🌱 Groovin' On The Green + Grayson Native Serves U.S. Navy + SPLOST

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, full of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 87 Low: 69.

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

1. Loganville has officially started planning for the proposed special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) revenue. According to Mayor Skip Baliles, if Gwinnett County approves the referendum this November, the city will bring running water and bathrooms to Destination Park and put some SPLOST money toward a library. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. A native of Grayson, Georgia, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Pensacola operating out of Naval Air Station Pensacola. Hospitalman Raquel Shanks grew up in a family of Marines and joined the Navy four years ago. As he continues to train and perform missions, he takes pride in serving his country in the United States Navy. (OCG News)
3. Last week, Michigan State extended an offer to 2024 4-star athlete Kylan Fox of Loganville, who just finished his sophomore year at Grayson High School. At 6-foot-5 and weighing 215 pounds, Fox could play tight end or defensive end in college. (247sports.com)
4. The City of Loganville's Groovin' on the Green-Liquid Pleasure performance will take place on Jun. 17. Liquid Pleasure will perform everything from beach music and oldies to more contemporary hits. You can bring your own beer and wine or purchase them at the event, as well as browse the many food vendors available. (City of Loganville)
5. This week, the Gwinnett Chamber and the Georgia-Pakistan Business Council (GAPAKBC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) during an official ceremony. The MOU recognized the intent of both organizations to collaborate and champion global business together. (Metro Atlanta CEO)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• 2nd Round Music At City of Walnut Grove City Hall (10:00 AM)
• Swashbuckling Scavenger Hunt At Gwinnett County Public Library, Grayson Branch (2:00 PM)
• Saturday Night LETS VIBE At LETS CAFE (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• If you frequent Lawrenceville's Peachtree Cafe, you may want to read this article on the restaurant's "not so peachy" restaurant report card after it failed a recent health inspection. (CBS 46 News)
• What's coming up at the Gwinnett County Public Library Grayson Branch next week? Check out the library's calendar of events and filter by location to get the details on Ms. Becca's storytime sessions, Reading Buddies group, and a special presentation on seahorses and gender. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
• Did you miss this week's blood drives at the Grayson Senior Center? The City of Grayson will be holding two more blood drives this month on Jun. 22 and 23 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Give blood, save a life! (City of Grayson)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.