🌱 Shooting Suspects Arrive At Jail + Cold Front Moving Through Area

Good morning, neighbors. It's Friday in Dacula and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Hope you all have a great day.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 75 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Dacula today:

1. The two individuals accused of fatally shooting Elijah Dewitt, 18 years old, have arrived at the Gwinnett County jail. Video has been released of Kamare Bryan and Chandler Richardson's jail processing. On Wednesday, a judge denied bond for the two individuals. Bryan and Richardson were arrested in Anderson, South Carolina. (WSBTV)
2. A candidate for a state senate seat in Gwinnett County currently serves on the board of an organization that seeks less restrictive driving laws. Josh McKay, a Republican, is running for the open Seventh District seat that covers parts of Gwinnett County such as Peachtree Corns and Suwanee. The National Motorists Association is a national organization that is critical of DUI laws. McKay was pulled over for a DUI in 2002 in Gwinnett County. (11 Alive)
3. Gwinnett County issued a hazardous weather outlook yesterday (Oct. 13) due to thunderstorms. The thunderstorms were due to a cold front moving through the state. The National Weather Service reports that no hazardous weather is expected through the weekend. The cold front will be bringing freezing weather early next week, however. (Cobb County Courier)

Today in Dacula:

• Pop-Up Park Picnic At Rabbit Hill Park (6:00 AM)
• Love & Hiking Date For Couples At Little Mulberry Park (7:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dacula area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dacula Patch)
• Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office's second annual Thanksgiving Food Giveaway will be on Nov. 10 from noon to 5:00 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds. Mark your calendar! (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• Dacula High School is adopting a clear bag policy for its athletic facilities. The new policy goes into effect today, Oct. 14. Click for additional information. (Dacula High School via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.