🌱 County Seeks $7 Million For Roads + Offset Given Key To County

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Gwinnett County commissioners voted to apply for $7 million in state grants from the Georgia Department of Transportation. The money will go towards repaving more than 50 miles of county roadways. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
2. Rapper Offset was given the key to Gwinnett County. He was awarded the key for his contributions to the local community. The event was held in nearby Lawrenceville, which is the rapper's hometown. (Rolling Out)
3. The Madison Police Department issued an arrest warrant for a Dacula man who is suspected to be part of a fraud conspiracy. The police report no money has been lost yet in the scam, which involves suspects stealing mail and attempting to deposit altered checks. (Morgan County Citizen)

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Today in Dacula:

• Python Coding Camp At Code Ninjas Dacula (10:00 AM)
• Hamilton Mill Reading Buddies At Gwinnett County Public Library Hamilton Mill Branch (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new house for the new year? Check out this week's roundup of properties that are fresh on the housing market in the Dacula area, including two five-bedroom, four-bathroom houses. (Dacula Patch)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office would like to congratulate Sergeant Walter Gropp and Sergeant Mildred Trotter on their retirement. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to the county! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• With the winter season in full swing, if you have children in Gwinnett County Public Schools, it's important to know what to expect during inclement weather. Gwinnett County has inclement weather procedures in place to keep kids safe. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox later 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.