🌱 USA Shooting Team Features GA Natives + Gwinnett Graduates Honored

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening in Dacula.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 71 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Dacula:

1. The 2023 National Trap and Skeet teams were announced following the Shotgun Spring Selection Match earlier this month, five honorees are from the state of Georgia. Dacula native William Hinton was named to the USA Shooting's National Men's Trap team. The second half of the selection process will be the 2023 Shotgun National Championships on May 17-28 in Michigan. The team's next outing will be Mar. 4-15 for the International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) Shotgun World Cup in Doha, Qatar. (USA Shooting)
2. Former officer Miles Bryant was arrested and charged Monday on counts of concealing the death of another and a false report of a crime. It is said that Bryant disposed of the naked body of Susana Morales in the woods near Dacula. Morales went missing back in July, walking home from a friend's home in Norcross. Police suspect Bryant of rape, murder, and other charges, although examiners are waiting for more information before any charges are given. Bryant was fired from his officer position after the charges were released, and he was denied bail Tuesday as he is viewed as a danger to the community. (FOX19)
3. Gwinnett graduates Bradley Dunham and Chantal Jordan were named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Community Team on Tuesday for their contributions to superior service within their communities. A senior at Georgia and a Dacula graduate, Dunham is seen as a strong leader for UGA student-athletes with his roles with the Leadership Education and Development Academy(L.E.A.D) as well as Student-Athlete Advisory Committee(SAAC). A North Gwinnett graduate and a senior at Vanderbilt, Jordan has been a youth instructor with Swim America teaching water safety, as well as a member of the executive board of the Black Student-Athlete Group. Both of these Gwinnett graduates have been very impactful both on campus as well as off campus in their communities. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

Today in Dacula:

• Dacula Business Association February Meeting - Touch of Class Eventz Inc. (11:30 AM)
• Homework Help - Hamilton Mill Public Library (4:00 PM)
• V Baseball vs. Winder-Barrow - Dacula High School (5:30 PM)
• JV Baseball @ Archer - Dacula High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• When it comes to doling out municipal fines and fees, Georgia ranks fourth in the nation. According to an analysis of 2020 Census Bureau data, the Reason Foundation found that Peach State cities collected nearly $377 million in fines and fees from residents across the state that year. That’s about $35.16 per person, compared to the national average of $27 per resident. (The Center Square)
• Read the sign and KEEP MOVING, these signs instruct you that you do not have to yield to traffic due to intersection design and keep the flow of traffic moving smoothly. (Gwinnett County Police via Twitter)
• Causing one in three deaths in women yearly, cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in women. Luckily, with the right education and healthy lifestyle changes, you can prevent heart disease, schedule a doctor's appointment today and have your numbers checked. (Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-opening Limited-time Offer (February 23)
• TEDx in Gwinnett (February 25)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! 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