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🌱 Vape Shop Break-Ins + Deck Grill Fire Displaces Five

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Hi all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Without further ado...


First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 87 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

  1. Gwinnett County vape shop owners are becoming increasingly frustrated with repeated break-ins. Owners believe that the break-ins are in response to signs that restrict customers to being at least 21 years old. The break-ins are causing thousands in damage. Security cameras and display cases are being smashed during the incidents. Gwinnett County Police is still investigating the break-ins. (WSBTV)
  2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Dacula area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Dacula Patch)
  3. The Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a large house fire on Sunday night. The fire was reportedly started by a grill located on the home's deck. The blaze occurred in the 1300 block of Tree Lane SW. Two children and three adults have been displaced. Thankfully, nobody was injured during the incident. (CBS46)

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Today in Dacula:

  • Kindergarten, Here We Come Camp! At The Dacula Branch Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

  • The Gwinnett County Public Library is offering one free youth ticket to an Atlanta Hawks game for every K-12 student that reads five books this summer. Click to learn more about the Check It Out Reading Challenge. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
  • Gwinnett County reminds the community that masks are once again required in all county buildings and facilities. Thank you for your cooperation. (Gwinnett County)
  • The Gwinnett County Animal Shelter has plenty of adoption-ready pets searching for their forever home. Click to fill out a pre-adoption application today. (Gwinnett County)

You're all caught up for today! 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.

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