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🌱 Needed Nursing Programs Go Local + Red Devils Go Big Before Break

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Jennifer Hannah, Neighbor
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Good morning, Loganville-Grayson! I'm glad you're back with me this morning for a glance at some of the local happenings, including updates on...

  • Exciting accomplishments for local students as they move into their Christmas break.
  • Gwinnett County Police ask for your help to give one of its own an honorable farewell.
  • Growth of local nursing program means options to stay closer to home for training.

But first, today's weather:

Expect a cold, rainy day with rain showers starting mid-morning. The high is only 40 and with a low of 34, the day is expected to hover in that cold, dreary state. So, take an umbrella and bundle up, and think of this as bettering our chances for a white Christmas!

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

  1. The funeral for fallen Senior Correctional Officer Scott Riner will be today beginning at 11 a.m. in Lawrenceville. Following the service, Officer Riner will be transported to West View Cemetery in Monticello by police procession. Residents are invited, by Gwinnett Department of Corrections, to line the route to honor Officer Riner and his family. The route will begin on SR 20, to Scenic Highway, back to SR 20, U.S. 78, and then SR 81 as they make their way to Monticello. Please plan for traffic delays in these areas during the procession. (Monroe Local)
  2. Athens Technical College recently held its official ribbon cutting for its satellite nursing program in nearby Monroe. The Walton County-based program will accept 30 aspiring nursing students each fall semester and provide them the tools to grow both in the classroom and in an actual hospital setting. With the help of area hospitals, Piedmont Newton, Piedmont Rockdale, and Piedmont Walton, Athens Tech was able to complete a $1 million renovation to help expand the program. (Monroe Local)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

  • Tasty treats and STEM served up at the Grayson branch of the Gwinnett County Public Library at Cooking with Kids. Apple-zucchini muffins are on the menu to warm those little bellies! (4:00pm-5:00pm)
  • Don't miss a great laugh with Christmas Canteen on stage tonight at the Aurora Theatre at the Lawrenceville Arts Center. (7:00pm-9:30pm)
  • Twenty questions trivia style right at Old Fountain Tavern in Dacula. Be sure to make reservations and wear your ugly Christmas sweater for 20 percent off your meal. (7:00pm-10:00pm)

From my notebook:

  • As we move into the Christmas break, here are some accomplishments to celebrate from our local Loganville High School students:
    • The Loganville High School football team had 18 players recognized for various Region honors this season. Jason Eligwe was named the Two-Way Player of the Year, while 8 players were named to Region 8AAAA 1st Team. (Facebook)
    • Loganville's Lady Devils Basketball team remains undefeated moving into their Hart County Christmas Tournament Dec. 27-29. In their win last Friday night over Heritage High School 56-45, Emaya Lewis scored a season high of 25. (Facebook)
    • Three Loganville High School students battled it out with their robot this weekend in Forsyth county. Charlie Tharp, Aidan Pietruszka, and Trent Sekowski qualified their robot to the State VEX Competition in February. VEX competitions are robotics competitions that help prepare students for STEM-related careers. (Facebook)
  • The City of Loganville wants to inform Loganville citizens that the Christmas and New Year's holiday will not impact trash service for those residents living inside the city limits. (Facebook)
  • A short drive to Norcross, and you and your loved ones can board a carriage in front of Taste of Britain for absolutely free! Tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 20 and tomorrow, Wednesday, Dec. 21, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. are your last chance to take a ride through historic downtown Norcross in a horse drawn carriage. Bundle up and bring your favorite cozy lap blanket and make some special memories. (Atlanta on the Cheap)

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Now that we're caught up with this morning's news, go have a great day! Tune in tomorrow for the latest on what's happening in and around our community.


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