🌱 Patch AM: Why Southern Living suddenly loves spending weekends in Lawrenceville.

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:

• Why Southern Living suddenly loves spending weekends in Lawrenceville.
• Ready to meet Lawrenceville's lingering spirits on a nighttime walk?

Also on today's calendar: Luxury Travel Trade Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 53.
• Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Georgia town just landed on Southern Living's weekend getaway list (thestate.com) — Lawrenceville just earned a spotlight from Southern Living as an underrated weekend escape, thanks to its walkable historic downtown, parks, and growing food scene. The piece highlights specific local shops, restaurants, parks, theaters, and a new boutique hotel, positioning Lawrenceville as a convenient getaway for metro Atlanta residents and a point of pride for locals.
   

• 17 Eerily Fun Ghost Tours in Atlanta & Georgia (mommypoppins.com) — Lawrenceville residents can get into spooky season close to home with Aurora Theatre's 90-minute Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, running on select dates through early November and even visiting the Old City Jail. The guide also mentions a scarier Haunted Cemetery Tour for ages 13 and up, giving locals multiple ways to explore the city's haunted history after dark.
   

📸 Around Lawrenceville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lawrenceville

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday October 6
• Lawrenceville Strategic Plan Community Listening Session 1 →
  Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 6
• Luxury Travel Trade Show →
  Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville
  4:30 pm
• Cocktails & Closings | Gwinnett County Realtor Mixer →
  Truck & Tap Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm
• Hairspray →
  Lawrenceville Art Center, 125 N Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
  7:30 pm
• Karaoke at Truck & Tap →
  Truck & Tap, 175 S Perry St., Lawrenceville
  8:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• Lawrenceville Strategic Plan Community Listening Session 2 →
  Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
  9:00 am
• Lawrenceville Strategic Plan Community Listening Session 3 →
  Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
  1:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Not Your Mother's Art Festival →
  Slow Pour Brewing Company, 407 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Upsilon Alpha Omega Breast Cancer Awareness Walk →
  Alexander Park, 800 Old Snellville Hwy, Lawrenceville
  8:00 am
Thursday October 15
• Upsilon Alpha Omega Pearls and Politics Candidate Forum →
  Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center, 75 Langley Dr, Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm
• The Preview: Shelldhn →
  Lawrenceville Arts Center
  8:00 pm
Friday October 23
• BOO Fest →
  Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St, Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm

📣 Lawrenceville Shout Outs!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• CHICKEN ALERT!!
  Aldi's has Boneless Chicken Breast for $1.99 pound!! (Nextdoor Cricket Hill)
• Please help—I found this kitten all alone right here at my front door.
  It's very small, but I can't keep it; I already have three. (Nextdoor Vintage Point Dr)

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Lawrenceville. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager in Dacula. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrenceville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gwinnett County

• Scam: Duo Convicted In Transit Scheme That Robbed Aid From California, Georgia, North Carolina, And New Jersey (tampafp.com)
• Fugitive suspect in Georgia mom's silicone injection murder captured 17 years later after DMV slipup: cops (timesnewsnetworks.com)

Grayson

• Football Recap: Grayson Wins High-Profile Matchup Against Carol City (maxpreps.com)

Dacula

• A breakdown of how all ranked GHSA football teams fared in Week 7 (ajc.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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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