🌱 Lake Lanier Death Arrest + Gwinnett Place Mall Redevelopment

Good morning, everybody. It's Saturday in Loganville-Grayson and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day. Keep reading for the latest.

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Now, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 88 Low: 70.

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Here are the top five stories in Loganville-Grayson today:

1. On Thursday, Gwinnett County police arrested Timothy Kruger in connection with the death of Sarai' Llanos Gómez. A body was found in Lake Lanier on Jun. 20 and was later identified as Gómez's. Kruger has provided a full confession and is facing charges of felony murder and aggravated assault. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. This week, the Gwinnett board of commissioners passed a redevelopment plan for Gwinnett Place Mall. The site of the abandoned mall will be used for housing, a cultural activity center, and jobs. Costs and a timeline for the project have not yet been determined. (WSB Atlanta)
3. A Gwinnett man who told police that his wife killed herself is now accused of her murder. On Tuesday, Glenroy Robert called 911 stating that his wife had shot herself. However, 24 hours after investigating the scene, police put Robert in jail for her murder. (WSB Radio)
4. Gwinnett commissioners declared that this upcoming Sunday is Purple Heart Day in the county. Residents are encouraged to reflect on military members of the community who have been wounded or killed in action. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. Loganville and Grayson citizens, are you in need of something to do this weekend? The Gwinnett Daily Post has a list of weekend activities all across the county! Stand-out events include the Run the Button Down Dash 5K and "Megamind" at Flicks on the Green. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

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Today in Loganville-Grayson:

• A Master In Business Funding Speaks At Ingles Market (1:00 PM)
• Open House At 535 Harold Gower Lane (6:00 PM)
• Georgia Comedy Festival At Bermuda Bar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Zainab is Gwinnett County Public Schools' Shine Student of the Day! Click here to meet her and other students featured in the SHINE campaign. (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Check out the new Art of Community market being hosted by The Hudgens Center! This free event will be taking place every first Thursday of the month from 4-7 p.m., so come on by and support local businesses while treating yourself to some baked goods, produce, artwork, and more! (Gas South District via Instagram)
• Come to the Gwinnett County Public Library this weekend to play the game of chess. Learn by playing with others, converse, and grow your skills. For more information, visit the events calendar. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll see you around.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.