🌱 $2 Million In Gwinnett County COVID Fraud + Dangers Of Splash Pads

Hello, Dacula! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Dacula Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 91 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. A Gwinnett County woman has been indicted for a fraudulent COVID-19 pandemic scheme worth more than $2 million. The 39-year-old woman reportedly submitted dozens of fraudulent applications to receive COVID small business relief. The indictment reveals that the woman used the funds for several cosmetic surgery procedures. The case is being investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Small Business Administration Office of Inspector General. (11 Alive)
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 residents are warned of splash pad health dangers. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the exciting aquatic attractions are a breeding ground for some dangerous germs. Participants are encouraged to wear water shoes, shower before using a splash pad, avoid splash pads if suffering from diarrhea, and take frequent bathroom breaks. Also, don't swallow any water or sit/stand on the pad's jets. (Atlanta CBS)

Today in Dacula:

• Storytime LIVE! At The Gwinnett County Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The next Dacula City Council Worksession and public hearing will be on Thursday, Aug. 4. The Worksession starts at 6:00 p.m. with the public hearing immediately after. (City of Dacula)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library is hosting a workshop to make a text adventure using Python. The workshop will be on Sunday, Jul. 17 at 4:00 p.m. at the Buford-Sugar Hill branch. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County will continue to offer free grab-and-go meals through Aug. 2. The meals are for children 18 years and younger (19 years and under for children with mental or physical impairment). Click the following link for a list of distribution sites. (Gwinnett County)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.