Community Corner

🌱 Rapper Wanted For Assault Charges + Jewelry Thieves

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Dacula.

Hello, people of Dacula! It's me again, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Dacula Daily.


First, today's weather:

Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 75 Low: 59.


Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

  1. The Gwinnett County Police Department is searching for a popular rapper on assault charges. According to the department, Calvin Lashon Woods, also known as Calboy, attacked a man at Rabbit Hill Park last week and left him with multiple broken bones. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Woods should contact Atlanta Crime Stoppers for a possible cash reward. (WSB Atlanta)
  2. Are you searching for your new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready dogs, turtles, chickens, and cats in the Dacula area. Click to view the full list that includes Moose, Minnie, Ash, and Tank 2. (Dacula Patch)
  3. The Gwinnett County Police Department is searching for two men accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry from the Sugarloaf Mills Mall. Mario Lee Pittman and Jason Adam Warren, both 28, allegedly stole $30,000 worth of jewelry on Apr 27. The department has released photos of the suspects and is asking the public for its help in finding them. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

From our sponsor:

Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. Whether you're working from home or streaming your favorite movies, the new Ring Alarm Pro gives you an internet connection you can count on — while simultaneously keeping your home safe and secure.

To learn more about the innovative security system, or to build your own custom system, you can visit Ring here.


Today in Dacula:

  • Drama Class Showcase At Dacula High School (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services are reminding the community that electrocution can occur in a pool. Make sure you hire a qualified electrician to install electrical appliances near a pool. Click for more information. (Facebook)
  • Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation shares safety tips before wading into splash parks, lakes, and rivers this season. Click to watch the video on Facebook. (Facebook)
  • Gwinnett County Schools is holding an informational Zoom session about special education services on May 17 at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Click here to learn more. (Twitter)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Dacula