🌱 GCPS Gets Cyber Ed. Grant Money + Upcoming Dacula Library Events

Hello again, friends. It's Saturday in Dacula and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Hope you all have a great day. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 85 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Gwinnett County Public Schools received grant money to boost their cyber education efforts. The funds were provided by Cyberstart America for efforts that the district's students exhibited during its free game challenge that ran through Apr. 27, 2022. Georgia had the most students competing in the game with a student from each of the state's high schools competing. (Forsyth County News)
2. Next week, the Gwinnett County Public Library's Dacula branch will be hosting a series of fun events for patrons of all ages! On Tuesday, Jun. 7, bring the little ones for an educational puppet show about the deep blue sea. On Wednesday the 8th, there will be two storytime sessions and Dacula's 5th annual participation in World Ocean Day "SHARKS!" Then, on the 9th, the library's adult book club will discuss "What Happened to You" by Dr. Perry and Oprah Winfrey to support PTSD Awareness Month. See the library's calendar of events and filter by location to the Dacula branch for full details. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
3. A Dacula native was one of seven Duke football players selected to the Athlon Sports 2022 preseason All-ACC team, according to the organization. Last season, senior linebacker Shaka Heyward led the team and ranked fifth in the ACC with 98 tackles. He also earned three double-digit tackle performances, and in 10 out of 12 games, Heyward led or finished second on the team in tackles. Congratulations, Shaka Heyward! (GoDuke.com)

Today in Dacula:

• Free Family Mini Photo Sessions At Dacula Park (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Inflation continues to rise but couponing might offer some relief. The Gwinnett County Public Library is offering a Couponing 101 class at the Lawrenceville Branch on Monday at 6:00 p.m. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Library and Anderby Brewing have teamed up to provide the community with the opportunity to find the perfect summer brew that pairs with the perfect summer read. This event will be on Thursday at the Anderby Brewing at 5:30 p.m. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office has partnered with the Derrick Brown Foundation to host a free football camp on Jun. 17, taking place at E.E. Robinson Park in Sugar Hill. The camp is free to the public, but registration is required. Click to register today. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.