🌱 $12 Million To Fraud Victims + New Teacher Of The Year

Hey, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Dacula Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally...

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A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 85 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. A Gwinnett County investment adviser has been ordered to pay $12 million to his victims in Georgia, North Carolina, and Florida. Christopher Burns has been on the run since being accused of defrauding his clients out of millions. Anyone with information about Burns is being asked to contact the FBI's Atlanta Field Office. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Dacula area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Dacula Patch)
3. Gwinnett County Public Schools has selected Jamie Garcia Caycho as its teacher of the year. Caycho teaches first grade at Arcado Elementary School. She originally received "runner up"for the award behind Lee Allen but after his resignation, the award will go to Caycho. She will now represent the school district in the state-wide Teacher of the Year contest. (AJC)

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Today in Dacula:

• FREE COVID-19 Vaccination Event At The Buford-Sugar Hill Branch Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office participated in the Snellville Public Safety Night event at Briscoe Park. If you need mental health resources, please contact the department's Mental Health Task Force. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library is celebrating Juneteenth with a family-friendly craft and storytelling from Jerry G White. Click for more information. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County wants to know your thoughts on sustainability. Click to take the quick anonymous 10-minute survey. (Gwinnett County)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.