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🌱 Police Vacancy Concern In Gwinnett + Gwinnett Firemen Save Life

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Jennifer Hannah, Neighbor
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Good morning, Loganville-Grayson! I'm back this morning with your Patch newsletter. Keep reading for updates on the local news and a glimpse into happening around town. Today we'll cover these stories and more:

  • Two Gwinnett County firefighters saved a man's life on their way to work
  • The first black president of the Georgia State Golf Association has been elected
  • Gwinnett County's virtual book club explores "The Underground Railroad"

But first, today's weather: Partly cloudy skies will greet us today, but warmer temperatures are still here with a high of 68 and a low of 49. We have a chance of rain later in the evening.

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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

  1. Gwinnett County, Georgia's second largest county, has a 26 percent vacancy rate with its police force. This issue is not unique to Gwinnett County. Law enforcement officers are resigning and retiring around the country, and the climate surrounding the police has caused recruiting and attrition to suffer. In 2019, Gwinnett County Police Department only had a 13 percent vacancy rate, so it has doubled since that time. Leaders within the force hope that creating a positive image will help increase the number of applicants. (Police 1)
  2. Ralph Stokes, the vice president of PGA Tour Superstore, is now the first Black man elected president of the Georgia State Golf Association. Stokes, having served as vice president, led multiple committees, and been a member of the board of directors since 2017, was a "foregone conclusion" to take over the president duties. Stokes will now "oversee the state's amateur game." (Atlanta Journal and Constitution)
  3. The family of a Hall County man, Bryson Moore, wants to thank two Gwinnett County firefighters who stopped to help Moore, and saved his life. Moore was hit by a driver, who fled the scene and left him in the road in Braselton. A Gwinnett County firefighter, on his way to work, immediately stopped to help Moore until paramedics arrived on scene. A second Gwinnett County firefighter also arrived to render aid. The victim's family is thankful for the two men who saved Bryson Moore's life. (Newsbreak)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

  • The Grower's Outlet is back! Spend Valentine's Day shopping the spring opening and enjoying gifts and goodies. (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)
  • A Valentine's Day Pop Up on Parsons Alley in historic Downtown Duluth will feature Nancy's Flower Truck. (4:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Walnut Grove Baseball gets started today with C-Team and JV home games against Jefferson. (5:00 pm and 7:00 pm)

From my notebook:

  • Mark your calendars and spread the word for those interested in a career in law enforcement. The Gwinnett County Police Department is hosting a hiring event on March 3 at the Gwinnett County Police Training Center in Lawrenceville. The event will be the first step in a two-part process and is expected to take two to three hours to complete. A physical test may be a part of the process, so be prepared. It is recommended that you complete an application prior to attending the event, and you will be contacted to schedule an appointment to help the process move along seamlessly. Visit the link to complete an application. (Government Jobs)
  • Did you know? The Gwinnett County Public Library offers a virtual book club called the ATL Reads Book Club! This month's featured book is "The Underground Railroad" by Colson Whitehead. In order to access the club, registration is required through the Adult Services link in the bio on the Instagram page. (Instagram)

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