🌱 Tullifenney Ct. Shooting + GGC Economic Impact + New Real Estate

Good morning, Loganville-Grayson. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here goes...

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 84 Low: 70.

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

1. At least two people were wounded during a shooting in a Grayson neighborhood on Sunday afternoon. Gwinnett County Police Department officers responded to the scene at Tullifenney Court around 2:30 p.m., where they discovered two men suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police believe the person or people responsible are still on the run. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Georgia Gwinnett College announced Monday that it had a nearly $513 million impact on the local economy last fiscal year. According to data commissioned by the University System of Georgia, the total impact of the campus in nearby Lawrenceville was $4.5 million higher than in 2020. Overall, the school has had a cumulative economic impact of $5.3 billion on the area since the university system began tracking the data. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. A Gwinnett County woman saved her husband's life after he suffered from a heart attack at just 27 years old. Tanya Conway, who is a 911 dispatcher, says she began chest compressions on her husband Matthew immediately after waking up to find him unresponsive. After three days in the ICU and more than a week in the hospital, the military veteran and Gwinnett County Police Department detective has returned home and is recovering. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. The health department for Gwinnett County is changing its name to GNR Public Health. The new name encompasses the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale health departments that currently comprise the local health district. The district will spend the remainder of this year phasing in its new name and branding, which includes a new logo and website. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. Are you searching for a home in Loganville-Grayson? Several newly-available homes, including affordable, bank-owned homes, have recently been listed in the area. Check out photos of the homes, specs, and more at the link. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Roaming Readers Walking Group At Mountain Park (10:00 AM)
• Changes In The Ocean At Gwinnett County Public Library (Virtual) (12:00 PM)
• Oceans of Possibilities: Kids Summer Book Club At Gwinnett County Public Library, Grayson Branch (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office celebrated the LGBTQ+ community at Gwinnett Pride last Saturday. Check out the link for a video recap of the event. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• This week, the Gwinnett County Public Library will be hosting several events with the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Visit the library website or stop by the Dacula Branch to learn more! (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Have you stopped by the Loganville Makers Studio to paint your own laser-cut wood project yet? Personalize your project at the studio website, then stop by class today or tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. to get painting! (The Loganville Makers Studio via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. 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.