🌱 Loaded Gun Found In Local School + Walton County School Jobs

Hello again, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 87 Low: 70.

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

1. A loaded gun was found in a box of donated school supplies at a Snellville elementary school as Gwinnett County students returned back to the classrooms last week. The principal of Britt Elementary School in Snellville sent out a letter to parents addressing the situation and ensuring parents that safety of students is a priority. The origins of the where the gun came from are unknown. Thankfully, nobody was injured, as the firearm was found after all of the students had left the building. (11Alive)
2. The Walton County School District is hiring for a wide variety of positions in local schools. Job opportunities include school nurse, teacher, and custodian roles. The district is also hiring substitutes, speech pathologists, and bus drivers. All of the application information can be found at the link and filled out online. (Monroe Local)
3. The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce's Monthly Business Connections Brunch will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 23. This month's guest speaker is Stephanie Sokenis from the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center. Tickets will be $15 for non member and $20 for members, and are available for purchase online. The networking event will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Hampton Inn and Suites in Snellville. Those interested can register and get their tickets online. (Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
4. Last week, the Walton County Board of Commissioners recognized the West Walton All Stars 5- and 6-year-old team for winning the 5- and 6-year-old World Series tournament in New Orleans. The kids went into the tournament with an undefeated record and have now taken home their second consecutive title. Congratulations! (Monroe Local)
5. Georgia football fans are in for a treat this fall, as major sports broadcasting network, ESPN will feature two local high school games this season. The first broadcast will take place on Sep. 16 at 11:00 p.m. to show the Brookwood, Georgia team show down against Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fans can catch this game on ESPNU. The second game will take place on Sep. 30 at 7:00 p.m., when Collins Hill takes on Buford on ESPN2. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Paint N Sip Party at Philanthropy Grill and Ale House (6:00 PM)
• Family Storytime at Lawrenceville Branch Library (7:00 PM)
• Flip Circus at Sugarloaf Mills (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Public Library is offering a reading and writing extra help service to help young children and caregivers! Visit the library or click here for information on how to book a an appointment with a librarian. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce's Monthy Business Connections Brunch will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 23. Tickets range from $15- $20 and the brunch will take place at 11:30 a.m. (Greater Eastside Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
  
• Applications to become a part of the GEMS Oversight Committee will close on Aug. 12. The committee serves three terms and aids in the review of the county's AKS standards. Interested applicants can can find more information about the position at the link. (Gwinnett Public Schools)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.