🌱 New Details In Murder-For-Hire Case + Dacula Swimmer Senior Day

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Dacula Daily, fresh off the presses.

But first, today's weather:

A little morning rain; cloudy. High: 60 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. New details were revealed in a court hearing on Friday about a murder-for-hire plot that ended with a woman’s death at a Gwinnett County car dealership. Courtney Owens was gunned down while at work at Royal Court Motors on Dec. 9. Wesley Vickers, 23, was arrested early this month and charged with felony murder, malice murder, and aggravated assault. Investigators believe Vickers was hired by Owens’ ex-boyfriend and business partner, 41-year-old Stoney Williams, to kill Owens. (WSBTV.com)
2. Dacula graduate Bradley Dunham completed a memorable Senior Day as the Georgia State University senior won two individual races in the final home meet of his college swimming career on Saturday. Dunham won the 200-yard freestyle and the 100-butterfly. He also swam on both winning relays. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. A list of Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful Healthcare and Education Leaders in 2023 was unveiled. These individuals are making needed changes in the Atlanta area and beyond. This list includes teachers, authors, and directors that are all paving the way. (Atlanta Magazine)

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Today in and around Dacula:

• Reading Buddies At Gwinnett County Public Library Norcross Branch (5:00 PM)
• Mixology Demonstrations At Chateau Elan Winery & Resort, Braselton (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Public Library Grayson Branch is kicking off Black History Month with a STEM lesson on aviation featuring breakthroughs and innovation from African American aviators. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Spring will be here before you know it, and it's a great time to take your furry best friend to the park. Check out this list of dog parks in Gwinnett County. (Gwinnett Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• An Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers Support Group will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Gwinnett Public Library Dacula Branch. This group will discuss issues and mental health related to the care of you and your loved ones battling Alzheimer's. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today!

— 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.