🌱 Street Racers From Loganville Arrested + Meth Lab In Gwinnett Co.

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in our community. In this issue, we'll touch on...

• Five suspected street racers from Loganville and Winder arrested
• The DEA bust of a large meth lab in Gwinnett County
• A Gwinnett County man sentenced for human trafficking

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

1. On Oct. 29, five young men were arrested for loitering, prowling, and improper stopping after Clayton County officers suspected them of street racing. The five "street racers" who were allegedly blocking the intersection between Walt Stephens Road and Highway 138 are residents of Loganville and Winder. Officers said they also seized a small amount of marijuana and two handguns during the bust. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The Drug Enforcement Administration busted a large meth lab in Gwinnett County with ties to a Mexican drug cartel. According to DEA special agent in charge Robert Murphy, the laboratory was set up in a residential neighborhood by two individuals from the Mexican cartel. There were over 2,000 pounds of meth in the lab and over 100 pounds of meth in a truck that led authorities to the lab. (WSB-TV Atlanta)
3. Demonte Engle, a 23-year-old from Gwinnett County, recently pleaded guilty to one count of human trafficking after attempting to solicit a 14-year-old girl. Engle was sentenced to five years of house arrest followed by 20 years of probation. He will also be required to register as a sex offender. (Georgia Patch)
4. A stately five-bedroom home is currently for sale on Gulfport Run in Grayson. The 2,300-square-foot house is currently listed at $580,000. View the link to see the latest homes on the market in the Loganville-Grayson area. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
5. Loganville's annual Christmas parade and lighting of the tree at the Town Green will return this year on Saturday, Dec. 3. The event will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Downtown Loganville at 235 Main Street. The "Christmas in Grayson" event will take place on Dec. 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (City of Loganville, City of Grayson)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• WBN Women And Business Networking At Fratelli's NY Style Pizza And Restaurant, Grayson (12:00 PM)
• Pranayama: Free Weekly Class At Loganville Soul Dimension (1:00 PM)
• Celebrate Day Of The Dead At Centerville Branch Library, Snellville (4:00 PM)
• Weekday Bingo At American Legion Post 233 (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office sends well wishes to the Chamblee Police Department. While in pursuit of a stolen vehicle, one of their officers was shot and taken to the hospital. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools is requesting volunteers to join the Literacy Advisory Council. Those interested in volunteering to join the Literacy Advisory Council should complete a survey expressing a commitment to leading this work by 6:00 p.m. on Nov. 9. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Residents can download the Libby app and gain access to thousands of materials for free with a Gwinnett County Public Library card. Visit the Gwinnett County Public Library website for more information. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you tomorrow morning 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.