🌱 Lawmaker Proposes Unwanted Pregnancies Bill + Weekend Events List

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Dacula Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 55 Low: 36.
• Saturday: Cloudy. High: 53 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. A Georgia lawmaker proposed a new bill to hold the state financially responsible for unwanted pregnancies that can't be terminated due to the state's abortion law. The bill would make the state cover the financial necessities of pregnancy and childcare until the child turns 18. Rep. Dar'shun Kendrick, the bill's sponsor, said she doesn't expect the bill to pass, but she hopes it will start discussions regarding the abortion ban. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. If you are looking for a fun activity over the weekend, the Gwinnet Daily Post compiled a list of five activities happening this weekend in Gwinnett County. Events include the Lunar New Year Festival at Stone Mountain Park and the Atlanta Model Train and Railroadiana Show. (Subscription: Gwinnett Daily Post)
3. The housing market continues to change across the country, including in Dacula, and it can be helpful to keep an eye on the market whether or not you're looking for a new home. Here are five of the most recent open houses in the Dacula area, including a five-bedroom, four-bathroom house for $465,000 and a three-bedroom, three-bathroom house for $375,000. (Dacula Patch)

Today and tomorrow in Dacula:

Friday, January 20

• Gwinnett Professionals Monthly Networking Mixer And Food Drive At CircaSpaces (6:00 PM)

Saturday, January 21

• Story In Video Gaming At Gwinnett County Public Library – Hamilton Mill Branch (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you ready to bring a new furry family member home? Check out this week's roundup of adoptable pets in the Dacula area and learn more about pets like Juan, Quinn, Natalie, Nova, and more! (Dacula Patch)
• In honor of the upcoming Lunar New Year, learn about Mahjong and why it remains a popular method of socializing and relaxation. The Five Forks Branch of the Gwinnett County Library will be hosting American Mahjong: An Introduction to the Game on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 3:00 p.m. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Did you know you can go to the Chattahoochee Nature Center for free? Just check out a pass for free admission at the Auburn Public Library! (Auburn Public Library - Georgia via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you around.

— 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.