🌱 Serious Injury After GA 316 Crash + Officer Accused Of Dacula Death

Hello again, neighbors. It's Wednesday in Dacula and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Wednesday: Cooler with clouds and sun. High: 63 Low: 48.
• Thursday: A touch of afternoon rain. High: 55 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. A Monday morning crash resulted in one victim in serious condition. The crash was between Dacula and Lawrenceville and left the driver seriously injured after they were trapped under a big rig on Ga. 316. While bystanders tried to free the person, they were unable. When firefighters got the person out, the victim was rushed to a hospital with serious injuries. According to the police's most recent update, the person was undergoing surgery. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Officials have officially charged a suspect in the disappearance and death of Susana Morales. Morales, whose skeletal remains were discovered near Dacula in February 2023, vanished on July 26 while walking home from a friend’s house. Miles Bryant, a former Doraville police officer, is accused of killing her and hiding her body near a Gwinnett County creek. (Police News)
3. House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration was part of the group of Republicans that countered complaints of misconduct by prosecutors. On Monday's Crossover Day in the Georgia legislature, the Georgia House’s Republican majority passed House Bill 231, which created an oversight board for the state’s district attorneys. The bill was inspired by complaints by Republicans "that some Democratic prosecutors have publicly declared they would not prosecute Georgians arrested for violating the state’s six-week abortion ban." (Capitol Beat)

Today and tomorrow in Dacula:

Wednesday, March 8

• Homeschool Hangout At Gwinnett County Public Library Hamilton Mill Branch (11:00 A.M.)

Thursday, March 9

• Baby Storytime At Gwinnett County Public Library Hamilton Mill Branch (11:00 A.M.)
• Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella At Mill Creek High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools recognized several Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education high school students. John Pennebaker (Mill Creek), Marco Walther (Mountain View), Charlie Hammock (Norcross), and Audrey VanScoy (North Gwinnett) were recognized as CTAE Students of the Year at their respective high schools. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• The deadline to order your cap and gown from Georgia Gwinnett College has passed. The deadline is just for students who prefer to pick up their cap and gown from the GGC Bookstore. For home delivery, the deadline is Mar. 27. Be aware that home delivery costs $13.95 for shipping. (Georgia Gwinnett College via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library is sponsoring a red-carpet event this Saturday. To spotlight student filmmakers, East 2 West Media Group and the Norcross library branch will have a film screening and awards ceremony on Saturday, Mar. 11 starting at 5:00 p.m. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all soon for another 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.