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New Leadership, County Progress, and Holiday Giving Across Loganville

New Leadership, County Progress, and Holiday Giving Across Loganville
State of the County highlights, City Hall transitions, Festival of Trees, and health care news

Loganville News and Events

Dec 12, 2025

Trivia Question❓

"What local industry helped drive Loganville’s early growth in the late 1800s?"

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Things Happening In Loganville

(and surrounding areas)

🎄 Christmas Goat Yoga
📍 Goat Yoga Georgia, 2910 Tig Knight Rd, Loganville, GA
🕒 Saturday, Dec 13 at 3:00 PM
A festive holiday-themed yoga class featuring friendly goats, Christmas décor, and plenty of photo-worthy moments. Great for all ages and a fun seasonal experience.

 

🎶 Community Christmas Choir Concert
📍 Loganville First United Methodist Church, 2100 Highway 81, Loganville, GA
🕒 Sunday, Dec 14 at 4:00 PM
A holiday choir concert with classic Christmas music, special performances, and a welcoming environment for all ages.

 

🎓 Loganville High School Band Christmas Concert
📍 Loganville High School Theater, 4690 Highway 81, Loganville
🕒 Tuesday, Dec 16 at 7:00 PM
The Loganville High School band presents a festive holiday concert showcasing student musicians and Christmas favorites.

 

🎅 Kids’ Christmas Party & Craft Night
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church, 2236 Loganville Hwy, Loganville, GA
🕒 Wednesday, Dec 17 at 6:00 PM
A children’s Christmas event featuring crafts, games, a short lesson, and a visit from Santa — perfect for families with young kids.

 

🎓 Loganville Middle School Winter Chorus Concert
📍 Loganville Middle School Auditorium, 4575 Highway 81, Loganville
🕒 Thursday, Dec 18 at 6:00 PM
Students perform seasonal and winter-themed music in a free concert open to families and the community.

 

🏛️ Downtown Development Authority Meeting
📍 Loganville City Hall, 4303 Lawrenceville Rd, Loganville
🕒 Thursday, Dec 18 at 6:30 PM
A public meeting focused on downtown Loganville development projects, planning updates, and community discussion.

 

🎭 Scrooge! A Musical (Nearby)
📍 St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 1520 Oak Rd SW, Snellville
🕒 Friday, Dec 19 at 7:00 PM
A live holiday musical retelling of A Christmas Carol, performed by local talent and perfect for the Christmas season.

 

🎄 Family Christmas Movie Night
📍 Bay Creek Park Community Room, 175 Ozora Rd, Loganville, GA
🕒 Friday, Dec 19 at 6:30 PM
A family-friendly Christmas movie night with popcorn, hot cocoa, and holiday cheer for all ages.

 

Quick 7-Day Weather Forecast for Loganville, GA

🌧️ Fri, Dec 5 52°/35° Chance of showers
Sat, Dec 6 55°/36° Partly sunny
☀️ Sun, Dec 7 50°/30° Mostly sunny
🌤️ Mon, Dec 8 48°/32° Becoming sunny
☀️ Tue, Dec 9 57°/32° Sunny
☀️ Wed, Dec 10 49°/31° Sunny
☀️ Thu, Dec 11 60°/35° Sunny

Loganville City Hall bursts with holiday cheer as the annual Festival of Trees transforms the building into a colorful winter wonderland.

 

Dozens of local businesses, churches, civic groups, and clubs have brought their unique touch, decorating Christmas trees with themes that range from classic to whimsical.

 

Beneath the cheerful décor lies a deeper purpose: the festival doubles as a community food drive with a fun, competitive spin.

 

Visitors vote for their favorite tree by placing non-perishable food items underneath it—a creative way to spark giving during the holiday season.

 

All collected food goes to Shepherd’s Staff, a vital local ministry supporting residents facing hunger.

 

Every donation stays local, providing a direct impact while fostering unity, creativity, and giving among Loganville neighbors throughout the festive season.


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Loganville celebrated a milestone as Branden Whitfield was sworn in as the city’s new mayor, signaling the end of Skip Baliles’ tenure and the beginning of new leadership.

 

New council members Keith Colquitt and Wesley Johnson joined returning Councilwoman Melanie Long in taking their oaths at a packed City Hall ceremony.

 

The event took place before the final City Council meeting of the year, allowing residents to witness a smooth transition and show gratitude for outgoing officials.

 

Although terms begin January 1, 2026, today marked the official handoff and sparked optimism for Loganville’s growth.

 

Mayor Whitfield expressed appreciation for community support and promised transparency and unity as Loganville faces rapid change. The new leaders are poised to begin their terms, focused on guiding the city’s future.


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Quote Of The Day

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
— Winston Churchill

Walton County is experiencing robust growth and positive momentum, as detailed in Chairman David G. Thompson’s State of the County address at the local Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

 

Population is projected to reach 112,806 residents by 2025, thanks to a surge in jobs, low 3.28% unemployment, and household incomes rising above the national median.

 

The county remains one of Georgia’s most attractive places to live, bolstered by a violent crime rate dramatically lower than the U.S. average.

 

Major projects underway include The Grove Park, an expansive recreational facility opening in January 2026, a new water treatment facility coming by 2028, and a recently finished expansion for the Walton County Jail and Sheriff’s Office.

 

With a $101 million budget prioritizing public safety and key services, Walton County leaders are focusing on balanced, strategic growth.

 

A spirit of gratitude and optimism prevails as the county strives for continued success and a high quality of life for all residents.


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MONROE, Ga. — Dr. Vimal Patel, D.O., has been named the new chief medical officer for Piedmont Walton Hospital, effective January.

 

He brings extensive clinical and administrative expertise from his current post at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital, where he leads medical staff operations, credentialing, and patient safety programs.

 

Dr. Patel will transition to the Monroe hospital while continuing his current leadership duties.

 

CEO Blake Watts emphasized Dr. Patel’s proven track record and dedication to clinical excellence, calling him a valuable addition.

 

Previously, Dr. Patel served as hospitalist medical director at Mountainside, focusing on improved patient outcomes and infection prevention, and provided direct patient care at facilities in Georgia and Florida.

 

His education includes degrees from the University of Missouri and Lincoln Memorial University, with advanced training at the University of Tennessee.

 

The hospital cites his leadership as key to advancing patient-centered care and quality.


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💡 Answer to Trivia Question:

Cotton and agriculture

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