🌱 K-9 Unit's Leg Amputated + Back-To-School Drive Donations Wanted

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 94 Low: 76.

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

1. The Gwinnett Youth Commission got some hands-on experience at the Gwinnett County Fire Academy. The commission is meant to educate local students about the various functions of the Gwinnett County government. While visiting the fire academy, students tried on equipment, operated a fire attack line hose, and toured fire trucks. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a list of four upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Loganville-Grayson area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
3. A Gwinnett County Police Department K-9 officer has had an injured leg amputated. K-9 officer Kai was shot by Levi Bryan during an incident in May. The leg had to be amputated since it didn't heal properly. Kai is expected to recover, thankfully. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
4. Grayson High School's Kylan Fox has been offered scholarships from Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Ohio State. The four-star recruit primarily focuses on tight end and edge rusher. The 6-foot-5, 215-pound rising junior has taken visits to Kentucky, Alabama, Louisville, and NC State. (UGA Wire)
5. The Gwinnett County Police Department is seeking donations for its back-to-school drive. The supplies will be used to prepare county children for the upcoming school year that starts on Aug. 3. Donations will be accepted through Jul. 25 every weekday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Click for a list of accepted items and for drop-off locations. (North Gwinnett Voice)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Summer Boost Fun At Bethesda Park Aquatic Center (9:30 AM)
• Splish Splash Stories At E.E. Robinson Park (10:00 AM)
• Walton County Planning Commission At The Historic Walton County Courthouse (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Public Library's 300 Books Before Middle School Challenge is the best way to strengthen a child's reading ability. Click to sign up today. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Walton County is currently hiring for several open positions in the Parks & Recreation Department. Click to view the jobs page. (Facebook)
• Do you understand Gwinnett County's value offset exemption? Click to watch the video explanation and learn how the exemption could affect your tax bill. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! 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.