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Good day Loganville! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Loganville officials say they can't stop the new Islamic center
  • How Loganville's 28-13 loss fits into this week's state scores

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 68. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Islamic center construction in Loganville draws controversy (monroelocal.org) — Construction of a three-story Loganville Islamic Center on Lee Byrd Road is moving forward after 14 months of city review, surprising some city council members and sparking heated social media debate. Officials say the project meets Loganville zoning rules and warn that federal religious land-use protections sharply limit efforts to block it, while residents remain divided over growth, process transparency, and religious freedom.
   

• Week 5 scores and recaps (nowgeorgia.com) — Loganville's football team fell 28-13 to Habersham Central, dropping the Red Devils in a week packed with notable Georgia high school results. The roundup highlights big wins, record-breaking performances, and key region matchups that shape playoff prospects, giving Loganville fans context for where their team stands against statewide competition.
   

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  • Turning the BIG 51 on Sunday, can't wait!
    Butttt I'm having a hard time figuring out what I want to do. Would love to go somewhere where they actually dance and have great music, oh and some… (Nextdoor Arbor)
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    Take it to the limit .i have been cutting grass , spreading pinestraw and fertilizer the last 2 days .No cancer since 2021 and heart valve only been… (Nextdoor Janel Ln)
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🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

  • (Friday-NIGHT) Grayson vs Buford Live Free𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 High School Football Online, September 18, 2026 (starherald.net)

Snellville

Gwinnett County

  • After numerous wrecks on property, Gwinnett couple asks county to do more to curb speeding on their street (11alive.com)
  • Three Georgia counties flagged by Trump administration for using non-English election materials (roughdraftatlanta.com)
  • 2 critically injured after fire at Gwinnett County home, officials say (fox5atlanta.com)

Ok Loganville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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