🌱 Gwinnett Transit Survey + Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful​ Class of 2023

Good morning, Loganville-Grayson! I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

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First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 91 Low: 70.

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

1. Gwinnett County leaders are conducting a survey to determine what the transit system should look like going forward. Answers are being taken from now through Aug. 15 so that Gwinnett's Transit Development Plan can gauge what local and commuter needs are when it comes to the county transit system. This initiative aims to make transit more reliable and safe for the community. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Applications to become a part of the Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Class of 2023 are due on Aug. 29. The organization promotes taking care of the environment and living sustainably. They also try to be involved with local schools and give out annual scholarships to students on the Green Youth Advisory Council. Interested applicants can apply using this link. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. There will be several local in-person and virtual business seminars in the area this month. One seminar will discuss Ghost Kitchens, and another will discuss the concept of innovation. There are online and in-person options for those who are interested and ticket prices and times are available here. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
4. On Sunday night, there was a single-vehicle crash on Luther Adams Road. The car was rolled over, and the driver had to be taken out of the vehicle. The driver's injuries are serious but not life-threatening. No other vehicles or people were involved or injured. (Monroe Local)
5. On Aug. 19, there will be an outdoor concert as a part of the Groovin' on the Green series. Purple Madness, a prince cover band, will play at the Loganville Town Green at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring a picnic and a few drinks to sit back and enjoy the live music and beautiful weather! (Loganville GA)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Virtual Action Club at Gwinnett Chamber (10:00 AM)
• Free Summer Grab & Go Meals at Vines Park (11:00 AM)
• City of Lilburn's National Night Out at City Park (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce will hold their Monthly Business Connections Brunch on Aug. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Snellville. The topic of the brunch will be how to make money on Amazon. (Eventbrite)
• The Walnut Grove Public Library is hiring! Learn more about what positions are available and how to apply here. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)
• There are several local companies looking to hire people for business-related work. There are plenty of open positions in the area for those interested in sales, insurance, or merchandising! Check out these job listings for more information about the positions and where you can apply. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.