🌱 GGC Enrollment Up 14% + Foster Parent Info Session + Monkeypox Case

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 71.

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

1. Following nationwide and global declines in college enrollment amid the pandemic, Georgia Gwinnett College saw new student enrollment up 14 percent from the fall 2021 semester. Michael Poll, GGC's vice president of Enrollment Management Services, credits the trend to the college's outreach to local high school campuses. Students in and around Gwinnett County are able to take advantage of services like college workshops, instant decision days, and counseling appointments. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Are you interested in opening your home to children in the community? The Georgia Division of Family Services is hosting a foster parent information session tonight (Tuesday, Aug. 30) at the Grayson Branch Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Attendees will learn general information about foster care and have the opportunity to ask questions about the process. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
3. A case of monkeypox has been reported in Gwinnett County Public Schools. Health department officials say an adult at Dacula Elementary School tested positive. In a statement to 11Alive, the Gwinnett Newton Rockdale (GNR) Public Health Department said, "GNR Public Health works closely with the school systems in our districts. We [...] will continue to follow up and support [staff] as the need for disease education arises." (11Alive)
4. If you're seeking a new career opportunity in the Loganville or Grayson area, plenty of local employers are searching for qualified candidates to fill open positions. Right here in Loganville, Team Pest USA and Construction Execs are both looking to hire. Visit the link to view all available roles in and around Loganville and Grayson. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
5. Looking to add a new furry friend to your household? Just like to look at cute pets? Either way, here are the Gwinnett Animal Shelter's adoptable pets of the week. Visit Gwinnett Daily Post to meet Boots, Bubbles, Wolfie, and more. You can also visit the shelter's Facebook for all the latest updates. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Foster Parent Information Session At Grayson Branch Library, Grayson (6:30 PM)
• Paradise At Sunset At Painting With A Twist, Lawrenceville (7:00 PM)
• Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Vs. Gwinnett Stripers At Coolray Field, Lawrenceville (7:05 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Gwinnett Library invites the community to a virtual climate intervention workshop on Thursday, Sep. 1 from 7 to 8 p.m. Visit the library website to learn more or register to attend. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Over the weekend, members of the Loganville High School FFA helped spruce up Sharon Elementary's Jag Ag Lab by cleaning out the chicken coop, spraying weeds, and more. We love seeing Loganville schools come together! (Sharon Elementary School)
• Did you enjoy the Summer Reading program at the Walnut Grove Public Library? If so, the Georgia Public Library Service is asking you to fill out a brief survey. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another 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.