🌱 Man Still At-Large After Horse-Involved Crash + Gas South District

Morning, everybody. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, full of all the community information you need to know right now. In today's briefing, you'll find these stories and more...

• Man's whereabouts are unknown after charges placed following horse-involved car crash one year ago
• Gas South District renovations are almost complete
• New homes in the Loganville-Grayson area

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then turning cloudy. High: 62 Low: 53.

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

1. November marks one-year since Susan Head passed away from her injuries in a car crash where she hit a horse on a Loganville highway in front of Meridian Park. It also marks a year since Loganville police charged horse rider Fernande Esparza with involuntary manslaughter and reckless conduct following Head's death. Esparza is still at-large and investigators believe he may have left the state. Anyone with information about Esparza's whereabouts is asked to contact Loganville police. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. A brush fire occurred early Thanksgiving afternoon in Walton County. The brush fire began on Michael Road and eventually spread to a shed in the Gratis Community. The shed was a total loss. (Monroe Local News)
3. Residents in nearby Lawrenceville will get the opportunity to meet with sole police chief finalist John Mullin on Monday, Nov. 28. Mullin has over 25 year of law enforcement experience, including with Fulton County and Sandy Springs — and, most recently, as head of Forsyth County's Code Compliance, Animal Control Services, and Park Rangers Division in June 2021. City officials are holding the meet-and-greet event at Cornerstone Coworking from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Mullin will be sworn in as the new police chef on Dec. 14. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. Gas South District renovations are nearing completion. Renovations of the old ball room, convention halls, and the Gas South Theater started at the end of last year. Events upon completion of the renovations are planned to begin in February 2023. See photos of the renovation progress at the link. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Loganville-Grayson area. Available properties range from a 2,689-square-foot, four-bed, two-bath home for $349,900 to a $535,000 home with five beds, three baths, and 2,778 square feet. Get all the property details at the link. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Gwinnett County 2022 Snow Festival At Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, Lawrenceville (2:30 PM)
• A Winter Glow At Painting With A Twist, Lawrenceville (5:00 PM)
• Christmas Canteen At Lawrenceville Arts Center, Lawrenceville (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Loganville Christian Academy is holding a sale now through Nov. 27 in their Prideland School Store. Get 15 percent off your lions gear when you use the code "THANKS." (Loganville Christian Academy via Instagram)
• Are you proud of your community? Do you want to use your talents to provide a valuable resource to your neighbors? Patch is looking to hire a local curator to take the helm of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Visit the link for more details on the role and how to apply. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
• Are you looking for a new family member with four paws? Check out the list of adoption-ready pets in the Loganville-Grayson area at the link! (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Events:

• A Night in Bethlehem (November 26)
• Gwinnett -- Dinner. Movie. Community Conversation! Free! (November 30)
• Service of Hope (November 30)
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That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox Monday with your next 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.