🌱 GizmoWatch Pinpoints Location Of Boy + Become A Mentor In Gwinnett

Hello, neighbors! It's me, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. I'm back in your inbox with this morning's glance at the top news in our community. In today's issue, we have these stories and more:

• Walton County Schools is helping students navigate their future career paths.
• Find out how you can get your own local garden plot and become a bigger part of your community through Live Healthy Gwinnett.
• Investigators have discovered that a Snellville woman's death is now a murder-for-hire crime, and one suspect is still at large.

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But first, today's weather:

Today will be significantly cooler than yesterday, but the sunny skies will remain. The high is about 56 with a low of 36 so grab a jacket for an evening out.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. An Atlanta man says that the GizmoWatch, which he helped develop, led him right to his autistic son. Priyansh Nigam works as a Tech Product Manager at Verizon, and he said that the most important part of his job is using the products that he helps create. In this case, the watch's real-time tracking capabilities led him to his 7-year-old son when he was lost and did not get off the bus earlier this week. He was able to notify school administrators of the exact location of his son. Knowing his son is wearing the GizmoWatch gives Nigam peace of mind, as his son wouldn't be able to communicate his location. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Police are searching for a second man in connection with the murder of Courtney Owens, who was shot a Snellville care dealership last month. Police now believe that 41-year-old Stoney Williams is responsible for the murder-for-hire plot to kill Owens. Wesley Vikers, 23, was arrested and charged with felony murder, malice murder, and aggravated assault, and police are now searching for Williams who will also be facing the same charges. It is believed that Williams, Owens' ex-boyfriend and business partner, was the mastermind behind the plot. If you have any information, please call GCPD at 770-513-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 and remain anonymous. (Newsbreak)
3. For just $35 per year, you can cultivate your own garden in Gwinnett County. The county has opened registration for community garden plots at 10 different locations. Vines Park Community Garden in Loganville, and a new location in Grayson at Grayson Community Garden, are the local gardens in our area. Once payment is received, you will be assigned your 4 feet by 8 feet raised garden plot to grow your own food. The county provides water, soil, tools, mulch, and educational materials while you and your family maintain and cultivate your garden. Gardeners must also complete 12 hours of community service throughout the year. You can learn more and sign up at LiveHealthyGwinnett.com. (On Common Ground News)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Loganville's Morning Mingle is back this morning at Great Harvest Bread Company and local businesses are invited to attend and network with other local professionals! (8:30 am)
• Kick off your weekend at the Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park with parades, storytelling, light shows, and live performances. (4:00 pm-9:00 pm)
• Moonshiners Bar & Grill in Grayson continues to support local music, and tonight, 'Before the Alter' will be delivering 90's alternative rock to the hard rock of today. (9:00 pm)

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From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools is committed to encourage mentoring opportunities for every student. Children with mentors are 55 percent more likely to enroll in college, 78 percent more likely to volunteer in the community, and 130 percent more likely to hold a leadership role in a club or on sports teams. If you would like to positively impact a student, you can sign up by clicking the link to become a mentor. (Facebook)
• The Walton County School District is collaborating with Next Steps Webinars to host a webinar on Jan. 24 from 6-7:30 p.m. The webinar is designed to help parents and students learn more about navigating a career path during and after high school. Some of the state's largest employers, as well as technical colleges, will be attending the webinar to provide insight on educational and career options for high school graduates. Register online by clicking the following link. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and trusting me to help you stay informed. I'll be back tomorrow with some weekend highlights!