Good morning Lawrenceville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How a tragic Lawrenceville hot-car death led to rare murder charges
Also on today's calendar: St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 74.
Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Georgia mom charged with murder in baby's hot car death, sparking outrage (crossroadstoday.com) — A Lawrenceville mother faces second-degree murder and cruelty to children charges after her 17‑month‑old son died in a hot car during near‑90‑degree weather, sparking debate over how such tragedies are prosecuted. Advocates and experts describe how stress, sleep deprivation, and memory failures can lead to these incidents, while also sharing practical steps families can take to prevent hot‑car deaths.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
My dog escaped 2 days ago and was not able to find him. Please if you see him bring him back to me he's sick and need to take medication. (Nextdoor Glen Meadows)
Looking for 10-15 women age 50+of all cultures and backgrounds. Embracing new genuine friendships, celebrating success & journeys in this thing called LIFE. Let's become an inspiration to and for each other… (Nextdoor Oakland Manor)
City of Lawrenceville posted a job opening for Sanitation Supervisor in Lawrenceville. Apply here.
Kohl's posted a job opening for Seasonal Truck Unloader (6 a.m. start) in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrenceville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Gwinnett County
Resident finds guest shot dead inside Gwinnett County townhome (wsbradio.com)
Time To Vote Metro Atlanta! Here's What You Need To Know (audacy.com)
Members of car theft ring plead guilty in nearly 500 vehicle break-ins (wsbtv.com)
Grayson
PREP FOOTBALL: A look at Venice's next opponent: The Rabun Gap-Nacoochee Eagles (yoursun.com)
Ok Lawrenceville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!