🌱 Patch AM: Know anything about the Saddle Ridge Drive shooting? Police want tips.

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In today's newsletter:

• Know anything about the Saddle Ridge Drive shooting? Police want tips.
• Are these linked break-ins putting more Gwinnett restaurants at risk?
• Why protesters lined up outside Gwinnett’s Justice and Administration Center Sunday

Also on today's calendar: Detention Pond Maintenance Workshop.

Today's riddle: What did one elevator say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 51 and low of 32 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 59, low: 39.
• Wednesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 54 and low of 31 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett County Police Seek Tips In Snellville Death Investigation (thegeorgiasun.com) — Gwinnett County police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers found a man fatally wounded early Sunday on Saddle Ridge Drive in unincorporated Snellville. Detectives say the incident appears isolated with no immediate danger to the public, and they’re asking anyone with information to contact GCPD or Crime Stoppers, where anonymous tips could earn a cash reward.
   

• Thieves break into restaurants across Gwinnett County, police say (wsbtv.com) — Multiple restaurants in Gwinnett County, including Italian Pie, Subway, and Touchdown Wings, were hit by smash-and-grab thieves on New Year’s Day, with cash registers and money stolen. Gwinnett County police believe the same crew is responsible and are reviewing surveillance video as owners struggle with damage, lost income, and fears the burglars may strike again.
   

• Metro Atlanta protests grow after ICE killing of Renee Good (fox5atlanta.com) — Protesters gathered outside the Gwinnett County Justice and Administration Center in Lawrenceville Sunday, joining metro Atlanta demonstrations against ICE following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. Local organizers say they’re calling for justice for Good and highlighting concerns about increased ICE activity affecting Gwinnett residents, while additional protests continue across Atlanta.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gwinnett County

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Thursday January 15

• Detention Pond Maintenance Workshop
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 22

• Prospective Foster Parent Information Session
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Snellville Branch , 2245 Wisteria Dr SW , Snellville
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday January 12

• Book Club | Trouble's Brewing - Grayson Mystery Book Club
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
  4:00 pm
• Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Meeting
  Lawrenceville, GA Calendar , 70 S Clayton St , Lawrenceville
  5:00 pm
• Arts | Theatre Workshop
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
  6:00 pm
• Kidsʼ Chess
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  6:00 pm
• Toastmasters Gavel Club
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  6:30 pm
• JV Girls Basketball at Fellowship Christian
  Northview Duluth, GA 30097
  8:00 pm

Tuesday January 13

• 9th Grade Boys Basketball at Johns Creek
  Northview Duluth, GA 30097
  6:00 pm
• Lawrenceville Arts Commission (LAC) Meeting
  Lawrenceville, GA Calendar , 70 S Clayton St , Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Honor Chorus Tryouts
  Head Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  7:45 am
• Ask The Social Worker
  Ocee Library , 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road , Johns Creek
  10:30 am

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🗞 Nearby News

Lawrenceville

• Casting Call: Minors, bartenders & a church band needed this week (audacy.com)
• Gwinnett judge awards family $52M in malpractice case after woman dies following cosmetic surgery (atlantanewsfirst.com)

Grayson

• Rocky Point's Frank Moscatiello playing for the Savannah Bananas (newsday.com)

Snellville

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