🌱 Benton House Of Grayson Awarded + Gwinnett School Board Runoff

Hello, Loganville-Grayson! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Let's get this Monday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town these days...

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First, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 89 Low: 65.

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

1. The Benton House of Grayson has been awarded "Best Memory Care" by US News and World Report. Out of 3,000 participating communities, 20 Benton Houses were honored based on resident and family surveys. The senior living community also holds a Great Place to Work status. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. The last seat on the Gwinnett school board comes down to a runoff between candidates. Both shared thoughts on school safety and recent state legislation regarding how race is being taught in public schools. Williams believes legislation limiting discussion of divisive concepts will protect children, while Simmons believes the legislation displays a distrust of teachers. (Free: Parent Security, Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Looking for a new home in the Loganville-Grayson area? One of these recently-listed properties could be your new dream home. Get the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup and learn more about these gorgeous local homes, including a 4-bed, 2.5-bath property for $421,000, and another with 4 beds and 2.5 baths for $544,900, both in Loganville. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
4. Business is picking up for the Blight Busters of the Gwinnett Litter Cleanup & Quality of Life Volunteer Group. Co-founder, Donna Swessel explained that cleaning the communities "keeps crime down and property values up." The group of 342 members serves in Centerville, Lilburn, Lawrenceville, Snellville, Loganville, and Grayson. (Gwinnett Citizen)
5. Federal prosecutors accused five gang members of murdering suspected police informants and stashing bodies in a Gwinnett storage unit. All five members were indicted on Racketeer Influenced and Corruption Organization conspiracy charges. Two of the members were also charged with Violent Crime in Aid of Racketeering-murder; use of a firearm resulting in death; and the carry, use, and discharge of a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Free Monumental VBS, At Holy Cross Cathedral (9:00 AM)
• Science Library: Oceanography, Virtual (9:00 AM)
• Spill Lit - A YA Podcast, Virtual (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Red Crawfish Loganville will be hosting their Seafood & Wings Bingo Night on Mon., June 27 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Check in, order your meal and drinks, and get a free Bingo card to start off. Additional cards may be purchased for $5 each. (Eventbrite)
• In the third and final part of the Gwinnett County Public Library's Alzheimer's education series, join them to learn how nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement can help keep your brain and body healthy as you age. For more information, visit the events calendar at this link (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett Police Department precinct lobbies and headquarters lobby will be closed today, Jun. 20, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Officers will still be out in the community on patrol. Community members can always dial or text 911 for emergencies or dial 770-513-5700 for non-emergencies. (Gwinnett Police Department via Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.