🌱 Gwinnett Supplier Networking Event + Trash Collection Changes

Hello, friends! Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Wednesday edition of the Dacula Daily, full of all the community news you need to know right now. Here's the lowdown...

First, today's weather:

Occasional rain and a t-storm. High: 80 Low: 67.

🏡 Looking for more real estate leads in Dacula? Let us help you reach prospective home buyers and stand out from the competition. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Gwinnett County's annual Supplier Networking Event is happening on Aug. 18 between 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. The event will be held at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center on Lawrenceville's Langley Drive. The event is meant as an opportunity for vendors to meet with government agencies to learn about county contracting. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
2. Gwinnett County Commissioners have approved some new changes to trash collection. Unincorporated county residents will now be paying $16.38 more per year for trash collection. New accountability measures have been enacted for companies that collect trash. The increased accountability will enforce performance measures to ensure scheduled pickup. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
3. A Dacula man died on Chastain Meadows Parkway during a crash on Monday night. Donovan Williams, 19, struck a silver 2019 Honda Insight while traveling north. His Honda Accord was occupied by two other individuals at the time of the incident. The Cobb County Medical Examiner's Office declared Williams dead at the scene. (The Georgia Sun)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Toddler Time At The Dacula Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At The Dacula Public Library (11:30 AM)
• Mixology Demonstrations At The Inn At Chateau, Braselton (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here is the latest list of Dacula properties to hit the market. Click to view all the details including prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dacula Patch)
• Sealed bids for Dacula's Maple Creek Park improvements will be accepted through Thursday, Sep. 1. They will need to be submitted to Dacula City Hall by that date. Click to view project details. (City of Dacula)
• Dacula City Council is hosting an opportunity for the community to engage in casual conversation while discussing the city's most pressing issues. The event will be at Maple Creek Park on Saturday, Aug. 27 between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Mark your calendar. (City of Dacula)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• Salsa Atlanta Latin Night - Salsa, Bachata & more @ Tonys Johns Creek Aug 20th (August 20)
• Add your event

Alrighty, you're all good for today! 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.