🌱 Car And House Fire + Welcoming Week Festival + Lady Devils Win Big

Hello, Loganville-Grayson. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's do this.

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm or two. High: 76 Low: 68.

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

1. Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services responded to a house and vehicle fire around 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. Officials say the home on Mill Ridge Drive in nearby Lawrenceville was set ablaze after a recreational vehicle fire nearby caused an explosion. Crews believe the fire was accidental and did not cause any injuries. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The first ever Gwinnett County "Welcoming Week Festival" takes place this Saturday at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center plaza. All residents are invited to enjoy arts and crafts, food trucks, and games while celebrating the rich diversity of Gwinnett County. The festival will run from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., kicking off the county's observance of Welcoming Week. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. The Loganville High School Varsity Softball team defeated Walnut Grove in a 7-2 victory on Wednesday night. Five of the seven runs scored by the Lady Devils during the game were secured in the first inning, with both Lindsey Lumsden and Rivers Sampson going two for four during the game. After taking on Clarke Central on Thursday, the team will go head-to-head with Winder-Barrow for a home game next Tuesday, Sep. 13. (Loganville High School via Facebook)
4. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office needs your help to support the Special Olympics! On Thursday, Sep. 29, officers will be stationed at two Dunkin Donuts locations in nearby Lawrenceville to collect donations. Stop by from 5:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. to make a contribution and say hello to your local law enforcement officers. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
5. Looking for something fun to do in Gwinnett County this weekend? Make the short drive to Snellville for the Annual "Taste of Snellville" festival tomorrow, or head over to nearby Lawrenceville for a free two-day summer concert event beginning today at 5:00 p.m. Check out the link for more can't-miss activities happening this weekend near you. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Breakfast Club Meetup At Peachtree Cafe, Lawrenceville (8:00 AM)
• Around The World In The DTL At Lawrenceville Lawn, Lawrenceville (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Several new homes have hit the market in the Loganville and Grayson areas. Check out the link to explore these newly listed properties. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• Looking for a furry friend to join the family? Don't miss this roundup of the cats and dogs currently available for adoption at animal shelters near you. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools students: don't forget to complete a meal application by Sep. 14, to continue meal benefits and ensure added support for your school! Families must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for free or reduced-price benefits. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.