🌱 Patch AM: How a routine Uber shift in Lawrenceville ended in tragedy

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In today's newsletter:

• How a routine Uber shift in Lawrenceville ended in tragedy

Also on today's calendar: *THROWBACK THURSDAY - $5 off* Winter in Paris and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the hammer say after getting an A on a test? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Clouds breaking and warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy and warm, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
• Friday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 70 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Uber driver killed on New Year's Day was trying to provide for his family (wsbtv.com) — Lawrenceville police are investigating the New Year’s Day killing of 58-year-old Uber driver Cesar Tejada, who was found in the road after an apparent carjacking. Family and neighbors describe Tejada as a hardworking, quiet man devoted to supporting his wife and two children, as authorities say a 15-year-old from Lilburn has been arrested in connection with the case.
   

📸 Around Lawrenceville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lawrenceville

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 8

• Financial Detox-Break Up with Bad Money Habits & Set Great Habits for 2026
  Gwinnett Public Library: Hooper-Renwick Themed Library, 56 Neal Blvd, Lawrenceville
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• *THROWBACK THURSDAY - $5 off* Winter in Paris
  Painting with a Twist , 178 E Crogan St Suite 230 , Lawrenceville
  7:00 pm

Friday January 9

• 4Flava Friday - Winemaking Experience
  The Winemaking Studio , 470 N Clayton St , Lawrenceville
  7:00 pm
• *TGIF NIGHT OUT* Violet Van Gogh
  Painting with a Twist , 178 E Crogan St Suite 230 , Lawrenceville
  7:00 pm
• *DATE NIGHT* Queenie and King Me - Set
  Painting with a Twist , 178 E Crogan St Suite 230 , Lawrenceville
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 10

• Intergalactic Bead Shows
  Gwinnett County Fairgrounds , 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy , Lawrenceville
  10:00 am
• Atlanta, GA January 10-11, 2026 (New Hall - Use Davis Road)
  Gwinnett County Fairgrounds , 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy , Lawrenceville
  10:00 am
• *FAMILY DAY* Cutesy Penguin
  Painting with a Twist , 178 E Crogan St Suite 230 , Lawrenceville
  12:00 pm

📣 Lawrenceville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Health & Wellness | Taichi for Wellness
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
  11:00 am
• STEM - Engineering | Lego Challenge
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
  5:00 pm
• Atmosphere Loganville Wednesday 8PM w/late entry until 10:30PM
  Atmosphere Sports Bar , 540 Athens Hwy , Loganville
  8:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Early Learning | Preschool Storytime
  Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch , 700 Grayson Pkwy , Grayson
  10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• This little guy wondered into my yard today.
  Is he yours. Please come get him, I already have two, don’t need anymore and don’t want to release him to animal control because they’re full and may… (Nextdoor Coopers Pond)
• We found this puppy roaming in our neighborhood (Summit at Huntcrest, off of North Brown Road) - no microchip or collar.
  It is a female long haired french bulldog. She is house broken and very loving. We can not keep the dog, so, if we can not find the owners, we shall… (Nextdoor Summit at Huntcrest)

• Cintas Corporation posted a job opening for Warehouse Associate - Loader/Unloader - 3rd Shift in Lawrenceville. Apply here.
• State of Georiga posted a job opening for Adult Education Instructor - ESL in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrenceville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

• Teen Charged in New Year's Death of Georgia Uber Driver (ntd.com)
• Will hot start for UGA women's basketball last? 3 things we've seen (onlineathens.com)

Dacula

• Boys basketball: GVL, Lumpkin, NHall, Commerce all lead early region standings (accesswdun.com)

Snellville

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-- The Patch AM Team

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