🌱 Sugarloaf Parkway To Expand + Gwinnett County Hiring Event

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Dacula Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick review of the most important things happening around town.

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• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 64 Low: 39.
• Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 65 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Gwinnett County has agreed to partner with the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to widen a portion of Sugarloaf Parkway between Old Norcross Road and Scenic Highway. The planning and scoping stage is expected to take nine months to a year to complete, and the number of lanes to be added will be determined by a feasibility study. The GDOT will contribute $750,000 to develop plans and scope, and the county will contribute an additional $187,500. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
2. Join the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office and be a part of a diverse and community-driven team making a difference in the county. Attend the Career From Here Hiring Event on Mar. 17 at the Gas South Convention Center to learn more about the opportunities available. Get ready to participate in resume reviews, meet current employees, and interview with county representatives for onsite job opportunities. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office)
3. Mark your calendars for the in-person 2023 Transition Fair on Mar. 18 at Peachtree Ridge High School, about 30 minutes outside of Dacula. This fair is an excellent opportunity for families and educators to explore local resources that support students with disabilities in their journey to adulthood. Attendees will be able to connect with agencies that specialize in vocational training, employment services, community living, leisure, funding, and community resources. No registration is required, and any questions can be directed to Transition.Fair@gcpsk12.org. (Gwinnett County Public Schools)

Coming up in and around Dacula:

Friday, March 10

• WellFest: Positive Vibes. Positive Minds. At Lawrenceville Lawn (6:30 PM)
• Carlos Rodriguez At Lawrenceville Arts Center (8:00 PM)

Sunday, March 12

• Sunday Brunch At Universal Joint (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Dacula area at the link! (Dacula Patch)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office celebrated International Women's Day on Mar. 8 by recognizing three outstanding female leaders for their contributions to critical roles in the department. The Office encourages everyone to take a moment to celebrate the accomplishments of the women who have impacted their lives. You can see the recognized officers at the link! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.