🌱 Homicide Investigation + Veterans Day Ceremony Changes Venue

Good morning, Dacula! I'm back with your new edition of the Dacula Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Tropical rainstorm. High: 67 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. The Gwinnett Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 2300 block of Stephens Center Drive on Wednesday. The department responded to the location after being notified of a person being shot. Responding officers located a man in the Studio 6 Extended Stay parking lot. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (WSBTV)
2. The manager that was stabbed during a Macy's store robbery at the Mall of Georgia in September has been fired. According to David Walker, he was fired for attempting to intervene in the robbery. His actions were allegedly against company policy. He worked for Macy's for 18 years. A Macy's spokesperson claims that the safety of customers and colleagues is always their top priority. (WSBTV)
3. Gwinnett County's annual Veterans Day Ceremony has been moved to the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center auditorium in Lawrenceville. The venue change is reportedly necessary due to forecasted inclement weather. The ceremony will still be held today at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony will also be streamed online for those unable to attend in-person. Click for streaming information. (Gwinnett County)

Today in Dacula:

• Love & Hiking Date At Little Mulberry Park (7:00 AM)
• XTERRA Little Mulberry Park Trail Run At Little Mulberry Park (Noon)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new dream home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dacula area to hit the market. (Dacula Patch)
• If you are in the market for a new best friend, browse this list of adoption-ready pets in the Dacula area that are searching for forever homes. (Dacula Patch)
• Dacula High School's Sydney Spayd and Emily Digby will be representing Dacula at the first softball game to be played at Truist Park during the Georgia Dugout Club Fastpitch All-State Game. The game will be held on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Tickets are available at gadsoftball.com. (Dacula High School via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow 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.