🌱 Final County Millage Rate Hearing + Man Arrested For Sex Crimes

Hello, friends. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy with a t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 69.

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

1. Grayson's Mayor and City Council will be meeting on Monday, Jul. 18 for the final public hearing regarding the millage rate. During the meeting, the mayor and council will set the 2022 Millage Rate. The proposed increase would result in a rate of 1.985 mills — a .342 mills increase. (City of Grayson)
2. Gwinnett County Commissioner Kirkland Carden will be hosting another town hall meeting on Friday at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be at Pinckneyville Park in Peachtree Corners. Residents are encouraged to attend for answers regarding their annual property tax bill. There will be a live stream of the town hall available on Facebook for those that cannot make it in person. Click for the County's Facebook page. (Gwinnett County)
3. A North Gwinnett High School graduate has been awarded a coveted Perdue Farms scholarship. Lilyan Luu has been given the $5,000 scholarship through the farm's Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation based on academic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. She will be using the scholarship to attend the Georgia Institute of Technology. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. A man has been arrested by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office after an investigation into alleged sex crimes. Richmond Totimeh has been charged with the Use of Computer Service to Seduce a Child, Obscene Internet Contact with a Child, and Criminal Attempt to Commit Aggravated Child Molestation by Sodomy. He is being held without bond. The department is reminding parents to monitor children's internet usage. (CBS 46 News)
5. Searching for your new local dream home? Check out this in-person open house on Red Rose Lane in Loganville this weekend. The open house will be on Saturday, Jul. 16 at 1:00 p.m. Click for the property details. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Preschool Storytime At The Grayson Public Library Branch (10:30 AM)
• Creepy Sea Creatures Of Literature With The Gwinnett County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Loganville City Council Meeting At Loganville City Hall (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Loganville is hosting Battle of the Bands on Friday, Aug. 26 at 6:00 p.m. The exciting event will be next to City Hall on Lawrenceville Road. Participants are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. (City of Loganville)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is seeking new deputy sheriffs. Click to learn more about the position and apply. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Walnut Grove Public Library reminds residents to explore the Hoopla app. This free app allows residents to access audiobooks, e-books, movies, and more. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox 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.