🌱 530 New COVID Cases In Gwinnett + Veterans Services Town Hall

Hello, everybody. It's Saturday in Dacula and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny; pleasant, low humidity. High: 79 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in and around Dacula:

1. Gwinnett County recorded 530 new COVID-19 cases last week. The Georgia Department of Public Health reports that the county has produced more than 10 percent of tests as positive in the past 14 days. Last week, the county recorded eight additional deaths attributed to COVID-19. (MonroeLocal)
2. The Gwinnett County Police Department is actively searching for an individual accused of raping a 15-year-old girl. According to the department, 30-year-old Akeem Alleyne allegedly raped the teen on Tuesday evening in her home. He is now wanted for kidnapping, rape, aggravated child molestation, and aggravated child molestation by sodomy. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the department. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. On Monday, Gwinnett County Commissioner Jasper Watkins will be hosting a town hall meeting at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center auditorium. The 6:00 p.m. meeting will be used to discuss services and programs available to the county's veterans and their families. Representatives from Gwinnett Community Services, Disabled American Veterans Chapter 90, the American Legion Post 232, and various health care professionals will be in attendance. (Gwinnett County)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Dirty Spokes Off The Grid Harbins Park Run - 7.15/3.5 Mile Trail Run At Harbins Park (8:00 AM)
• Southern Wilds Fest At Slow Pour Brewing Company, Lawrenceville (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Dacula City Council's next meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 6 at 7:00 p.m. (City of Dacula)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library shares its latest Good Night Gwinnett episodes. The program provides a bedtime story and song for the county's youngest residents. Click to watch. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library's next Storytime at the Park is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 26. The Storytime will be held at Alexander Park in Lawrenceville at 10:30 a.m. (Gwinnett County)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox Monday morning with your next 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.g