🌱 LPD Investigate Alleged Rape & Home Invasion + Early Voting Nov. 26

Good morning, Loganville-Grayson! Like many of you, the Patch staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so you won’t see a newsletter from me tomorrow. We’ll be back bright and early Saturday morning. For now, here’s all the most important things happening in the community, including:

• Loganville PD investigate alleged rape and home invasion of Loganville woman
• Early voting in Gwinnett and Walton counties starts Nov. 26
• Dec. 3 is the Loganville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 57 Low: 48.

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

1. The Loganville Police Department is currently investigating the alleged rape of a 54-year-old Loganville woman on Friday, Nov. 18 in her home in the Stone Creek subdivision. According to the LPD incident report, the woman said a young black man in his early 20s confronted her with a gun in her bedroom, demanded money, and then forcibly raped her. (Monroe Local)
2. On Nov. 22 the Supreme Court of Georgia upheld the decisions of the Fulton County Superior Court and the Court of Appeals of the State of Georgia allowing early voting on Saturday, Nov. 26, for the U.S. Senate runoff election. Both Gwinnett County and Walton County will begin early voting on Nov. 26. Click here for the locations of early voting in Gwinnett County. (Now Habersham)
3. The Loganville Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is on Dec. 3, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Loganville Town Green, 235 Main St. The parade of lights will include entries from local schools, businesses, civic groups, and community members. Following the parade, Santa will help light the city's Christmas tree at the Town Green. Click here for details from the City of Loganville website. (Subscription: Gwinnett Daily Post)
4. Tired of house hunting on the internet? Details about two open houses taking place this weekend in the Loganville-Grayson area are available at the link. You can find property details and prices, too. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
5. Want to dedicate your career to serving the community? The City of Loganville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Water Distribution Technician, Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintenance Mechanic, and Police Officer. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Loganville)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Huddle House Restaurant Serves Thanksgiving At 3887 Centerville Rosebud Road, Snellville (All Day)
• Weekday Bingo At American Legion Post #233 (7:30 PM)
• We The Party Band Featuring Ms. Joey Badazz At Empire Lounge, Snellville (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools reminds parents November is Georgia Apply to College Month! According to GCPS, Thanksgiving Break is a great time to encourage high school students to research scholarship opportunities and complete applications. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• All Gwinnett Count Public Library Branches will be closed today, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25, in observance of Thanksgiving. The libraries will resume regular hours of operation on Saturday, Nov. 26. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office warns the community that Averil Claude Johnson currently has an active warrant for Felony Probation for the original offenses of Aggravated Assault and Aggravated Battery. GCSO asks the community to contact (770) 619-6655 with any information on Johnson. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

— 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.