🌱 Gwinnett Co. Property Tax & Values + $558K Raised For Local Orgs

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Come along to find out the most important things happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of t-storms; humid. High: 85 Low: 71.

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

1. Gwinnett County proposed to keep its tax rate the same, but it expects to collect about $34 million more in property tax revenue due to the increased property values. According to Gwinnett County chief appraiser Stewart Oliver, the average residential property value has increased by $87,000 and the county must revalue about 83 percent of properties. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Yesterday, Jun. 29, it was announced that the 2022 Mitsubishi Electric Classic raised and donated $558,270 to local charities. A number of Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta area charities and organizations, including Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett and Grayson Cluster Schools Foundation, received the donations. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
3. Rey Martinez, Former Loganville mayor and Georgia District 111 Republican nominee, was in attendance at the Grand Opening of the Republican National Committee Hispanic Community Center in Suwanee yesterday, Jun. 29. Suwanee, in Gwinnett County, is one of many towns across the nation that are opening Hispanic Community Centers as part of the RNC's multi-million outreach to the Hispanic community. (Monroe Local)
4. The University of Oregon football team has made offers to two Loganville residents. Jalen Smith and Joseph Stone, both class of 2023, are potential Ducks prospects. (247 Sports)
5. Looking for a new home in the Loganville-Grayson area? Patch, with data from Redfin, View the link to see a list of open houses in your area today, Jun. 30, Saturday, Jul. 2, and Saturday, Jul. 9. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Preschool Storytime At Grayson Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Free COVID-19 Vaccination Event At Grayson Branch of Gwinnett County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• Railyard Axehouse At 2125 Loganville Hightway Suite 204 (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Investigative Services Unit warned the public about scam phone calls that attempt to receive payment for fraudulent active warrants. The same phone number, 770-904-9621, has been reported numerous times recently. Do not provide any credit card information via phone call! (Facebook)
• Learn how to accomplish your accredited high school diploma through Gwinnett Library! Click here to learn more. (Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Community Outreach Section attended the second annual Pride Party! The Sheriff's office plans to continue recognizing and celebrating the local LGBTQ+ community. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.