🌱 Loganville HS Faces Dalton Catamounts + Grayson Local Turns 100

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your new copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today's issue includes...

• Loganville High School faces off against the Dalton Catamounts tonight
• Paul Sikorski of Grayson, a WWII Veteran, turned 100-year-old
• The next Gwinnett County Public Schools School Board meeting

But first, today's weather:

A passing afternoon shower. High: 67 Low: 33.

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

1. Loganville High School will face off against the Dalton Catamounts in the Georgia high school football playoffs tonight. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has ranked Loganville the 10th 5A team. Their only game against a currently-ranked team in 5A was a 42-6 loss to fourth-ranked Jefferson. However, Loganville has a star rusher, Solomon Leslie, who managed 1,382 yards and 15 scores during the regular season. The winner of tonight’s game will play the victor of the Creekside and Greater Atlanta Christian game. Kickoff is set for 6. (Dalton Daily Citizen)
2. Paul Sikorski of Grayson turned 100 years old on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, and can still fit into his Army uniform from 1945! The WWII veteran served as a master sergeant in the Army Signal Corps and trained in microfilming. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. This month’s Gwinnett County Public Schools School Board meeting will be held this upcoming Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is held at the J. Alvin Wilbanks Instructional Support Center, located at 437 Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee. These meetings are open to the public, and local residents are encouraged to attend and address the board so they can “become better acquainted with the operation and programs of the school system.” (Gwinnett County Public Schools)
4. Emblem Grayson, a newly built 344-unit multifamily community in Loganville, was sold to TitanCorp & InvestCorp. The community’s unique suburban location was chosen to provide direct access to Interstate 85's industrial corridor, including in-town job centers, such as the Center for Disease Control’s headquarters and Emory University. (Yieldpro.com)
5. Today, Nov. 12, the Walnut Grove Warrior Band is hosting the "Warrior's Wild Wheel Car and Bike Show" at Walnut Grove High School in Loganville! From 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be vendors, the WGHS Marching Band, show entries, and awards. (Walnut Grove High School via Twitter)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• GECC 2022 Chili Cookoff At Bay Creek Park (10:00 AM)
• Goat Yoga On The Farm At Double Durango Farm (2:00 PM)
• Music Festival: Vices of Vanity At Atmosphere (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• 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)
• Before you start prepping your Thanksgiving feast, you may want to stop by the Grayson Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 15, for a free workshop on “Better Cooking for a Better Environment.” The Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources will host a hands-on demo of how to properly clean and dispose of fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from your holiday cooking, followed by a sampling of some holiday treats! Registration is encouraged. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
• Ready to get into the holiday spirit? Mark your calendar for the annual Loganville Christmas parade and tree lighting, happening on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. After the mesmerizing parade of lights through the downtown area, Santa will join residents at the Town Green to help light the city's Christmas tree. (City of Loganville)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.