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🌱GCPS Links Is Live + Filming In Loganville Coming Soon

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Jennifer Hannah, Neighbor
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Good morning, everybody. I'm back bright and early with your Tuesday edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, with lots of community information, including updates on:

  • Gwinnett Police need your help to be on the lookout for a wanted man.
  • Loganville will be closing Main Street to begin filming 'Zoltar' at the end of the month.
  • Gwinnett County Public schools' retention and recruitment initiative will be a 2023 focus.

But first, today's weather:

Today will be mostly sunny and warmer than yesterday with a high of 56 and a low of 41.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

  1. The turnover rate for Gwinnett County teachers (13.25 percent) is well above the state (8.9 percent) and national average (10.9 percent) for 2022. The issue was addressed at Thursday's school board meeting, and it will be a focus this year. Changes to the recruitment process, and a focus on retention are at the forefront of the initiative. Leadership opportunities and diversity will play a huge role in improving retention, which will then have a significant impact on recruiting. A consulting firm will be utilized as Gwinnett implements the changes. (Newsbreak)
  2. Police continue to be on the lookout for Stoney Williams, the man wanted in connection with the murder of Courtney Owens. Williams is charged with Malice Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Assault. The used car salesman, who has multiple aliases, is on the run after hiring a man, who was arrested earlier this month, to kill Owens, his ex-girlfriend. Gwinnett County Police are asking anyone with information on his whereabout to call 770-513-5300 or CrimeStoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477).

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

  • The Walnut Grove Library hosts a monthly Homeschool Meet and Greet to help families plan outings, socialize, and meet new friends. (1:00 pm-2:00 pm)
  • Gwinnett middle and high school students can attend the virtual Winter Session 2 of "Operation Graduation: Supporting College, Career, and Other Post-Secondary Options." (5:30 pm-6:30 pm)
  • Join the conversation... the Spanish conversation at Grayson Library Branch this evening, and work on improving your second language. (6:00 pm-7:00 pm)
  • If you're ready to start something new, Performance Power Yoga in Lawrenceville will be holding a Power Yoga Six Week Beginner Series beginning tonight. (7:30 pm-9:00 pm)

From my notebook:

  • Attention Walnut Grove SENIORS: Senior Meeting in the Auditorium this morning from 7:45 to 9:15 a.m. to discuss details for graduation. Please make sure your seniors are heading out the door to attend this important meeting! (Facebook)
  • "PUBLIC NOTICE: Main Street will be closed for filming from 7 a.m. to midnight on Friday, Jan. 27 and from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 30." Businesses are still accessible during this time, and visitors are encouraged to use the lot on Broad Street and parking will also be available at the Health Department. (Facebook)
  • Your Gwinnett County School Nutrition Program is asking for student feedback! The program would like to have feedback on current menus and ideas for the future. They can't make changes unless they hear back from their students. If you have a Gwinnett County Public School student, please direct them to @cafegwinnett on Instagram, and let them know that their feedback is important. Students can also scan the QR code in the Facebook link. (Facebook)
  • Great news for Gwinnett County Public School parents, the new GCPS Links is live! You can visit GCPS Links and check out all your updates, stories, and important district information in one location. Current stories on the "Links" highlight the surveys and deadlines to respond, and a reminder to download the GCPS app on your mobile device, and dates for important, upcoming events. (Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

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