🌱 Local HS Football Games Moved Up + Gwinnett's CAPRA Recognition

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening these days in town. In today's issue, we'll touch on...

• Local football games rescheduled for Hurricane Ian
• A Walton County business owner helping a woman locked out of her home
• Gwinnett County's first national parks accreditation

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy. High: 69 Low: 60.

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

1. Hundreds of local high school football games have been rescheduled to get ahead of Hurricane Ian and its potential impact. Tonight's scheduled games — Grayson at Newton, Athens Christian at Loganville Christian, and Eastside at Loganville — were all moved up to last night at 7:30 p.m. Other games have been postponed to Oct. 14. (Now Habersham)
2. On Wednesday evening, a Walton County woman accidentally locked herself out of her house. When the Chief of the Walton County Sheriff's Office was unable to help, local business owner Doug Robinson of Social Circle-based SnD Lock & Key came to the rescue late in the evening. After what was described as "a fairly lengthy attempt," Robinson was able to install new equipment for the woman, free of charge. "People like Doug are what keeps us having faith in mankind and we salute him," said the Walton County Sherrif's Office in a Facebook post. (Walton County GA Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. For the first time ever, Gwinnett County's parks division has received national accreditation from the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association. The accreditation was presented during the National Recreation and Park Association Annual Conference in Phoenix on Sep. 20. According to county officials, this national accreditation puts Gwinnett among the "elite park and recreation agencies" in the nation for complying with more than 150 accreditation standards. "CAPRA accreditation signals to our residents and stakeholders that Gwinnett Parks and Recreation is among the best of the best in our field,” said Parks and Recreation Division Director Chris Minor in a statement. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. It's never too early to start thinking about your student's future career! Gwinnett County Public Schools' Academies and CTE Department is hosting a K-12 career and education exploration experience on Saturday, Oct. 15. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Discovery High School in nearby Lawrenceville. All Gwinnett County families are invited to attend and explore Career and Technical Education course offerings, local employers and career paths, and opportunities with Career and Technical Student Organizations. Students and their families can learn more and RSVP at this link. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
5. Looking for some family fun? The Grayson Public Library has plenty of events coming up next week for the whole family to enjoy. The week kicks off with an Eating Healthy for Health Literacy Awareness Month event on Monday, followed by Toddler Time and Cooking With Kids on Tuesday, Mini Chefs and Big Chefs: Cheese Fondue on Wednesday, and Preschool Storytime on Thursday. There will also be a Connect to Tech session on Wednesday morning for adults and seniors. Check out the library calendar for full event details. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

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Note: Patch readers are strongly encouraged to use caution and follow safety protocol when choosing to attend an event as Hurricane Ian approaches. These events are accurate as of the newsletter's writing, but please check with the event organizer for the most recent status update.

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Virtual Storytime LIVE! Hosted By Gwinnett County Public Library (11:00 AM)
• COPE To HOPE Check-In 2.0 Parents & Adults Session At Spirit And Truth Worship Center (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Attention all local house hunters: Some beautiful new properties in the area have just hit the market. Visit Patch to check out a house in the Grayson Snellville area with 3 beds and 3 baths for $329,900, and another in the Loganville area with 5 beds and 3 baths for $614,900. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• In search of a fuzzy new family member? These pets are waiting for their forever home in animal shelters near Loganville and Grayson. Learn more about JJ, Luna, Midas, and more in Patch's latest pet roundup. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• If you're not subscribed to the Walnut Grove Public Library newsletter, now might be a great time to sign up. The library recently announced that community members can now sign up for library news specific to your local home library by selecting it on this form and entering a valid email address. Subscribe now to receive the upcoming October edition! (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! 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.