🌱 Superintendent Shares Plan For GCPS + Authors & Dessert Library Day

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including:

• A school-year roadmap from the Gwinnett County superintendent.
• A chance to hear from local authors at the library.
• A Loganville basketball star's prospects.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 91 Low: 67.

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

1. Gwinnett County Public Schools superintendent Calvin Watts says he plans to address longstanding inequities and instill a more caring culture during his second year in the position. The district plans to hire behavioral coaches to intervene before negative student behavior escalates, shifting away from relying on reactionary detentions and suspensions. Watts says he also hopes to hire more teachers from diverse backgrounds. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Tomorrow, Sep. 22, the Gwinnett County Public Library will host the next installment of its "Authors & Dessert" event. Michael Gagnon and Matt Hild will discuss their book, “Gwinnett County, Georgia, and the Transformation of the American South, 1818-2018.” Interested residents can stop by at 7:00 p.m. to enjoy dessert and learn more about Gwinnett County through the ages. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
3. A Loganville basketball star and high school junior is being recruited by top programs including Clemson, Auburn, and Stanford. Gicarri Harris stands at 6 feet 2 inches and currently plays as a combination guard for Loganville Grayson High. He is currently ranked No. 122 overall in the national junior class and says he plans to make a college decision next fall. (24/7 Sports)
4. Get into the community and enjoy these upcoming city events in Loganville and Grayson! Tomorrow, Sep. 22, the City of Loganville will celebrate Public Safety Day on the Town Green. You can also head to the Moonshiner's Music Fest from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Oct. 1 in Grayson. For more information on these and other events, visit the links. (City of Loganville, City of Grayson)
5. A 13-year-old boy was found dead on Monday in a wooded area behind a subdivision in nearby Lithonia. While DeKalb County police have not officially released the child's identity, a woman who spoke to the press identified him as her son, Jamiren Crosby. Investigators are still working to determine Crosby's cause of death. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Today in and around Loganville and Grayson:

• Jumpstart Your Business With Canva At Gwinnett County Public Library, Centerville Branch (4:30 PM)
• Bingo Night At Red Crawfish Seafood & Wings (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Captain Planet Foundation (CPF) is partnering with Cox Enterprises and the Turner Foundation to make revitalization grants available to hundreds of school gardens across the metro Atlanta area through a new Garden Rejuvenation Fund. Between now and Dec. 15, schools in the Loganville and Grayson area can apply for a $1,000 grant to rejuvenate their garden spaces and equipment. (Source: Captain Planet Foundation)
• Congratulations to the Loganville Christian Academy Boys Cross Country team, who took home gold in the Walton County Championships on Saturday! More than 25 middle school Lions ran their personal and/or season best times at the meet. (Loganville Christian Academy Athletics via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library is celebrating the freedom to read during Banned Books Week from Sep. 18-24. Visit the link to discover some of the most commonly banned books and learn about library resources. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon.

— 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.