🌱 Crash Victim Identified + Transforming Gwinnett Transportation

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Dacula Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in town.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. The I-85 crash victim has been identified. According to the Gwinnett County Police Department, Earl Griffis IV, 40 years old, was ejected from his vehicle after striking the median wall. Griffis' next of kin have been notified and the crash is being investigated. (WSBTV)
2. Jasmine Walker, a mother accused of killing her own child, appeared in a Gwinnett County courtroom on Wednesday. The two-month-old child overheated in a Norcross apartment when Walker used her apartment's oven to heat the room. Walker is currently being held in the Gwinnett County Jail while awaiting trial. She has been charged with murder and child cruelty. (WSBTV)
3. The Transforming Gwinnett Transportation Event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 at Lenora Park pavilion. The event will educate participants on the county's transportation plans from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is a free event that will include music, food, activities, and more. (Gwinnett County)

Today in Dacula:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic At Harbins Park (7:00 AM)
• The Last Five Years Play At Mountain View High School, Lawrenceville (7:00 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)
• Advance voting is underway. Click for a list of Gwinnett County polling locations along with estimated wait times. (Gwinnett County)
• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Take a look at 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)

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You're all caught up for today. 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.