🌱 Fee For Students Wearing Halloween Costumes + Thanksgiving Giveaway

Good morning, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town, including:

• A student fee to dress up for Halloween in local schools
• Events at the Grayson Public Library
• What do this weekend in Gwinnett County

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 75 Low: 48.

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

1. Bay Creek Middle School in Gwinnett County will be charging students who want to wear costumes on Halloween. According to an announcement on the school website, students must turn in a permission slip, as well as pay a cash-only fee, if they want to be allowed to dress up. Students were given a long list of rules regarding what would and would not be allowed for costumes, should they choose to pay the fee. The school has not disclosed what they intend to use the money for, but all payments are non-refundable. (WSB Atlanta)
2. Planning some family-friendly activities in the next few days? The Grayson Public Library has plenty of events for residents of all ages to enjoy. Head over to the Grayson branch for Saturday Storytime on Oct. 15, or enjoy Connect To Tech at the Grayson Branch on Oct. 19. Visit the library's website for more details and upcoming events. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
3. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office will be holding its second annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway next month. Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Sheriff's office on Nov. 10 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., taking place at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. For more information, click here. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
4. Looking for something to do this weekend? Gwinnett County has tons of fun and interesting events to keep you busy and entertained, including the Sugar Rush Festival for art lovers. History buffs will adore the Fort Daniel Frontier Faire, and stop by CULTURA for some amazing Latin cuisine. For more exciting activities to make your weekend memorable, visit the link. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. Vape and smoke shops throughout Gwinnett County have been facing an increase in robberies and break-ins. Since March, Gwinnett Police have reported over a dozen break-ins across the county. Officials believe that most of the break-ins have been done by teenagers. As a result, vape and smoke shops in Gwinnett County are amping up their security and taking greater precautions to keep their businesses and employees safe. (WSB Atlanta)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• The Judds at Gas South Arena in Duluth (7:30 PM)
• Movie On The Lawn And Chili Cookoff at The Cross Loganville (6:00 PM)
• CULTURA: Fiesta Latina at Lawrenceville Arts Center (5:00 PM)
• 50th Stone Mountain Highland Games And Scottish Festival at Stone Mountain (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office wished the United States Navy a Happy Birthday this week for turning 247! Thank you for your service! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Gwinnett County Public Library is teaching people about the history and tradition of Quinceañeras! Swing by to learn more about this important rite of passage. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Have you registered for Walnut Grove High School's Festival of Trees? Today (Oct. 14) is the last day to do so. (Walnut Grove High School PTSO, Loganville, GA via Facebook)
• Elvis fans are shaking their hips and curling their lips this weekend! "The King Lives: A Salute to Elvis" is a star-studded performance playing at the Innovation Amphitheater in Winder that celebrates Elvis in all his sequined glory. (Etix, via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all 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.