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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners has approved an expansion of its partnership with View Point Health. The partnership contract reportedly costs $539,820 for mental health services through the Gwinnett Police Department. The contract will expand the number of providers to three in the department's behavioral health unit. (OCG News)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Dacula properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dacula Patch)
3. The Gwinnett County Police Department has arrested two Georgia brothers in the shooting of a 15-year-old boy. The incident occurred on Great Shoals Road on Jun. 7 during an argument. Jaden Hull of Dacula and his 16-year-old brother have been charged with aggravated assault and the possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in Dacula:

• Diversity Book Club At The Dacula Branch Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Public Library celebrates the graduation of nine residents from its Career Online High School. This is a free program that allows residents to earn high school diplomas while balancing jobs, families, and children. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines at the Dacula Branch Public Library on Jun. 26. Participants will be able to choose between a Moderna and Pfizer shot. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
• Dacula City Hall will be closed on Jul. 4 in observance of Independence Day. Please plan accordingly. (City of Dacula)

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— 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.