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Good morning to you Lawrenceville! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a high-tech car theft ring targeted Lawrenceville-area apartments
  • Judge sets bond in Lawrenceville hot-car death case involving local mother
  • College tennis teams converge on Lawrenceville for the Grizzly Invite this weekend

Also on today's calendar: Sun Lit Jazz Fusion and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 88 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 88, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Car theft ring hit 25 vehicles with hacked key tool, warrants say (wsbtv.com) — Lawrenceville-area apartment complexes were among several Gwinnett locations hit by an alleged car theft ring that used a key-programming device to steal at least 25 Infiniti and Nissan Maxima vehicles this summer. Police say two suspects face more than 90 warrants, while locksmiths urge residents to add steering wheel locks, kill switches, and RFID protection for extra security.
   

2. Ga. mother accused in hot car death granted $5K bond (wrdw.com) — A Gwinnett judge has granted $5,000 bond to a mother charged after her 1-year-old son died in a hot car outside Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville. Lawrenceville police say officers broke into the vehicle but could not save the child, while the court imposed strict house arrest, ankle monitoring, and driving restrictions as the case continues.
   

3. Men's Tennis releases 2026 fall schedule (roarlions.com) — Georgia Gwinnett College in Lawrenceville will host the Grizzly Invite this Friday and Saturday, bringing the University of North Alabama men's tennis team to town to open its fall season. Eight UNA players will compete here before the Lions continue their schedule with tournaments across Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia through November.
   

4. Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Calhoun during Monday drawing (fox5atlanta.com) — A Lawrenceville mobile app player recently snagged a $25,000 Diggi Games prize during the holiday weekend, one of several big Georgia Lottery wins statewide. Other jackpots hit in Tallapoosa, Dalton, Calhoun, St. Mary's, College Park, and more, while Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots continue to climb for this week's drawings.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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