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🌱 Patch AM: How one late-night 911 call exposed a massive mail theft

Also check out Christmas Cantata on the Gwinnett County Patch calendar

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Hello Gwinnett County! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one late-night 911 call exposed a massive mail theft
  • How will Gwinnett’s 2026 priorities change elections and public safety?
  • How a Gwinnett police chase ended in a violent motorcycle crash

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Cantata and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Gwinnettfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Gwinnettfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 64 and low of 39 degrees.
  • Sunday: Lots of sun; breezy, cooler, temps: high: 44, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘He cleaned out everything': Accused mail thief arrested with suitcase full of stolen identities (wsbtv.com) — Residents at a Gwinnett County apartment complex are being urged to stay vigilant after police say a Duluth man was caught with a suitcase full of stolen mail and personal IDs from their community mail center. Officers arrested the suspect at Woodmere Trace Apartments on Pleasant Hill Road, recovered hundreds of pieces of mail, and say federal postal inspectors are now reviewing the case for possible additional charges.
   

• Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Georgia legislators discuss year recap, 2026 priorities (ocgnews.com) — Gwinnett leaders just briefed state lawmakers on elections, public safety, and fire services, highlighting how rapid growth is straining local resources. Officials detailed multimillion‑dollar election costs, fewer polling places, police staffing challenges, and fire department hiring gains, all aimed at keeping services strong for Gwinnett residents in 2026 and beyond.
   

• Motorcyclist crashes after leading police on chase in metro Atlanta (wsbradio.com) — A motorcyclist accused of reckless driving in Gwinnett County allegedly fled a traffic stop, sped through crowds, and later crashed after running a red light into traffic. Gwinnett police say their aviation unit tracked the bike before the collision, and the rider now faces multiple traffic and fleeing charges.
   

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    Sunday December 14
  • Christmas Cantata
    McKendree United Methodist Church, 1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Lawrenceville
    9:30 am

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