🌱 Vivaldi's 'The Four Seasons' In Atlanta + Last Day Before School

Happy Day! Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town these days, including updates on:

• School is back in session Thursday, Jan.5th for our local students in Loganville and Grayson.
• Gwinnett County approves a $2.7 billion budget for 2023.
• Severe weather will hang around until later today as flooding becomes an issue.

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But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain will dampen our morning with thunderstorms until midday. With a high of almost 70 and a low of 45, the risk of severe weather will remain until the storms clear in the early afternoon. We should enjoy some afternoon sunshine.

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Here are the top stories today in Loganville-Grayson:

1. Many metro Atlanta counties, including Walton and Gwinnett, remained under a Tornado Watch until about 9pm yesterday. Thunderstorms and severe weather conditions remain as we move into this morning, and the weather won't be letting up until midday. (11alive)
2. Gwinnett County's Board of Commissioners approved a $2.27 billion budget for 2023. The lone Republican, District 4 Commissioner, dissented in his first meeting since he was elected in November. Gwinnett is Georgia's 2nd largest county and continues to grow. Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson does not anticipate that the budget will lead to a tax increase that will be set this summer. The budget allots $1.78 billion to operations and $488 million to capital improvements. The fund for personnel increased by 10% to $466 million and allows for 131 new county positions. The 2023 budget also includes a language learning program for employees to aid with communication between county employees and the community they serve. (Newsbreak)
3. Gwinnett County schools will be assessing their sex education curriculum, 'Choosing the Best,' as well as taking a look at another program, 'Health Smart Program.' Both programs have abstinence as the foundation of their curriculum, however, Brenda Stroll, a retired nurse who helped develop Gwinnett's current program, believes that the 'Health Smart Program' is inadequately addresses condoms and sexually transmitted diseases. Student activists are pushing for an updated and expanded program as the current program is limited to heterosexual relationships and the risks of sex. A new program would have the opportunity to address topics like consent, gender, and sexual identity. A recommendation will be made in the spring for the 2023-2024 school year. (Access WDUN)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• The Grayson Library is hosting its monthly Homeschool Hangout to give kids an opportunity to meet new friends and gain STEM knowledge. (1:00pm-2:00pm)
• Don't miss Dirty South Trivia at 6S Brewing in nearby Duluth. (7:00pm-9:00pm)
• Looking for a unique experience before the kids return to school? Take a quick trip to Atlanta for Vivaldi's The Four Seasons at Atlanta's Symphony Hall. (8:00pm)

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From my notebook:

• An accident on Hwy 78 yesterday morning was caused by a medical emergency. The driver grazed another car, and hit a guide wire causing the vehicle to flip and eventually hit a tree. The driver was transported to the hospital with only non-life threatening injuries. (Monroe Local)
• Today is the last day of Winter Break for local students. Both Gwinnett County and Walton County schools will be back in session with students returning to the classroom on Thursday, Jan.5th. Hopefully, students and families have had a safe and relaxing break. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this rainy Wednesday with a glimpse at our community news. See you all tomorrow for another update!