🌱 Police-Involved Shooting In Snellville + Light Is Hope Exhibition

Hey, Dacula! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Dacula Daily, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cloudy, mild; a p.m. shower. High: 63 Low: 58.
• Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 68 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. In nearby Snellville, a man from Loganville was shot and arrested by a Snellville police officer. The man was shot after reportedly pointing a gun at the officer. The incident took place on Monday after the officer approached the man's car, which matched the description of a vehicle that was on lookout alert. (Snellville Patch)
2. The Peachtree Corners Photography Club is hosting an exhibition of one hundred photos that embody the theme "Light Is Hope." Find out how the juror selected the photos and why on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10:30 a.m. at the Gwinnett County Public Library Peachtree Branch. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
3. Many tech-based and other industry companies have been undergoing layoffs over the last few months. If you have been affected and are looking for a new job, here is a list of available work opportunities in the Dacula area, including work in customer service, sales, business services, and more. (Dacula Patch)

Today and tomorrow in and around Dacula:

Wednesday, January 18

• Wednesday Board Gaming At Meeple Madness, Flowery Branch (5:30 PM)

Thursday, January 19

• Lunar New Year 2023 At Gwinett County Public Library - Duluth Branch, Duluth (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Jan. 24, learn more about how modern-day growth planning has worsened racial inequality and division in Atlanta with Professor Dan Immergluck. This online program will run Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
• Every month, the Gwinnett County Public Library's Science Library features a new subject for students in grades four and up. This month's topic is food science! (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• With inflation and the looming threats of a recession, the housing market is likely to be affected in the coming months. Stay up-to-date with the housing market or look for a new home for yourself and your family by checking out today's roundup of available properties in the Dacula area, including a four-bedroom, five-bathroom house. (Dacula Patch)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you soon for another update.

— 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.