🌱 Softball Team Wins Region Championship + Loganville Autumn Fest

Hello there, Loganville-Grayson. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today's issue includes...

• Increasing gun violence in Gwinnett County
• A Walton County high school softball team wins big

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Plenty of sun. High: 81 Low: 54.

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

1. In the last month alone, two Gwinnett County teenagers have died in separate shooting incidents, raising concerns about gun violence in the area. Elijah DeWitt was just 18 when he was shot dead by two other students, who have since been arrested and charged with the murder. 17-year-old Timothy Buchanan was killed after being shot on a basketball court; police are still searching for his killers. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The City of Loganville is ringing in the season with Autumn Fest today, Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The downtown area will feature a food court, live entertainment, an activity-filled kids' zone, and more. Road closures for the event can be found on the City of Loganville's Facebook page. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
3. Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Visit the link for more details on the role and how to apply. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
4. WalletHub has released a new report on inflation, and the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metropolitan statistical area has the second-highest inflation in the entire country. Only the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale area in Arizona had a higher inflation rate than Sandy Springs. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was used to assemble the report. (The Center Square)
5. Congratulations are in order for the Monroe Area High School Lady Canes softball team! They won the 8AAA Region Championship as part of a truly stellar season. Their win means the Walton County School District earned a hat trick in terms of regional titles this year. All three district high school softball teams brought home region titles for their schools. (Walton County School District - GA via Facebook)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Fall Family Garden Festival at the Vines Park Community (2:00 PM)
• Pine Lake Fest With Elise & Friends at Pine Lake (7:00 PM)
• A Night Under The Stars: The Adult Prom at JVC's Party Rentals & Event Hall in Lilburn (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Tuesday, the Walton County Sheriff's Office hosted Community Night Out in Meridian Park, and it was a wildly successful event! Citizens were able to learn about community unity, crime prevention, and safety in a fun atmosphere. (Walton County GA Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Yesterday, the Gwinnett County Public Library showed off its 2022 annual Photo Exhibition, and the art was astounding! Held at the Duluth branch, visitors got to experience a self-guided tour and see some remarkable photography. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Does your child struggle to fall asleep? Good Night Gwinnett: Mouse's First Fall is held every Thursday at 7:00 PM, and provides families with a gentle bedtime story and song to lull the little ones into dreamland. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. 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.