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🌱 'Beau' Says Early Spring + Operation 'Happy New Year' Success

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Jennifer Hannah, Neighbor
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Hello again, everybody! I'm back with this morning's copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town, including updates on...

  • Georgia is one step closer to receiving tax breaks this year
  • Check out this weekend's preview for some local, family-friendly events
  • Arrests made in Georgia with help from National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

But first, today's weather:

A cloudy morning will soon become a sunny afternoon, but temperatures are going to drop as we move into the night. Today's high is about 50 and the low will drop to 26.

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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

  1. The GBI's Internet Crimes Against Children task force was instrumental in the arrest of 11 people after over 200 digital devices revealed adults attempting to exploit children in a sexual manner. The warrants were served in Clayton, Dekalb, Newton, Spalding, Gwinnett, and Fulton counties over 4 days in January during Operation "Happy New Year." The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children passed along the CyberTips that led to the warrants issued on each of the 11 people in Georgia. (11alive)
  2. General Beauregard has made his prediction. The infamous groundhog did not see his shadow yesterday as he emerged at the Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary in Gwinnett County. Unlike his counterpart, Punxsutawney Phil, General 'Beau' predicts an early spring. In fact, Georgia's groundhogs have only predicted longer winters three times in the last 32 years, and "according to PolitiFact in 2011, Lee has a better track record than Phil." Most Georgians are hoping that this year is no different! (Fox 5 Atlanta)
  3. The House voted 170-1 on Thursday to approve House Bill 18. The bill, which will now be sent to the Senate for further debate. If passed, the bill will give Georgians a $1 billion property tax break and a $1 billion income tax break. Additional spending will be designated to ease the cost of employee health insurance in public schools, security grants for schools, replenishing the road-building accounts after the 10-month gas tax suspension. (US News)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

  • The Fly Fishing Show is coming to the Gas South Convention Center, beginning this morning, with demonstrations, new products, classes with experts, and much more. (9:00 am)
  • On Stage Walton Playhouse, in nearby Monroe, is presenting "Goodnight, Princess" where young actors help fairy tale characters come to life. (7:30 pm - 8:30 pm)
  • Moonshiner's Bar & Grill in Grayson is bringing it again with Beyond Recall and their 90's and modern rock hits! (9:00 pm)

From my notebook:

  • Here is your weekend preview:
    • Everybody's Nutrition is hosting the Everybody Needs Love and Tea Valentine's Bazaar, on Saturday, offering a chance to support local businesses and vendors. (8:30 am - 3:00 pm)
    • The AtlantaBrickCon is at Gwinnett's Gas South District this weekend. It's the event for all LEGO lovers and offers everything LEGO! (10:00 am)
    • Ice skating, snow tubing, carnival rides, smores and cocoa... all of it awaits you and your family this Saturday at Lake Lanier's License to Chill Snow Island! (11:00 am - 6:00 pm)
    • Chef Dana Dunn, of Divine Visions Catering, is serving up an "All You Can Eat Family Brunch" buffet, on Sunday, at Cottage 84 Event Venue in Grayson. (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
  • Congratulations to Loganville Middle School for being selected as the recipient of the Walton EMC School Empowerment Grant of $3,500! LMS plans to use the funds to create a more accessible and comfortable space for their counseling suite. They want the counseling space to be more inviting for the school community. (Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start your Friday off the right way. I'll see you right back here, in your inbox, very soon!

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