🌱 Adam Sandler Tour Tickets + 4-H Fair Exhibit + K-9 Officer Retires

Morning, neighbors! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Wednesday edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here goes...

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 83 Low: 61.

Here are the top 5 stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. Comedian Adam Sandler will bring his latest comedy tour to Gwinnett's Gas South Arena on Nov. 12. Tickets to see the famed standup comic and actor will go on sale to the general public this Friday, Sep. 16, at 10:00 a.m. They can be purchased online or by calling the venue directly at 770-626-2464. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
2. The annual 4-H Farm Friends exhibit is set to return to the Gwinnett County Fair when it kicks off tomorrow, Sep. 15, in nearby Lawrenceville. The exhibit features hands-on fun for children of all ages that includes barnyard trivia and petting animals such as rabbits and goats. Group tours will also be available on weekdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. for the duration of the fair and can be scheduled by emailing Barbara.Larson@GwinnettCounty.com. (On Common Ground News)
3. Tanto, a Gwinnett County police K-9 who has served the department for over five years, is set to retire permanently this month. Tanto first joined the department in 2017 but sustained injuries that led to the development of arthritis, prompting an examining veterinarian to recommend his retirement. During Tanto's time as a K-9, he made 35 patrol apprehensions, 40 narcotics apprehensions, and 60 evidence finds. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been named the most ethnically diverse Southern regional college for the ninth year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. The 2023 report, released Monday, used data reported by colleges from the fall 2021 semester to calculate overall rankings. GGC was also ranked twelfth in the Top Public Schools category among Southern regional colleges and first in Georgia among University System of Georgia-participating public schools. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
5. The Gwinnett County Public Library and the Center for the Visually Impaired will cohost a virtual information session today at noon. The event will review resources available for individuals living with low vision, including strategies for reducing falls and continuing the things you love. Register at the link to reserve your spot before the session begins. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Weekday Bingo At American Legion (7:30 PM)
• ACES Charity Poker At Atmosphere Sports Bar (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Experience the incredible culture of Japan right here in Gwinnett County! Explore Gwinnett is giving away four family packs to JapanFest Atlanta, happening Sep. 17-18. Visit the link for entry details. (Explore Gwinnett via Instagram)
• Interested in becoming a firefighter? The City of Loganville Fire Department is currently hiring for multiple full-time and part-time positions. Check out the link to explore current openings and jumpstart your career today. (City of Loganville Fire Department via Facebook)
• Support Summer Reading in Georgia by completing a short outcomes survey for the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Your participation helps ensure Walnut Grove Public Library and other local branches continue to receive vital funding for great summer programs. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.