🌱 Pregnant Woman Struck By Vehicle + 222 Inmates Moved To County

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Here's the lowdown...

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 94 Low: 76.

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

1. An accident in Gwinnett County has left an Afghan refugee dead. Sajida Hussaini, 34 years old, was struck by a car when she exited her Uber on Hewatt Road. Hussaini was reportedly pregnant at the time of the incident. Alcohol has been considered a factor in the incident but speed has not been determined. The investigation is still ongoing. (Nationwide Report)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Loganville-Grayson properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
3. Jed Dasher, 41 years old, has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for fleeing from the scene of an accident. He was located and arrested by Walton County Sheriff's Office deputies after fleeing from Covington Police Department officers. He was the passenger of a vehicle that crashed in the yard of a West Dixie Highway residence. (Morgan County Citizen)
4. Gwinnett County has signed a new contract to house 222 state inmates at the county's Correctional complex. The contract is with the state's Department of Corrections and lasts for one year. The inmates will be used by Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation to help complete tasks that upkeep the city. The state is paying the county $22 per day per inmate. (11 Alive)
5. The Gwinnett County Police Department is reminding residents to move over a lane when encountering emergency vehicles. The reminder has been issued in response to two patrol cars being struck over the weekend while responding to a crash on Interstate 85. Thankfully, the vehicles were unoccupied. This is still a reminder to move over when encountering flashing lights. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Oceans of Possibilities: Virtual Summer Camp Via Gwinnett County Public Library (All Day)
• Let's Talk: Session G Via Gwinnett County Public Library (1:00 PM)
• All Aboard! At The Grayson Public Library (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Walton County Fire Rescue is currently hiring. Click here to learn more about the open positions and apply. No experience is required. (Walton County Fire Rescue via Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Public Library highlights its "Spill Lit" podcast. This young adult podcast is released every two weeks. Click to begin listening. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Walnut Grove Public Library will be hosting the Ken Scott Magic Show this Friday at 3:30 p.m. Mark your calendar! (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.