🌱 QuickTrip Carjacking Victim Identified + New Teacher Orientation

Hi there, Loganville-Grayson! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Enjoy...

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Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid. High: 83 Low: 71.

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

1. The victim of the tragic QuickTrip carjacking murder in Gwinnett County has been identified as beloved former high school football coach Brad Coleman. According to Coleman's friends, he was in Peachtree Corners visiting his parents with his young daughter. He was at the gas station putting air into his tires when three individuals attempted to steal his vehicle. (WSBTV)
2. Gwinnett County Public Schools held a new teacher orientation on Tuesday. According to the district, over 1,500 new teachers attended the orientation. Each speaker at the orientation welcomed the new teachers and sought to inspire them. The teachers are meeting today to participate in grade-level specific literacy activities. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
3. Gwinnett County Commissioners are being pressured to lower the county's millage rate. On Monday, the commission heard public comments from individuals about the rate that determines how much residents pay in property taxes. The tentative proposal is to leave the millage rate at 14.71 mills - the same as last year. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
4. The next Grayson City Council Meeting will be held on Jul. 18 at Grayson City Park. The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. The address for the meeting is 475 Grayson Parkway. (City of Grayson)
5. Loganville's Joseph Stone has committed to LSU's 2024 class. The blue-chip commit accounted his decision on Monday through an Instagram post. Stone referred to LSU as "Wide Receiver U" during his announcement post. The 5-11, 180-pound wide receiver was rated a 4-star commit and ranked No. 107 overall. (Saturday Down South)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Oceans of Possibilities: Virtual Summer Camp Via Gwinnett County Public Library (All Day)
• Summer Reading Take & Make Craft: Ocean Bookmarks Via Gwinnett County Public Library (All Day)
• Local Indie Author Day With The Gwinnett County Public Library (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Grayson residents are reminded that items will no longer be picked up by Republic Services unless they are in a city-provided trash can. One large item can still be picked up each week but contact must be made with City Hall beforehand. (Facebook)
• Walnut Grove Public Library is currently hiring. Click to view the full list of open positions. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.