🌱 Rowen Project Start Date + Gwinnett County School Bus Rear-Ended

Hey, Dacula! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 83 Low: 60.

Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Construction on the 2,000-acre Rowen development in Gwinnett County will likely begin in October. The development hopes to become a global destination for innovation and research. The construction is slated for the pine forest east of Dacula along Route 316. The project is being touted as a fantastic growth opportunity for the county. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. The Dacula softball team won Tuesday's game against Collins Hill without the long ball. The team was able to win six to four with short hits. The team has consistently been using home runs to win this season. The last time they played Collins Hill, they were able to win with three home runs. (Scorebook Live)
3. On Wednesday morning, a school bus was rear-ended. The incident occurred at Singleton Road and Harbins Road. The Gwinnett County Police Department reports that the driver of the truck was arrested for driving too close to the bus and for failing to drive with a valid license. Thankfully, no students were on the bus at the time of the incident. (11 Alive)

Today in Dacula:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic At Rabbit Hill Park (7:00 AM)
• Alzheimer & Dementia Caregivers Support Group At The Dacula Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office will be hosting a meet and greet on Friday between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. at the Dunkin Donuts at Plaza Las Americas. Everyone is invited to attend. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Dacula High School Lady Falcons basketball schedule has been released. Click to view. (Dacula High School via Facebook)
• Submissions for the Gwinnett County Public Library's Student Film Fest open on Tuesday, Nov. 1. The screenings will begin on Saturday, Mar. 11, 2023. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with 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.