🌱 Ozuna Booed Twice + Ford Motor Co. Will Appeal Verdict

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

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and humid. High: 86 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories today in and around Dacula:

1. The CEO and founder of Georgia-based Vanguard Digital Printing Systems passed away on Aug. 12. A memorial service was held for David Cich at Dacula's Hamilton Mill United Methodist Church on Monday. Numerous tributes were paid to Cich through social media platforms. He founded the company in 2015. (Printweek)
2. Atlanta Braves fans are not happy with Marcell Ozuna after his Gwinnett County DUI arrest. The star outfielder was booed by the Atlanta crowd while approaching the plate during his first at-bat after the incident. He was booed again when he struck out. This is the second time that the two-time All-Star has been arrested in 15 months. (Daily Caller)
3. Ford Motor Co. will reportedly appeal the $1.7 billion verdict that was passed down by a Gwinnett County jury. Lawyer James Butler Jr. called the company's pickup truck roofs dangerously defective during the civil case. The company has routinely defended its trucks and engineers following the verdict. (Press Herald)

Today in Dacula:

• Storytime LIVE With The Gwinnett County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Open Your World Book Club With The Gwinnett County Public Library (3:00 PM)
• Stranger Things Trivia At Old Fountain Tavern (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Dacula area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Dacula Patch)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is encouraging everyone to understand the significance of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Click to learn more. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Dacula city offices will be closed on Sep. 5 for Labor Day. Please plan accordingly. (City of Dacula)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you 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.