🌱 Ronald McDonald House Hosts BMW Raffle + Holiday Events In Gwinnett

Hello, everybody. It's Wednesday in Loganville-Grayson and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities holds 15th annual BMW raffle
• Woman's club provides all local third-grade students with special dictionaries
• Gwinnett County officials take down human trafficking operation

But first, today's weather:

Sun followed by some clouds. High: 68 Low: 46.

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

1. There's still time for residents from the Loganville-Grayson area to support a local cause – and possibly win some impressive wheels. Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities is holding its 15th annual BMW raffle. Tickets are available through Nov. 30 and will go toward supporting Atlanta-area Ronald McDonald House Charities, which provide the families of children suffering from serious illnesses with the help they need. Contestants can purchase as many tickets as they'd like for the raffle. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) Post 699 earned the Third Place Overall Trophy in the 2022 City Challenge! This event was created to show off what GCSO Explorers have learned, and compete with other Explorer Posts in the area. Hosted by Lawrenceville Police Department, the event took place on Saturday and was attended by multiple agencies from the region. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
3. A woman's club in nearby Lilburn has successfully donated special dictionaries to every third grade student in the area. Started in Lilburn several years ago, The Dictionary Project works to provide children with this invaluable resource throughout Lilburn elementary schools. The Lilburn Woman's Club was supported with donations from Walton EMC and the Believe in Reading organization. (Gwinnett Citizen)
4. Get into the community and enjoy these upcoming city events in Loganville and Grayson! On Dec. 3, Loganville will be hosting the Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting in Downtown Loganville. You can also head to Grayson City Park on Dec. 4 for Christmas In Grayson. For more information on these and other events, visit the links. (City of Loganville, City of Grayson)
5. Gwinnett County officers have taken down a human trafficking ring, leading to multiple arrests. A long-term investigation by the county into human trafficking led to eight people being arrested for trafficking women in motel rooms and private homes throughout the country. Officers were able to rescue four women who were being trafficked at the time of the arrest. An additional ninth suspect remains at large. (Newsbreak)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Pop-Up Grocery Market At Vines Park (10:00 AM)
• Pranayama At Loganville First United Methodist Church (1:00 PM)
• Atmosphere Loganville Wednesday At Atmosphere Sports Bar (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Loganville High School's flag football team has won the Area Championship and had an undefeated season. What an amazing job! (Walton County School District - GA via Facebook)
• Evelyn and Lucas from Gwinnett Kindergarten are no slouches when it comes to reading! These siblings each read 1,000 books before they started kindergarten. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Want to stay on track with your studies during the Thanksgiving break? The Gwinnett County Public Library's free resource Tutor.com can help you get ready for the return of school! (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Events:

• A Night in Bethlehem (November 26)
• Gwinnett -- Dinner. Movie. Community Conversation! Free! (November 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you around!

— 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.