🌱 Free Fitness Program + Walton County BOE Special Election

Good morning, Loganville-Grayson. Keep reading to find out what's happening in our community, including updates on...

• Local crews contained a sewer spill in Lawrenceville, but not before over 1,800 gallons spilled into the Yellow River.
• The special election for the District 1 seat on the Walton County Board of Education will be held on March 21.
• Get back in shape for free while helping Georgia Gwinnett College exercise science students gain practical experience.

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But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected throughout the day with a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe storms. Wind gusts, localized flooding, and tornadoes are possible threats. The high could reach 68 with the low dipping down to 38.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. The Gwinnett Transportation Citizen Projects Selection Committee will be holding a meeting on Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center. The committee will be gathering information on possible transportation projects in District 3. The district includes both Grayson and parts of Loganville as well as Dacula, Snellville, and most of Lawrenceville. The committee is responsible for recommending transportation projects for the 2023 SPLOST program, and they will also share information about other projects like road improvements and sidewalks. (Newsbreak)
2. Crews worked to stop a sewer overflow in Lawrenceville on Tuesday. Over 1,800 gallons of sewage spilled into a tributary of the Yellow River before crews could contain the overflow from a utility hole. According to Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, some items labeled "flushable" do not always break apart causing blockages that can result in sewer backups and overflows once they enter the system. The area affected was raked and lime was spread, and the DWR put up signs to warn residents of the spill. (WSB Atlanta)
3. The vacant District 1 seat of the Walton County Board of Education will be decided on Tuesday, March 21. The seat became vacant after Simoan Capers Baker resigned due to legal trouble stemming from theft by conversion charges and because she moved out of the district. The charges allege that Baker stole money from a conservatorship she was overseeing on behalf of a minor. However, at the time of her resignation, if was too late to remove her name from the ballot. Superintendent Nathan Franklin said the board has approved and set the date for the special election on March 21. (Monroe Local)
4. An elderly Dekalb resident was scammed out of $11,000 when he purchased a car from a nearby Stone Mountain dealership. Turns out that the car was stolen, the dealership switched the VIN and gave the buyer a fake car title. A police investigation uncovered another 20 fraudulent titles and several more stolen cars. The owner and two additional employees have been charged with multiple offenses, including elder abuse. (Newsbreak)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Loganville Christian Academy is hosting a Preview Day. Sign up at lcalions.com/previewday to reserve your spot. (8:45 am-10:15 am)
• Just down the street, at Tacos N' Beer in Monroe, Shane Clark will perform for the restaurant's weekly Thirsty Thursday. (5:30 pm-8:30 pm)
• Pierre Edwards, one of America's top touring comedians, is performing tonight in nearby Norcross at the Atlanta Comedy Theatre. (7:00 pm)

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From my notebook:

• Flight delays around the country Wednesday morning were the result of a computer system outage. The FAA issued a ground stop on all domestic flights as the outage affected the Notice to Air Mission System that safety information to airlines and flight crews. The outage was lifted mid-morning and flights resumed, but not after 438 delays and 34 cancellations in Atlanta alone as of 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The FAA stated that there was no evidence of a cyber-attack, but the situation will be investigated. (WSBTV)
• Georgia Gwinnett College is seeking volunteers to participate in a 12-week exercise program. The free program will give exercise science students hands-on experience in a practical setting. Volunteers will be given a pre-training and post-training fitness assessment. The assessment will measure cardio fitness, blood pressure, body mass, muscular strength, balance, and flexibility. Training will be from 5-6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays from Jan. 30 to April 26. To volunteer, you must be an adult with no major health conditions. Contact Dr. Lauren Tapp at ltapp@ggc.edu. (Gwinnett Forum)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. Be safe on the roads and take your time. I'll be back tomorrow morning with more local news!