🌱 Armed Robbers Arrested + Education Staff Raises Increase

Hey, everybody! It's Friday in Dacula and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally. Because community news matters!

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 94 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Gwinnett County Police Department arrested a man and a woman for a series of armed robberies. Steve Alan Coleman, 35, and Larkerria Dominque Stevenson, 25, were arrested for the armed robberies that occurred in various jurisdictions. The two apparently acted like customers before showing handguns to cashiers. They are being held at the Gwinnett County Detention Center without bond. (WSB 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 employees will be getting a bigger raise than previously expected. The raises were included in the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The raises went into effect on Jul. 1. Educators will be getting a $3,000 raise - not a $2,000 raise as previously expected. Non-teaching staff will be getting a 6 percent raise - instead of an expected 4 percent raise. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

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Today in Dacula:

• Free Summer Grab & Go Meal At Dacula Park Activity Building (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools will be conducting the last of its millage rate public hearings on Jul. 13 at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Instructional Support Center's Board Room. Mark your calendar. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Gwinnett County has an open burn ban in place through Sept. 30. The ban is due to high ozone levels in Georgia. High ozone levels can make the air we breathe hazardous. Click to learn more about the ban. (Gwinnett County)
• The Gwinnett Police Department is currently collecting school supplies for its back-to-school supply drive. Donations can be dropped off at the department's headquarters, training center, or precinct lobbies. Click for a list of accepted donations. (Gwinnett County)

That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.