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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:

  • Interested in teaching math at Gwinnett Tech's Lawrenceville campus?
  • How a social media gun sale led to life in prison
  • Why Primark's Lawrenceville debut matters for Georgia bargain hunters

Also on today's calendar: Come See What Makes 2540 Woodbrook Court So Special! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 81, low: 53.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Adjunct Faculty - Degree Level Mathematics (ga.gov) — Residents near Gwinnett Tech's Lawrenceville campus may be interested in a new adjunct mathematics faculty opening that offers flexible shifts and lump-sum pay based on contact hours. The role involves teaching degree-level math courses, evaluating students, and handling required documentation, with applications reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews beginning as qualified candidates apply.
   

• Man gets life for fatal Suwanee gun-sale robbery (fox5atlanta.com) — A Lawrenceville man has been sentenced to life plus 20 years for killing a 21-year-old during a planned handgun robbery arranged over social media at a Suwanee apartment complex. Gwinnett County jurors convicted him of felony murder and related charges, while two alleged accomplices have already been sentenced or are still awaiting trial. The case underscores how online gun sales can turn deadly close to home.
   

• The Weekly Closeout: What will happen to Michael Kors and J. Crew celebrates its Barn Jacket (retaildive.com) — Lawrenceville shoppers just gained a new Primark store, and it's already helping anchor the retailer's expansion in Georgia as a second location opened this week in Augusta. The article also recaps broader retail news, from executive changes at Wolverine to J. Crew's Barn Jacket anniversary and questions about Michael Kors' future. It's a useful snapshot of trends that could shape what you see in local stores.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good morning, neighbors.
    To those who have reached out about custom clothing: I want to reassure you that this is a fully legitimate business. I have invested significantly… (Nextdoor Fountain Lakes)
  • Is anyone missing a kitten?
    She was found on top of tennis court fence. Super human friendly, but I cannot keep her as I have 3 non-cat friendly dogs. (Nextdoor Stoneoak)
  • Elma Electronic posted a job opening for Press Brake Operator (Lawrenceville, GA) in Lawrenceville. Apply here.
  • Tommy's posted a job opening for Retail Guest Services Team Member - Sugarloaf in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrenceville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gwinnett County

  • Troy murder suspect arrested in Georgia (newportdispatch.com)
  • Druski Opens Up About Being Abused As A Child & How He Used Comedy As An Escape (VIDEO) (theshaderoom.com)
  • Mama's Crawfish And Wings in Suwanee receives a 57% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)

Dacula

  • Christian Teacher of the Year: 'Thanks for the adventure!' Nick Casson incorporates biblical accounts into special education science, gym classes (heartlandernews.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: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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