🌱 Patch AM: Could your favorite Lawrenceville store be on the 2026 closure list?

What's up Lawrenceville! 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:

• Could your favorite Lawrenceville store be on the 2026 closure list?

Today's riddle: The world champion tongue twister just got arrested! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Turning sunny and breezy, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 49, low: 36.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multiple GA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — Several major chains with Lawrenceville locations, including Kroger, Red Robin, Saks Off 5th, and Carter’s, are among retailers planning or considering U.S. store closures through 2026, though no specific local sites are confirmed. The article outlines which brands operate in Lawrenceville and across Georgia so residents can watch for potential changes to their favorite stores and restaurants.
   

📸 Around Lawrenceville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lawrenceville

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Thursday January 1

• New Year's Day - City Offices Closed
  Lawrenceville, GA Calendar Lawrenceville, GA 30046

Monday January 5

• Planning Commission Public Hearing
  Lawrenceville, GA Calendar , 70 S Clayton Street , Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm

📣 Lawrenceville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 30

• Walton County Duals
  Loganville High School , 100 Trident Trail , Loganville
  10:00 am
• Toddler Time @ Peachtree Corners Library
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Peachtree Corners Branch , 5570 Spalding Dr , Peachtree Corners
  10:30 am
• Preschool Yoga
  Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
  11:30 am
• Del Rio Dacula Tuesday PLO 7PM w/late entry until 9:30PM
  Del Rio Mexican Grill , 1342 Auburn Rd , Dacula
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Health & Wellness | Taichi
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
  3:00 pm
• The Zapp Band
  Londzell Performing Arts Theatre , 3993 Lavista Rd , Tucker
  7:00 pm
• ELZIG - The 3rd Annual New Year's Special
  MoonShadow Tavern , 3976 Lawrenceville Hwy , Tucker
  8:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• First Day Hike 2026
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  9:00 am
• Fully Accessible First Day Hike
  Fort Yargo State Park , 210 South Broad Street , Winder
  12:00 pm
• Science Fair Family Expo
  White Oak Elementary School Buford, GA 30518
  5:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• UPDATE- HE HAS FOUND A LOVING HOME.
  Thank you everyone!!! —-old—- Hello! I have been fostering a stray kitten I found since October but unfortunately I cannot keep him. Male American… (Nextdoor Summit at Huntcrest)
• UPDATE: they are back with their owners.
  LOST DOGS. They are in front of my house in Peachtree Woods (On Paces Vale Pl). We put some water out in hopes they stay nearby until the owner gets… (Nextdoor Peachtree Woods)

• The Guitar Center posted a job opening for Music Teacher Store 763 in Lawrenceville. Apply here.
• Mathnasium posted a job opening for Assistant Math Learning Center Director in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrenceville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

• Clemson, Longtime Assistant Coach Part Ways (theclemsoninsider.com)

Dacula

• Basketball Recap: Mill Creek's Luck Takes a Turn for the Worse on Saturday (maxpreps.com)

Snellville

Ok Lawrenceville! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I hear they’re giving him a really tough sentence.
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