🌱 Pedestrian Safety Reminders + 2023 Spring Classic For Kids Is Here

Good morning, Loganville-Grayson friends! It's me, back with the latest Patch newsletter. Follow along to find out about what's going on around town, including updates on...

• Gwinnett County schools nearing to a decision about curriculum change for sex education
• Live baseball is here, so get your Georgia vs. Georgia Tech tickets for this weekend and support a great cause while enjoying the game
• Dekalb Police need our help to find two, young, missing girls in separate incidents

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But first, today's weather: Today should be warm with a high of 78 and a low of 64. There's a chance we may have a thunderstorm during the afternoon or evening, so be prepared for rain.

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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

1. After a high school student was hit by a pickup truck on Dogwood Road while leaving Brookwood High School, the Gwinnett Police Department wants to offer safety tips to keep pedestrians and drivers safe. The 14-year-old student suffered a head injury and a broken leg but will recover from his injuries. The driver, who did have the right of way, remained at the scene and assisted emergency personnel. Pedestrian deaths on roadways have increased, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to promote safety on roadways. Here are some general safety tips, from the NHTSA, for drivers and pedestrians. (Monroe Local)
   1. Drivers — Look for pedestrians everywhere, and always let them cross.
   2. Drivers — Obey speed limits and be alert school zones and pedestrian heavy areas. Never pass vehicles in a crosswalk.
   3. Pedestrians — Be alert to traffic, walk on sidewalks, and only cross in crosswalks, intersections, or well-lit areas where drivers have time to see you.
   4. Pedestrians — Wear brightly colored clothing during the day and reflective clothing at night. Try to make eye contact with drivers so they know you are crossing.
2. Gwinnett County Public Schools wants to make a change to the current abstinence-based, 'Choosing the Best,' sex education curriculum, which has been in place for 22 years. However, over 90 percent of the county's parents are opposed to the change to a more comprehensive health curriculum. The new 'Health Smart' curriculum includes detailed illustrations and "lessons on gender identity and sexuality." According to parent surveys, they feel that those conversations should be had at home. Parents can opt their kids out of sex education. The vote, on the changes, will take place at next month's Board of Education meeting. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Visit the nearby Five Forks branch of the library to learn more about property tax exemptions from the Gwinnett County Tax Commissioner's Office. (11:00 am)
• Slow Pour Brewing Company, in Lawrenceville, is hosting Bingo Night tonight to support Planned PEThood of Georgia. Doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at 7 p.m. (5:00 pm)
• Lawrenceville's Performance Power Yoga is hosting a 4 Week Yoga for Flexibility Series, each Wednesday evening, that will benefit any level. (7:30 pm - 9:00 pm)

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From my notebook:

• Dekalb County Police are asking for help to find two missing girls, in two separate incidents. If you have information that could help find either girl, please call the Dekalb County Special Victims Unit at 770-724-7710.
  • Zaliyah is a 12-year-old girl who was last seen in the Stone Mountain area near her house on S. Hairston Road. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs 110 pounds with brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white shirt and slides, gray Rugrats jogging pants, a pink jacket, and she had a bonnet on her head. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
  • Police say 13-year-old Hayden was last seen leaving her home near Eastwyck Circle on Monday. She is 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds with brown eyes and black braids. She was wearing a brown hoodie, black leggings, and white shoes. (WSBTV)
• It's time to grab your tickets to this weekend's Georgia vs. Georgia Tech baseball game that will be held at Coolray Field this Sunday! The event will donate all funds raised to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. This is the 20th Anniversary of the Spring Classic for Kids. Meet Blooper and stay after the game while the kids run the bases. For information on how to sponsor the event or donate to the Spring Classic, please visit give.choa.org. (Instagram)

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Now you're all caught up and ready to start your Wednesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update just for you!