🌱 Spring Break For Walton and Gwinnett + Rezoning In Lawrenceville

Happy weekend! I'm back with your Saturday copy of the Loganville-Grayson Patch newsletter. Take a look at what's going on around town this weekend. Today we'll cover:

• Greater Atlanta Christian School launches an investigation into sexual misconduct.
• Check out the Georgia DOT's recommended spring break travel times for our area.
• Loganville High School Girls and Boys Track Teams are Walton County Champions!

But first, today's weather: We can expect some morning thunderstorms, but the rain should move out for sunny skies about noon. With a high of 77 and a low of 44, it'll be warm for most of the day.

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Here are the top stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. The City of Lawrenceville is taking a pause to reevaluate the zoning a six-block area of downtown. It was recently announced that the city placed a six-month moratorium on all new permits in a specific section of downtown, including Buford Drive, Mill Street, Chestnut Street, N. Clayton Street and several more streets that run through the perimeter of the six-block area. The moratorium should give the city time to recommend zoning changes. Residents expressed their frustrations at a recent council meeting citing that they had no warning of the moratorium, and there is no indication as to the direction that the city will go with the zoning. Homeowners in the area are concerned that any changes may negatively affect property values. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. A letter was recently mailed to all alumni of the Greater Atlanta Christian School to kick off an investigation into the possible of sexual misconduct of a former teacher. A social media post, by a former student, prompted the prominent Gwinnett County private school to hire an outside investigator to look into the allegations. Attorney Laura Kirschstein with T&M USA, has been hired to lead the investigation. The former student indicated that a teacher, who has not taught with the school for over 20 years, abused them in the 1980's. The school has sent letters out to ask anyone that may have experienced any form of abuse to come forward. Another letter to current students and parents indicates that the investigation is focused on past abuse and outlined the current policies for screening all employees, visitors, and special guests, and how they are keeping students safe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
3. Take a look at the best and worst travel times during the spring break holiday. According to the Georgia DOT, traveling Monday through Thursday are actually the best days with normal traffic flow, but the weekends that sandwich spring break carry heavy afternoon and evening traffic. Late afternoons and evenings seem to carry the worst traffic, no matter which day you're traveling, so if you can plan around those time periods, you should have a more stress-free ride. Stay safe! (Monroe Local)

Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• Head over to Stone Mountain from April 1 to April 9 and enjoy its Spring Fun Break with special shows and exhibits like the Dinosaur Explore and more! (10:30 am)
• Spring is here and it's time for an "Open the Patio Party" and Car Show at Top Dawg Tavern in nearby Bethlehem with live music all afternoon. (11:00 am - 11:00 pm)
• Honor Georgia's Native communities with the Aurora Theatre's featured show, "Footsteps into the Past: Discover Georgia's Native History with Joey Jordan," playing at the Lawrenceville Arts Center this evening. (5:00 pm)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to all the Walton County track teams who participated in the County Championships. The Loganville High School Boys and Girls’ Track Teams both took home 1st place in the county! (Facebook) Loganville Christian Academy secured wins for three events and had seven Top 3 finishes, while setting six school records. (Facebook)
• "Spring Break is here!" Just a reminder that all of the Walton County Schools will be closed from March 31 to April 7 with students and staff returning on Monday, April 10. "We wish all of our students, staff and families a happy and safe break!" (Facebook)
• The City of Loganville will be observing the Good Friday as a holiday, and all government offices will be closed on Friday, April 7. The city will re-open for business on Monday, April 10 with normal operating hours. (Facebook)
• Registration will open on April 5 for the 2023 Warrior Football Youth Camp. The camp will run this summer from July 10 to July 12 at Walnut Grove High School's Warrior Stadium. The camp will offer instructions and drills for youth football players. Visit walnutgrovefootball.com to register on April 5. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! Thanks so much for following along!