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🌱 Local List Of New Year's Eve Fun + Woman Robs Two Banks In Two Days
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Loganville-Grayson.
Happy last day of 2022! It's Saturday in Loganville-Grayson, and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on your local news, and I'll give you a preview of New Year's Eve celebrations you may want to check out. Today you'll read about:
- Looking for a local New Year's Eve destination? Look no further as our community has so much to choose from this weekend.
- Gwinnett County to increase patrols and keep roads safe with their DUI Task Force.
- Gwinnett Police looking for woman who robbed two Gwinnett County banks in two days.
But first, today's weather:
The rain is here to stay for the morning and into the early afternoon with a chance of some thunderstorms. The high will be about 64 with a low of 51 so not too chilly, but definitely an umbrella kind of day. Be safe during evening drives as fog may develop.
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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:
- The search is on for Janae Samantha Fareaux. Police say she has robbed two Gwinnett County banks in just two days, including a Wells Fargo on Killian Hill Road and a Trust Bank on Pleasant Hill Road. In one incident, she demanded to get into the vault and was not successful in taking anything, and in the second incident she handed a note to the teller and left with over $2,000 in cash. Detectives report that she was seen wearing a long black wig, a gray t-shirt over a black shirt and black pants. There could be a reward for information leading to her arrest. Gwinnett County detectives ask for anyone who may have information to call 770-577-TIPS or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com. (WSB Atlanta)
- Deputy James Thomas, a 24 year-old from Mississippi, was shot to death Thursday morning in Fulton County after ending his shift. Deputy Thomas is the second metro Atlanta officer shot, while off duty, in just over two weeks. Senior Correctional Officer Scott Riner was killed before his shift in Gwinnett County. Deputy Thomas was found, deceased, in his wrecked vehicle in the middle of Bolton Road, and police are working to find out if the shooting occurred before or after the car accident. Police have received reports that his vehicle was driving erratically and collided with a van, after the van's driver contacted police to give the account of the incident. The driver reported that they believed they heard gunshots around the time of the collision. Police do not believe that the driver was involved in the fatal shooting. By Friday, the reward for information leading to an arrest, had reached $30,000. Call CrimeStoppers at 404-577-8477 with information. (Newsbreak)
- Gwinnett County Police DUI Task Force will be out in full force this New Year's Eve with a focus on keeping roads safe. Many officers volunteered to supplement the task force and help to patrol for impaired drivers. The task force will begin additional patrols at 7:00pm tonight and remain on the roads to provide extra support until 5:00am on New Year's Day. There are many options for impaired individuals to get home, so if you consume alcohol, make sure to have a designated driver in place, plan to use a ride share, or call a taxi service. (Monroe Local)
Today in Loganville-Grayson...your Local New Year's Eve Events List:
- College Football Playoff action in nearby Monroe at Southern Brewing Company, and hopefully a Red and Black toast at midnight with a Bulldog win. (4:00pm)
- Laugh your way into 2023 with the comedy show featuring Dulcé Sloan at Lawrenceville's Aurora Theatre, where she got her start in theatre. (8:00pm)
- Join Sharon Baptist Church for their New Year's Gospel Music Night. (8:00pm-12:00am)
- The Chris Hampton Band will play into the New Year at the Loganville American Legion Dance, and no worries because they will play the Peach Bowl too! (8:00pm-12:30am)
- Moonshiners Bar & Grill in Grayson and the Sandy Creek Band will usher in the New Year with live music and a champagne toast at midnight! (8:00pm)
- How about a magical snowfall experience for the kids? Nearby Stone Mountain Park is hosting a kid-friendly event. (9:00pm)
From my notebook:
- After a recent loss of one of their own, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office expresses their deepest condolences to Deputy James Thomas' family and the Fulton County Sheriff's Office. Both Sheriff's Offices encourage anyone with information about his death to contact the APD or CrimeStoppers. Call 404-577-TIPS. (Facebook)
- If you had trouble locating a PlayStation 5 this season, there is an opportunity to win one with a donation to a great cause. The Deputies Beyond the Badge Foundation is raffling off a PlayStation 5 to help raise money for their foundation. All proceeds benefit the community. You can visit deputiesbeyondthebadge.org and click on "Enter to Win PlayStation 5" at the top of the page. Each entry is just $20 and the drawing will be Jan. 22nd. Deputies Beyond the Badge is a foundation dedicated to cultivating relationships between the Walton County Sheriff's Office and the communities they serve. (Facebook)
- With most boys basketball tournaments wrapping up this week, teams prepare to enter region play moving into the New Year. Even with two back-to-back tournament losses to Florida teams, Grayson boys basketball remains at No.3. The Rams had a solid showing against both Top 10 teams. (Scorebook Live)
Now you're in the loop and ready to enjoy your New Year's Eve. I wish you a safe and happy New Year. I hope you have a great weekend as we make our way into 2023! I'll be back soon!
