🌱 Loganville Lob Takes The Game + Millions For GA Arts Funding

Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's have at it.

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First, today's weather:

A couple of thunderstorms. High: 84 Low: 70.

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

1. Loganville High School's football team won in OT thanks to a setup by "Loganville Lob." The trick play, which involves a behind-the-back pass, led to a winning touchdown against rival Monroe Area High School on Friday night. The play broke a tie in the game's fourth overtime period, allowing Loganville to win 45-39. Videos of the play have gone viral with varying views on the coaches' choice. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The Georgia Council for the Arts is awarding more than $3.1 million in grant funding to 253 arts organizations throughout Georgia. This year's grant funding is an increase of more than $1 million over last year's total. The Aurora Theater in Lawrenceville, the Gwinnett Ballet Theater, The Peach State Opera Company, and The Monroe Walton Center for the Arts are among those organizations receiving funding. A large factor in the arts funding is how much the industry contributed to the state's economy: $23.8 billion, or 3.8 percent of total state GDP. (Newnan CEO)
3. Were you at DEPARTURE's concert on the Snellville Towne Green? The Gwinnett Daily Post has a fresh batch of pictures from the Journey tribute band's most recent concert Saturday night. Scroll through to see any familiar faces and what fun was had at the event, which featured food trucks as well as tables for convenient eating and viewing. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. Tomorrow in Loganville, residents and visitors can gather at Goat Yoga Georgia for a morning session of beginner-level yoga with unexpected guests. The tiny dwarf goats may not actually do the yoga, but they certainly get to know their visitors and get involved however they can. "Goat yoga" has become increasingly popular across the country thanks to viral videos on social media. The class is open to ages 7+ with an accompanying adult. (Patch)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Grayson Public Library has plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to the Grayson Branch for Science Library: Hands On on Aug. 31 and stick around for Poetry Crafting later that evening. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Pet Headshots Mini Sessions At Boss Brothers (12:00 PM)
• Battle of the Bands At The Field Next To City Hall (6:00 PM)
• ChrisTurner Music At American Legion (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Loganville-Grayson. We particularly liked the possibilities of the Willow Trace lot for a family looking to build their dream home. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• Fill up your weekend with things to do in Gwinnett County. Lawrenceville is showing the 1997 Cinderella on Friday at 7:00 p.m. and hosting an African American Culture and Arts Festival on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
• You don't have to go far to find your newest furry friend. Leicas Saving Paws Rescue right in Loganville has two gorgeous German Shepherd mixes available, Crocket and Misty. Although both dogs get along well with other canines, they do not need to be adopted together. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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