🌱 No Tolerance For Street Racing + FBI Investigation Turns Local

Hello friends. I'm back bright and early this morning with today's edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Read along to catch a glimpse of the local happenings around town. Today you'll find news about:

• Be a judge for the Gwinnett Science Fair and help middle and high school students learn about your STEM career.
• To all Walton County parents and guardians: Make sure to complete your Georgia Department of Education surveys.
• Residents continue to halt progress on Georgia's massive Rivian plant project.

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But first, today's weather:

Rain is likely for most of the day, and the temperature will drop to a high of 50 and a low of 40. So, make sure to grab a jacket and your favorite umbrella as you start your day.

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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

1. New lawsuits have been filed to challenge that state and local officials are not enforcing "local zoning codes and land disturbance permits" with the Rivian plant project. Some residents in Morgan and Walton counties have continued to try and block progress, as they fear the EV plant will bring further developments and traffic to their rural area. Two lawsuits were filed in both Fulton and Morgan counties, and until the lawsuits are resolved, construction may be halted. (WUGA)
2. A heavy law enforcement presence was evident just outside of Loganville in Bold Springs on Wednesday afternoon. Although there were not many details available, the Walton County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that they are "assisting the FBI with a search warrant in the Bold Springs area." Because this is an ongoing FBI investigation, details will not be available at this time. (Monroe Local)
3. Lawrenceville is the next Gwinnett County city to approve a street racing and reckless driving exhibitions ordinance, following Norcross, Duluth, and Snellville. City officials felt that without the ordinance, the scene might be pushed into the Lawrenceville area. The ordinance stipulates that involved parties, including organizers, promoters, and participants, can be fined up to $1,000 and face six months in jail, and the drivers' cars can be impounded. Spectators can also be fined up to $300 and face six months in jail. Deputy City Manager Steve North said that the ordinance is a proactive measure as they haven't had too many incidents in the past. (The Atlanta Journal and Constitution)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Don't miss the Grand Opening of The Roastery by TradeWind Coffee Co., Dacula's newest coffee shop! (8:00 am-6:00 pm)
• O'Kelly Memorial Library in Loganville is hosting their weekly Chess Club this evening. (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)
• Enjoy the sounds of Shane Clark during Thirsty Thursday just a short drive down the road at Monroe's Tacos 'N Beer. (5:30 pm-8:30 pm)

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From my notebook:

• Ready to clean out all those hard to dispose of items? Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful, in conjunction with Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources, will be hosting 2023's first Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 11, Gwinnett County residents can visit the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds and drop off hazardous household materials (for a full list of acceptable items and limits visit the link) at no charge! Volunteers are needed to work the event, so if you are interested, visit Volunteer Gwinnett's website and sign up. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
• Congratulations to the Loganville Lady Devils Basketball team who clinched the No. 1 seed moving into the region tournament. Tournament play will begin next week at Winder-Barrow. The win also secured a fifth consecutive trip to the state tournament. (Facebook) The No. 9 Grayson Rams girls basketball team also deserves a congratulations for defeating No. 2 Archer in an overtime victory on Tuesday. Tatum Brown led the team with 17 points and Samara Saunders had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. (Gwinnett Prep Sports)
• The Georgia Department of Education parent survey was sent out, via email, yesterday, inviting Walton County School District parents and guardians to complete the annual survey at https://gshs.gadoe.org/Pages/Parent.aspx. This survey is confidential and the feedback is combined to express "perceptions of school climate." The survey allows for responses regarding "education, safety, social support, involvement, and communication." (Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking judges for the Gwinnett County Regional Science, Engineering + Innovation Fair. The fair will be held on Friday, Feb. 24, and judges can choose to work part of the day or judge all day. You will have an opportunity to judge projects in your area of expertise and hear project presentations and interact with students during interviews. The fair is an opportunity to serve as an ambassador to future STEM leaders to hear about different professions. If you are interested in being a part of this year's fair, visit (Gwinnett Science Fair) to fill out an application. (Facebook)

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Thanks so much for following along and staying informed. I'll see you right back here tomorrow!