🌱 Gas Tax Returns To Georgia + University Of Georgia Celebrates Win

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.

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Times of clouds and sun. High: 59 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Georgia's gas tax suspension expired on Tuesday. Starting today, Georgians will see the gas tax return when they purchase gas. During the tax suspension, Georgians saw an average savings of about 30 cents per gallon of gas. In total, the state is estimated to have lost out on nearly $300 million to $400 million in revenue during the tax's suspension period. (WSB-TV)
2. Would you like to learn how to attract birds to your backyard and community? Check out the Creating a Sanctuary for Birds with Native Plants Workshop today, Jan. 11, at 11:00 a.m. The workshop will be at the Gwinnett County Library Five Forks Branch in nearby Lawrenceville and will also feature nature photos on display by local photographer Emil Powell. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
3. The University of Georgia will be celebrating its back-to-back championship win with a ceremony on Saturday at the Sanford Stadium down the road in Athens. The event will include a parade that starts at 12:30 p.m. and a formal program at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for the general public will be available online starting Thursday at 9:00 a.m. (WJCL)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Reading Buddies At Gwinnett County Public Library Dacula Branch (4:30 PM)
• Wednesday Board Gaming At Meeple Madness Tabletop Games And Hobbies, Flowery Branch (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Residential properties continue to hit the housing market with the new year. Here is a list of several properties that have recently been listed in the Dacula area, including a four-bedroom, three-bathroom house, and a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house. (Dacula Patch)
• This Friday, Jan. 13, is the application deadline for the 2023 Bank of America Student Leaders program! The program connects more than 300 high school juniors and seniors with career opportunities for employment, skills development, and service in their communities. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• The recent Gwinnett Parks and Recreation Winter Woodland Walk was a success! Hikers were lucky to spot wildlife and fascinating plants while learning how to identify local trees. Join the next free hike at Harbins Park on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:30-11:00 a.m. (Gwinnett Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.