🌱 Georgia Gwinnett College Awarded $3.7 Million + Events This Weekend

Good morning, hello! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll read about...

• Adoptable dogs and cats
• Events happening this weekend in the Loganville-Grayson area
• Gwinnett County Police Department honors fourth anniversary of officer's death

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 70 Low: 41.

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

1. The weekend is finally within reach, and there are plenty of fun activities available in the Loganville-Grayson area. Whether you're interested in rocking out at a Brett Michaels concert in Sugar Hill or want to celebrate the season at the Snellville Fall Festival, there are a lot of fun ways to spend the weekend. There are events for adults, children, and, of course, the whole family to enjoy. Check out the full list at the link. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. The Gwinnett County Police Department is marking the fourth anniversary of the death of Officer Antwan Toney in the line of duty. On Thursday, his fellow officers posted an image of him on social media to mark the solemn day. Officer Toney was 30 years old when he was shot and killed in 2018 while responding to a report of a suspicious car behind Shiloh Middle School. His third anniversary with the force would have been six days after his death. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Georgia Gwinnett College's School of Education has been awarded a Teacher Quality Grant worth more than $3.7 million. The grant was issued by the U.S. Department of Education and will be disbursed over a period of five years. Educators intend to use the money to address the shortage of teachers the school has been struggling with. Of the 22 schools in the country selected to receive the grant, Georgia Gwinnett College is the only one in Georgia. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
4. Across the Loganville-Grayson area and, in fact, all of Georgia, there are thousands of dogs, cats, and other animals of all ages, sizes, and breeds without a home. You can help them find a loving family today by adopting or fostering a new furry friend. There's Oksana the friendly puppy from Leicas Saving Paws Rescue Inc. who's always ready to play. Or perhaps the sweet and snuggly kitten Saffron over at Gwinnett Humane Society is the perfect companion for you. Click the link to begin your adoption journey. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
5. Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card! The Grayson Public Library has plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy. Head over to the Dacula Branch for Open Your World Book Club on Oct. 24, or enjoy Citizenship: Civics Prep at the Collins Hill Branch on Oct. 31. Visit the link to view everything happening at your local library. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival at Countryside Antiques, Braselton (12:00 PM)
• Diwali Celebration at Gwinnett County Public Library – Duluth Branch, Duluth (3:00 PM)
• Family Shabbaton In Stone Mountain at Atlanta Evergreen Lakeside Resort, Stone Mountain (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• We're saluting Mrs. Jenkins of Gwinnett County Public Schools, who's been announced as a 2023 Teacher of the Year Finalist! Click the link to learn more about this amazing English and instructional support teacher. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Congratulations to our amazing Lady Warriors! The softball team had a banner season – go team! (Walnut Grove High School PTSO, Loganville, GA via Facebook)
• Learning how to code doesn't have to be intimidating! The Gwinnett County Public Library offers online Python programming courses to get you started. Visit the link to learn more. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.