🌱 Local candlelight services + gusts of cold air descend on Georgia

Merry Christmas Eve friends! I hope you stay safe and warm. Here’s a quick look at some of our local news, including these stories and more:

  • Local Christmas services for the whole family.
  • Gusty winds are sending temperatures plummeting to lows not seen in over a decade.
  • The new year brings some new Georgian laws that bring good news to some local entrepreneurs.

But first today’s weather:

The bitter cold is continuing and looks set to last until Monday. We should have some sun this morning while clouds will gather in the afternoon. With a high of 26 and a low of 17, it’s important to wrap up, bring your furry friends inside and winterize your home.

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Here are today’s top stories in Loganville-Grayson:

  1. Authorities need your help with tracking Cedric Demitri Rogers. Rogers, jailed for violating his suspended sentence, fled his work detail at the Hall County Animal Shelter Thursday afternoon. He was later spotted at a Gwinnett County Hardee’s and continues to avoid the police. He is now on the runand is sought to flee and Tampering with an electronic surveillance device. (News)
  2. The National Weather Service gave one Wind chill warning for North Georgia, as the arctic blast has brought in some of them coldest temperatures We’ve seen in decades. The powerful gusts of wind have wreaked havoc everywhere Metro-Atlanta cuts down trees and tearing down of power lines, and companies are work to restore power as quickly as possible. The temperatures should stay the same below freezing until Monday. There are Warming stations open throughout the metro area including Gwinnett County and Georgia State Parks will also have Warming stations open. Fort Yargo State Park is our nearest park location where you can take shelter should you lose power and will have a warming station open. (The Atlanta Journal Articles of Association)
  3. Most state laws were in force in July, but a few were delayed until January 1, 2023. The following Laws come into force at the beginning of the year. rural hospitals get an increase in the cap on their $60 million to $75 million in income tax creditshelps strengthen this rural health systems. Another new law will Allow food trucks to sell in every county in Georgia. Now each county can do health inspections on the trucks, but they charge less money. The law should help Save money for food truck owners, which is great news for popular food truck events in our area. Designed to protect Georgians, a new law mandating online marketplaces to Collect specific identifying information from high-volume third-party sellers. The law will help protect Georgians from buying stolen or counterfeit items from sellers. And finally, legislation was passed to tighten the fees phone companies pay to cities and towns. (13WMAZ)

Today in Loganville Grayson:

  • A Christmas tradition for many who do Atlanta Ballet performs hers Christmas Eve Afternoon Show “The Nutcracker” In the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center. (1:00 pm)
  • Pull yourself together and enjoy the show below Steinberg Christmasincluding the world’s largest light show and Santa Claus flies by. (2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
  • Festive fun on Cosmos Pizza & Social! Just wear your favorite vacation pajamas and join them Christmas Eve Pajama Party. (10:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Christmas services surround us this year and there are many to choose from. Here is a list of some local services that are just around the corner from you:
    • Loganville’s Orchard Church host 2 Christmas candlelight Services that families can enjoy together. The first more family friendly serviceat 11:30 a.mwill be slightly shorter and feature glow stick candles and the second service will be at 4:30 p.m Per all generations and feature a more traditional candlelight service. (Happens next)
    • Snellville United Methodist Church hosts two different Christmas Eve services. That family friendly service takes place on 5.00while the traditional ones Holy Communion will be at… 11:00 p.m. (Facebook)
    • With a short drive you can enjoy the Christmas story in Bethlehem! Bethlehem Frist United Methodist Church offers hers Contemporary worship at the worship center 5.00 and your traditional service in the sanctuary 19.00. Both services are and will be for families Candlelight services with Holy Communion. (Facebook)
    • Christmas service by candlelight starts at 5.00 at Gracepointe Nazarene Church in Loganville. (Facebook)
  • A friendly tip from car experts could save you money. Experts say that modern injection engines are made for this start and drive straight away. It is recommended that Drivers withdraw within about 30 seconds after starting the vehicle as it warms up faster when driving, reducing emissions and lowering fuel costs. Leave your car Idle in freezing temperatures could create costly damage. (Fox7 Austin)

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That’s it for today. Enjoy your vacation and see you again soon with some very special experiences that might help you start your new year with a unique adventure! I hope you stay warm and happy!