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🌱 Vidalia Onions Recalled For Listeria + Celebratory Gun Shots

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

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


First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 74.


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

  1. A brand of Vidalia onions sold at Gwinnett and Walton County Publix stores has been recalled. The Vidalia onions are under the label A&M Farm and were sold between Jun. 22 and Jun. 24. The onions have been recalled over concerns that they are possibly contaminated with Listeria. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
  2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Loganville-Grayson area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
  3. Loganville's Groovin' on the Green will present DEPARTURE, a Journey tribute band. The performance will be on Friday, Jul. 15 at Loganville Town Green at 7:30 p.m. The tribute band reportedly replicates the look, sound, and feel of the original Journey. (City of Loganville)
  4. The City of Grayson will be conducting two public hearings on Jul. 11 about the proposed millage rate increase. The first meeting will be at 9:00 a.m. and the second one will be at 6:00 p.m. The City Council will convene on Jul. 18 at 6:00 p.m. to set the 2022 Millage Rate. (City of Grayson)
  5. The Gwinnett County Police Department arrested two individuals on Sunday for celebratory gunfire. Robert Campbell-Landy and Devin Dingle were arrested with multiple handguns, extended magazines, and ammunition. The two have been accused of firing nearly 90 shots into the air in celebration of Jul. 4. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

  • Summer Reading Take & Make Craft: Ocean Bookmarks Via The Gwinnett County Public Library (All Day)
  • Toddler Time At The Grayson Branch Public Library (10:30 AM)
  • Henna Hand Art At The Grayson Branch Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The City of Loganville is seeking to fill multiple open positions. The list includes a Main Street Development Director, a Marketing Assistant, and Crew Workers. Click to view the full list of full-time and part-time positions. (City of Loganville)
  • The Gwinnett Stripers are auctioning off a signed, game-worn, 4th of July jersey. All proceeds will go towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Click to bid. (Gwinnett Stripers via Instagram)
  • The Walton County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about possible delays along Highway 78 near Cedar Ridge due to a fallen tree. Please drive with caution. (Walton County GA Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next 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.

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