🌱 Award-Winning Bakery Arrives + Election Day Volunteers Help Out

Hello, everybody! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Including updates on...

• The grand opening of Basquia Bakery
• Holiday events in the Loganville-Grayson area
• Election Day operations in Gwinnett County

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and not as warm. High: 67 Low: 51.

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

1. Award-winning pastry chef Newton Shin is opening Basquia Bakery in Gwinnett County. On Friday, the grand opening will be held at the Mega Mart on Pleasant Hill Road in nearby Duluth. Basquia Bakery will sell over 240 items, including pastries, cakes, and breads. They bakery will also do specialty orders and birthday cakes, and will have a full menu of gluten-free options. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Get into the community and enjoy these upcoming city events in Loganville and Grayson! On Dec. 3, Loganville will be hosting Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Downtown Loganville. You can also head to Grayson on Dec. 4 for Christmas in Grayson. For more information on these and other events, visit the links. (City of Loganville, City of Grayson)
3. The annual tree lighting on Dec. 3 in nearby Conyers will help kick off the holiday season. The event will include family-friendly activities, performances by Derrick Monk, local community performers, and even an appearance by Santa Claus! The free event is open to the public and well worth the short drive to Conyers. For more information, visit the link. (On Common Ground News)
4. Despite the shortage of poll workers this year, Gwinnett County election officials worked hard to ensure that Election Day ran smoothly. Gwinnett County held three events to drum up more volunteers to man the polling stations throughout the area. People who worked on Election Day were eligible to earn up to $390. As of Tuesday evening, no major problems had occurred during the voting process in Gwinnett County. (WSB Atlanta)
5. The local real estate market is buzzing with activity, and there are a variety of homes to choose from these days. This list will show you some of the newest houses to hit the market in and around Loganville-Grayson. Visit the link to see what's been listed in your area in the past week and discover the open houses scheduled for the days ahead. Click on any address for more photos and details. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Wednesday Morning DIY Workshop At AR Workshop, Lawrenceville (10:00 AM)
• Healthy Parenting: Taking Your Parenting To The Next Level At Conyers First United Methodist Church, Conyers (5:30 PM)
• Family Storytime At Grayson Library (6:00 PM)
• Surviving The Holidays At Peachtree Corners Baptist Church, Peachtree Corners (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Kyle Muller of the Gwinnett Stripers! He's been named to the International League All-Star Team as the top left-handed starter of the season. (Gwinnett Stripers via Instagram)
• Don't miss out on story and craft time with Miss Moore today at the Walnut Grove Public Library! Your little ones will love this fun and informative event. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)
• Want to volunteer for the Gwinnett County Public Schools? They're looking for people to join the Literacy Advisory Council! More information can be found at the link. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• If you're interested in giving back to the community this holiday season, you can volunteer to help out during the 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway hosted by Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. Visit the link to learn more! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.