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🌱 Patch AM: How a deadly Snellville party fits a troubling statewide pattern

Also, don't miss Pumpkin Patch on the Snellville Patch calendar

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Hey there, Snellville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a deadly Snellville party fits a troubling statewide pattern

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 and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 58.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Vienna shooting follows violence at school celebrations nationwide (fox5atlanta.com) — A statewide look at violence at school-related celebrations includes a reminder that Snellville saw a fatal shooting at a Stone Mountain Highway graduation party in 2024. The story centers on a recent mass shooting at a Vienna homecoming block party, outlines similar incidents across Georgia and the nation, and explains what investigators still don't know about the latest case.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

  • Four Grayson players suspended as Georgia, Florida officials review fight with Miami Carol City (cbsnews.com)

Gwinnett County

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

Ok Snellville! 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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