🌱 Suspects In Murder Of Football Player Denied Bond + New City Jobs

Hi there, Loganville-Grayson! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Today you'll read about:

• New homes in and around Loganville-Grayson
• Suspects in the murder of a high-school football player denied bond
• Gwinnett County Public Libraries celebrate a local Netflix star

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A t-storm around in the a.m.. High: 76 Low: 46.

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

1. Two suspects in the shooting of a high school football student have had their bond hearing delayed by a judge. 18-year-old Kemare Bryan and 19-year-old Chandler Richardson have been charged with malice and felony murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Elijah DeWitt. The suspects reportedly got into an altercation with DeWitt outside of the Dave & Busters in Sugarloaf Mills. DeWitt was laid to rest on Wednesday. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Want to focus your career on serving the community? The City of Loganville is currently hiring for multiple full-time positions. Available openings include Utility Technician, Firefighter, and Sergeant EMT. Visit the city's website for job details and application information. (City of Loganville)
3. Six teachers from the Gwinnett County Public Schools System have been named finalists in the competition for GCPS' 2023 Teach of the Year title. The six finalists were selected from a pool of 141 potential educators. The winner will be announced on Nov. 10 at a very special celebration of all the teachers who work so hard for our community. (Gwinnett County Public Schools)
4. Sauriyan Sapkota, one of the leads in the new hit Netflix series "The Midnight Club," is being celebrated by Gwinnett County Public Libraries. Sapkota has the distinct honor of being named Best Picture Winner at the GCPL Student Film Fest not once, but twice. Sapkota went from those impressive wins to the Netflix series, which is currently number two in the Top Ten TV Shows. Congratulations to the Gwinnett local! (Gwinnett County Public Library)
5. Looking for a new home in the Loganville-Grayson area? To help you get started on your search, we've rounded up the five newest homes for sale! These homes offer open houses so you can really see what the house has to offer. The list includes an address, photo, price, and basic information for each property listed. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)

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Today in and around Loganville-Grayson:

• Fall Family Harvest Festival at Linwood Estates Gracious Retirement Center in Lawrenceville (2:00 PM)
• October Chapter Meeting at The American Legion (7:00 PM)
• The Thursday Almost Weekend Comedy Show at Bermuda Bar in Duluth (7:00 PM)
• Hispanic Heritage Month Luncheon at Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE in Norcross (11:00 AM)
• Gentle/Restorative Yoga at Any Occassion Banquet Hall in Covington (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The lower school at Loganville Christian Academy got to spend a special day with their grandparents! Kids and grandparents dressed in groovy 1960s styles and spent the day doing crafts, having snacks, and spending time together. (Loganville Christian Academy via Instagram)
• Disney On Ice is returning to Gas South with the new show, "Find Your Hero." Tickets go on sale on Oct. 18, so skate on over to nab some! (Gas South District via Instagram)
• If you're looking for guidance on your career and technical education, the Gwinnett County Public Schools can help! They're hosting a community-wide career and education exploration event on Saturday that you won't want to miss. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.