🌱 Patch AM: How a Loganville Grayson alum is shaping Florida’s defensive future

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Loganville Grayson alum is shaping Florida’s defensive future

Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Warm with sun and some clouds, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
• Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 72, low: 59.
• Saturday: Warm with areas of low clouds, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DL Joseph Mbatchou returning to Florida for his sophomore season (on3.com subscription) — A former Loganville (Ga.) Grayson High standout, defensive lineman Joseph Mbatchou is returning to the Florida Gators for his sophomore season under new head coach Jon Sumrall. After earning snaps in nine games as a true freshman, the Loganville-area product has signed a new NIL deal to stay in Gainesville and continue developing his promising football career.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 25

• Philanthropy Grill – Loganville, GA
  Jersey Peach Bar & Grill , 2715 Loganville Hwy SW Suite 720 , Loganville
  7:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Boost Your Project Management Techniques Training in Snellville, GA
  Regus - Snellville - Shoppes at Webb Gin , 1350 Scenic Hwy N Suite 266 , Snellville
  9:00 am
• ANNUAL CHRISTMAS GATHERING ...after Christmas! Ugly Sweater Cabaret!
  Studio 107 an Event Venue , 1990 Main St E Ste f , Snellville
  7:00 pm
• Atmosphere Loganville Friday 8PM w/late entry until 10:30PM *Event Room*
  Atmosphere Sports Bar , 540 Athens Hwy , Loganville
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• "Honey Bee" Beginner Youth Class
  Archery Learning Center and Bowhunting Proshop , 2164 Fountain Square , Snellville
  10:00 am
• Adult Beginner Class
  Archery Learning Center and Bowhunting Proshop , 2164 Fountain Square , Snellville
  3:30 pm
• *SASSY SATURDAY GIRLS NIGHT*
  Painting with a Twist , 178 E Crogan St Suite 230 , Lawrenceville
  5:00 pm
• LuminaFit™ Glow Gala: The Ultimate Girls’ Night Out
  Ember and Ivy , 270 Main St , Loganville
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Vision Board Party
  1990 Main St E , Snellville
  9:30 am
• *FAMILY DAY* A Super Sweet House
  Painting with a Twist , 178 E Crogan St Suite 230 , Lawrenceville
  2:00 pm
• Tax Wise: Actualizacion 2026
  1864 Scenic Hwy N , Scenic Hwy N #1864 , Snellville
  8:30 pm

Tuesday December 30

• Walton County Duals
  Loganville High School , 100 Trident Trail , Loganville
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Thank you to my neighbor who received my package that was part of my son's Christmas gift and called me this morning to return it!!
  There are still kind, beautiful people in this world! She even dropped it off to my home this morning! Thank you, neighbor!!! (Nextdoor Edenbrooke)
• Has anyone seen my cat?
  He always comes back at night but I havent seen him for about 2-3 days already🫩 (Nextdoor Johnson Road)

• The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier in Loganville. Apply here.
• Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Mid Shift in Loganville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loganville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

• Football: Buford named national champs in 6 polls (accesswdun.com)
• Christmas and New Year's Day holiday closures posted for many NE Georgia governments (accesswdun.com)

Snellville

• Parkland Communities Purchases 3 New Snellville Communities (patch.com)

Lawrenceville

Ok Loganville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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