🌱 Superintendent Steps Down Amid Conflict + Bilingual Housing Expo

Hello, friends! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Monday edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll learn about these stories and more...

• Gwinnett County superintendent steps down
• Bilingual housing expo in Gwinnett County
• Fall music lineup at Winder's Innovation Amphitheater

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 80 Low: 52.

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

1. Gwinnett County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Calvin J. Watts has stepped down from Cognia Board of Directors. Watts joined the board in May and received backlash from parents who said it was a direct violation of his contract with the school system. Watts said he is stepping down "solely because of the distraction this particular professional opportunity has caused in our district." (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. A bilingual housing expo will be held at Central Gwinnett High School on Oct. 15 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Attendees will be able to learn more about financial assistance for home repairs, downpayment assistance, eviction solutions, and more. The expo has been made possible by the Gwinnett Housing Corporation, Lawrenceville Housing Authority, and LiveNorcross. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. Five new homes have been listed for sale in the Loganville-Grayson area. Available properties range from a 1,624 sq. ft., 4-bed, 2-bath home for $325,000 to a $385,000 home with 3 beds, 3 baths, and 2,411 sq. ft. Get all the details at the link. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
4. The Walton County Government is hiring. Open positions for the county include temporary records technician – jail, detention officer, equipment operator, mechanic I, senior communications officer, parks maintenance worker, and more. You can learn more about each job position at the link. (Monroe Local News -Loganville)
5. About a 30-minute drive from the Loganville-Grayson area, Innovation Amphitheater in Winder has a full fall schedule of upcoming music events. On Sep. 30, attendees can see the award-winning production of MJ Live at the amphitheater. Other events for the fall season include Richrath Project 3:13, The King Lives – A Salute to Elvis, The Legends of Classic Rock, a Janis Joplin tribute, and more. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Preschool Storytime At Gwinnett County Public Library – Centerville Branch, Snellville (11:00 AM)
• Paint, Sip & Eat At Red Crawfish Seafood & Wings (7:00 PM)
• Weekday BINGO At American Legion Post 233 (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools recognized Leo (pictured at the link) as their SHINE Student of the Day on Saturday. Learn about the SHINE campaign here. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Are you looking for early literacy tips or reading recommendations for your child? You can book a children's librarian at the Gwinnett County Public Library here. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Are you interested in a career in law enforcement? Check out the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Become A Star Career Expo on Oct. 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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.