🌱 County Approves Yearly Budget + Local Celebrates 100th Birthday

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Dacula Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 56 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved the county's 2023 budget of $2.47 billion this week. The budget includes an operating budget of $1.78 billion and an improvements budget of $488 million. "Our vision is to ensure Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives, and this budget takes strides to support that vision while we navigate global economic uncertainty," said Chairwoman Nicole Hendrickson. (OCG News)
2. A Gwinnett County woman celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 5. Julia Ramos is the only surviving sibling of six. When asked how she felt on her 100th birthday, she said "I feel 16." (11 Alive)
3. It's almost the first full weekend of the new year! If you're looking for something to do, check out this list of five things to do this weekend in and around Gwinnett County, including Repitcon Atlanta at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds Expo Center and the First Friday Concert in Norcross. (Gwinett Daily Post)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Ladies Bible Study At Grace Baptist Church (10:00 AM)
• Babies and Tots Storytime At Gwinnett County Public Library, Duluth Branch (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Many pets are available for adoption in the Dacula area. This week's roundup of adoptable dogs, cats, and other animals in the area includes several puppies, a few pigs, and many dogs and cats looking for a new home. The full list of adoptable pets is available at the link. (Dacula Patch)
• Harbins Elementary School is still on the search for a principal, but in the meantime, the school would like to welcome Mrs. Brenda Anderson as interim principal! She comes to the position with many years of experience. (Harbins Elementary PTA via Facebook)
• Join the Gwinnett County Public Library and the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments for a free eight-week nutrition class! The class will take place weekly on Tuesdays from Jan. 10 through Feb. 28. Registration is required. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.