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🌱 Buford Man Brought Child To State For Sex + Crash Blocked I-85
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Good morning, people of Duluth! It's me again, Lyndsay Kendall Oxley, your host of the Duluth Daily.
First, today's weather:
Mild with clouds breaking. High: 62 Low: 52.
Here are the top stories in Duluth today:
- All lanes were blocked Thursday on I-85 North in Gwinnett near Lawrenceville Suwanee Road due to a major crash. (11Alive.com WXIA)
- A Buford man has been arrested and accused of bringing a 12-year-old from Texas to his home for sex. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
- Worried about the weather on Christmas? Here is our Duluth weekend weather forecast! (Duluth Patch)
- A mixed-Use development in Gwinnett County has officially received the rezoning that was needed to move forward with building. (What Now Atlanta)
- Looking for a new family pet for Christmas? Here, you can see the latest adoptable pets at Duluth area animal shelters. (Duluth Patch)
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Today in Duluth:
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service — Sugarloaf UMC (5 pm)
Photos with Santa at North Point Mall. (10 AM)
Traditional Christmas Eve Service. (9 pm)
From my notebook:
- Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office: If you or someone you know is in need of warmth, rest, and a meal, please find a warming station near you. (Facebook)
- City of Duluth, Georgia: "Wishing you and your loved ones a happy holidays from the City of Duluth! Please note, City Offices will be closed on December 24 & 27 in observation." (Instagram)
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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.
— Lyndsay Kendall Oxley
