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Hello Loganville! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Two Loganville scholars earn elite global honor from Georgia State
  • Loganville family sees arrest 17 years after mother's tragic death
  • Loganville community remembers the life of Yvonne Marie Russell

Also on today's calendar: Little Mania Midget Wrestling.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Summer 2026 Global Scholar Distinction awarded from Georgia State University (monroelocal.org) — Two Loganville students, Kaleb Horsley and Mattel Sakho, have earned Georgia State University's Global Scholar Distinction, recognizing strong academics and globally focused coursework. The honor includes a digital badge and special graduation cord, and highlights their success in internationally oriented studies coordinated through the Atlanta Global Studies Center.
   

• An arrest in mother's silicone injection death gives children closure 17 years later (wsbtv.com) — A Loganville mother of four who died after silicone injections in 2009 is back in the spotlight as a woman now faces felony murder charges in her death. The victim's Loganville family describes years of grief and says the arrest brings hope for long-awaited justice in a Gwinnett County courtroom.
   

• Obituary and funeral service: Yvonne Marie 'Aldridge' Russell, 96, of Loganville (monroelocal.org) — Loganville is mourning Yvonne Marie Russell, 96, who passed away June 26 and whose memorial service is set for Saturday, August 29, in Lawrenceville. A longtime Gwinnett County resident, artist, and church member, she leaves behind children in Loganville and Lawrenceville, grandchildren including several in Loganville, and many extended family members and friends.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How about a Christian church in the Loganville area that welcomes gender fluid / people who want to be non-gender?
    my 30 yr old daughter is this and needs to feel welcome and loved. (Nextdoor Round Ridge)
  • Has anyone in the grayson / loganville area noticed the difference in taste of the tap water?
    Its tastes and smells different when I brush my teeth…. wondering if anyone is experiencing the same. (Nextdoor Wildwood at Meadow Gate)
  • Impact Staffing posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Clerk in Loganville. Apply here.
  • P.L. Marketing, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Traveling Grocery Reset Merchandiser in Loganville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loganville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

  • Chef Jernard Celebrates Cornbread & Butter, Emmy Nomination (bossip.com)
  • Atlanta United and American Family Insurance Announce Multi-Pitch Programming Partnership for GA 100 Openings (oursportscentral.com)

Snellville

  • 16-year-old accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting victim and stealing car in Snellville (11alive.com)
  • Missing person: Gwinnett PD seeks publics help in locating a person missing from Snellville (monroelocal.org)
  • Krispy Kreme: Get a dozen Pumpkin Spice doughnuts for $5 when you purchase any dozen (atlantaonthecheap.com)

Lawrenceville

  • US News ranks top high schools in Georgia. See the 2026 list (savannahnow.com)

Ok Loganville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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