🌱 Public Hearing Announced + County Jail Protest On Saturday

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. The City of Dacula has announced a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Dacula City Hall. According to the public notice, the hearing is to discuss the proposed amendment to Dacula's Official Zoning Map. The hearing will include the Mayor and the City Council. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Dacula High School managed to defeat Central Gwinnett Friday night. The final score was 21-7. Dacula High School football is now 2-5 on the season. The next game will be on Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. against Buford. Click to view the full schedule. (Now Habersham)
3. Activists protested outside the Gwinnett County Jail on Saturday afternoon. The protest was a reaction to the three recent deaths that have occurred at the jail. The activists are demanding answers and accountability. Corey Bryant, Deion Strayhorn, and Ian Longshore died at the county jail and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in Dacula:

• 4th Annual Drive Out Breast Cancer Charity Golf Tournament At Hamilton Mill Golf Club (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new local dream home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dacula area to hit the market. (Dacula Patch)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office reports that over 20 applicants attended its recent Become A Star Career Expo. Click to apply with the department. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library will be giving away tickets to the Fernbank Museum this month. To enter, simply visit your local library branch. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. 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.