🌱 Georgia Cities Week + Stormwater Improvement Project

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Dacula Patch newsletter — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 77 Low: 45.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. Starting Apr. 17, traffic on McMillan Road will be redirected for the stormwater improvement project's next phase. The road between Winder Highway and Stanley Road/Church Street will be closed for about five weeks, and through traffic will not be allowed during this period. Message boards have been set up to notify drivers of the closure dates, and detour signs will be placed to indicate alternate routes. (Dacula.gov)
2. The Gwinnett County Public Library recognized the winners of its recent Teen Entrepreneurship Program. The program aimed to equip young people with resources to develop small businesses and followed a pilot program launched by the Learning Labs due to over 60 percent of teens considering entrepreneurship. Out of 31 applicants, 10 teens were selected to participate in the four-day intensive workshop held in February 2023, during which they learned entrepreneurial skills, developed business plans, and presented their concepts to a panel of judges. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
3. To participate in this year's Georgia Cities Week from Apr. 23-29, Dacula is offering coloring pages for children to pick up at City Hall. The submitted artwork will be showcased during the Council Meeting on May 4 in the Council Chambers, and the artwork can be retrieved by participants after the meeting. Additionally, Mayor Trey King will be available for a photo opportunity with the children. (Dacula.gov)

Today in Dacula:

• Toddler Time At Gwinnett County Public Library Dacula Branch (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office commended Master Deputy Navarro for her expert assistance in extradition to the Dawson County Sheriff's Office, which included advice on procedures and equipment logistics that enabled the safe transportation of detainees. Her dedication to helping other agencies achieve their goals is an important contribution to the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• If you're a beginner and want to learn about audio production in a fun, hands-on way, this event is perfect for you! Gwinnett County Public Library is offering the chance to learn the basics of GarageBand, MIDI keyboards, and beat production. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Explore Gwinnett has been nominated for a Stella Award in 2023 and is seeking recognition as one of the best. To support the organization's nomination, vote for them by clicking here. (Explore Gwinnett via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.