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🌱 Patch AM: Why Loganville council blocked the proposed Sprouts grocery store plan
And check out Philanthropy Grill – Loganville, GA on the Loganville Patch calendar
Good morning to you Loganville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Loganville council blocked the proposed Sprouts grocery store plan
- Loganville remembers the life and service of James Walter Muse
Also on today's calendar: Little Mania Midget Wrestling.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Council rejects all variance requests on property proposed for a Sprouts grocery in Loganville (monroelocal.org) — Loganville's City Council has unanimously rejected all zoning variances needed for a proposed Sprouts Farmers Market and attached retail space at Brand Road and Oak Grove Road, despite general support for the grocer. Council members cited the number and scale of buffer and parking variances on the small tract, leaving the project's future in Loganville uncertain. 
• Obituary: James Walter Muse, 91, of Loganville (monroelocal.org) — Loganville is mourning 91-year-old James Walter Muse, a retired Arlington County fire captain and U.S. Army veteran who later worked for the Department of the Army before enjoying retirement with family and gardening. Local friends can honor him through Tim Stewart Funeral Home on Tom Brewer Road, which is handling arrangements and providing an online guest registry.
📸 Around Loganville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Loganville
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★ Featured events ★
- Philanthropy Grill – Loganville, GA →
Jersey Peach Bar & Grill, 2715 Loganville Hwy SW Suite 720, Loganville
7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
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Other local events
- Little Mania Midget Wrestling →
Atmosphere Sports Bar, 540 Athens Hwy, Loganville
8:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
📣 Loganville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- INTRAMURALS
Bay Creek Middle School Grade 7
8:15 am - Culinary Arts | Busy Bites →
Gwinnett County Public Library - Centerville Branch, 3025 Bethany Church Rd, Snellville
5:00 pm - Curriculum Night
Bay Creek Middle School Graden 7 | Academic
6:00 pm - Volleyball- vs Shiloh
Couch Middle School Grayson, GA 30017
6:00 pm - ReCAST Advisory Board Meeting →
Lawrenceville, GA Calendar, 70 S Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
6:00 pm - Sparkles Skate Night
Starling Elementary School Grayson, GA 30017
5:00 pm - Independent Learning Day/Professional Learning Day
Rockdale County Conyers, GA 30012 - Culture | Patriotic Suncatchers →
Gwinnett County Public Library - Centerville Branch, 3025 Bethany Church Rd, Snellville
2:00 pm - Days of Play →
Lawrenceville, GA Calendar, 210 Luckie St, Lawrenceville
5:00 pm - 2026 Nitro Circus →
Gwinnett Field, 2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville
7:00 pm
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Good Sunday afternoon my wonderful neighbors.
I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who read my post and responded rapidly to my request. I am very grateful for all your… (Nextdoor Alexander Crossing/Ivy Creek) - Good morning interested in getting more information on home schooling.
Any parents that are enrolled in a home school program? Have a few questions. Thanks (Nextdoor Richmond Place)
- Five Guys posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Loganville. Apply here.
- Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Team Member - Mid Shift in Loganville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loganville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Grayson
- Florence 'Dale' Lovell (griffindailynews.com)
- Whataburger: Get a FREE Summer Peach Whatafresher drink on Tuesday (rewards account required) (atlantaonthecheap.com)
Snellville
- Former Alabama QB wins starting job at Rutgers (saturdaydownsouth.com)
- Obituary: Joan Wernecke, 84, of Loganville (monroelocal.org)
Lawrenceville
- Page B8 (phillytrib.com)
- Nike x One Piece Air Max Plus sneaker collection launches in September (al.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: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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