Tips on Using Your Community Patch

The Loganville-Grayson Patch has been around for close to three years reporting on everything going on in the area. And of course you, Patch readers, have been a big part of it.

Patch, as you know, is so much more than just a news site - it's a community "hangout," where you can go to read what your neighbors are saying, post an announcement about a fundraiser your school is having, where the best restaurants are in town and so much more.

For those of you who regularly post announcements, events - and blogs - we thank you because you are a huge part in what makes the Loganville-Grayson Patch a hit with everyone in the community.

If you're not taking advantage of the features open to the community, here are five ways to get even more out of Patch.

• Post an announcement on upcoming fundraiser or other news on the boards
• Post an item to buy, sell or trade in classifieds
• Post an event on the calendar
• Start a Blog and share opinions, post photos, get the word out about your organization or business.
• Join the conversation, post a comment and have it show up in the "Shout Stream"