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Greetings Gwinnett County! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Gwinnett officials want you to prepare before the storm hits
  • Why a Gwinnett lawsuit says a lift kit turned survivable into fatal.
  • Gwinnett police add a new arrest in deadly Buford shooting

Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Patch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 68 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Monday: Turning sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gwinnett County officials prepare for hurricane like conditions in metro Atlanta (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Gwinnett County officials are ramping up emergency operations and urging residents to stay off the roads as Hurricane Isaias brings heavy rain, high winds, and possible flooding to the area. Transportation, police, and fire crews are increasing staffing, staging equipment, and asking you to stock up on essentials now so first responders can safely reach those who truly need help.
   

2. Lawsuit Claims Lifted Ford F-150 Invaded Tundra's Crash-Protection Zone in Fatal Wreck (newsbreak.com) — A wrongful-death lawsuit filed in Gwinnett County State Court claims a lifted Ford F-150's aftermarket suspension turned a January head-on crash into a fatal collision for a Georgia driver. The widow alleges the lift kit defeated the Toyota Tundra's crash protections and violated state limits on suspension changes, naming the driver, dealer, installer, and parts maker as defendants.
   

3. Another suspect in custody after deadly triple shooting in Gwinnett County (wgauradio.com) — Gwinnett County police have arrested another suspect after a triple shooting in Buford that killed one person and injured two others on Laurel Crossings Parkway. Investigators say two of the wounded men were allegedly involved in an armed robbery tied to the incident, and two suspects now face felony murder and armed robbery charges while a third injured person has not been charged.
   

4. Who Will Be Georgia's Next Judge? 12 Contenders Vie for 6 Positions (law.com subscription) — Judicial openings that could affect how cases are handled in Gwinnett County are on the radar as the state seeks candidates for new judgeships. While this piece focuses on other counties' shortlists, it also flags upcoming vacancies on the Douglas and Gwinnett County state courts that will shape future local justice decisions.
   

5. Bridging Continents through Education: Ruffus & Joan Darkortey Highlight LEDI's International Impact on Wake Up With Dee (audacy.com) — A new LEDI literacy initiative is launching at Knight Elementary in Gwinnett County, tying local students into a broader effort to fight poverty through education in Georgia and Liberia. Founders Ruffus and Joan Darkortey also preview their Oct. 24 Atlanta gala, which raises funds for a modern library in Liberia and supports scholarships, hunger relief, and community outreach.
   

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