🌱 Piedmont Eastside Recognized For Cardio Care + Battle Of The Bands

Hey, everybody! It's Thursday in Loganville-Grayson and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.Keep scrolling for the scoop...

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, humid; a p.m. t-storm. High: 79 Low: 69.

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

1. Local hospital Piedmont Eastside recently earned national recognition for cardiovascular care. The honors were part of the American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines and Mission: Lifeline achievement awards. As a participant in the Get With The Guidelines program, Piedmont Eastside qualified for the award by demonstrating how the organization has committed to improving quality care. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. If you love music and a little friendly competition, you won't want to miss the Battle of the Bands this Friday, Aug. 26 from 6-11 p.m. in Loganville. The bands will take the stage at the field next to Loganville City Hall to see who will perform on the Autumn Fest main stage this year. Food vendors will be available; guests can pack their own beer and wine, and are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for the evening. (City of Loganville)
3. A 2016 Walton County graduate will be serving aboard USS The Sullivans. Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Williams of Windsor is serving the ship out of Naval Station Mayport in Florida. Williams said he joined the navy to "have a different story when he came to the table with family and friends." (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. A Gwinnett County woman received a visit from the mayor for her 80th birthday. Barbara Rowley of Dacula celebrated her birthday with her family at Little Mulberry Park on Aug. 20. Her relatives came from South Carolina, Alabama, Illinois, and Nevada. Trey King, the mayor of Dacula, and his wife Dawn were secretly invited to congratulate her on her milestone birthday. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Loganville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available positions include court clerk, utility technician, and Main Street development director. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Loganville)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Preschool Storytime At Grayson Library (10:30 AM)
• Deep Dive Into True Crime, Virtual Event Hosted By Gwinnett County Public Library (4:00 PM)
• Weekday Bingo At The American Legion (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office congratulates Deputy Randy Hoagland on his retirement. Deputy Hoagland is an Air Force veteran who served 22 years at the Gwinnett County Police Department before joining the Sheriff's Office in 2009. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Loganville High School Varsity softball team won their 8-0 over Jefferson. The game was close early until the third inning when Lindsay Lumsden hit a grand slam to give the Lady Devils a huge lead. (Loganville High School via Facebook)
• The popular "Cooking with Kids!" classes, which are designed for children ages 6-11, are available at the Grayson branch. In a recent class, they tasted five varieties of tomatoes and chose their favorite before making tomato basil bruschetta. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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— 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.