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🌱Local Police Officer Saves Baby + Severe Weather Driving Tips
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Loganville-Grayson.
Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox to help you kick start your Friday with some local news. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today. Today's issue includes news about...
- Gwinnett County sees a decrease in murder convictions, but they are taking steps to bring it back up.
- MLK Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service.
- Local Gwinnett County Police Officer rushes in and helps save a baby who makes a full recovery.
But first, today's weather:
Last night's storms brought in cooler temperatures. Today's high is only 44, and with a low of 29, there is a possibility of cold rain and even wet snow. We can expect it to be windy, so bundle up.
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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:
- A Gwinnett County Police officer, Cpl. Linsey Meador earned the Lifesaving Award. Cpl. Meador was at home and off duty when a frantic neighbor ran to his house asking for help after their baby stopped breathing. Cpl. Meador immediately ran to his neighbors house and performed CPR while his wife called 911 and until the paramedics arrived. The baby stopped breathing after suffering a seizure, and due in part to the quick response from Cpl. Meador, the baby made a full recovery. (11Alive.com)
- Gwinnett County's murder conviction rate fell to just 57% in 2022, which is well below some of its neighboring counties like Dekalb and Fulton with an 87% conviction rate and Cobb County with a 100% conviction rate. Gwinnett County District Attorney, Patsy Austin-Gatson, who was elected in 2020, says that Gwinnett County's diversity and change in jurors attitudes could be a factor in the decline of convictions. Trying older cases and a young, new staff also factors into the number of acquittals last year. Austin-Gatson is working to increase Gwinnett's conviction rate by investing in technology to secure additional forensic evidence and outreach to help address the myths about the criminal justice system for future jurors. (Newsbreak)
Today in Loganville-Grayson:
- Bring your furry pups for a visit at Swanky Paws Pet Spa in Lawrenceville for a Bubble Photo Shoot! Photos are only $10 with a service. (9:00am-3:00pm)
- Head over to the Red Clay Music Foundry in nearby Duluth tonight as Eddie Own Presents: Songwriters in the Round. (8:00pm)
- Jared Munday & The Night Shift will be rocking it out at Moonshiners Bar & Grill in Grayson with country and classic rock hits and more. (9:00pm)
From my notebook:
- Reminder: Schools closed Monday in observance of MLK Day. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday is observed on the third Monday of January each year. MLK Day is a national day of service to encourage Americans to be involved in bettering their communities. It is the only federal holiday that is designated as a national day of service. Visit https://americorps.gov/newsroom/events/mlk-day to find volunteer opportunities. (Facebook)
- Save the Date for the Drive Thru Food Giveaway at Lenora Park in Snellville. In celebration of MLK Day, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office will participate in the food giveaway this Saturday, Jan.14th at 12pm. (Facebook)
- With the recent severe weather, and more rain in the forecast for next week, Georgia DOT offers tips and safe driving practices for Georgians when there is a severe weather threat. Even with road crews working to clear storm drains, sometimes they can become clogged quickly, causing intermittent flooding on roads and interstates. It's important to slow down, be careful, and pull over if your vision is limited. Additional tips include: do not drive through deep puddles or around barricades, and if you come across downed trees or power lines just turn around and call 911 to report the issue. Also note that you can call for HERO or CHAMP assistance by dialing 511. If it's not necessary to travel, it is best to stay home during severe weather. (Monroe Local)
That's the news for today. I hope you have a happy Friday, and I'll be back soon!
