🌱 Gwinnett Auto Shop Argument Ends In Fatal Shooting + Road Closures

Good morning, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Loganville-Grayson Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including:

• A fatal parking lot shooting in nearby Lilburn.
• A milling and deep patching project in Walton County.
• Open jobs in the Loganville and Grayson area, and more!

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 66.

Here are the five top stories in and around Loganville and Grayson today:

1. An argument at an auto shop in Gwinnett County ended in a fatal shooting, according to police. Officers arrived on the scene of a nearby Lilburn dealership to find one man dead of a gunshot wound in the parking lot. The victim, who has not been publicly named, reportedly got into an altercation with the owner of Putting Things Together Auto. The owner of the business is being questioned by police, but no charges have been filed yet. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. Walton County Public Works is cautioning drivers to avoid Bearden Road if at all possible. Located in Monroe, Bearden Rd. began undergoing the Milling and Deep Patching Project on Monday. Those drivers who must travel through the area are being advised to proceed with caution. Delays are expected, and drivers should keep an eye out for pilot cards and flaggers. (Walton County Public Works)
3. People seeking employment in the Loganville-Grayson area have several options to explore. Companies in and around Loganville-Grayson are hiring for positions such as Bilingual Customer Service Representatives, Accounting Assistants, and Warehouse Receiving Clerks. For more details and to apply for a job, click on the link. (Loganville-Grayson Patch)
4. The Gwinnett Animal Shelter has announced its weekly list of adoptable pets and is encouraging anyone considering adoption to take a look. There are a huge number of dogs and cats looking for loving homes, from friendly huskies to playful tabby cats. For more information on any of these adoptable animals, please contact The Gwinnett Animal Shelter. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. Police have apprehended a man wanted in connection with the murder of a young Lilburn woman. The Gwinnett Police Department arrived at Burns Road on the evening of Sep. 18 to find a woman in her 20s lying in the backyard. The woman had been shot, and although paramedics tried to stabilize her, she was pronounced dead at the scene. On Monday, police arrested 49-year-old Andre Marvell King from Lilburn. He has been charged with aggravated assault and felony murder. (Gwinnett County News & Events)

Today in and around Loganville and Grayson:

• Toddler Time at Gwinnett County Public Library - Grayson Branch (6:30 AM)
• Open Mike Tuesdays With Avery Deakins at Wild Wing Cafe in Lawrenceville (7:30 PM)
• American Legion Riders Meeting at Robert Boss Pavilion (7:00 PM)
• Sing Close Four-Part Harmony! Cameraderie With Barbershoppers! at Peachtree Corners Baptist Church (7:00 PM)
• Oyster Tuesday at Oyster Bay Seafood Cafe in Lawrenceville (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the newest deputies to join the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office! If you're interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or to learn more about the Sheriff's Office, visit the link. (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office via Facebook)
• The Loganville High School Boys Cross Country Team has a lot to be proud of: they won the Walton County Championships this weekend! Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country Team on winning the Walton County Championships this past Saturday. (Loganville High School via Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Public Library is ready to make learning a language fun and easy with Mango Languages. This new program offers over 70 languages, and is an amazing way to grow confident and learn something new! (Gwinnett County Public Library via Instagram)
• Worried about your child's online safety? The Walton County School District is offering a very special presentation on how to keep kids safe on the internet. You’re invited to join Walton County School District for a special presentation on internet safety to help keep children safe on the internet. (Walnut Grove High School PTSO, Loganville, GA via Facebook)
• Impossible Escape Loganville can't wait for Halloween! The popular escape room location has unveiled its new Halloween-themed creation 'Monster Detective' and it looks like a scary good time. (Impossible Escape Loganville via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with a new update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.