🌱 Loganville Holiday Craft Fair + Gwinnett Police Investigate Murder

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Follow along for the most important things happening these days in town. Today you'll learn about:

• Dec. 3 Holiday Craft Fair in Loganville
• Gwinnett County Police find woman murdered and her husband in critical condition
• Gwinnett County early voting on Saturday, Nov. 26

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 64 Low: 40.

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

1. Want to knock out your holiday shopping list? The Holiday Craft Fair is on Dec. 3 at the American Legion Post 233 in Loganville. Shop from more than 60 vendors and Johnny Knuckles Knock-out BBQ Food Truck will stop by for lunch. (Monroe Local)
2. Yesterday, Nov. 27, Gwinnett County Police found 44-year-old Desiree Marin and her husband, 44-year-old Michael Marin, suffering from gunshot wounds at the 2600 block of Ivy Stone Trail in Buford. Police said a child was in the home at the time of the incident but was not physically harmed. Desiree died from her wounds at the hospital and Michael is in critical condition. According to the initial investigation by police, Michael shot Desiree and then himself after an argument. The Gwinnett County Police Homicide and Crime Scene Investigation continue to investigate. (WSB Atlanta)
3. There were very long early voting lines in Metro Atlanta, including Gwinnett County, on Saturday, Nov. 26. As of Saturday afternoon, officials said about 11,000 people had already voted in Gwinnett County. (WSB Radio.com)
4. December is almost here! Check out the events and clubs happening in the month of December at the O'Kelly Memorial Library in Loganville. Open events include Chess Club, Children's Storytime, Origami Club, and others that can be found at the link. (O'Kelly Memorial Library Calendar)
5. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Mark your calendar for the City of Loganville's Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, scheduled for this Saturday, Dec. 3 at 6:00 p.m. (City of Loganville)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Weekday Bingo At American Legion Post 233 (7:30 PM)
• Music Bingo At Truck & Tap in Duluth (7:30 PM)
• ACES Charity Poker At Atmosphere Sports Bar (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Every year, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office supports the United States Marine Corps by hosting Toys For Tots. To help, donate unwrapped toys at any of the three donation locations from now until Dec. 21. These locations include the front lobby of the Gwinnett County Jail, the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Building Front X-Ray Station, and the front lobby of the Gwinnett County Courthouse Annex. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Today, Nov. 28, is the last day for Gwinnett County Public Library Game Jam submissions! Submit your entry by 12:00 p.m. to be considered. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
• A 2,117-square-foot home with two bedrooms is for sale on Moon Road in Grayson. Check out Patch's latest real estate roundup to see details and more homes on the market in the Loganville-Grayson area. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Events:

• Gwinnett -- Dinner. Movie. Community Conversation! Free! (November 30)
• Service of Hope (November 30)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another 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.