🌱 County Bus System Improvements + Superintendent's Statement

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Dacula Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 57 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Gwinnett County has placed a long-term bet on life sciences. The field is meant to explore practices that will improve both animal and human lives, encompassing everything from pharmaceuticals to food processing. The county is betting on a 2,000-acre, 18,000-job hub for life sciences. It will take more than 20 years to be fully completed. (Subscription: The Business Journals)
2. Gwinnett County has plans to improve its bus network. The county does not have direct access to MARTA's rail system, so it is injecting millions of dollars into updating its main transit hub. The improvements may involve running buses in dedicated bus lanes with new routes and on-demand shuttle services. (Subscription: The Business Journals)
3. In response to the recent footage of a student assaulting a teacher, Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Calvin Watts has released a statement claiming that the incident is "unacceptable." According to Watts, the student is facing criminal charges and school disciplinary action for the assault. The student's identity has not been released. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Dacula:

• Clothing Drive At Dacula High School (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dacula area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dacula Patch)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Dacula area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list. (Dacula Patch)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is collecting toys for the United States Marine Corps Toys For Tots event. Click for donation information. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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• Atlanta New Years Eve Dinner & Dance Party @ Hilton Atlanta Northeast Dec 31, 2022 (December 31)
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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.