🌱 District's Literacy Approach + County Population Almost 1 Million

Hey, Loganville-Grayson! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Hope you all have a great day. Here's the lowdown.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 68.

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

1. Gwinnett County residents will soon have an easier time getting to Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. An exit ramp on Ga. 316 will be built at State Route 120 to allow direct access to the hospital from the highway. The project is a joint effort between the Georgia Department of Transportation, the City of Lawrenceville, and Northside Hospital Gwinnett. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. The Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful Citizens Advisory Board has announced several new members. Judge Angela Duncan, Santiago Marquez, Shantell Wilson, Kristan VandenHeuvel, Jessica Holden, and Derek Higgs joined the board. The six new members were chosen for the special insight that they can bring to the table. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. Gwinnett County Public Schools are using a new approach to closing students' literacy gap. Teachers are using tools and resources designed for students with dyslexia to teach the broader student base. GCPS hopes the new approach will help reduce the percentage of students reading below their grade level. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. GPS Hospitality has awarded $9,000 in scholarships to Gwinnett County students. GPS Hospitality is a Burger King franchisee operating more than 400 restaurants. The money was awarded to county high school students based on grade point averages and on a student's community impact. Click for the full list of scholarship winners. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. Gwinnett County's population is almost 1 million. The county is just 20,000 residents shy of hitting the monumental population total. The county added almost 13,500 residents last year. The county hopes to invest in affordable housing, transit access, and infrastructure to hit the population goal. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Summer Reading Take & Make Craft: Ocean Bookmarks Via Gwinnett County Public Library (All Day)
• Storytime LIVE With The Gwinnett County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Groovin' On The Green At The Loganville Town Green (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new furry friend? Check out Patch's latest roundup of adorable adoptable pets in the Loganville-Grayson area. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• The City of Loganville reminds residents that the roads around Town Green will be closing for tonight's Groovin' on the Green concert. Closures will begin at 4:00 p.m. (City of Loganville - Government via Facebook)
• Today's Toddler Music and Movement Class at Walnut Grove Public Library has been canceled. The class will resume next week. Please plan accordingly. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.