🌱 Emergency Fund Input + Gwinnett Co. Is Pivotal To GA Midterms

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Dacula Daily — here to impart everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Let's do it.

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 89 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. Gwinnett County is asking for residents' input on Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery fund usage. The county has posted two separate online surveys meant to collect community input. The first survey is for nonprofits. The second survey is for residents and community groups. (AJC.com)
2. Politico has identified Gwinnett County as one of 20 different counties that could potentially decide the outcome of this year's midterm election. The county will also likely determine the direction that Georgia will take after the November election. The county is a Republican stronghold but has been drifting towards the Democratic party over the last few election cycles. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
3. A Georgia Gwinnett College professor is advising the community to prepare for rising inflation demands. According to Dr. Cathy McCrary, the best way to prepare for the unexpected is with an emergency fund. She advises the community to put aside a piece of each paycheck into a separate account. Recurring transfers might be the easiest way to begin an emergency fund. (Press Release Desk)

Today in Dacula:

• Storytime LIVE! At Kiddie Academy of Dacula (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office highlighted National Pet Fire Safety Day in a recent Facebook post. Click for a list of tips to ensure your pet's safety during a fire. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library is celebrating High Seas Adventure Week beginning on Monday. This fun-filled week-long series will teach children knots, pirate vocabulary, and fractions. Click to learn more. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.