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Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 2nd suspect arrested in deadly Gwinnett County triple shooting (newsbreak.com) — Gwinnett County police have arrested a second suspect in a deadly triple shooting tied to a September 5 robbery at a Buford apartment complex. Two alleged robbers, including the man killed at the scene, now face felony murder and other serious charges, while the surviving victim continues recovering from multiple gunshot wounds. Investigators are still seeking tips from anyone who knows more about what happened.
2. Metro Atlanta leaders say power outages could be a major concern as Hurricane Isaias approaches (wsbtv.com) — Gwinnett County officials are warning residents to prepare for likely power outages and dangerous road conditions as Hurricane Isaias approaches this weekend. Extra fire, police, and road crews are on standby, and leaders urge you to stock up on water, nonperishable food, and medications while relying only on official storm updates. Drivers are reminded to treat dark traffic signals as four-way stops and reserve 911 for true emergencies.
3. Two Pitchers Elect Minor League Free Agency (yardbarker.com) — A reliever who spent this season with the Braves' Triple-A Gwinnett club has elected minor league free agency after posting a strong 2.79 ERA in 38⅔ innings locally. While his brief Atlanta stint was rocky, his success in Gwinnett shows the kind of pitching talent cycling through Coolray Field that fans may no longer see next season.
4. A Georgia widow's lawsuit blames a 6-inch lift kit on a Ford F-150 for her husband's fatal crash (morningoverview.com) — A Georgia widow has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit in Gwinnett County State Court, arguing that a 6-inch lift kit on a Ford F-150 turned a head-on crash that killed her husband into a far more deadly impact. The complaint targets the driver, a dealership, and several aftermarket companies, claiming the lift violated Georgia suspension rules and undermined the truck's crash-avoidance and safety systems. No court has ruled on the allegations yet.
5. The Iran War, Diesel, and the Spillover Effects on Education – Peach Pundit™ (peachpundit.com) — Rising diesel prices tied to the ongoing Iran conflict could significantly strain school transportation budgets, and Gwinnett County's large, bus-heavy system is flagged as especially vulnerable. An Atlanta board meeting revealed one district already facing a $1 million fuel shortfall, raising questions about whether Gwinnett may soon have to shift money away from classrooms or staffing to keep buses running.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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