🌱 New Gwinnett Parks Signage Campaign + Yule Ball At Dacula Library

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

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with periods of rain. High: 49 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Gwinnett County Parks are participating in a new signage campaign. The "Raising Resilience" campaign is encouraging residents to take a step back and slow down, and analyze how they actually feel. To participate, simply scan one of the various QR codes on the campaign's signage. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has opened an investigation into a Gwinnett County Police Department officer-involved shooting. The incident occurred shortly before 1:00 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 in the parking lot of the Food Depot on Tech Drive. No department officers were injured during the incident. The bureau will hand over the investigation results to the Gwinnett County District Attorney's Office at the end of the investigation. (EIN News)
3. Calling all Harry Potter fans in grades 6-12: Gwinnett County Public Library will be hosting a Yule Ball event on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Dacula library branch. Wizards and witches can enjoy Hogwarts-themed treats, activities, contests, and prizes. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Financial Foundation Educational Workshops At Financial Foundation Workshops, Duluth (7:00 PM)
• Jammin' Karaoke At Parma Tavern, Buford (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dacula area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dacula Patch)
• Dacula City Hall will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, in recognition of the Christmas holiday. Please plan accordingly. (City of Dacula)
• In nearby Lilburn, the City has released an invitation to contractors to bid for the Bryson Park/Hood Road Realignment project at Lawrenceville Highway. The project is being funded by Gwinnett County, SRTA GTIB, and City SPLOST funds. To qualify, bids must be completed within 540 days from the date of notice to proceed. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.