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🌱 Patch AM: How cameras helped track a Gwinnett teen after a deadly carjacking
And on the Gwinnett County Patch calendar - Detention Pond Maintenance Workshop
What's up Gwinnett County! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How cameras helped track a Gwinnett teen after a deadly carjacking
- How a Norcross fire reshaped one officer’s view of crisis
Also on today's calendar: Detention Pond Maintenance Workshop.
Find out what's happening in Gwinnettfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Gwinnettfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.
- Sunday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
- Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 59 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Gwinnett County teen charged with murder of Uber driver (wgauradio.com) — A Lawrenceville teen from Gwinnett County has been charged as an adult after police say he carjacked and fatally shot an Uber driver on Groveland Parkway early New Year’s Day. Investigators credit Flock license-plate cameras and cooperation from Uber with quickly locating the suspect and vehicle in Lilburn, while the company expressed condolences and support for the ongoing investigation. 
• DeKalb County police officer loses everything in Norcross apartment fire: 'Everything was covered in soot' (fox5atlanta.com) — A Norcross apartment fire battled by Gwinnett County firefighters just before Christmas displaced nearly 40 residents and destroyed the home of DeKalb County Officer Tiaja Gilliam. She credits working fire alarms with saving lives and says the loss has deepened her empathy for people she’ll encounter on future calls as the community rallies to help her rebuild.
📸 Around Gwinnett County
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gwinnett County
- Detention Pond Maintenance Workshop
Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
6:00 pm
Thursday January 15
📣 Gwinnett County Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Loop Around the Lake
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
9:00 am - Atlanta World Of Hot Wheels V
Charlies Collectible Show Inc , 6009 Memorial Dr Unit 14 , Stone Mountain
10:00 am - Early Readers Storytime
Redan-Trotti Library -
11:00 am - Adultish Vision Board Brunch
Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
11:00 am - Vision Boards
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
2:00 pm - Anime Bites for Adults
Redan-Trotti Library -
2:00 pm - Hoop Group: Family Cross Stitch and Embroidery
Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
2:00 pm - Hike by the Light of the Moon
Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
7:00 pm - Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library - - Take & Make: Polar Plate String Art
Redan-Trotti Library - - StoryWalk® at Mason Mill Park
Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library -
Saturday January 3
Monday January 5
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🗞 Nearby News
Lawrenceville
- Gwinnett teen accused in Buford Highway chase was wanted for drive-by shooting (wsbtv.com)
Snellville
- Georgia Tech Topples No. 18 Notre Dame in Overtime Thriller (ramblinwreck.com)
Ok Gwinnett County! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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