🌱 Accident Shuts Down Highway 81 + Back The Blue Car Show

Hello, friends! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• The police investigation behind a vicious assault on Cricket Frog Trail
• A multi-vehicle accident shut down Highway 81
• Massive luxury apartments break ground

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 48.

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

1. Police in Covington continue to investigate a brutal assault on Cricket Frog Trail. On Sep. 26, the victim was walking with her dog when she was accosted by two men who beat her and attempted to sexually assault her. The victim was able to attract the attention of people nearby who took her to the hospital. The investigation into the identities of the two men is ongoing. The victim's dog was unharmed during the attack. (Subscription: Covington News)
2. The City of Loganville and the Masters Car Club are partnering to bring the third annual Back the Blue Car Show, which will be in town on Saturday, Oct. 8. The event will include vendors on site plus door prizes, music, and a raffle. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to noon, and awards will be presented at 2 p.m. Proceeds from the car show will benefit the Loganville Police Department and other first responders. (Your Local News)
3. A 306-unit luxury apartment project has begun in Gwinnett County. Developers have broken ground on the massive project, which is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023. Developers recently broke ground on a 306-unit luxury apartment project in Gwinnett County. The luxury residential apartments are being built in Sugar Hill. (Patch)
4. The Walnut Grove Public Library has released its event calendar for the month of October, and there are tons of activities and events for people of all ages. There's a Family Lego Afternoon event on Oct. 12 and, for animal lovers, a Halloweenie Storytime on Oct. 29 featuring two lovable dogs. To view the complete list of events and get more information, visit the link. (Walnut Grove Public Library)
5. A multi-vehicle accident in Walton County shut down Highway 81 and caused major traffic for drivers. On Monday afternoon, officers were called to the area between Bold Springs Road and Double Springs Road, where the massive accident had left some trapped in their vehicles. The roads have since been cleared, although traffic remained congested for several hours. There is no information yet on what caused the accident or if there were any injuries. (Walton County GA Sheriff's Office)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Connect To Tech At Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch (11:00 AM)
• Mini Chefs And Big Chefs: Cheese Fondue At Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch (5:30 PM)
• Weekday BINGO At American Legion Post 233 (7:30 PM)
• Meet The Author: William Shatner Hosted By Gwinnett County Public Library (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, EGGtoberfest 25 is at Coolray Field, and you could win two free tickets to this mouth-watering event. Chefs from all over the country demonstrate their prowess at grilling, so be sure to bring your appetite! (Gwinnett Stripers via Instagram)
• Congratulations are in order for the Loganville High School varsity softball team! They trounced Clarke Central on Senior Night with a 12-0 victory. (Loganville High School via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library has some big announcements coming up about some new programs and resources. Personally, we're excited about the new Game Jam at the Learning Lab! Click the link for more info. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new 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.