directly to UV rays by making a UV kid with special light-sensitive beads. For more information, visit the Gwinnett County Public Library's events calendar. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.