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Coffee in hand, Dacula? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Dacula donors helped send a Burger King worker to college

Also on today's calendar: Jingle All the Way to a 5K! The We Run Gwinnett Series Championship and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 64 and low of 38 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cooler; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 46, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Chilly with plenty of sun, with a high of 42 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• GA had one of most generous moments of 2025, GoFundMe report says. Here's what folks did (macon.com) — Dacula residents helped raise $230,000 on GoFundMe so local worker Mykale Baker could leave his Burger King job and pursue college, making it one of Georgia’s standout acts of generosity this year. The statewide report also spotlights other big-hearted campaigns, from emergency help for families to support for small businesses and educators.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found dog!
    Yellow lab mix, older female, very friendly, found roaming near 1695 Heatherton Road. No tags. Is this your dog? (Nextdoor Charleston Park)
  • There is a cat that has been stuck in my tree now for the third day and I am afraid it is going to die!
    We called animal control and fire department both said they don’t come out. Does anyone know anyone who can help? It is very high up in this tree! (Nextdoor Daniel Park)
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  • Publix Super Markets posted a job opening for Hourly Support 3 - Dairy Operations Clerk, PM - Dacula in Dacula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dacula here.

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