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Grayson Pride Shines in National Rankings, Local Stars Make Headlines, and Your Weekend Plans

Grayson Pride Shines in National Rankings, Local Stars Make Headlines, and Your Weekend Plans
This week’s newsletter is packed with hometown pride and community updates! Grayson High School football earns the #6 spot in the nation from USA Today, while Rams linebacker Anthony Davis Jr. commits to Ole Miss, choosing the Rebels over SEC and Big Ten powerhouses. Piedmont Walton Hospital honors Sarah Wellborn with the 2025 Sara D. Hanes Scholarship for her excellence in nursing studies. Plus, we’ve rounded up all the events happening this weekend in Loganville and Grayson—from live music and local workshops to outdoor activities—so you can make the most of your time right here at home.

Loganville News and Events

Aug 22, 2025

Trivia Question❓

What year was the city of Loganville officially incorporated?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Things Happening In Loganville

(and surrounding areas)

🎶 Snellville Live on the Lawn: Latin Explosion Tribute
📍 Snellville Towne Green, 2342 Oak Rd SW, Snellville, GA
🕒 Friday, August 22 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Kick off the weekend with a high-energy Latin tribute show under the stars. Food trucks, vendors, and family fun. Free admission.

 

🚗 Operation RallyPoint & Master’s Car Club 2nd Annual Car Show
📍 American Legion Post 233, 4635 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA
🕒 Saturday, August 23 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Classic cars, food, vendors, and music for a family-friendly day supporting veterans.

 

🐐 Goat Yoga Georgia
📍 Double Durango Farm, 2910 Tig Knight Rd, Loganville, GA
🕒 Saturday, August 23 – 10:00 AM
Stretch, laugh, and relax with Nigerian dwarf goats at this fun outdoor yoga class.

 

🎸 Live Blues, Soul & Rock with Robert Moore & The South Gwinnett All-Stars
📍 A Bite To Eat, 4447 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA
🕒 Saturday, August 23 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Blues, rock, and soul on the lawn and deck. Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the full menu and drinks, and settle in for a night of high-energy music.

 

🎸 The Henrys Live in Concert
📍 Atmosphere, 540 Athens Hwy, Loganville, GA
🕒 Saturday, August 23 – 8:00 PM
An evening of live music with The Henrys, plus great food and drinks at Atmosphere’s indoor stage.

 

🎱 Sunday BINGO
📍 American Legion Post 233, 4635 Atlanta Hwy, Loganville, GA
🕒 Sunday, August 24 – Doors Open 12:00 PM, Games 1:00–4:00 PM
An afternoon of BINGO, raffles, and community fun. Open to the public.

 

Quick 7-Day Weather Forecast for Loganville, GA

Some sun, then turning cloudy with a couple of heavy thunderstorms, especially late; not as warm but humid; there can be ponding on streets and highways
Friday
79°/
70°
Some sun, then turning cloudy with a couple of heavy thunderstorms, especially late; not as warm but humid; there can be ponding on streets and highways
Cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm, especially late in the day; there can be ponding on roadways
Saturday
78°/
68°
Cloudy and humid with a couple of showers and a heavy thunderstorm, especially late in the day; there can be ponding on roadways
Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a thunderstorm or two; humid
Sunday
82°
/66°
Intervals of clouds and sunshine with a thunderstorm or two; humid
Mostly sunny and beautiful
Monday
85°/61°
Mostly sunny and beautiful
Comfortable with intervals of clouds and sunshine
Tuesday
81°/
62°
Comfortable with intervals of clouds and sunshine
A couple of showers in the morning; otherwise, cloudy
Wednesday
81°
/61°
A couple of showers in the morning; otherwise, cloudy
Times of clouds and sun with a couple of thunderstorms, mainly early; humid
Thursday
79°
/62°
Times of clouds and sun with a couple of thunderstorms, mainly early; humid

 

Branden Whitfield, a third-generation Loganville native and respected Main Street business owner, has announced his candidacy for Mayor of Loganville for the upcoming 2025 election.

 

With deep civic roots, Whitfield champions preserving Loganville’s small-town community spirit while focusing on stronger safety, modernized infrastructure, and walkable neighborhoods.

 

A Kennesaw State business graduate and former City Council member, Whitfield also serves on local boards and brings years of experience in city development and municipal training.

 

His campaign highlights include expanding sidewalks and trails, making downtown the city’s vibrant heart, and fostering citywide collaboration through regular planning retreats.

 

Grassroots initiatives—such as the Heart mascot program, Mayor’s Reading Club, town scavenger hunts, and Loganville 101 classes—aim to spark local pride and increase citizen involvement instantly.

 

Whitfield invites residents to reach out directly, promising his campaign website will offer more details and stressing the power of unity: “With togetherness, we all succeed.”


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Quote Of The Day

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi

Loganville’s municipal election slate is set as the qualifying deadline passes, promising an energetic race this November.

 

Longtime Mayor Skip Baliles will not seek re-election, opening the way for a new leader.

 

Current Councilman Branden Whitfield squares off against John Soesbe for the mayor’s seat, each hoping to guide the city’s future.

 

Five candidates vie for three at-large city council posts: Melanie Long (incumbent), Wesley Johnson, Toyin Wakil Olaoluwa, Joseph Bastian, and Joanne Byrne.

 

Councilwoman Anne Huntsinger is stepping away, while Whitfield’s run for mayor leaves his seat open.

 

Key election dates include the voter registration deadline on October 6, early voting from October 14, and Election Day on November 4.

 

All Walton County voters use regular precincts; Gwinnett residents within city limits vote at the Rock Gym/Ag Building downtown.

 

This election will shape Loganville’s path for years to come.


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Walton County law enforcement has received a major safety boost with the arrival of a new armored personnel carrier, valued at over $300,000.

 

The Walton County Health Care Foundation contributed $150,000 toward the purchase, with the rest funded by the sheriff’s office’s special tax fund—not local property taxes.

 

Executive Director Ben Garrett said the investment aligns perfectly with the foundation’s mission to support public safety and health.

 

The new vehicle replaces an earlier model that was removed due to federal demilitarization efforts, leaving the sheriff’s department feeling exposed.

 

Though former Sheriff Joe Chapman initiated the purchase, Sheriff Keith Brooks welcomed the much-needed vehicle after a two-year wait, praising Chapman’s foresight.

 

Brooks emphasized the community’s safety, noting the APC can now help deputies safely manage high-risk incidents.

 

This acquisition ensures the county’s deputies—and residents—are better protected for years to come.


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