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🌱 Local Craft Beer Tours + Free Pet Clinic + Alpacas And More

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Jennifer Hannah, Neighbor
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Good morning, Loganville-Grayson! I'm back bright and early this morning with a glimpse at the latest local news. Today we'll cover...

  • Thursday's storms wreaked havoc on parts of Georgia.
  • The FBI needs local help to find a man who might be on the run in Gwinnett.
  • Local craft beer brewery tour is coming soon!

But first, today's weather:

The good news is that today will bring us sunny skies... the not so good is that it will also be pretty chilly. The high is 49 with a little wind while the low is 27. So, bundle up for your evening activities!

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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

  1. Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services kept busy Thursday night. The storms swept into the Atlanta metro area and wreaked havoc on the southern portion of Atlanta. Gwinnett County also had multiple weather-related emergencies with crews answering 90 calls in a 3-hour window. The majority of the calls were reporting downed power lines; however, calls did range from activated alarms to structure fires and multiple trees on homes. (Monroe Local)
  2. Walton County Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire at a home in Walnut Grove during Thursday's storms. It is believed that lightning struck the home causing major damage, and when firefighters arrived, the attic was engulfed in heavy fire. The fire displaced a family of five and the Red Cross is assisting them. Crews from Walton County were also dispatched Thursday to assist Newton County, as they sustained heavy damage in several areas of their county. Walton County Public Works also assisted with tree removal after the storm. (Monroe Local)
  3. The FBI is looking for a former Gwinnett County resident who lived in Lawrenceville and owned a medical lab in the county in 2019. Khalid Ahmed Satary violated his pre-trial release and is now a wanted man. He has been charged with multiple counts of fraud related to health care, and a warrant was issued on Nov. 23, 2022. He is 5-foot-7-inches and weighs about 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes and may be using an alias. If you know his whereabouts, you are encouraged to contact law enforcement or your local FBI office. (Newsbreak)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

  • Gwinnett Ultimate Frisbee is hosting a Saturday pick-up game at The Fountain Church in Lawrenceville... go get some exercise and meet new people! (9:00 am-12:00 pm)
  • Don't miss the Walton County Community Pet Clinic at the Agricultural Center. Free services for the first 200 pet owners! (9:00 am-1:00 pm)
  • 'Homeward Bound' is playing at the Monroe-Walton County Library this afternoon for its Classic Movie Matinee. (1:00 pm-3:00 pm)
  • Feel like dancing the night away? Moonshiners Bar & Grill has 'Gritz & Jelly Butter' playing tonight and bringing the funk, dance music to Grayson. (9:00pm)

From my notebook:

  • Sippin' in the Suburbs is an event created to explore Gwinnett County craft breweries, and it's a great way to learn more about the local scene. There are several different ways to enjoy the tours. The bus tour, featuring a behind the scenes look at how beer is made, will be on the second Saturday of the month with the first tour scheduled for Feb. 11, or you can enjoy a guided walking tour in Lawrenceville, showcasing both food and craft beer, on the fourth Saturday of the month beginning on Jan. 28. The tours were created in partnership with Southern Culinary Tours. (Explore Gwinnett)
  • If you're looking for a unique family-friendly experience close to home, visit Creekwater Alpaca Farm in Snellville. Not only can you visit, pet, and feed the alpacas, but they also have horses, bunnies, goats, and pigs! They offer public tours on the weekends, and this weekend they will be touring from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. You can inquire about private tours, shop the alpaca goods at the gift shop, and more at the farm. (Facebook)
  • The Lawrenceville Arts Center has a lineup of different family friendly events, from comedy to concerts to cabaret. This weekend, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, opens January with a musical version of the classic story. And make sure to get your tickets for Shawn Mullins, who will be playing a special one-night show on Jan. 21. (Lawrenceville Arts Center)

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I hope you have a great weekend. I'll be back soon with another update!

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