🌱 Glass Recycling Center Opens + WIC Benefits Issued Digitally

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Today you'll find news about...

• A Big Read Kickoff event at the Gwinnett County Library
• A third glass recycling center has been added to the county
• The top new houses for sale in the area

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

1. The Gwinnett County Library is hosting A Big Read Kickoff event on Saturday. The library's community partner, Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia, has received a 2022-23 Big Reads grant from the National Endowment of the Arts. The Gwinnett County Library will celebrate the group receiving the grant award by hosting A Big Read Kickoff on Oct. 8. Visitors to the event will receive a copy of 'Homegoing,' a complimentary copy of Yaa Gyasi’s 2016 award-winning novel. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. A third glass recycling location has opened in Gwinnett County. On Wednesday, E.E. Robinson Park welcomed residents as they dropped off clean, empty glass containers. The county has already successfully diverted over 102 tons of glass from the other two sites in Gwinnett County. County officials believe that this new location will help to reduce waste throughout the area. The two other landfills in Gwinnett County are OneStop Norcross and Pinckneyville Park in Peachtree Corners. (WSB Atlanta)
3. Yesterday evening, the City of Loganville warned residents along Highway 81 that their water service would be temporarily shut down. Homes between Lawrenceville Road and Lee Byrd Road were without water from 11:30 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., when the city estimated it would cause the least inconvenience. The interruption was due to necessary repairs on a nearby water hydrant. (City of Loganville)
4. There are many new houses on the market in Loganville, Grayson, and the surrounding areas. But instead of putting yourself in a spin over all the options and decisions, let the professionals help you figure out the best house for you. The top five open houses coming soon offer a wide variety of different homes for a variety of different families. For more information or to speak to a realtor about any of these locations, visit the link. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
5. Gwinnett, along with several other counties in the area, has announced that it will be issuing WIC benefits electronically on cards, starting on Oct. 11. This is part of an ongoing process to switch over entirely to eWIC, which officials say will streamline the process. The eWIC will operate like a debit card, so users will be able to swipe and get their groceries without bothering with paper vouchers. Dekalb, Newton, and Rockdale counties are also switching over. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Ladies Night R&B Thursdays at Premier Restaurant and Lounge in Lithonia (5:00 PM)
• COVID-19 Vaccines at The Lawrenceville Health Center (9:00 AM)
• World Culture Trivia at Gwinnett County Public Library - Five Forks Branch (6:00 PM)
• 2022 Business Expo at Ice Days In Old Towne Conyers (4:00 PM)
• Dunwoody Food Truck Thursdays at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Elevate: Open Spaces in Atlanta has released its event schedule for the rest of the year, and we can hardly wait for it to begin! From independent films to decadent food and wine festivals, there's something for everyone, so check out the schedule and get ready for an amazing fall! (Elevate Art)
• The Loganville High School Marching Band put on a fabulous concert last night! Their fall performance was a resounding success (and music to everyone's ears). (Loganville High School Band via Instagram)
• Lindsay Lumsden of Loganville High School hit her 12th home run of the season! This has set a new school record - one that will be hard to beat. (Loganville High School via Facebook)
• October is Fire Safety Month, and it's never too early to start teaching children how to be smart and stay safe around fires! Every week during the month of October, firefighters will visit daycares and elementary schools throughout Loganville to teach kids this important information. (City of Loganville Fire Department via Facebook)
• The Varsity Volleyball team is riding high after their 3-0 win over Prince Ave on Tuesday night. The regular season closes out on Thursday, so stop by and support them as they play their final game of the season! (Loganville High School via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.