🌱 Loganville Man Indicted In Human Trafficking + High ACT Scores

Hello and happy Wednesday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Loganville-Grayson today. In today's Daily, we'll cover these stories and more:

• High voter turnout in Walton County
• Local holiday events
• ACT scores in Gwinnett County higher than national and state scores

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and beautiful. High: 68 Low: 47.

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

1. A grand jury has indicted the man at the center of the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office investigation into human trafficking, launched in January. Loganville resident Sean Curry's trial occurred on Oct. 19 and he was indicted on one count of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude. Attorney General Chris Carr said, “All Georgians deserve to be safe, and we will continue fighting to end human trafficking in our state.” (Subscription, Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Advanced voting in Walton County has begun and officials say the turnout has been high. Lisa Clark, assistant director of Walton County Elections, said, “It was more than what we typically do in the first week. I would say it is more comparable to what we had in the 2020 Presidential Election.” The first week is usually the slowest and turnout tends to pick up every week. As of Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, a total of 7,130 Walton County residents had successfully voted in person at the three early voting precincts: one in Monroe, one in Loganville, and one in Social Circle. (Monroe Local)
3. The ACT scores for Gwinnett students continue to be higher than state and national scores. Students in the Class of 2022 took the ACT from 10th to 12th grade and showed a slight decrease over the Class of 2021's ACT scores. Both Georgia's Class of 2022 and Gwinnett's Class of 2022 beat the national average of 19.8. (Gwinnett County Public Schools)
4. Get into the community and enjoy these upcoming holiday events in Loganville and Grayson! On Dec. 3, Loganville will be hosting a Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting downtown. You can also head to Grayson City Park on Dec. 4 for a showing of The Polar Express. For more information on these and other events, visit the links. (City of Loganville, City of Grayson)
5. Still looking for Halloween plans for the family? Most of the stores in North Logan Commons Plaza will be offering trick or treating on Monday, Oct. 31 at 5:00 p.m. The kids can enjoy candy, while the adults can grab some coupons! (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

Patch deals of the day:

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(Patch may earn a commission on purchases. All deals are as of publication and could change.)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• International Evenings: Build Big Ben At Snellville Branch Library (5:00 PM)
• Composition & Blocking for Film & Photography At Norcross Branch Library (6:30 PM)
• Weekday Bingo At American Legion Loganville (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? There are a handful of new houses available in and around the Loganville-Grayson area. We particularly liked the columns on the Falcon View Cove house. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• At Corley Elementary School, Ms. Blythers creates a culturally responsive classroom where the needs of each and every student are addressed. A 2023 Teacher of the Year semifinalist, Ms. Blythers teaches 2nd-grade math, reading, writing, science, and social studies. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• The Loganville Planning Commission will meet on Thursday, Oct. 27, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 4303 Lawrenceville Road. The meeting will be available via YouTube Live. (City of Loganville - Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.