🌱 Walnut Hill High Football Matchup + LPD Receives $10.5K Check

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Loganville-Grayson and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening in the community. Hope you all have a great day. Today's issue includes updates on...

• Walnut Hill High School faces off against Madison County High School
• Loganville Police Department receives a check for $10,500
• Events at the Grayson Public Library

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But first, today's weather:

Nice with clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 50.

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

1. On Friday night, Walnut Grove High School is going neon for football! The varsity football team will be facing off against Madison County High School in Madison. Fans are encouraged to dress in neon colors to show their WGHS Warriors team spirit! Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. (Walnut Grove High School PTSO, Loganville, GA via Facebook)
2. Members of the Loganville Police Department received a donation of $10,500 from David Sparks on behalf of the Masters Car Club. The check represented proceeds from the car club's most recent Back the Blue Car Show, which took place earlier this month. (City of Loganville - Government via Facebook)
3. FFA students from Walnut Grove High School, Carver Middle School, and Youth Middle school attended 95th National FFA Convention and Expo! Held in Indianapolis, the event recognized CMS and YMS as two of the Top Five finalists for the National Middle School Model of Excellence. CMS actually made the Top Three finalists in the category, so they are still in the running for the overall national title. The remaining honors will be awarded later this week. (Walton County School District - GA via Facebook)
4. 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 Duluth Branch for Bat Week, starting on Oct. 30, or enjoy Cook For Pets at the Grayson Branch on Nov. 1. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
5. The Clay Target Lions from Loganville Christian Academy Athletics did a great job at their recent rifle shooting competition. The team placed second in the AAA Division for the GIAA Qualifier, which was held at Old Hudson Plantation. Their next competition takes place on Saturday in Savannah. (Loganville Christian Academy Athletics via Facebook)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Loganville Police Department Donut Dash 5K & 1M at Loganville Police Department (12:00 PM)
• Boo Fest at Lawrenceville Lawn in Lawrenceville (7:00 PM)
• Dining In The Dark: A Chef T Culinary Experience at YES Events in Tucker (7:00 PM)
• Football: Flowery Branch High School Vs. Loganville High School at Loganville High School Football Stadium (7:30 PM)
• The Legends Of Classic Rock at Innovation Amphitheater in Winder (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Gwinnett Library is ready to help kids celebrate Halloween with a fun community event on Monday! Kids can show up in costume for songs, candy, scary stories (not too scary!), and more. Visit the link for details. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Community Outreach program got to participate in a Halloween Party event on Tuesday! Events included music, a raffle, games, and of course tons of candy! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library is kicking off November with a visit from popular author Robyn Lucas. She'll be joining Partnership Against Domestic Violence to discuss her book 'Paper Doll Lina.' (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow morning 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.