🌱 BTS Block Party Vendor Opportunity + More GCPS Teachers Resigning

Hey, friends. It's Monday in Loganville-Grayson and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here's the lowdown...

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 95 Low: 76.

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

1. The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to participate in the 4th Annual Back to School Block Party hosted by the Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce and Genesis Outreach, Inc., along with the Alpha Alpha Pi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Zoar UMC Church, Cares Counseling, Good Morning Gwinnett Podcast, and Gwinnett County Public Schools. The event will be held at South Gwinnett High School on Saturday, Jul. 30, 2022. (Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce)
2. Teachers are still telling Gwinnett County Public Schools officials whether they intend to come back next year or not, but over 1,100 have announced their intentions to resign, while 210 teachers plan to retire. According to Gwinnett County Education Association President Brian Westlake, more teachers are frustrated this year with student behavior and what they perceive to be a lack of accountability from administrators toward students. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. Affordable housing, neighborhood services, and a cultural activity center are some of the key areas that residents have said they want to be incorporated into the redevelopment of Gwinnett Place Mall, according to an equity study. The Reclaim Gwinnett Place Mall's equity studyfindings were presented to county commissioners this past week. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. The City of Loganville is currently hiring for multiple positions. Employment applications may be filled out online or delivered to City Hall. The city has warned resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications will only be accepted for currently posted positions. (City of Loganville)
5. Are you looking for a new home in the Loganville-Grayson market? To help you find a property that's right for you, Patch and Redfin have compiled a list of the five latest homes in the region. Here are the five newest houses to hit the market in and around the Loganville-Grayson area, such as a home in the Loganville area with 4 beds and 3 baths for $375,000. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Free Summer Grab & Go Meals At Vines Park (11:00 AM)
• Reading Buddies At Gwinnett County Public Library, Grayson Branch (1:00 PM)
• VBS 2022 Monumental At 3156 Langley Rd (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A Gwinnett County deputy has officially been released from hospital after being shot by a suspect during a chase and standoff on Sweetwater Road this weekend. Get the full story on WSB Atlanta. (WSB Atlanta)
• Walton County School District has announced that WCSD Board Chairman Coleman Landers has been sworn in as Georgia School Boards Association's president-elect. "We appreciate his willingness to serve our community and the state," wrote the District on Facebook. (Walton County School District - GA via Facebook)
• To complement your summer reading plans, Kanopy has curated a literary-themed collection of films designed to "expand your knowledge and appreciation for the written word." Access Kanopy with your Gwinnett County Public Library card number. (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 Monday! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.