🌱 Softball Player Transfers + Gwinnett County Double Shooting Arrest

Hello, Dacula! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off to enjoy the holiday this weekend. Your next newsletter will be in your inbox on Tuesday morning. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 89 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Dacula native Dallis Goodnight has transferred to the University of Georgia. She will be playing in the outfield for the Bulldogs softball team. Goodnight originally played for the University of Alabama. Coach Tony Baldwin is confident that she will improve the team's offense and defense. (Georgia Dogs)
2. The Gwinnett County Police Department arrested Kiante Nelson and Lashanae Wright on Wednesday. According to the department, the two were arrested from their home at 1376 Tullifenney Court after a double shooting occurred. Four dogs were taken by animal control officers. The department reports that they have responded to the residence over 65 times this year for numerous issues. (WSB-TV)
3. Gwinnett County Commission has proposed keeping the general fund millage rate the same. The proposal will set the rate at 6.95 mils — the same as last year. The county will be hosting public hearings about the proposal on Jul. 11 and Jul. 18. Click for the times and for information regarding how the millage rate is calculated. (Gwinnett County)

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Today in Dacula:

• Fourth Of July Weekend Latin Dancing At Tony's Sports Grill (9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Public Library reminds the community that Good Night Gwinnett is meant to help children get to sleep. The program offers a bedtime story and song every Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. It is meant for children between the ages of two and six. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Dacula City Council will be holding a work session on Jul. 7 at 6:00 p.m. (City of Dacula)
• The free Pop-Up Park Play Day will be held at Graves Park on Wednesday, Jul. 6 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Gwinnett County)

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Events:

• Hebron Church 180th Anniversary Celebration (July 3)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll see you soon.

— 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.