🌱 County Homicide Investigation + First Responders Hiring Fair

Good morning, friends. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Dacula Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 63 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Early runoff election voting is currently underway in Gwinnett County. Dacula voters can cast ballots at the Dacula Park Activity Building on Old Auburn Road. Voting times for the polling location are between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Visit FOX 5 a complete list of Gwinnett County polling locations. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating an apparent homicide in nearby Buford. The department reports that the homicide occurred on Ivy Stone Trail. One woman was killed and one man is left with critical injuries. The identities of the victims are not known as of Sunday. (11 Alive)
3. Gwinnett County is hosting a First Responders hiring fair. The event will be on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Fire Academy in Dacula on Braselton Highway. Recruiters from Gwinnett Police and Fire & Emergency Services are scheduled to attend the event. (Gwinnett County)

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Today in Dacula:

• Chair Yoga At Dacula Library Branch (10:30 AM)
• Toddler Storytime At Hamilton Mill Branch (11:00 AM)
• Dacula Planning Commission Public Hearing At Dacula City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? 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)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is currently collecting unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots. Items will be collected in the Gwinnett County Jail lobby, the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Building Front X-Ray station, and the front lobby of the Gwinnett County Courthouse Annex. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The City of Dacula will be lighting the Dacula Christmas Tree tomorrow at 7:00 p.m. at Maple Creek Park. (City of Dacula)

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• Gwinnett County Snow Fest 2022 (December 3)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.