🌱 Narrow Victory For Dacula High + Teen Arrested For Gun At School

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Dacula Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 80 Low: 50.

Here are the top four stories in Dacula today:

1. The girl's softball team at Dacula High School narrowly beat Mountain View at their latest game. After a heated and intense match, Dacula managed to edge out their opponents to take a 6-5 victory. Visit the school website to see the schedule for upcoming games.(Gwinnett Prep Sports)
2. A 19-year-old has been arrested for bringing a weapon to a Gwinnett County high school. Brian Fort was witnessed strolling through the halls of Archer High School over the weekend with a shotgun. Police arrived on the scene and demanded that Fort lower his weapon; he complied with the order. Fort, who was not a student at the high school, is facing weapons charges. ( Yahoo News)
3. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has started its nationwide search for the students that will be honored as 2023 National Merit Scholars, and 71 Gwinnett County School seniors are vying for the title. The winners of the coveted National Merit Scholarship receive scholarships with a value of nearly $28 million. There are 7,250 available scholarships that will be awarded throughout the country. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
4. It's hard to tell which where to begin looking when you decide to buy a new house. Luckily, some new properties in the Dacula area have just hit the local market. There's a six-bedroom, five-bathroom home on Green Knoll Drive that's going for just under $700,000 that will be hosting an open house this weekend. For those looking for something a bit smaller, there's a three-bedroom, three-bathroom residence in nearby Lawrenceville that might be perfect for you. (Dacula Patch)

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Today in Dacula:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) - Dacula Area at Harbins Park (7:00 AM)
• Music & Movement at Gwinnett County Public Library, Dacula Branch (3:00 PM)
• Varsity Softball Vs. Mill Creek at Dacula High School (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Fall break is here, and students across Gwinnett County are more than a little excited! Classes will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 11. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Have some outdoor fun with your family before the weather turns too cold. Family Field Day is taking off this Saturday at the Preserve at Peachtree Shoals and will include fun activities, exciting events, and games galore! (Eventbrite)
• National Hispanic Heritage Month is winding down, but not before one last bash to celebrate this fascinating and important time. The Gwinnett County Public Library will be hosting a StoryWalk event this weekend that will help people get fit, have fun, and learn about Hispanic culture at the same time. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
• Does your child struggle with reading, or lack the confidence to read out loud? Doggie Tales may be the answer. This organization pairs children with therapy dogs that they can read to, so the kids can gain confidence and make a cuddly new friend at the same time. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary 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.