🌱 Health Fair And Back-To-School Expo + Expanded CDC Testing

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town. Let's do this.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 82 Low: 69.

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

1. The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at a Quicktrip in Peachtree Corners. The initial investigation reports that the shooting occurred on the corner of Peachtree Parkway and Peachtree Corners Circle during an attempted carjacking. The department has not released a lot of details but the victim appears to be male. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. A Georgia Gwinnett College professor and students are researching bees' interactions with blueberry bushes. The project is occurring at the Pinefield Eco Farm in Hephzibah throughout the summer months. Dr. Mark Schlueter, biology professor, obtained the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education grant to research if wildflower patches increase native bee abundance. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Loganville-Grayson properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
4. The Gwinnett Daily Post is hosting a health fair and back-to-school expo on Jul. 16. There will be health checkups, COVID-19 vaccinations, a blood drive, early childhood education, family-friendly activities, and more. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Bogan Park in Buford. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. Loganville-Grayson residents will now have access to expanded orthopoxvirus testing through the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The expanded testing will be able to detect all non-smallpox-related orthopoxviruses. The expanded testing is due to an increase in confirmed monkeypox cases in the state. There have been 30 so far. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Let's Talk Via Gwinnett County Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Baby & Me Storytime At The Grayson Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Summer Reading Take & Make Craft: Ocean Bookmarks At Gwinnett County Public Library (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• The Walton County Sheriff's Office reminds the community to teach loved ones to care about others. (Walton County GA Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library shares photos of its July book displays. Click to view. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library will be hosting the Thinking Money For Kids exhibit from Jul. 13 through Aug. 24. This interactive exhibit is meant to educate children on money's function and value. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.