🌱 Patch AM: How a Lilburn teen is tied to a deadly carjacking

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In today's newsletter:

• How a Lilburn teen is tied to a deadly carjacking
• Parkview alum from Lilburn takes his talents to Louisville

Also on today's calendar: Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting and 4 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Some sun returning; warmer, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy and warm, temps: high: 67, low: 58.
• Friday: Warm with some brightening, with a high of 71 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Uber driver killed on New Year's Day was trying to provide for his family (wsbtv.com) — A 15-year-old from Lilburn has been charged after an Uber driver was killed during a suspected carjacking in nearby Lawrenceville, shaking many Gwinnett County residents. Family and neighbors describe the victim as a hardworking husband and father who was out early on New Year’s Day providing for his loved ones when he was fatally attacked.
   

• Georgia Southern transfer OT Johnnie Brown has commits to Louisville (on3.com subscription) — A former Parkview High School football standout from Lilburn, offensive lineman Johnnie Brown, is continuing his college journey with a transfer commitment to Louisville. After finally earning a starting role and all-conference honors at Georgia Southern, he now joins a large incoming class the Cardinals hope will bolster their offensive line.
   

📸 Around Lilburn

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lilburn

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday January 8

• Literacy | Reading Buddies
  James P. Branch, DPM, 4705 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn
  5:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday January 8

• Learning Labs | Weekly Screenwriting
  James P. Branch, DPM , 4705 Lawrenceville Hwy , Lilburn
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Region Duals
  Berkmar High School , 405 Pleasant Hill Rd , Lilburn
  9:30 am
• Community | Let's Talk About Grief
  James P. Branch, DPM , 4705 Lawrenceville Hwy , Lilburn
  2:00 pm
• Learning Labs | Intro to 3D Printing
  James P. Branch, DPM , 4705 Lawrenceville Hwy , Lilburn
  2:00 pm

Wednesday January 14

• Honor Chorus Tryouts
  Head Elementary School Lilburn, GA 30047
  7:45 am

Saturday January 24

• Culinary Arts | Lilburn's Little Chefs
  James P. Branch, DPM , 4705 Lawrenceville Hwy , Lilburn
  10:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday January 7

• Toddler Storytime
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
  10:30 am
• Preschool Storytime
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
  11:15 am
• Stone Mountain Chess Club
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
  5:00 pm
• Stone Mountain Middle vs Cedar Grove Middle
  Stone Mountain Middle School , 4301 Sarr Pkwy , Stone Mountain
  5:30 pm

Friday January 9

• Homeschool Hangout
  Tucker-Reid H. Cofer Library -
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Starting my search for one or two people to stay with my children over night from 6 pm-4:30 am on a regular basis Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and from 5pm-1:30am on Sundays.
  We’re a laid back household so if you have well mannered children or a small dog youre welcome to bring them along with you, no cleaning or cooking… (Nextdoor Silvia)
• Office desk.
  Free to anyone who wants it. Please note that it will not be assembled when picked up. Monitor holders and plastic floor protector are available… (Nextdoor Smoke Rise)

• Kroger posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in Lilburn. Apply here.
• McDonald's Restaurants posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Lilburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lilburn here.

🗞 Nearby News

Norcross

• Man charged with killing woman celebrating birthday in DeKalb County (fox5atlanta.com)
• Celina Powell Declares Never Sleep w (hot97.com)
• Golf Vx Duluth Officially Opens in Atlanta, Blending Premium Golf Simulation With a Private Country Club Accent (thegolfwire.com)

Stone Mountain

• 3 Charged In Shooting Of Toddler In DeKalb (patch.com)

Peachtree Corners

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-- The Patch AM Team

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