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🌱 Secret Meeting For Concerned Teachers + Protecting Older Adults

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Loganville-Grayson.

Jennifer Hannah, Neighbor
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We're back this morning with a quick glance at our community news. Thank you for joining us before you dive into breakfast. We hope this local highlight helps to get your day started off right!

A few topics that impact Loganville and Grayson:

  • A gesture of support while enjoying an event, or a delivery one morning can make an impact.
  • Crimes against senior adults are at an all-time high, but help is just around the corner.
  • Will gas prices to continue to drop? Experts believe we're heading in the right direction.

But first, today's weather:

Well, we're warming up today with a high of 73. Although there will be a chill in the air this morning with a low of 57, we can expect temperatures to warm up mid-day and maybe even see the sun peak through a mostly cloudy day. Be sure to add extra time for a foggy morning commute.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

  1. The holidays can bring joy, but also opportunities for scammers to prey on older adults. Crimes against senior citizens have increased rapidly in recent years. Learn how to stay safe from scams at local classes. Older adults in Gwinnett County can reach out to a local senior center to attend classes helping to prevent these crimes or contact Gwinnett County Health and Human Services to find out about legitimate resources. (11alive)
  2. Good news for Georgia drivers! According to AAA, we are paying almost $3 less to fill up than last month. The governor's executive order to suspend state diesel and gas taxes will remain in effect until Dec. 11, and as long as demand stays low and stocks high, we should continue to see prices drop as we approach the Christmas holiday. (Yahoo!News)
  3. After a surge in violence in Gwinnett County schools, teachers held a 'secret meeting' to discuss the rise in school violence. Although the meeting was closed to the public and the media, Fox 5 was able to speak to parents who expressed concern for losing good teachers in the wake of these events. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
  4. Walton County Board of Commissioners will consider a rezone request from Reliant Homes on Tuesday evening, Dec.6 for 92 acres in Loganville, at Broadnax Mill and Marce Camp roads, to be zoned to make way for a 68-home subdivision. There is no confirmation when a decision on the rezone will be finalized. (Monroe Local)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

  • Clyde & Sandra Strickland take the stage with songs and comedy in Christmas Canteen at the Lawrenceville Arts Center in a show that's fun for everyone! (9-11:30 a.m.)
  • Discover something new with a short trip to neighboring Monroe as Broad Street Tavern & Grill celebrates its grand opening. (4 p.m.)
  • A special evening activity awaits at the Grayson library. Let your kiddos make friends and family a light-up card they'll adore and learn something new! (5-6 p.m.)
  • Come enjoy your local Campton's restaurant with a short drive to Gratis and grab a photo with Santa. (5-7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Looking for an opportunity to give back to your community? The Walton County Empty Stocking Fund needs volunteers to help deliver meals to local residents. The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 8 a.m. at Journey Church. They will need help to deliver 260 boxes of food throughout our community. You just need to show up and volunteers will load your car and provide you with an address. (Monroe Local)
  • You don't have to drive all the way to Atlanta to ice skate! The Ice Rink at Sugar Hill is a short drive into northern Gwinnett County and offers an old-fashioned experience for families and friends. There are several opportunities in the Atlanta area to enjoy the feeling of a winter wonderland while gliding around the rinks. (Newsbreak)
  • The Gas South District, in the nearby town of Duluth, will host the Gwinnett Ballet Theater production of "The Nutcracker." The local show has been running for 41 years, and it's one of the longest running productions in the state. Shows that run from Dec. 9-18 will be accompanied by the theater's LIVE orchestra. There is also an opportunity to give back to local families in need by bringing much needed items, like laundry detergent, dry cereal, zip-lock bags, and pasta, to the show. Tickets can be purchased at the following link. (Gwinnett Ballet)
  • The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Court Operations Division successfully conducted a multi-agency, active shooter exercise on Dec. 3 in an effort to enhance cohesiveness among multiple emergency response agencies in Gwinnett County. The exercise was a proactive approach to maintaining elite response times. This was the first of many joint-training exercises for the coalition. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Now that we're caught up with this morning's news, get out there and have a great day! Tune in tomorrow for the latest on what's happening in and around our community.

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