🌱 How two Lithonia 22-year-olds ended up in a prison drone bust
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- How two Lithonia 22-year-olds ended up in a prison drone bust
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- Tuesday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 70 degrees.
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- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How a late-night drone sound led to felony arrests in Georgia (fox5atlanta.com) — Two 22-year-old Lithonia residents were arrested after Washington County deputies linked them to a late-night drone drop of drugs, tobacco, and electronics into Washington State Prison. Authorities say the men face multiple felony charges tied to operating an unmanned aircraft and smuggling contraband, and the investigation into any additional suspects is still ongoing. 
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’d like to give a huge shoutout to Michael for his phenomenal work!
He repaired my toilet and sink, and in just 45 minutes he had everything completed and working perfectly. Michael was professional from start to… (Nextdoor Stonebridge Creek Estates) - Be blessed on this Sunday I pray for everyone because things can be hard but don’t give up our babies need us and if we are not good then they are not good.
I been through a lot but God is building me back up into the woman he has called me to be….You got this beautiful (Nextdoor Stonebridge Woods)
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🗞 Nearby News
Stonecrest
- ‘Unsung heroes:' Church prays for metro Atlanta educators as school year begins (wsbtv.com)
Stone Mountain
- Truck driver charged with murder in fatal Highway 78 shooting near Stone Mountain (11alive.com)
- DeKalb Schools' transportation dispatch center keeps buses moving, answers parents' questions (11alive.com)
- Powerball jackpot climbs to $748M as Georgians cash in (fox5atlanta.com)
Snellville
- Police ID Man Killed In Snellville Shooting, Murder Suspect (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Father in law. (Thank you John B. for sending it in!)
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