🌱 K9 Deputy Handler Released From Hospital + Three New Principals

Hey, everybody! It's Monday in Dacula and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Very warm with periods of sun. High: 96 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. A Gwinnett County K9 deputy handler has been released from the hospital. The handler, whose name has not been released to the public, received treatment for injuries sustained during a police chase that occurred on Friday evening on Sweetwater Road. Suspect 34-year-old James Edward Perkins shot the deputy handler during a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle; Perkins is currently in critical condition at Northside Hospital Gwinnett as of Sunday evening. (WSBTV)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com 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. (Dacula Patch)
3. The Gwinnett County Board of Education has voted to approve the appointment of three principals. Jeanne “Jeannie” Hidalgo will serve as principal for Dacula High School. Logan Malm will be the new principal of Gwinnett School of Mathematics, Science, and Technology. Shamarlas Allens will be the new principal at Pharr Elementary School. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

Today in Dacula:

• Space 2 Grow- Kids Camp At Mary and Martha (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Public Library congratulates Sarah Brubaker's first-place finish in the Fabrication Master competition at Momocon 2022. She used one of the library's free 3-D printers to complete her cosplay. Click to view. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Library reminds residents of its Summer Reading collection of films. Click to view the titles. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Library's Centerville Branch will be hosting a Juneteenth celebration today at 3:00 p.m. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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— 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.