🌱 Possible Homicide In Gwinnett County + Camp Out And Clean Up Event

Hi all. I'm back with your new copy of the Dacula Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 89 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in and around Dacula:

1. The Gwinnett County Police Department reported that a man was been pronounced dead outside an auto detailing business in Lilburn. The incident occurred at 4534 Stone Mountain Highway, about 20 miles away from Dacula. A department public information officer is currently gathering information on the case but early signs point to a possible homicide. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Gwinnett County is hosting a "Camp Out and Clean Up" event on Friday and Saturday at Tribble Mill Park. The event is a family camp out on Friday night with a park cleanup volunteer opportunity on Saturday morning. Today is the last day to register and there is a $15 fee for residents. (Gwinnett County)
3. A group of concerned parents has raised concerns that Superintendent Calvin Watts may have violated his employment contract. According to the parents, Watts took a role on Cognia's Board of Directors — the agency that oversees Gwinnett County Public Schools' accreditation. He is the only superintendent on the agency's board. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

Today in Dacula:

• Gwinnett County Board Of Commissioners Invocation At Board Of Commissioners Conference Room (9:45 AM)
• Food Distribution At Bryson Park (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Dacula area employers hiring for a variety of open positions, including a residential housekeeper position at ecomaids of Buford-North Lawrenceville-Dacula. (Dacula Patch)
• The next Yoga in the Park event for Little Mulberry Park is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Mark your calendar. (Gwinnett County)

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.