🌱 Rapper Q Money Convicted Of DeKalb County Murder + Upcoming Events

Hello, Loganville-Grayson! My name is Danielle, and I'll be filling in for your usual curator Nicole Fallon-Peek today. Now, here's everything that's happening in town, in five minutes or less. Keep reading for the most important things happening in town. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more:

• Rapper Q Money convicted of DeKalb County murder
• Missing 13-year-old boy found safe in Gwinnett County
• Upcoming community events in the Loganville-Grayson area

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with periods of sun. High: 74 Low: 50.

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

1. Cleveland Rapper Q Money, 26, has been convicted for the ‘execution style’ murder of a friend in a DeKalb County home back in 2019. Q Money, who also goes by Qamar Williams, was found guilty of malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and possession of a firearm while convicting a felony. The motive for the killing, which was caught on security cameras, remains unknown. Q Money's sentence is still pending. (WSB Atlanta)
2. The supply chain issues of 2022 will likely have a major impact on the prices of meat and other consumables throughout 2023. With the rising amount of natural disasters adding to the delays in the supply chain and other complications, experts are saying the cost of meat will increase as demand outstrips the ability to supply. Beef prices are expected to rise by at least 15 percent in 2023, and they may remain costly until as late as 2025.(Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. A missing 13-year-old boy from Gwinnett County has been found safe thanks to Mattie's Call. Sean Joel Ayling went missing on Sep. 21. Mattie's Call, an alert issued for missing elderly and disabled people, was sent out immediately. Ayling has autism as well as ADHD. He was located in the Norcross area on Tuesday morning. (WSB Atlanta)
4. Get involved in the community and enjoy upcoming city events in Loganville and Grayson! On Oct. 15, Loganville will be hosting Autumn Fest in downtown Loganville. You can also head to the Grayson City Ampavilion in Grayson on Oct. 1 for Moonshiner's Music Festival. For more information on these events and others, visit the links. (City of Loganville, City of Grayson)
5. A perceptive neighbor saved the lives of seven people in Snellville during a fire early Monday morning. A neighbor noticed the flames before anyone in the house was aware of them. The neighbor went over to warn the residents, who then called emergency services. Although the house was severely damaged by the fire – which officials say was accidental – no one was injured. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Science Library: Hands On At Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch (11:00 AM)
• Family Storytime At Gwinnett County Public Library – Grayson Branch (2:00 PM)
• Chariot's Free Crab Leg Comedy Night At Chariot's Bar & Grill, Stone Mountain (7:00 PM)
• Summer Vibes: Paradise Lounge At Paradise Lounge, Duluth (7:00 PM)
• Weekday BINGO At American Legion Post 233 (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Oct. 11, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is serving the community - literally! Officers will host the National Faith and Blue Food Distribution, where people can pick up fresh food for free! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Have your kids participated in the Walnut Grove Public Library's Halloween Scavenger Hunt? If not, head on over and see what scary fun they can dig up! (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)
• Adult programs are an amazing way to learn new skills, make new friends, and have fun in the process! Gwinnett County Public Library is offering up tons of different free events, so take a look at the schedule to see what catches your eye. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Support Georgia's summer reading programs with the Walnut Grove Public Library! Library officials are asking patrons to fill out a short survey on summer reading so they can better serve kids across the county and the state. (Walnut Grove Public Library via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another 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.