🌱 City Of Loganville Hiring + Purple Madness At Groovin On The Green

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this summer morning with your new edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town today...

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First, today's weather:

A stray morning thundershower. High: 87 Low: 67.

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

1. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Loganville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Court Clerk, Main Street Development Director, a Highways & Streets Department crew worker, and multiple utilities and emergency services jobs. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Loganville)
2. Get ready for some purple rain next Friday: The next Groovin' on the Green event on Aug. 19 is the Prince Purple Madness Tribute Show! This is the first time Purple Madness has performed at the Loganville Town Green. The band is described as having "all but perfected every last nuance in recreating the sights and sounds of the artist Prince." Catch them at the Green at 7:30 p.m. (City of Loganville)
3. If you have a big family (or a lot of regular house guests), two newly available homes in the area may be the perfect fit for you. First is a 6-bed, 5-bath home on 183 Sweet Branch Court in Grayson. This gorgeous, 2,264-square-foot property is listed at $509,000. For those on a smaller budget, 1318 Tumblerock in Loganville is also for sale. This 1,928-square-foot home offers 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Get the details in Patch's latest real estate roundup. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
4. The Gwinnett Police Foundation has awarded seven college scholarships to high school students, including two from Loganville High and one from Grayson High. The Gwinnett Police Foundation provides charitable and educational services to members of law enforcement, their families, and the communities they serve. The $1,500 scholarships are awarded annually to dependent children of active Gwinnett Police Department employees. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. The Leadership Gwinnett Foundation Board of Directors has announced Alisa Toney as its newest chair. Toney also serves as the senior director of development at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Leadership Gwinnett Foundation's purpose is to empower local leaders to increase their impact on the community. (North Gwinnett Voice)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Playground Pals At E.E. Robinson Park (10:00 AM)
• Little Naturalist: Animal Tracks At Five Forks Branch (10:30 AM)
• Movie in the Park (Trolls) At Grayson Parkway (8:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Gwinnett pride! Georgia Gwinnett College's men's soccer team was ranked No. 23 in the NAIA Preseason Top 25 Poll. Click the link to learn more about the team and the rankings. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
• Did you know you can use your library card to visit state parks? Walnut Grove Public Library wants to remind residents that its partner, Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, is open for camping, boating, and hiking fun. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)
• Your new best friend could be waiting for you at a Loganville-Grayson area animal shelter! Check out the latest adoptable pets on Patch. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.