Loganville News & Events

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Things Happening In Loganville

(and surrounding areas)

🎤 2unes & The Invisible Band
📍 A Bite To Eat, 4447 Atlanta Highway, Loganville, GA
🕒 Saturday, Dec 27 at 6:00 - 9:00 PM
A fun night of music and great food

🎶 Riddim & Vibes Sundays
📍 Empire Lounge, 2671 Centerville Hwy, Snellville, GA
🕒 Sunday, Dec 28 at 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🎆 Kids’ Early New Year’s Eve Celebration
📍 Stone Mountain Park – Stone Mountain, GA
🕒 Tuesday, Dec 31 at 9:00 PM
A family-friendly early NYE event during Stone Mountain Christmas with music, snowfall and fireworks at 9:00 PM

Quick 7-Day Weather Forecast for Loganville, GA

Georgia’s national championship dreams were dashed in dramatic fashion, as the Bulldogs fell to Ole Miss 39-34 in the Sugar Bowl on a last-second field goal in New Orleans.

Georgia rallied back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game with under a minute left.

But Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss connected on a 40-yard pass in the closing seconds, setting up Lucas Carneiro’s clutch 47-yard kick to win it.

A desperate final play by Georgia ended in a safety, sealing their fate.

The loss marked the second straight season Georgia’s playoff hopes ended in the Caesars Superdome, leaving fans stunned.

Key moments included a risky fourth-down gamble by coach Kirby Smart that backfired and missed scoring chances deep in Ole Miss territory.

Despite heroic efforts from Gunner Stockton and Zachariah Branch, Georgia ends its season 12-2, while Ole Miss continues its unlikely playoff run.

Bloomingdale, GA — December 28, 2025

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested Franklin Leonard James Jr., a 16-year-old Savannah resident, in connection with the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Antonio Thornton Jr. from Loganville earlier this month.

James faces several serious charges, including felony murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, and multiple firearm offenses.

He is currently held at the Savannah Regional Youth Detention Center and will be charged as an adult.

The incident occurred outside Magnolia Lane Apartments in Bloomingdale on December 14, where authorities discovered Thornton’s body following a 911 call.

An autopsy is underway at the GBI Crime Lab in Pooler to determine the precise cause of death.

The investigation remains active, with authorities urging anyone with information to contact local law enforcement.

“Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365-page book. Write a good one.”
— Brad Paisley

WALTON COUNTY, Ga. — January 1, 2026

Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile “Walk for Peace” spent New Year’s night at Walton County Fire Station 13 in Walnut Grove, drawing significant attention from local residents.

Their cross-country journey, which began 67 days ago in Fort Worth, Texas, aims to spread peace, compassion, and loving kindness as they travel to Washington, D.C.

Community members gathered to welcome the monks, showing strong support for their message.

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office coordinated the event, inviting visitors but cautioning against parking violations due to heavy congestion in the residential area.

As crowds grew, officials advised visitors to wait for a new location and schedule, citing safety concerns and limited parking near Guthrie Road.

Photos captured the warm reception as Walnut Grove marked a peaceful start to 2026.

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