🌱 Juneteenth Cultural Celebration + Officer Involved In Wreck

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Dacula Daily. Let's get this Saturday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and humid. High: 87 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Gwinnett Unity Project's 3rd Annual Juneteenth Cultural Celebration will be held on Saturday, Jun. 18 at Rabbit Hill Park. The event is meant to bring the community together for a family-friendly inclusive fun event. Participants will have the opportunity to receive COVID-19 vaccines and various health screenings during the celebration. (Digital Journal)
2. A Gwinnett County Police Department officer was involved in a vehicular wreck at the intersection of Ga. 316 and Drowning Creek Road in Dacula. The incident occurred on Thursday and temporarily closed the roadway. The officer did not reportedly obtain any injuries during the wreck. The other driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Dacula properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Patch)

Today in Dacula:

• Save The Seas Turtles: How You Can Help At The Dacula Branch Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Library reminds the community that a bedtime story can be the key to a good night's sleep. The Good Night Gwinnett program is every Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy a bedtime story and song. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gardening 101 class is a free program at 205 Dacula Road meant to educate the community on best gardening practices. The class will be today at 8:00 a.m. (All Events)
• The Dylan Rids Again Annual Charity Car Show will be at Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center on Saturday, Jul. 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (Car Cruiser Finder)

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Events:

• Space 2 Grow- Kids Camp (June 13)
• Hire A Pro To Clean Up The Yard For Dad (June 19)
• Wellness Together Walk-Along At Cumberland Mall (June 21)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you around.

— 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.