🌱 Rowen Project Ready To Grow + Goats, Yoga, And Santa Fun!

A quick glance at our community news before breakfast to get your day started off right! Today is Monday, December 12, 2022 and here's a look at your local news:

• Unique, local adventures and Christmas fun is ready to boost your spirits.
• Happy news for Walton County employees as they will soon see more money in their pockets.
• Time Magazine's book review may help you complete your 2022 reading list or gift list.

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But first, today's weather:

Today will be chilly with a high of only 57. Give your commute a few extra minutes as there will be some fog here and there. An umbrella is not a bad idea as there is a little chance of showers, and it may cool off to a low of 43 so you'll need your jackets too.

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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

1. The first tree has been planted at Rowen as a symbol of growth. Rowen will be a 2,000 acre community off of Hwy 316, a short drive from the Loganville and Grayson communities. The global knowledge community plans to provide a mix of labs, offices, residential and retail spaces, as well as parks and community spaces. It is expected to bring together leadership in the agricultural, medical, and environmental fields. Upon completion, Rowen should provide about 100,000 jobs to local residents and Georgians as well as contribute over $8 billion dollars in annual revenue to the state. (Gwinnett Forum)
2. Walton County employees received good news from last Tuesday's vote on pay raises. All Walton County employees will receive a 6% Cost of Living Allowance as well as tiered raises for department heads. It is believed that the increases will help to decrease the number of employment vacancies with the county. The Cost of Living Allowance and tiered raises are effective immediately. (Monroe Local)
3. At the Walton County Board of Commissioners in October, Chairman David Thompson proposed that the Board cut the Chairman's salary to almost a quarter of the current salary and change the classification of the position to part time. Last Tuesday, the Board voted to approve the changes. Thompson believes that it is improper for an elected official to be running the day to day operations in Walton county. With the addition of a County Manager to take over the day to day, the changes for the Chairman will take place with the next election cycle beginning in 2024. (Monroe Local)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Exciting news for local nurses with Athens Technical College's Walton Campus Nursing Program ribbon cutting at the college's new lab and classroom. (11:00am)
• Considering a career change? The Grayson Branch of the Gwinnett County Library is hosting a resume writing class to help you succeed. (6:00pm-7:00pm)
• Red Crawfish in Loganville is serving up dinner and an opportunity to get creative with their Arts & Crafts Night. (7:00pm)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for something special for the book lover in your life? Time Magazine has released their list of the Top 10 Fiction Books of 2022. Focusing on relationships and the dynamics they create throughout the different stages of life, this list can be an invaluable resource to complete your shopping list. (Time Magazine)
• There is a can't miss show right around the corner at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville from now until December 23. The USO-style holiday musical showcase is in its 27th year, and it features many local performers who have been involved in the production for many years. 'Christmas Canteen' (Buy Tickets) features high energy fun for everyone with "a great burst of Christmas energy," says show director, Katie Erin Chambers. (ArtsAtl)
• A unique experience awaits you at Double Durango Farm! Goat Yoga with Santa, and ugly Christmas sweaters, on both humans and goats, should deliver nothing but festive fun. A little exercise while enjoying snuggles with the farm's Nigerian Dwarf Goats creates a memory-making environment. Be sure to get your ticket here before they sell out. (Goat Yoga Tickets)You'll have time for photos and to visit with your favorites after class. (Happening Next)

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Thank you for checking in this morning, and I hope you feel officially in the loop to start you day. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!