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Hey hey Lawrenceville! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lawrenceville officials want you to prepare before the storm hits.
  • What Lawrenceville-area pet owners should do after this rabid bat case

Also on today's calendar: Upsilon Alpha Omega Pearls and Politics Candidate Forum and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Yvonne A.!

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Monday: Turning sunny and warmer, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Tuesday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 87 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett County officials prepare for hurricane like conditions in metro Atlanta (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Gwinnett County officials in Lawrenceville are urging residents to prepare now for heavy rain, high winds, and possible flooding, and to stay off roads so first responders can work safely. Emergency operations, police, and fire crews will be fully staffed, while residents are advised to stock up on medications, food, and water and closely monitor weather updates as Hurricane Isaias brings deteriorating conditions.
   

• Bat tests positive for rabies, officials warn people to avoid odd-acting animals (wsbtv.com) — Health officials based in Lawrenceville are warning Gwinnett residents after a bat found dead near Autumn Meadow Drive in Loganville tested positive for rabies. They urge everyone to avoid odd-acting wild animals, keep pets' rabies vaccinations current, and call Gwinnett Animal Welfare if they see suspicious behavior, noting that rabies is almost always fatal without prompt treatment.
   

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    If you're looking for a new furry friend, Planned Pethood is hosting an adoption event at Hollywood Feed in Duluth! The event is until 3pm! (Nextdoor Anizo)
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Teen screamed in ditch for hours after he was hit by alleged DUI driver (wsbtv.com)

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  • Preston Glasco: Georgia and Alabama are in a tug-of-war for the 2027 CB (dawgnation.com)

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  • Football Recap: Buford Picks Up 21st Consecutive Win (maxpreps.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: "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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