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🌱 Patch AM: Why a healthy-looking tree suddenly crushed a car near Lilburn
Happening soon: Shepherds of the Meek 5th Annual Run for a Mission - Lilburn, GA 2026 on the Lilburn Patch calendar
Morning Lilburn! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why a healthy-looking tree suddenly crushed a car near Lilburn
Also on today's calendar: Walking Through Grief With God and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 69.
- Friday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Tree falls on car near Lilburn; driver walks away unhurt (wsbtv.com) — A woman driving on Rockbridge Road near Lilburn walked away uninjured after a leafy tree suddenly crashed onto her car Sunday night, totaling the vehicle and sending her visiting friends for minor whiplash checks. Neighbors say they've previously raised concerns with Gwinnett County about roadside trees, and officials have been asked who is responsible for inspecting trees along that stretch. 
📸 Around Lilburn
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lilburn
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★ Featured events ★
- Shepherds of the Meek 5th Annual Run for a Mission - Lilburn, GA 2026 →
Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St NW, Lilburn
9:00 am
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- CANCELED - Downtown Development Authority →
340 Main Street, Lilburn
6:30 pm - Fall Cornhole League →
Lilburn GA
6:30 pm - Walking Through Grief With God →
Parkview Church, 4875 Lilburn Stone Mountain Rd, Lilburn
7:00 pm - Exit Laughing →
Preston Room, Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St, Lilburn
7:30 pm - Run for a Mission 5K & Family Walk – Transform Lives Together →
Lilburn City Park, 76 Main St NW, Lilburn
8:00 am - Pop-Up Yard Sale →
Historic Wynne-Russell House, 4685 Wynne Russell Dr NW, Lilburn
10:00 am - Exit Laughing →
Preston Room, Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St, Lilburn
7:30 pm - Exit Laughing →
Preston Room, Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St, Lilburn
2:00 pm - Exit Laughing →
The Preston Room, Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St, Lilburn
7:30 pm - Exit Laughing →
The Preston Room, Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St, Lilburn
7:30 pm - Exit Laughing →
Preston Room, Lilburn City Hall, 340 Main St, Lilburn
2:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
Thursday September 17
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Saturday September 19
Sunday September 20
Friday September 25
Saturday September 26
Sunday September 27
📣 Lilburn Shout Outs!
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- Level Up Games — (770) 497-0202
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A tree fell on Saturday morning while my Son and I were at work.
Thankfully no one was hurt and no property damage. My Wife started to clean up some of the mess. A few neighbors came out to help her. There is… (Nextdoor Bent River) - Good evening!!
Iam looking for some help for my catering business. If anyone is interested or have recommendations please DM me! Thankyou in advance. (Nextdoor Legends at Parkview)
- Walmart posted a job opening for Front End Service Team Supervisor in Lilburn. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Backroom Associate - Sam's Club in Tucker. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lilburn here.
🗞 Nearby News
Norcross
- Lawrenceville man sentenced for fentanyl pills that killed 2 teens (fox5atlanta.com)
- Nichols Cauley Acquires The LaRocco Companies (metroatlantaceo.com)
- Rep. Arlene Beckles Encourages Georgians to Prepare, Participate and Partner in BLACKOUT Atlanta Challenge (house-press.com)
Gwinnett County
- Parkview High receives 4th AI-generated bomb threat this year (fox5atlanta.com)
- New Judge: Sole Applicant Appointed to Catoosa Bench (law.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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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