🌱 Patch AM: Why a late-night Peachtree Corners police chase turned deadly

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In today's newsletter:

• Why a late-night Peachtree Corners police chase turned deadly
• How a Peachtree Corners parish is backing homeless-at-risk moms

Also on today's calendar: Come Visit for the 2026-2027 School Year - Holy Redeemer Catholic School.

Today's riddle: I quit my job as a banker. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 61 and low of 50 degrees.
• Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, temps: high: 56, low: 39.
• Sunday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 40 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Suspect Killed In Gwinnett Police Shooting ID'ed (patch.com) — A man was fatally shot by police late Tuesday night in Peachtree Corners after a vehicle chase that began with officers responding along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Investigators say the driver, wanted from another jurisdiction, rammed a patrol car, fled, then allegedly pulled a handgun during a foot chase before officers opened fire. No officers were injured, and the GBI is handling the investigation.
   

• SVdP's new Marillac Moms program equips women in caring for children (georgiabulletin.org) — A new Marillac Moms program is expanding across metro Atlanta to provide stable housing and coaching for pregnant women at risk of homelessness, with one apartment already open in Gwinnett County. Mary Our Queen Church in Peachtree Corners is among the local parish partners helping fund and support families. Organizers hope to grow to five apartments in early 2026 as demand surges.
   

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Wednesday January 21

• Come Visit for the 2026-2027 School Year - Holy Redeemer Catholic School
  3380 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta
  9:00 am

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Thursday January 8

• Basketball v. Jones @ Jones MS
  Jones MS Norcross, GA 30071
  5:30 pm

Thursday January 15

• Healing Sound Bath with Raye Andrews
  Unity Atlanta Church , 3597 Parkway Ln , Peachtree Corners
  7:00 pm

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Friday January 2

• Building Blocks
  Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
  11:00 am
• First Friday Concert: 7 Sharp 9
  Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
  7:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• Early Readers Storytime
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  11:00 am
• Hoop Group: Family Cross Stitch and Embroidery
  Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
  2:00 pm
• Anime Bites for Adults
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Take & Make: Polar Plate String Art
  Redan-Trotti Library -
• Art Exhibit
  Dunwoody Library -
  10:00 am
• Kidsʼ Chess
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  6:00 pm
• English as a Second Language
  Dunwoody Library -
  6:00 pm
• Regular Council Meeting
  Norcross, GA Calendar Norcross, GA 30071
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Four lanes on I-85 South at L'ville-Suwanee Rd. were blocked due to a crash, but all lanes are now clear.
  2:58PM on Dec 31: Four lanes are blocked on I-85 South at L'ville-Suwanee Rd. due to a crash, with expected delays and an estimated end time of 4:00… (Nextdoor )
• A crash on I-85 South before Beaver Ruin Road in Gwinnett County blocked four lanes, but all lanes are now clear.
  1:53PM on Dec 31: A crash on I-85 South before Beaver Ruin Rd in Gwinnett County blocks four lanes, with only two left lanes open. (Nextdoor )

• Firebirds posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Peachtree Corners. Apply here.
• Staff Financial Group posted a job opening for Outside Sales - Manufacturing Industry in Peachtree Corners. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peachtree Corners here.

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• Dunwoody in review: City achieves stronger financial footing for 2026 (appenmedia.com)
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