🌱 New Library Branch Breaks Ground + Cheerleader Dies In Crash

Good morning, everybody! It's Tuesday in Dacula and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community today.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 74 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Gwinnett County has broken ground on the Hooper-Renwick library branch. The groundbreaking occurred on Neal Street in Lawrenceville last Wednesday. The new library branch will incorporate the 61-year-old school building. The design will allow visitors to learn about Hooper-Renwick's history while accessing library materials. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
2. Gwinnett County's Mill Creek High School is mourning the loss of one of its junior cheerleaders. Caitlyn Pollock died in a car accident on Saturday night. She was a passenger in a car that failed to navigate the entrance ramp onto State Route 316. The vehicle hit a concrete barrier. The driver of the vehicle has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, failure to maintain lane, and first-degree vehicular homicide. (WSBTV)
3. A Gwinnett County man has been convicted of human trafficking. Demonte Engle pleaded guilty to the charges after an undercover investigation was conducted by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office last year. This is the fourth conviction by the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit since July. (Office of the Attorney General)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Preschool Storytime At Hamilton Mill Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Reading Buddies At Mountain Park Public Library (4:00 PM)
• New Country Close-Up With Kane Brown At Variety Playhouse, Atlanta (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Dacula area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Dacula Patch)
• A new restaurant has opened in Gwinnett County. B&W Burgers is now open to the public in historic downtown Norcross. Click to learn more. (Explore Gwinnett via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools is offering required vaccinations for students this month. Click to learn about which vaccines are being offered and which students are eligible. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow 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.