🌱 Gwinnett Co. Hiring For Election Polls + Lions Win + Wind Advisory

Morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh copy of the Dacula Daily. Follow along for the most important things going on these days in town.

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Breezy in the morning. High: 73 Low: 55.

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Here are the top stories today in Dacula:

1. Officials in Gwinnett County have announced it is hiring 2,500 people to work at the upcoming election. There will be nine hiring events set up to help keep the expected crowds organized and the process moving quickly. Poll officials can receive a stipend of up to $390 for their contributions to the community. For more information about the requirements and where to apply, click the link. (On Common Ground News)
2. Hebron Christian played a critical role in the latest win by the Lions, and it looks like just the beginning of a stellar season. Going up against rivals Oconee County, Christian and his team defeated them 35-28. This means that as of now, the Lions have a perfect record for the season. They currently stand with a season record of 6-0. (Scorebook Live)
3. The Wind Advisory announced by the National Weather Service in regards to Tropical Storm Ian still stands throughout Dacula and the state. Winds are gusting up to 35 miles an hour, causing damage to structures and making driving extremely dangerous. There is also a fire warning, as the powerful winds can spread flames quickly. Although Ian has been downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm, extreme caution is still advised. (Patch)
4. The Touchdown Club of Gwinnett has honored some of its best high school football players in a special ceremony. The best football players of September got to enjoy a Wednesday night event with some local sports luminaries standing by. Jayden Bethea, Simeon Boulware, Christian Ingram, and Chuma Okoye were the athletes from Dacula to receive commendations. Tally Johnson, Central head football coach and member of the Gwinnett County Sports Hall of Fame, was the featured speaker for the event. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Los Tigres Del Norte: En Concierto: Explore Gwinnett Dacula at Gas South Arena (8:00 PM)
• Bilingual Storytime at Gwinnett County Public Library: Hamilton Mill Branch (11:00 AM)
• Jake Owens at Buford Community Center, Town Park & Theatre (6:00 PM)
• Auburnfest Celebration at Auburn Town Hall (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• If you're a Georgia Gwinnett College student or alumnus, you know what Grizzlyfest Homecoming means! Students will be decorating their dorm rooms for the Decorate Your Den contest, and we can't wait to see what they come up with. (Georgia Gwinnett College via Instagram)
• The Gas South District has unveiled its fall lineup, and you're going to love the wide variety of fun concerts, events, and performances they have in store. Check out their website for more information. (Gas South District via Instagram)
• To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Dacula High School has announced Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week next week! There will be fun contests, cool costumes, and a great chance for the school community to learn more about each other. (Dacula High School via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you Monday morning for another 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.