🌱 McMillan Road Closure + Dacula Celebrates Georgia Cities Week

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Dacula Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy with plenty of sun. High: 68 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Beginning today (Apr. 17), traffic will be rerouted for the next phase of the stormwater improvement project along McMillan Road. A portion of McMillan Road between Winder Highway and Stanley Road/Church Street is set to be closed off for approximately five weeks until May 17. Message boards are in place to warn motorists of the closure dates and detour signage will be installed to show alternative routes. (City of Dacula)
2. In honor of Georgia Cities Week on Apr. 23-29, Dacula is inviting children of all ages to pick up a coloring page at Dacula City Hall. Artwork submitted during Cities Week will be displayed in the Council Chambers during the Council Meeting on May 4. For those unable to visit City Hall, the coloring page will be available to print at the link. (City of Dacula)
3. Gwinnett County police are investigating a homicide after a man was shot and killed early Sunday in nearby Norcross. The incident happened at about 1:10 a.m. when Gwinnett County police responded to a report of a person shot on Pepperwood Trail. Upon arrival, officers found the body of a man who died from an apparent gunshot wound. Anyone with information about this crime is urged to contact Gwinnett County Police Department detectives at 770-513-5300. Tipsters can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477 or visiting the link. (WSBTV)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Earth Day Extravaganza At Gwinnett County Public Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• To celebrate National Volunteer Week, Gwinnett County Public Library is highlighting volunteers who lend their time and skills to the library! Meet Natalie, who feels volunteering is therapeutic. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• As a reminder, Gwinnett Parks and Recreation is seeking summer camp aid volunteers, ages 14-17. Responsibilities include leading camp activities, learning communication skills, and more! The deadline to apply is Saturday, Apr. 22. (Gwinnett Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Looking for a new home but don't know where to start? Check out the latest five homes to hit the Dacula market, including a four-bed, three-bath home for $428,550. (Dacula Patch)

That's it for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new update!

— 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.