🌱 Accident Causes Highway 81 Delays + Restaurant Grand Opening

Welcome back, Loganville-Grayson! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Today you'll find news about...

• A regional award for nearby Avondale Estates
• The grand opening of a new restaurant
• A Grayson High School student stabbed with a boxcutter

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 75 Low: 53.

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

1. Nearby Avondale Estates and the Avondale Estates Downtown Development Authority have won the 2022 Regional Excellence Award in the Great Places Category. The award was given on Oct. 28 in honor of the neighborhood's Town Green. The annual award, given by the Atlanta Regional Commission, celebrates projects that improve the quality of life for communities across metro Atlanta. (Decaturish.com )
2. An accident on Highway 81 near the entrance of Maxie Price Chevrolet caused major traffic delays on Tuesday. Minor injuries were reported and the accident brought northbound traffic to a standstill. It took officers several hours to clear the accident, which involved a vehicle rollover. (City of Loganville - Government via Facebook)
3. A new restaurant at the Exchange at Gwinnett is celebrating its grand opening with a free meal. Fast casual eatery Gusto! specializes in wraps and bowls for quick and delicious food on the go. The restaurant will hold its grand opening preview on Nov. 12. Customers can get a free meal and fountain drink by going through the drive-through. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. 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, Police Officer, and Sergeant EMT. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Loganville)
5. A student from Grayson High School in Loganville was transported to the hospital after being slashed with a boxcutter by another student. The two high school students were fighting in a bathroom at the campus on Oct. 31. A teacher who was in the restroom at the time was able to break up the fight before the students could cause further harm to each other. (Macon News)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night At Bay Creek Park (All Day)
• Preschool Storytime At Gwinnett County Public Library, Grayson Branch (10:30 AM)
• Thursday Night Gaming At Ironshield Brewery, Lawrenceville (5:00 PM)
• Weekday Bingo At American Legion Post 233 (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Tuesday was Band Field Day at Loganville High School, and everyone had a fun-filled and exciting time! Pictures and more information can be found at the link. (Loganville High School Band via Instagram)
• The Student Film Fest from Gwinnett County Public Library is accepting submissions! To learn more about how to submit your film, visit the link. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Festival of Trees is coming soon — are you going to attend? If you want to get in on this fun and festive time, visit the link to learn more and buy tickets. (Walnut Grove High School PTSO, Loganville, GA via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you tomorrow morning for 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.