🌱 Fentanyl Bust In Gwinnett + Nearby Sheriff's Office Makes Big Stop

Hello all! I'm here with your fresh copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, filled with the community information you need to know. Including updates on...

• Two arrests made in local fentanyl bust, and authorities have already linked Gwinnett overdoses to the drugs found.
• Check out the highlight of local activities to help you with your weekend plans.
• Save the date for Gwinnett County's "A Conversation on Crime," coming soon.

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But first, today's weather:

Bring on the sunshine! With a high of 50 and a low of 30, it will be chilly, but the sunshine should help us feel a little warmer.

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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

1. On Wednesday, the Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission voted unanimously to approve testing, inspecting, and sales rules to allow for the sale of medical marijuana oil. The oil will be available to the more than 25,000 Georgians who have registered to purchase it. Those Georgians who suffer from Parkinson's Disease, seizures, and cancers as well as their caregivers will be approved to buy the oil. Two companies, Trulieve Georgia and Botanical Sciences, have been licensed to grow and process marijuana, and the oil should be available in the next few months. (WABE 90.1 FM)
2. Earlier this week, in our neighboring county, the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle. The suspect attempted to evade police, leading to a multi-county high speed chase, but ending with the vehicle crashed. The suspect assaulted a deputy, who was not seriously injured, and arrested on multiple charges. The suspect was identified as Daryn Rouse, 27, and he is wanted for multiple bank robberies and armed robberies in Maryland and North Carolina. Deputy Darnesia Adams, public information officer for the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office, said "We were not letting him leave Rockdale." (11Alive.com)
3. Arrests were made in a Loganville neighborhood at a home in Gwinnett County this week. Two people were arrested after multiple agencies raided the home and found drugs, guns, and money. Michael Kaplan, 64, and Kim Fawaz, 52, were arrested for fentanyl trafficking and trafficking other narcotics out of their home on Templeton Drive. The fentanyl found inside the home has already been linked to overdoses in Gwinnett County and authorities believe that it will be linked to additional overdoses with further investigation. (WSBTV)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Wimberly's Roots in Winder is hosting an adult cooking class, where you can eat, drink, and learn how to create the perfect taco. (6:00 pm-8:00 pm)
• Catch a live performance of the "award-winning play," 'Kim's Convenience' at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. (8:00 pm)
• Ear Kandy Experience is bringing their funk, dance, and soul sound to Moonshiner's Bar & Grill in Grayson. (9:00 pm)

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From my notebook:

• An accident in nearby Monroe injured several people. After a car crashed into the U.S. Renal Care Facility, patients had to be transported to Piedmont Walton with injuries. The car crashed into the front of the facility in the area where the handicap ramp is located, so there was no curb to slow it down. The Monroe Police Department and Georgia State Patrol are investigating the cause of the crash. (Monroe Local)
• Here's a look at some local activities for your weekend:
  • The Braves are giving Behind-the-Scenes Ballpark Tours this Saturday at 11 a.m. at Truist Park. (Facebook)
  • The Gwinnett County Fairgrounds is hosting "The 5th Annual Vegan Extravaganza," on Saturday from 12 to 8 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door, and the event promises the best chefs and artisans in Atlanta serving up delicious food. There will be face painting, music, activities for kids, and much more! (Facebook)
  • Bring the family to the Grayson Library for Saturday Storytime, from 3 to 4 p.m., where stories come alive. (Gwinnett Public Library)
  • Moonshiner's Bar & Grill in Grayson will have Georgia Red Clay performing their country and southern rock sounds Saturday night. (Facebook)
  • A special event, Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Monroe-Walton County Library will give the women of Walton County an opportunity to learn about resources to trace their genealogy. You'll need to register as space is limited. (Facebook)
• The Gas South Convention Center will be host to "A Conversation on Crime," coming up on Thursday, Feb. 2. Fox 5's Courtney Bryant will facilitate the panel comprised of representatives from various police agencies. The FBI Atlanta, GBI, Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, Gwinnett County Police Department, and the Gwinnett County Superior Court will all be participating in the discussion about how crime is evolving in our communities. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed with your local news. I'll catch up with you soon with another 'Daily' update!