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Good morning Lawrenceville! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What big 2026 changes are coming from Gwinnett’s Lawrenceville meeting?
  • How a Lawrenceville man ended up convicted in a Chicago courtroom

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Cantata and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny; breezy, cooler, with a high of 44 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Plenty of sun, but cold, temps: high: 41, low: 28.
  • Tuesday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 55 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, Georgia legislators discuss year recap, 2026 priorities (ocgnews.com) — In Lawrenceville, Gwinnett leaders and state lawmakers just outlined 2026 priorities that will shape elections access, policing, and fire protection for local residents. They detailed election facility upgrades, rising voting costs, police staffing and technology plans, and expanded fire and EMS recruiting, all aimed at keeping up with the county’s rapid growth and service demands.
   

• Gwinnett man convicted of mailing threatening letter to religious center (wsbtv.com) — A Lawrenceville resident has been convicted in federal court for mailing a threatening letter to a religious organization in suburban Chicago, with similar letters sent from the Atlanta area to other locations. While the case centers on events in Illinois, it directly involves a Lawrenceville man and highlights the potential for a multi-year federal prison sentence when he is sentenced in March 2026.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have to give a shout-out to people living in my neighborhood (Audubon), some of them have gone bonkers with Christmas decorations.
    Some on house, some in front yard, some everywhere. It is so festive, I smile and act like a kid again every time I drive into the suburb at night. … (Nextdoor Oakland Manor)
  • Please help me find my fiancés dog, he is losing his mind right now!
    Blue frenchie, white on his belly, front paws, chin and head. Goes by Nipsey. Please please please PLEASE let me know if you have found him, find him… (Nextdoor Gwinnett)
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Lawrenceville. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrenceville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • GA had one of most generous moments of 2025, GoFundMe report says. Here's what folks did (macon.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I didn’t lose a tooth, Mom. It’s right here in my pocket.
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