🌱 Gas Prices Rise + Former Gwinnett County Educator Sparks Outcry

Hello, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Dacula Daily — here to impart all the most important things happening in the community today. Keep scrolling for the scoop.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon shower; humid. High: 84 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Gwinnett County's average gas price is lower than the state's average. The average price of gas in Georgia rose to $4.27 — 16 cents higher than last week. Gwinnett County residents are paying $4.25 per gallon. Georgia still has the lowest average price in the nation, according to Gas Buddy. (Patch)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Dacula area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Dacula Patch)
3. Georgia's teachers are speaking out about working conditions in public schools. The public outcry began when Gwinnett County's Teacher of the Year recipient resigned. According to Lee Allen, he felt like he was just "managing behaviors" instead of teaching. Educators from around the state have confirmed similar feelings. (AJC)

Today in Dacula:

• Free Summer Grab & Go Meals At Dacula Park Activity Building (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools remind parents that its self-paced Digital Summer Support program is the perfect tool for students to retain academic skills during the summer break. Click to learn more about the program. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is participating in the Summer 2022 Career Starts Here Internship with seven promising students. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office's inaugural Sheriff's Cup Invitational Anti-Gangs and Anti-Bullying Youth football game will be Saturday, Aug. 6 at Meadowcreek High school. The game is meant to build a bridge between the department and the community. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• Solomon Greene, Mobile Notary Public — (Visit website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Space 2 Grow- Kids Camp (June 13)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Add your event

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.