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🌱 Patch AM: How a tragic Lawrenceville hot-car death led to rare murder charges
Happening soon: St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show on the Lawrenceville Patch calendar
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. 
📸 Around Lawrenceville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lawrenceville
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★ Featured events ★
- St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show →
1700 Buford Hwy NE, Duluth
9:00 am - Yakou & Friends →
Jennie T. Anderson Theatre, 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta
7:30 pm
Saturday August 22
Saturday August 29
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Other local events
- Stormwater Authority Meeting →
Lawrenceville, GA Calendar, 70 S Clayton St, Lawrenceville
6:00 pm - The Unlonely Wife Spades Clube →
Slow Pour Brewing Company, 407 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville
6:00 pm - Musical Showcase →
McKendree United Methodist Church, 1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Lawrenceville
4:00 pm - City Council Meeting →
Lawrenceville, GA Calendar, 70 S Clayton St, Lawrenceville
7:00 pm - ReCAST Advisory Board Meeting →
Lawrenceville, GA Calendar, 70 S Clayton Street, Lawrenceville
6:00 pm - Days of Play →
Lawrenceville, GA Calendar, 210 Luckie St, Lawrenceville
5:00 pm - Nitro Circus →
Gwinnett Field, 2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville
7:00 pm - The Unlonely Wife Spades Club →
Slow Pour Brewing Company, 407 N Clayton St, Lawrenceville
6:00 pm - Charlotte Knights at Gwinnett Stripers →
Gwinnett Stripers, 2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville
2:35 pm - Gwinnett Stripers vs. Indianapolis Indians →
Gwinnett Field, 2500 Buford Dr, Lawrenceville
11:05 am
Wednesday August 19
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Monday August 24
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 16
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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!)
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