🌱 Gwinnett County Hiring Poll Workers + Gwinnett County Woman Missing

Hello again, hello! I'm back with your new copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Let's get this day started off right with a quick guide to the most important things going on around town, including updates on:

• Pictures from the county fair
• Loganville Red Devils on a winning streak
• Man arrested in hit-and-run case

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and cooler but pleasant. High: 77 Low: 52.

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

1. Gwinnett County is seeking poll workers for the November election. The hiring event will be held on Saturday, Sep. 24, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Norcross Library Branch. Bilingual individuals are especially needed to work the polls. (On Common Ground News)
2. The Gwinnett County Fair has kicked off this week at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds in Lawrenceville. Attendees can enjoy rides, games, exhibits, and entertainment such as BMX bike riding shows and acrobatic shows. A gallery of photos from the hours of enjoyment is available. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. A Gwinnett County woman with dementia has been missing since Sep. 7. Deborah Cope, 60, was last seen on Sep. 7. Cope, who is insulin-dependent, left her home on Hunters Club Lane in Norcross on foot without her cell phone, purse, or wallet. Click the link to see if you've seen Cope. (CBS 46 News)
4. A man has been arrested in a Gwinnett hit-and-run that killed a woman on Wednesday. Ismael Perez of Norcross has been arrested on several charges in the death of a 66-year-old woman. Neighbors say it can be quite dangerous to walk down the road as people frequently speed there. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Subscription)
5. The Loganville Red Devils are currently 5-0. Last Friday, they won 27-14 over Winder-Barrow. This is the first time their record has been at 5-0 since 1990. Loganville will play Conyers, and a win there would bring them to 6-0 for the first time since 1974. (GPB)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Oktoberfest At Kurt's Euro Bistro (All Day)
• Baby and Tots Story Time At Duluth Branch (11:00 AM)
• Page Turners: Diverse Book Club - Virtual Event (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around Loganville-Grayson. We particularly liked the lovely tree at the Spring Oak Ct. house. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• You don’t have to go far to find a new furry friend. Leicas Saving Paws Rescue has several gorgeous German Shepherds like Emile and Kari. Click to see all the pets available. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• Did you know the Byers' home from Stranger Things is actually in Georgia? The house is currently for sale in Fayetteville. (WJBF-TV)

That's it for today! I'll see you back 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.