🌱 Public Hearing This Thursday + Independence Celebration

Good morning, Loganville-Grayson! I'm Nicole Fallon-Peek and I'll be your new source for all the events, news, and general happenings in your town. Here is everything you need to know today in five minutes or less.

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First, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; humid. High: 84 Low: 68.

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

1. The City of Loganville is conducting another Public Hearing this Thursday, Jun. 9 at 6:00 p.m. This hearing will be held prior to the council meeting. The purpose will be to discuss the Budget for the Fiscal Year ending on June 30, 2023. (City of Loganville)
2. Get ready for Loganville's Independence Celebration happening Saturday, Jun. 25! The family-friendly event will have games and activities with food vendors on-site. There will also be a DJ providing the music before the SkynFolks -Lynyrd Skynyrd cover band takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will follow the concert. The celebration will take place at 925 Twin Lakes Road. Mark your calendars! (City of Loganville Events)
3. Looking for a job in the Loganville-Grayson area? Patch and ZipRecruiter have teamed up to bring you the latest job listings. Whether it's a career change or you're looking for part-time work, start your search over at Patch. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
4. Lewallen Construction was recently awarded a $3.4 million contract to extend the Ivy Creek Greenway. The 3.4-mile trail is about 18 miles from the center of Loganville and features wooden bridges and gorgeous waterfalls. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners awarded Lewallen Construction the money through a 2017 special purpose local option sales tax. The extension will run 1.8 miles from the new trailhead at George Pierce Park to Westbrook Road and then be connected to existing trails totaling about 10 miles. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
5. Teen artists and writers: here's your call to create! Gwinnett Library's literary magazine, Universal Scribbles, is accepting entries from Jun. 5 to Jul. 31 from those in grades 6 through 12. The Summer 2022 theme is Ocean of Possibilities. See more information and submit your entries here. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Toddler Time - Gwinnett County Public Library: Grayson Branch (10:30 AM)
• NA Meetings - First Baptist Church-Grayson (4:00 PM)
• Social Security Seminar - Meridian Community Center (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The City of Loganville is hiring! Check out all the positions over on the city's website at the link. (City of Loganville)
• The City of Grayson is hosting a blood drive at the Grayson Senior Center tomorrow (Jun. 8) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Give blood and save a life! (City of Grayson)
• Students can keep their skills sharp this summer with self-paced, digital support opportunities thanks to Gwinnett County Public Schools! On the Digital eClass page, GCPS elementary and middle school students are able to select one or more digital platforms for at-home practice. Learn more at the link. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.