🌱 Lilburn Fireplace Starts House Fire + Human Trafficking Arrests

Hello, neighbors! It's Wednesday in Dacula and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 67 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. The Gwinnett County Police Department has arrested ten people for gang activity in Gwinnett County. The arrests were the result of an investigation into a series of shootings that began in the Brookdale Drive neighborhood in Buford. The charges for the ten individuals include aggravated assault, armed robbery, and gang-related activity. Click for the full list of arrested individuals. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Gwinnett County fire crews responded to a house fire on Tuesday morning on Jack Russell Run SW in Lilburn, about 15 miles outside of Dacula. The fire was caused by fireplace usage and has been ruled an accident. The home did not have any working smoke alarms. The American Red Cross is assisting the two displaced residents and their dog. (WSBTV)
3. An investigation led by the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Special Investigations Section has resulted in the arrest of eight people for human trafficking. Four women were rescued during the investigation. Homes in nearby Lawrenceville and Snellville were involved in the investigation. A Norcross apartment complex and a Duluth Motel 6 were also involved. (WSBTV)

Today in Dacula:

• Gwinnett Gobble Wobble At Little Mulberry Park (Noon)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Public Library is hosting a Harry Potter party on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:00 p.m. The event will be at the Dacula library branch on Dacula Road. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dacula area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dacula Patch)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library has released a new episode of Spill Lit. Click for podcast details. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.