🌱 Man Accused Of Murder And Arson + Teen Disappears On Bus Trip

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

But first, today's weather:

Cooler; afternoon showers. High: 60 Low: 50.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. A Dacula man has been charged in relation to a murder and arson case in Lawrenceville. The man is accused of committing murder at attorney Doug Lewis' law office, located at 154 Stone Mountain St., and then setting the building on fire. According to Gwinnett Fire Capt. Ryan McGiboney, there is an active investigation into the fire. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
2. A local 18-year-old disappeared after traveling by bus between Augusta and Atlanta. 18-year-old Javon Bradley arrived in Atlanta and was supposed to board another bus but never did. Anybody with information on Bradley’s whereabouts is asked to contact Investigator Ronald Sylvester with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office at (706) 821-1020 or (706) 821-1080. (Atlanta News First)
3. U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland is encouraging Georgia officials to say no to a proposal to open a mine near Okefenokee Swamp. The secretary says that mine would pose a risk to swamp ecology. (GPB)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Nathan Sheppard At Cue Barbecue, Peachtree Corners (6:00 PM)
• Levi Ransom At Liquid National Brewing, Gainesville (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all holiday house hunters! Here's a list of the five of the newest properties to hit the Dacula housing market, including a four-bedroom, three-bathroom home with two stories. (Dacula Patch)
• Bring home a new furry family member for the holidays! Check out these pets up for adoption in the Dacula area and meet Leo, Vixen, and a handful of puppies. (Dacula Patch)
• Santa Paws is coming to town! Join the Gwinnett Humane Society for its annual Santa Photo & Holiday Open House this weekend on Saturday, Dec. 10, and Sunday, Dec. 11. (Gwinnett County Humane Society via Facebook)

Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.