🌱 Local Nominated For Academy + Senior Citizen Crimes Rising

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. U.S. Representative Jody Hice nominated a Dacula resident currently attending the University of Georgia for attendance to three military service academies. Benjamin Cook is one of 22 students in the congressional district to receive academy nominations. The academies include the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Crimes focused on senior citizens have been steadily on the rise. Local organizations, including a Gwinnett County senior center, are attempting to help potential victims learn how to avoid being scammed, especially during the holiday season. (11Alive)
3. Gwinnett County may be approving a one-time cost of living payment for employees in order to improve retention. The payment would be $1500 for eligible full-time employees and $750 for regular part-time employees. Officials say the payments could be sent out as soon as Dec. 16. (Fox5)

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Today in and around Dacula:

• Christmas Canteen At Aurora Theater, Lawrenceville (10:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Riverwell Chiropractic, Lawrenceville (2:00 PM)
• Noche De Velas At Aurora Theater, Lawrenceville (6:00 PM)
• Orchestra Winter Holiday Concert At Dacula High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the following Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office employees for receiving certificates and service pins: Deputy Wilson (15 years), Sergeant Mattox (10 years), and Community Outreach Program Leader Ella Tatom (5 years). (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new home for the holidays? Check out these properties that have just hit the market in the Dacula area, including a few three-bedroom, two-bathroom ranch-style homes. (Dacula Patch)
• If you're a parent of a student receiving special education services in Gwinnett County, you're invited to an informational session. "Behavior Strategies to Help Parents" will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.