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In today's newsletter:

  • What this FBI training milestone means for Gwinnett County policing
  • How growing up in Gwinnett County shaped Offset’s rise to stardom

Also on today's calendar: Scrooge! A musical and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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

  • Monday: Plenty of sun, but chilly, with a high of 42 and low of 24 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 31.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 58 and low of 39 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett County Assistant Chief Graduates from Prestigious FBI National Academy in Quantico (hoodline.com) — Gwinnett County residents can now count an FBI National Academy graduate among local police leadership, as Assistant Chief Chris Smith completed the elite 11-week program in Quantico. His graduation underscores the Gwinnett County Police Department’s emphasis on advanced training and leadership development. The story also notes the academy’s highly selective nature and global law-enforcement alumni network.
   

• Offset: Bio And Career Highlights (boredpanda.com) — A world-famous rapper with deep Gwinnett County roots, Offset spent his childhood here after being born in nearby Lawrenceville and later attended Berkmar High School in Lilburn. The piece traces how those early years led to his breakout with Migos, his solo success, and his high-profile family life with Cardi B. It highlights his evolution into a major voice in modern hip-hop.
   

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    Monday December 15
  • Basketball game vs. Five Forks @ Grayson HS
    Grayson HS Grayson, GA 30017
    5:30 pm
  • Board of Appeals (BOA) Meeting
    Lawrenceville, GA Calendar , 70 S Clayton Street , Lawrenceville
    6:00 pm
    • Wednesday December 17
  • Education | Homeschool Hangout
    Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
    2:00 pm
  • Health & Wellness | Taichi
    Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
    3:00 pm
  • Atlanta Christkindl Market
    Lawrenceville, GA Calendar , 210 Luckie Street , Lawrenceville
    3:00 pm
    • Thursday December 18
  • Basketball @ Shiloh
    Shiloh High School , 4210 Shiloh Rd #6147 , Snellville
    5:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Lawrenceville

  • Atlantans recall the ritual of the morning paper (ajc.com)
  • Gwinnett man convicted of mailing threatening letter to religious center (wsbtv.com)
  • Which Georgia hospitals are the best for new mothers? US News picked 7 (savannahnow.com)

Snellville

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