🌱 Fatal QuickTrip Shooting + 140-Year Conviction Protest

Hi all. I'm back with your new edition of the Dacula Daily, fresh off the presses. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

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Here are the top stories in Dacula today:

1. The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a deadly shooting that occurred at a Quicktrip in Peachtree Corners. The initial investigation reports that the shooting occurred on the corner of Peachtree Parkway and Peachtree Corners Circle during an attempted carjacking. The department has not released a lot of details but the victim appears to be male. (11 Alive)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Dacula properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dacula Patch)
3. A recent protest at the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center argued that the 140-year sentence for Damia Mitchell is too harsh for a first-time offender. A Gwinnett County jury found Mitchell guilty of killing her ex's new girlfriend on Feb. 14, 2021. The killing occurred in Dacula after Mitchell discovered that her ex had begun a relationship with victim Faith Burns. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

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Today in Dacula:

• Science Library: Oceanography Via Gwinnett County Public Library (All Day)

From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Library wants to know where your library book is traveling this summer. Click to submit. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Library showcases its July book displays made by artist Jessie. Click to view the stunning displays and to find your next summer book. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The next City Council Worksession is on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 6:00 p.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Dacula)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.