🌱 Artificial Intelligence High School + County Mall Outline Approved

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Dacula Daily. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things going on in town these days...

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 90 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. A new Gwinnett County school is focusing on artificial intelligence. The curriculum is taught through an artificial intelligence lens at the Seckinger High School near Buford. Gwinnett County Public Schools reportedly believes that this approach is the best way to prepare students to be successful after high school. This is the first high school of its kind in Georgia. (CBS46)
2. The Gwinnett County Police Department has arrested a woman for allegedly stealing a French Bulldog puppy. According to the department, Renae Tolbert has been charged with robbery by sudden snatching and criminal attempt to robbery. The woman arranged a meeting after connecting with a dog seller online. The robbery occurred in a parking lot on the 3300 block of Centerville Highway on Jul. 26. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved a priorities outline for Gwinnett Place Mall's redevelopment project. The iconic mall was purchased by the county for $23 million. The next step in the project is for an advisory group to be formed and a Request for Information to be issued. (11 Alive)

Today in Dacula:

• Alzheimer & Dementia Caregiver Support Group At The Dacula Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools will be featuring a student and staff member on its social media platforms every day through the 2022-2023 school year. Stay tuned! (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring. Click for information on the recruiting process. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Thinking Money for Kids exhibit is meant to educate the community about money. The exhibit will be running at the Gwinnett County Library through Aug. 24. It is meant for children between 7 and 11 years of age. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.