🌱 Police Search For Missing Boy + Parents Charged In Daughter's Death

Hello, neighbors! It's Tuesday in Loganville-Grayson and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town, including updates on...

• Police ask for help finding a missing 13-year-old boy
• Parents of 10-year-old who died in a fire were indicted
• Man convicted of breaking into multiple Asian restaurant workers houses

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 50.

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

1. The Duluth police are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy in Gwinnett County. Sean Joel Ayling was last seen on Sep. 21, at 3:15 p.m. on 2635 Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth. He is described as a black male, 5′4 in height, weighing 80 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Police said he has ADHD and autism, and he may be seen traveling on foot. Please contact Duluth police at 770-476-4151 if you see Ayling. (WSB Radio)
2. According to Gwinnett County records, 47-year-old William Linn McCue and 38-year-old Carina Wisniewski McCue were indicted on Wednesday for three counts of felony murder, two of cruelty to children in the first, aggravated assault, and false imprisonment. Their 10-year-old daughter Zoe McCue died when Zoe's 15-year-old brother set fire to the family home in Loganville on Apr. 17. Authorities say the parents abused the children and created horrible living circumstances. (Law and Crime)
3. A Gwinnett County jury convicted Emmanuel Rakestraw of breaking into the homes of several Asian restaurant owners and employees between March and June 2019. Rakestraw was found guilty of two counts of home invasion, three counts of burglary, two counts of armed robbery, and two counts of aggravated assault. (WSB TV)
4. Gwinnett County is drafting its first-ever arts and creative economy master plan, named 'Create Gwinnett.' The goal of the plan is to "facilitate more artistic opportunities, foster creative spaces and bolster the arts economy while also strengthening and celebrating what makes Gwinnett unique." (SaportaReport)
5. Looking for a new career opportunity that connects you with your community? Gwinnett County and Walton County are both looking to hire for multiple full-time positions. Gwinnett County openings include County Cook and Deputy Sheriff, while Walton County is looking for Juvenile Court Deputy Clerk and Senior Communications Officer. Job details and application information can be found at the links. (Gwinnett County, Walton County)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• AfroBeat Fitness Class At 3035 Centerville Highway in Snellville (9:00 AM)
• Toddler Time At Grayson Library (10:30 AM)
• Teen Fantasy Review At Grayson Library (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Deputy Arango! He is Walton County Sheriff's Office's newest graduate from the Academy. (Facebook)
• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning how to trace your roots using one of Gwinnett County Public Library's genealogy digital resources! Click here for more information. (Instagram)
• At its August 2022 meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a new policy called Theory of Action for Change to Improve Student Behavior and Outcomes (JCDI), that addresses student behavior and discipline. Click here to learn more about this updated handbook information. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow 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.