🌱 Kidsignment Sale At GC Fairgrounds + Artworks Gwinnett Needs Input

Hi all. I'm here right on time with your Tuesday edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, filled with all the local news you need to know right now. I'll get right to it.

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Periods of sun. High: 87 Low: 69.

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

1. The annual Kidsignments sale is back this week at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Among the offerings are clothing, toys, strollers, children’s furniture, and books of all kinds. Grayson's Jeri Lynn Cunningham, who’s run the sale for 26 years, said the coronavirus almost killed Kidsignments in 2020. The sale is open Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. All items and booths will be sanitized nightly and guests are required to wear masks and sanitize their hands. (Gwinnettdailypost.com, Subscription)
2. A new Housing and Community Development Division has been created in Gwinnett County within its Department of Planning and Development. Matt Elder, who has nearly a decade of experience in housing and community development, as well as serving four years as the director of HomeFirst Gwinnett, has been named as the division’s director. Gwinnett County Chairwoman Nicole Henrickson said, “Matt played a pivotal role into the creation of the County’s first homeless shelter for women and children – the Resting Spot. His empathy and compassion to help those in need, coupled with his experience in community and housing development, is exactly why he is the perfect person to take the helm." (Gwinnett Citizen)
3. Artworks Gwinnett is looking for input from people who live, work, and play in Gwinnett County. Create Gwinnett, an Arts and Economy Master Plan, focuses on how arts and culture help foster economic prosperity in the county. Jonathan Holmes, chair of Artworks Gwinnett, said, “Gwinnett is the most diverse county in the state, and we need to hear from all age groups to know where future funding should be concentrated.” Participation is welcomed and encouraged for all ages — Pre-K to community elders. (Metro Atlanta CEO)
4. Calling all Loganville pet parents: Boss Brothers Country Store is now accepting reservations for 20-minute pet portrait sessions on Friday, Aug. 26 and Saturday, Aug. 27 to benefit Fido & Friends Pet Food Pantry. Packages start at $99 and include two digital images, print choices, an online proof gallery, and 50 percent off professional wall art. Interested parties can email mpawtraits@gmail.com for the booking link. (City of Loganville Events via Facebook)
5. The 2022 Inaugural New American Festival, about 20 miles away in Clarkston, will provide resources and support to new Americans. The festival is organized by the Forever Pink Foundation, the Lambda Epsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha, and the City of Clarkston. The festival will be held at Clarkston Community Center in Clarkston from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Aug. 20. The festival will feature refugee resettlement agencies, community sponsors, civic organizations, as well as local physicians and health organizations. (Champion)

Today and tomorrow in Loganville-Grayson:

• Story Time With Miss Moore At Walnut Grove Public Library (Aug. 16, 11:00 AM)
• American Legion Riders Meeting At Robert Boss Pavilion (Aug. 16, 7:00 PM)
• ACES Charity Poker At Atmosphere Sports Bar (Aug. 17, 8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Xavier loves to learn new things! Gwinnett County Public Schools are shining a spotlight on exceptional students like Xavier. Learn more in GCPS's Facebook post. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• The Local Peach is a minority-owned and woman-owned business in Historic Norcross. It's a community kitchen and market that emphasizes waste reduction. (Explore Gwinnett via Instagram)
• Today is the last day to submit your photography to the Gwinnett County Public Library for the 2022 Photo Annual Exhibition. The theme "Jumping Through Time" will be judged by Coco Conroy. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.