🌱 Local Candlelight Services + Gusts Of Frigid Air Descend On Georgia

Merry Christmas Eve friends! I hope you are staying safe and warm. Here is a quick look at some of our local news including these stories and more:

• Local Christmas Eve services for the whole family to enjoy.
• Gusting winds dip temperatures to lows we haven't seen in over a decade.
• The New Year brings a few new Georgia laws gives good news to some local entrepreneurs.

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But first, today's weather:

The bitter cold continues, and it look like it will remain until Monday. We should have some sun shining this morning with clouds moving in for the afternoon. With a high of 26 and a low of 17, it's important to bundle up, bring your furry friends inside, and leave your home winterized.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. Authorities need your help locating Cedric Demitri Rogers. Rogers, jailed for a probation violation, fled his work detail at the Hall County Animal Shelter Thursday afternoon. He was later spotted at a Gwinnett County Hardee's and continues to evade police. He's now on the run, and is wanted for escape and interference with an electronic monitoring device. (Newsbreak)
2. The National Weather Service issued a wind-chill warning for North Georgia as the artic blast has brought in some of the coldest temperatures we've seen in decades. The powerful wind gusts have wreaked havoc across metro-Atlanta downing trees and taking down power lines, and companies are working to restore power as quickly as possible. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing until Monday. There are warming stations open throughout the metro area including Gwinnett County, and Georgia State Parks will also have warming stations open. Fort Yargo State Park is our closest park location to seek shelter, should you lose power, and they will have a warming station open. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Most state laws were effective in July, however, a few were delayed until Jan.1, 2023. The following laws will take effect at the first of the year. Rural hospitals will get an increase in the cap for their income tax credits from $60-$75 million, helping to strengthen these rural healthcare systems. Another new law will allow food trucks to sell in any county in Georgia. Now any county can perform health inspections on the trucks, but they will charge less money. The law was designed to help save money for food truck owners, which is great news for popular food truck events in our area. Designed to protect Georgians, a new law requiring Online Marketplaces to collect specific identifying information from high volume, third party sellers. The law will help protect Georgians from purchasing stolen or counterfeit items from sellers. And finally, a law passed to streamline fees that telephone companies pay cities and towns. (13WMAZ)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• A Christmas Tradition for many, The Atlanta Ballet is performing their Christmas Eve afternoon show, "The Nutcracker," at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. (1:00pm)
• Bundle up and enjoy the show at Stone Mountain Christmas, including the world's largest light show and Santa's fly over. (2:00pm-9:00pm)
• Festive fun at Cosmo's Pizza & Social! Just wear your favorite holiday pj's and join their Christmas Eve Pajama Party. (10:00pm-2:00am)

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From my notebook:

• Christmas Eve services surround us this year, and there are many to choose from. Here is a list of some of the local services that are right around the corner from you:
  • Loganville's Orchard Church will host 2 Christmas Eve candlelight services designed for families to enjoy together. The first more family friendly service, at 11:30am, will be a little shorter in length and feature glow-stick candles, and the second service will be at 4:30pm for all generations and feature a more traditional candle lighting service. (Happening Next)
  • Snellville United Methodist Church is hosting two different Christmas Eve services. The family friendly service will be held at 5:00pm, while the traditional Holy Communion will be at 11:00pm. (Facebook)
  • With a short drive, you can enjoy the Christmas story in Bethlehem! Bethlehem Frist United Methodist Church is offering their Contemporary Worship Service in the Worship Center at 5:00pm and their Traditional Service in the Sanctuary at 7:00pm. Both services are for families and will be candlelight services offering Holy Communion. (Facebook)
  • Candlelight Christmas Eve Service starts at 5:00pm at Gracepointe Nazarene Church in Loganville. (Facebook)

• A friendly tip from auto experts could save you money. Experts say that modern fuel injection engines are made to start right up and drive. It is recommended that drivers pull off within about 30 seconds of starting the vehicle as it will warm up faster being driven, decrease emissions, and lower fuel costs. Allowing your car to idle in freezing temperatures could be creating costly damage. (Fox7 Austin)

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That's it for today. Enjoy your holiday and I'll see you back soon with some very special experiences that might help kick off your New Year with a unique adventure! I hope you stay warm and happy!