🌱 Puppy Stolen From Gwinnett Dog Show + Shooting Suspect Arrested

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new copy of the Dacula Daily.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 51 Low: 32.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dacula:

1. There are six Gwinnett County high school football teams in the second round of the state playoffs. All six teams will be facing a non-Gwinnett County team on Friday. There is a possibility that all six teams make it to the third round. Click for a list of the surviving teams and the second-round playoff schedule. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. A local family reports that a puppy was stolen from them while at a Gwinnett County dog show. Anna Stanford, a licensed breeder, was at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds on Saturday when Gremlin, a 10-week-old French Bulldog, was stolen. The report has been filed with the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office. There is a $2,500 reward for the safe return of the puppy. (WSBTV)
3. The Gwinnett County Police Department has arrested a man for a deadly shooting that occurred on Wednesday evening in a parking lot near Duluth Highway. Kobe Williams, 21 years old, has been charged with murder, aggravated assault, and gun possession. The shooting's motive is still under investigation. (Fox 5 Atlanta)

Today in and around Dacula:

• Student Piano Recital At Ed Cabell Theatre, Oakwood (12:00 PM)
• Brain Hacks At The Dacula Public Library (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dacula's Tree Lighting will be on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 7:00 p.m. at Dacula City Hall. (City of Dacula)
• Gwinnett County is hosting a Native American Hike in Little Mulberry Park on Nov. 21 at 10:00 a.m. This is a family-friendly hike. Please bring water. (Gwinnett County)
• Gwinnett County's Holiday Craft Market is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 19 at 9:00 a.m. at Bethesda Park Senior Center. Admission is free. (Gwinnett County)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. 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.