🌱 New Grants for Gwinnett County + Teen Arrested In Shooting

Hey, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Dacula Patch newsletter. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Clouds and sun; less humid. High: 81 Low: 59.
• Thursday: Clouds giving way to some sun. High: 82 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. During its April meeting, the Jackson EMC Foundation awarded funding to a variety of organizations and nonprofits throughout Gwinnett County. The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM Georgia), the Spectrum Autism Support Group, and DIVAS Who Win Freedom all received $15,000 grants to improve a variety of different programs, charitable initiatives, and projects. (North Gwinnett Voice)
2. A shooting close by a high school in Gwinnett County has officially landed an adolescent suspect behind bars. According to investigators, an 18-year-old boy was shot in the leg during a drug deal and the suspect tried to get away by running into the woods. Reports of the shooting, located right down the street from South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, came in around 9:00 a.m. (WSBTV)
3. Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna's driving under the influence case in Gwinnett County has officially been resolved. According to records obtained from Norcross Municipal Court, Ozuna entered a no-contest plea in Georgia and had to pay $1,000 as part of his agreement. Norcross police originally arrested Ozuna on charges of driving under the influence and reaching speeds of approximately 90mph in a 35mph zone. (WSBTV)

Today and tomorrow in Dacula:

Wednesday, May 10

• Teen Mental Health Break at Gwinnett County Library (4:00 PM)

Thursday, May 11

• Dacula Book Club Meeting at Gwinnett County Library (1:00 PM)
• Del Rio Dacula Thursday at Del Rio Mexican Grill (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• There are plenty of new homes that have been listed for sale in the Dacula area! Find all of the details about each property at the link. (Patch)
• Gwinnett Parks and Recreation is a finalist for the 2023 Gold Medal for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The award is presented by the National Recreation and Park Association, and helps bring the community one step closer to being recognized as the best Parks and Recreation Agency in the country! (Gwinnett Parks and Recreation)
• Reminder, the Gwinnett Humane Society will be closed from Sunday, May 14 through Saturday, May 20. If you're planning on adopting a furry friend in the next couple of days, make sure you head over there before they close up shop for the week. (Gwinnett Humane Society)

As a heads up, this will be my last day curating the Dacula Patch newsletter. Thanks for following along — it’s been a pleasure!

— 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.