🌱 97 New License Plate Readers + GCPS Renews Superintendent Contract

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Gwinnett County is installing 97 new license plate readers in an effort to curb crime. Nearly 800 flock cameras can be found across Gwinnett County. Now, the county has set aside just under $280,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds to add nearly 100 cameras in “high crime” areas. Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure told the board last week that most of the cameras are in the central area of Gwinnett County and additional cameras would be placed in other parts of the county. (WSBTV)
2. Board members voted 4-1 to renew Superintendent Dr. Calvin J Watts' contract for an additional two years. Watts, whose contract was set to expire in July, has been the superintendent of the Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) since 2021. He grew up outside of Seattle and relocated to the Southeast early in his career. Watts spent 13 years at GCPS, most recently serving as assistant superintendent of school improvement and operations. He spent six years at the Kent School District in Washington state prior to being appointed Gwinnett County's superintendent. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. Three Gwinnett County athletic directors were recognized as region athletic directors of the year at the 2023 Georgia Athletic Directors Association conference. Central Gwinnett’s Jason Carrera in Region 8-AAAAAAA, Peachtree Ridge’s Ryan Lesniak in 7-AAAAAAA, and Parkview’s Nick Gast in 4-AAAAAAA were all formally recognized. (Gwinnett Prep Sports)

Today in Dacula:

• Transgender Author Spotlight (Virtual) Hosted By Gwinnett County Public Library (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Gas South District announced they celebrated World Theatre Day by giving a sneak peek into some of the renovations going on over in Gas South Theater, including fresh paint, new carpet, and more! They are inviting theater-goers to check out their upcoming shows to see how progress is coming along. (Gas South District via Instagram)
• Are you interested in becoming a supervisory librarian, library associate, or library assistant? Gwinnett County Public Library is hiring for all positions and is looking for knowledgeable librarians to join the team. For more information, visit the link. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Grand Illusions of Rob Lake is coming to Gas South Theater Jul. 12- 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale today (Mar. 31) at 12 p.m. Visit the link for more information. (Gas South District via Instagram)

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— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.