🌱 Grayson's New Head Football Coach + Fun Outdoor Weekend Events

Happy weekend Loganville-Grayson! Here's a glimpse at the community news. In today's briefing, you'll find news about these stories and more:

• Grayson Rams name their new Head Football Coach, former assistant, Santavious Bryant.
• Loganville Police need your help to locate a runaway male juvenile.
• Check out your list of weekend events to help you get outside and enjoy some fresh air.

But first, today's weather:

This weekend will cool off a little with a high today of 55 and a low of 41. Mostly cloudy skies with a little bit of sun during the morning will give way to rain showers tonight.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. Santavious Bryant has been named the Head Coach of Grayson High School's football team. Bryant, 28, spent the 2022 season as a defensive coach for Class 6A state runner-up Gainesville. He was previously an assistant at Grayson for several seasons, and has now returned to lead the Grayson Rams. He was approved Thursday night by the Gwinnett County Public Schools Board of Education. Athletic Director, Brian DeBerry, welcome Coach Bryant, his wife and children back to the Grayson community. (Gwinnett Prep Sports)
2. The Loganville Police Department is requesting help from the community to find a runaway male juvenile. He was last seen Monday, Jan. 16 in the area of Alexander Crossing. He has been known to frequent nearby areas in Loganville like Huntington Ridge, Tara, and Towler Shoals. There is currently not a clothing description. Please click on the link provided to view a photo of the teen. If you have any information, please contact Det. K. Raines or the Walton County Dispatch Center at 770-464-0310. (Facebook)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Boss Brothers Country Store in Loganville will be hosting a Pet Vaccination Clinic this morning. (8:00am-12:00pm)
• Have some laughs with Goat Yoga at Double Durango Farm in Loganville! (2:00pm-3:00pm)
• The Grayson Library is offering an SAT Prep session for students to pick up testing secrets for the SAT and set test taking goals. (3:00pm-4:00pm)

From my notebook:

• Stock up on school spirit wear at Scotteez Spiritwear and Promotional Products in Loganville! Beginning Monday, the store will be having an overstock sale on merchandise from the Walton County School clusters. They have multiple items from Walnut Grove, Loganville, and Monroe Area. Some items include baseball and football jerseys, pants, various spirit wear items, and hats. They will also have blank sweatshirts, hoodies, shorts, sweatpants, and more. Stop by next week for some great deals. (Facebook)
• Senior citizens in Gwinnett County may be eligible for tax breaks. If you are 65 or older, and you income is less than $112, 048, the Senior School Tax Homestead Exemption may apply to you. Seniors with a vehicle 10 years or older, who drive less than 5,000 miles in a year, may also be eligible for an emissions waiver. You can visit GwinnettTaxCommissioner.com/Seniors to check eligibility and apply. (Monroe Local)
• The metro-Atlanta area is offering fun events for the entire family this weekend. Here are some highlights:
  • Check out the restricted Conservation Area of Panola Mountain State Park with volunteer hikers at the 2023 Friends of Panola Mountain Extended Hike. (9:00am-2:00pm)
  • Braves Fest at Truist Park and The Battery where admission is free! Enjoy on-field activities, player autographs and Q&A sessions, live performances, baseball clinics, and more fun for the family! (10:00am-4:00pm)
  • Visit this unique farm in Snellville for an Alpaca Barn Tour at Creekwater Alpaca Farm, and enjoy horses, bunnies, goats, and pigs too! (11:00am-4:00pm)
  • Martha's Outdoor will be onsite at the Don't Fear the Squirrel XC Biking event by Go Nuts Biking being held this weekend at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder. (12:00pm)
  • With just a short drive, you can celebrate at the Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain with a Drone Show, lights, storytelling, dancing, and more. (4:00pm-9:00pm)

You're all caught up for the weekend, and I hope you have a great one! See you all soon for another update!