🌱 School Zone Traffic Cameras + Behavioral Health Unit Expanded

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in town these days. Keep reading for the latest.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Gwinnett County is installing traffic safety cameras to deter drivers from speeding through school zones. The cameras will catch speeding drivers near six county schools. For the first month, drivers will be given a warning. Fines will then be issued the next month. (WSBTV)
2. The Gwinnett County Police Department is expanding its Behavioral Health Unit. The unit will be expanded from two individuals to 12. The unit was created in July 2021 and has seen great success. The unit is meant to provide de-escalation strategies for individuals in crisis. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Dacula's Maple Creek Park on McMillian Road was closed yesterday. The City of Dacula announced the closure through a post on its website on Thursday. Maintenance was the reason for the closure. The park features a disc golf course, a playground, a walking trail, and a pavilion. (City of Dacula)

Today in Dacula:

• Five Forks Community History With The Gwinnett County Public Library (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Public Library highlights Flip the Library's newest episode. This monthly series is available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library shares this week's Good Night Gwinnett. The program is every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. Click to watch this week's video. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County was recently recognized for its community projects. The county's Building Brains Anywhere program was awarded for its early learning benefits. Click to learn more about the program. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all tomorrow 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.