🌱 Patch AM: How a deadly Lilburn store shooting ended in life in prison

Good morning Lilburn! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How a deadly Lilburn store shooting ended in life in prison
• Why Lilburn ranks among Georgia's top destinations for new migrants

Also on today's calendar: Pumpkin Patch and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 53 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 85, low: 60.
• Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gunman, 64, pleads guilty, sentenced to life in deadly 2024 family dispute at Lilburn store (ocgnews.com) — A Stone Mountain man has been sentenced to life plus 25 years for killing two relatives during an April 2024 shooting at a Lilburn store where they worked. Prosecutors say he shot his ex-wife's sister multiple times, then her brother, before attempting to shoot himself. Lilburn Police helped investigate the case, and officials hope the outcome brings some measure of justice to the victims' family.
   

• AP/AJC: Hall Co. 15th most popular destination in state for migrants (wgtjradio.com) — New federal border-processing data show Lilburn's 30047 ZIP code drew 2,264 migrants between 2018 and 2025, making it one of Georgia's top destinations. Gwinnett County cities dominate the list, while Hall County's Gainesville ranks 15th statewide. Officials note migrants list intended addresses, so final settlement locations may differ.
   

📸 Around Lilburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lilburn

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 11
• Pumpkin Patch →
  St Matthew's Episcopal Church, 1520 Oak Rd SW, Snellville
  11:00 am
Saturday October 24
• Harvest Fest: Focus & Thrive →
  Kingdom Now Ministries, 4769 Centerville Hwy, Snellville
  12:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• International Night
  Head Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  6:00 pm
• Fall Cornhole League →
  Lilburn City Park, Lilburn
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Lilburn Daze Arts & Crafts Festival →
  Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St NW, Lilburn
  9:00 am
• Lilburn Daze →
  Lilburn City Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn
  9:00 am
Monday October 12
• CLOSED for Columbus Day/Fall Break →
  En Pointe School of Dance, 5334 Lawrenceville Highway, Lilburn
• City Council Work Session →
  Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main Street, Lilburn
  6:30 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main Street, Lilburn
  7:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Food Truck Tuesday in the Park →
  Lilburn City Park, 76 Main Street, Lilburn
  6:00 pm
Thursday October 15
• Providence Christian Dual Meet →
  Lilburn GA
Sunday October 25
• MPUMC Trunk or Treat →
  1405 Rockbridge Rd, Stone Mountain
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Does anyone know this cat or if it's a stray?
  We just moved in; the previous neighbors had an outdoor cat (Daisy) that is still here because they haven't been able to catch her yet (we've been so… (Nextdoor Beverly Woods)
• Reward!!!!!
  She has tags and a chip!!! Please call—India Hawkins at (770) 865-8305 (Nextdoor Westchester)

• World Emblem International posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Norcross. Apply here.
• Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager - Level 2 in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lilburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norcross

• SUN Automation Group® and Elitron America announce North American Sales Partnership (mhwmag.com)
• Missing: Police in Georgia searching for 13-year-old girl not seen in days (wjcl.com)
• Patient's Choice Dentists Launches Review-Based Dental Directory (usatoday.com)

Gwinnett County

• Judges Needed: Candidates Sought for Douglas and Gwinnett State Court Vacancies (law.com)
• Metro judge wants $190K to help truant students before they end up in criminal system (wsbtv.com)

Ok Lilburn! 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 a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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