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🌱 Valentine's Day Shooting Arrest + Roadway Safety Plan Boost

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Jennifer Hannah, Neighbor
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Hi all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Loganville-Grayson Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now, including...

  • Decorated Gwinnett County K9, Kai, gets retirement approved, and will spend his life with his handler
  • A federal grant will give Gwinnett County a boost to improve road safety conditions
  • Duluth's Citation Amnesty Program is in place until April 30 to help motorists quickly and easily resolve traffic citations

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

  1. The U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program has awarded $200,000 to Gwinnett County to improve road safety conditions. Gwinnett County will contribute an additional $50,000 toward their Countywide Safety Action Plan. With the focus on preventing roadway injuries and fatalities for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians, Gwinnett County will use the federal and local funds to improve upon the county's roadway safety plan. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. Good news for anyone who may have a traffic citation from nearby Duluth. From now until April 30, the Duluth Municipal Court will be offering a Citation Amnesty Program for minor violations, including most traffic violations. "Periodically, the city finds an accumulation of cases for minor infractions on their books." Sometimes people can't afford to pay the fine and avoid coming to court, and other times people simply forget about the citation. When this happens a bench warrant is issued, but the program will help you resolve any outstanding traffic issues with Duluth. The amnesty program is an opportunity to resolve these issues and have some fees waived altogether. To participate, you can call, email, or stop by the municipal clerk's office. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  3. Following up on the shooting on Nunnally Farm Road last week, the Walton County Sheriff's Office has released additional information. "Thomas Daniel Rylee, is being held on charges of murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm/knife during the commission of a crime and convicted felon in possession of a weapon." The incident occurred on Valentine's Day, and police have confirmed that the victim was Kathleen Ann Laughlin Rylee, 61, of Monroe. She was the victim's mother. Officials have confirmed that "the case has not been closed and the investigation continues." (Monroe Local)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

  • AR Workshop in Lawrenceville is hosting a Scent Mixology and Candle Pouring Workshop, so head over and try your hand at something new tonight! (6:00 pm - 7:30 pm)
  • Join Piedmont Heart at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville for a Heart Month Discussion covering topics like Wellness checks, CPR demonstrations, heart interventions tools, and more. (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
  • Come join the fun at 6S Brewing Company, in nearby Duluth, for Jackbox Game Night, and bring the family as there are games for everyone! (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

From my notebook:

  • Congratulations to Gwinnett County K9, Kai, on his recently approved retirement. The 3-year-old Belgian Malinois was "shot twice in the line of duty" while on a call on May 23, 2022. The Georgia K9 foundation made the decision to amputate the injured leg after Kai went through a difficult recovery. He was awarded a Purple Heart by the Gwinnett Police Department for his sacrifice. During his tenure, Kai "responded to 43 calls for service, located six suspects, and seven articles of evidence in additional to numerous successful drug busts." He will now retire and live out his life with his handler, Cpl. Aaron Carlyle. (WSBTV)
  • Loganville Christian Academy has opened registration for its 5th Annual Sporting Clay Tournament. The tournament will be held on March 24 at The Burge Club in Newton County. Make sure to sign up early as this has been a sold-out event. You can register as an individual or in four-man teams. There is also a special opportunity, from Wednesday, March 15 to Wednesday, March 22 to bid and "win" a team member. Coach, comedian, and NCSA Ladies Pro, Shelby Moon, of Loganville, will shoot alongside the winner of the bids! (Instagram)
  • LHS Lady Devils Basketball ended their playoff run last night against Dalton HS in the GHSA State Playoffs. The Lady Devils finished the season 18-10 and earned the top seed in the 8AAAAA Region Tournament. The young team had only one Senior in Madelyn Genske, who was a 4-year player for the Lady Devils and will be missed. Both Emaya Lewis and Caty Beth Boleman earned First Team All-Region status. (Facebook)
  • Congratulations to Walnut Grove Warrior Baseball players, Alex Clayton and Braxton Brooks, for being selected to the All-Tournament team at last weekend's PBR Georgia tournament. (Facebook)

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