🌱 Pedestrian Fatality Involves Three Drivers + Loganville Cleanup Day

Hello again, everybody! It's me, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Patch newsletter. Here's all the latest, local news to help you start your Wednesday off the right way. In this issue, you'll get updates on...

• Pedestrian hit and killed by multiple drivers in tragic accident on Grayson Highway
• Gwinnett's first Black fire chief will be sworn in on April 1
• One arrest made in two Gwinnett County home invasions

But first, today's weather: The temperatures are cooling off a little today and the rest of the week. With a high of 66 and a low of 48, a light jacket, within reach, may be a good idea.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. It was a rough commute for Gwinnett County drivers yesterday morning after a crash closed all the westbound lanes on GA 316, between Dacula and Lawrenceville, for over 3 hours. A vehicle became trapped under a tractor trailer truck at the intersection of Fence Road, and the driver was trapped. Firefighters were able to free the driver and was transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Recent reports stated that the driver was in surgery, but no further update was available. An investigation is ongoing. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. A pedestrian was hit by three cars in a fatal accident on Sunday night on Grayson Highway near Crain Drive. A Lawrenceville police officer happened on the accident, almost immediately after the incident, and saw the man in the road. The first and second drivers involved in the collision immediately pulled over to render aid, however, the third driver, returned to his car and drove away, and that driver was taken into custody later. The investigation revealed that the driver was headed south on Grayson Highway when the pedestrian stepped in front of his car. (WSBTV)
3. Christopher Michael is the man behind two Gwinnett County home invasions. Last fall, five men posed as DEA officers as they busted into homes with guns and demands and terrorized the families that lived in the homes before stealing from them. The families were left wondering how they became targets but are thankful their families were not harmed. Michael has been charged with 14 crimes, but the four other men have not been arrested yet. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Kids of all ages are invited to Pajama Movie Morning at the Monroe-Walton County Library to cozy up and watch the movie, "Strange Magic." (10:30 am - 12:00 pm)
• Take advantage of some family bonding time during the Grayson Library's Family Storytime, and enjoy reading, music, and activities. (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
• Don't miss Dirty South Trivia at your local, community-focused, 6S Brewing Company in Duluth. (7:00 pm - 9:00 pm)

From my notebook:

• Rita Young, an author and parent of two adult sons with autism, will be 'Addressing Challenging Behaviors' with her online program presented by the Gwinnett County Library. The program will be available online tomorrow at 11 a.m. She "will share her personal and professional experience to investigate the causes of challenging behaviors." She will also help you know when to reach out for help and answer questions that you present during the caregiver support program. (Instagram)
• Loganville's annual city-wide cleanup will be held Saturday, March 11 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and the city would love volunteers to help beautify the town. Mayor Skip Baliles invites church groups, civic groups, and even neighborhood associations to come out and participate in the annual Loganville CleanUp Day. (Monroe Local)
• Deputy Fire Chief Fred Cephas will soon become the first Black Fire Chief in Gwinnett County history on April 1. Cephas has worked in the department since 2001, and he has held multiple positions throughout the Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services, including strategic planning, management, operations, and more. He believes that serving others is what "public service and public safety are all about" at its core. The current chief will move in a leadership position at the County Administrators Office when Cephas is sworn into his new historic role. (Atlanta News First)

Now you've had a glimpse at what's happing in and around town. See you all tomorrow for another update!