🌱 Loganville-Grayson Patch: What's Happening This Weekend (Apr 22)

Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Loganville-Grayson Patch newsletter, full of all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your weekend weather:

• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm. High: 71 Low: 46.
• Sunday: Mostly cloudy. High: 67 Low: 47.
• Monday: Some sun. High: 65 Low: 44.

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

1. University of North Georgia cadets from Loganville earn military awards, scholarships (MonroeLocal)
2. Zoltar Season 2 seeks background actors in Loganville for parade scenes (MonroeLocal)
3. Georgia Gwinnett College program turns food waste into fresh produce (FOX 5 Atlanta)
4. Gwinnett County Police Department invites local middle, high school students to apply for 2023 Youth Police Academy (North Gwinnett Voice)
5. Gwinnett health officials warn residents to be cautious after 2nd racoon test positive for rabies (WSB Atlanta)

This weekend in and around Loganville-Grayson:

Saturday, April 22

• Goat Yoga Event On The Farm - Goat Yoga Georgia (11:00 AM)
• Laugh your @ Off Comedy Show - Atmosphere Sports Bar (7:30 PM)

Sunday, April 23

• Live Reggae Music on Sundays - 2671 Centerville Hwy, Snellville (7:00 PM)

Monday, April 24

• Literacy | Reading Buddies - Grayson Branch Library (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools: "Loan says she shines because of the positive and encouraging environment of her community. Loan is our Shine Student of the Day! Click here to meet her and other students featured in the SHINE campaign: http://bit.ly/gcps_StudentShine." (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Explore Gwinnett: "It’s a good day to have a good day. Visit the link in our bio for more info on Gwinnett’s marvelous murals. " (Explore Gwinnett via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Library: "Congratulations to one of our little readers that recently got her first library card!" (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools: "Remember to Book It For The Bus! The 2023 GCPS Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run will be held Saturday, May 6, at the district’s Instructional Support Center, located at 437 Old Peachtree Road NW in Suwanee." (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office: "Did you know the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office adjusted the mandatory age requirement to 18 for deputy jailers? The GCSO Professional Standards Section has partnered with over 20 local high schools so far this year, reaching junior and senior grade-level students." (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Featured events:

• Yard and Plant sale (April 22)
• Free Workshop To Help You Get Mor Clients Through The Door (April 23)
• How To Get Government Contracts Without Being Certified (April 27)
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You're officially in the loop for today! See you next week for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek