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Coffee in hand, Lawrenceville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rabid bat confirmed nearby—are your pets' vaccinations up to date?
  • How prepared is Gwinnett County for this weekend's hurricane-like conditions?

Also on today's calendar: Upsilon Alpha Omega Breast Cancer Awareness Walk and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: A couple of morning t-storms, temps: high: 69, low: 59.
  • Monday: Turning sunny and warmer, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bat tests positive for rabies, officials warn people to avoid odd-acting animals (wsbtv.com) — Health officials based in Lawrenceville are warning residents after a bat found dead near Autumn Meadow Drive in Loganville tested positive for rabies. They're urging Gwinnett pet owners to confirm vaccinations are up to date, avoid odd-acting wildlife, and report suspicious animals to Animal Welfare and Enforcement to reduce the risk of this often-fatal disease.
   

• Gwinnett County officials prepare for hurricane like conditions in metro Atlanta (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Gwinnett County officials in Lawrenceville are ramping up preparations for heavy rain, high winds, and possible flooding this weekend, urging residents to stay off the roads and stock up on essentials now. Emergency operations, police, and fire crews will be fully staffed, with extra personnel ready to respond to downed trees, dangerous travel conditions, and power issues across the county.
   

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    Saturday October 10
  • A Sleuth's Night Out →
    Gwinnett County Public Library - Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Road Southwest, Lawrenceville
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • There is a stray kitten that has been hanging out near the Papa John's on Cruse Rd.
    The staff there is really concerned about the care of this kitten. They don't know if he's lost or if he's just been abandoned. One of the workers… (Nextdoor Patriots Point)
  • We're pumped for trick-or-treaters this year!
    Our home is dressed up for Halloween. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Millridge)
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Senior Shift Leader in Lawrenceville. Apply here.
  • Arby's posted a job opening for Team Member in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrenceville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gwinnett County

  • The Ninth Circuit Just Wrote the Playbook for AI Sanctions; Other Courts Will Borrow It (law.com)
  • Another suspect in custody after deadly triple shooting in Gwinnett County (wgauradio.com)
  • RNC renews bid to restrict mail ballot returns in major Georgia county (democracydocket.com)

Grayson

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: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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