🌱 Last Public Hearing For Gwinnett Millage Rate + SPLOST Extended

Hey, Loganville-Grayson! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with your new copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

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First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 72.

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

1. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has scheduled its last public hearing regarding keeping the general fund millage rate the same as last year. Residents are invited to comment during the last public hearing on Monday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center in the auditorium. Millage rates will officially be adopted at the Aug. 2 Board of Commissioners meeting. (Gwinnett Citizen)
2. Gwinnett County Commissioners voted on Tuesday to approve a referendum to extend the county's special purpose local option sales tax (SPLOST) for six more years. The 2023 SPLOST program includes project efforts of $4.48 million for Loganville and $6.4 million for Grayson. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
3. The Gwinnett Police Department thanked its new K9 Sika for helping catch a man wanted by the Barrow County Sheriff's Office on Monday evening. The chase for the man ended up in Gwinnett County, where Sika tracked him for 1.6 miles before locating him hiding in a chicken coop. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. In the market for a new house? Take a look at three Loganville-Grayson area open houses taking place this Saturday, Jul. 23. Preview the houses in Patch's list for location, price, and square-footage. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
5. The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that Georgia's law banning abortion at six weeks – with some exceptions – can take place effective immediately. Exceptions to the ruling allow for abortions at 20 weeks or less if the pregnancy was a result of rape or incest (if a police report is filed). Abortions may also be performed in the case of a medical emergency that may prevent death or physical impairment of the pregnant person. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Preschool Storytime At Grayson Library (10:30 AM)
• Bracelet Making Class - Only $8! At The Loganville Makers Studio (6:00 PM)
• Weekday BINGO At American Legion Post 233 (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Thanks to the Walton County School District for providing their latest model of school bus, the Walton County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Emergency Response Team (S.E.R.T.) conducted an exercise/training of clearing school buses in case of a potential threat. (Walton County GA Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The 2022-2023 school year is just around the corner. Consider purchasing the $10 Chromebook Usage and Protection Plan for your Loganville Middle Schooler to ensure discounted rates in case of potential damages. (Loganville Middle School via Facebook)
• Do you have a child getting ready for kindergarten this summer? Join the Gwinnett County Public Library Five Forks staff on Saturday, Jul. 23 at 2:00 p.m. to prepare your child for the fall. Register here. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.