🌱 Parents Of Arsonist Caught + Gwinnett Poker Charity Shuts Doors

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Dacula Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 69.

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

1. The parents of a child that died in a tragic house fire on Easter Sunday have been located. The Gwinnett County parents have reportedly been on the run since the incident occurred. William Linn McCue, 47, and Carina Wisniewski McCue, 38, were located on the Appalachian Trail, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department. Their 15-year-old son has already been charged with first-degree arson, malice murder, and felony murder. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin 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 popular charity poker room in Gwinnett County has shuttered its doors amid criminal allegations. The Buford charity titled Little Kings and Queens has been accused of running a commercial gambling operation. The Gwinnett County Police Vice Unit began looking into the complaints last year and issued a warrant for Shane Maxwell on counts of commercial gambling and one misdemeanor of operating a gambling place. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
4. Are you in the market for a new best friend? Patch, with the help of Petfinder, has compiled a list of adoption-ready pets in the Dacula area that are searching for a forever home. Click to view the complete list of pets. (Dacula Patch)

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Today in Dacula:

• Beat The Heat With The Gwinnett County Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett Church Transit announces that they will not be operating this Sunday. Please plan accordingly. (Gwinnett Church Transit via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library will be celebrating 20 years of serving the Centerville area on Jul. 6 at 2:00 p.m. There will be a special storytime, a trivia contest, a scavenger hunt, snacks, and a green screen photo booth. Mark your calendar! (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library reminds the community that all library branches will be closed on Monday. Please plan accordingly. Branches will reopen on Tuesday. Happy early Independence Day! (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)

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Events:

• Hebron Church 180th Anniversary Celebration (July 3)
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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.