🌱 QuickTrip Shooting Suspect Arrested + Norris Lake Double Homicide

Hey, Dacula! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Dacula Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m.. High: 88 Low: 72.

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

1. A suspect has been arrested in the tragic shooting of a local beloved football coach and father. David Jarrad Booker, 20, was arrested by the Gwinnett County Police Department for the Jul. 10 shooting that occurred at a QuickTrip at Peachtree Parkway and Peachtree Corners Circle. Surveillance footage at the gas station was reportedly the key to arresting Booker. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
2. The Gwinnett County Police Department is currently investigating a double homicide that occurred on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at a home on Lake Drive near Norris Lake. 17-year-old John Pendrack and 19-year-old Aiden Reynolds were located at the scene with gunshot wounds. The department's Homicide Unit and Crime Scene Unit are conducting the investigation. (Fox 5 Atlanta)
3. The City of Dacula is currently hiring a City Administrator and a Sanitation Worker. Applications for both positions can be sent via email to daculacityhall@dacula.gov, mailed to City Hall, or dropped off in-person. Visit the city's website for full details and qualifications. (City of Dacula)

Today in Dacula:

• Kindergarten, Here We Come Camp! At Dacula Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Free Summer Grab & Go Meals At Dacula Park Activity Building (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Explore Gwinnett highlights Gwinnett Beer Week's Sippin' in the Suburbs walking beer tour on Saturday. The event will be in downtown Lawrenceville. (Explore Gwinnett via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Library is offering free COVID-19 vaccines. The first 75 people will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card. The clinic will be at the Norcross Public Library on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Looking for your 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)

You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow 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.