🌱 4-Year-Old Stabbed In Gwinnett County + New Job Listings In Dacula

Hello, friends! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Dacula Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sun. High: 75 Low: 49.

Here are the top four stories in Dacula today:

1. A Gwinnett County man stands accused of stabbing his 4-year-old nephew. Officers were called in early Sunday morning to the Lawrenceville residence. 19-year-old Anatolii Balesta has been charged with aggravated assault and child cruelty in the first degree. The four-year-old suffered stab wounds to the stomach but is currently in stable condition. (WSBTV)
2. Besides being a great place to live, Dacula is a wonderful place to work! Companies throughout the area are hiring for a wide range of jobs. Full-time and part-time positions are available, so you can have the flexibility you need. Available positions include Dispatch Communicator, Administrative Assistant, and Inside Sales Consultant. (Dacula Patch)
3. Gwinnett cross-country runners have been enjoying a banner season so far. At the Apple Hawkins Invitational on Saturday, students from Duluth, Dacula, and Archer ran spectacular races and earned high marks. Gwinnett County runners on both the boys and girls teams managed to hold their own against tough competition. Visit your local high school's website to find out when the next cross-country match is scheduled. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. The search for a missing Gwinnett County boy continues, and police are asking the public for any information that could help locate him. 13-year-old Sean Joel Ayling went missing on Sep. 21 from 2635 Pleasant Hill Road. According to officials, the young teenager has autism and ADHD. Anyone who may have seen Ayling should contact authorities immediately. (Patch)

Today in Dacula:

• Alcova Skate Night at Sparkles (5:00)
• Homework Help at Gwinnett County Public Library - Dacula Branch (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're looking to boost your career (or find a new one) the Gwinnett County Public Library can help! Check out the new self-paced library service focused on helping you develop the skills you need to succeed. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Stream your favorite shows on Kanopy, courtesy of the Auburn Public Library! A Piedmont Library Card gives you free access to the popular service. (Auburn Public Library - Georgia via Facebook)
• Get a jump-start on your new favorite fitness routine! City Green is hosting fun early-morning workouts ranging from cardio to strength training. (Sandy Spring Events)
• Enjoy a taste of history - literally - with a delicious and fascinating course on how to make a meal from the past! (Gwinnett County Public Library)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! 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.