🌱 Patch AM: 2 Arrested, 1 Injured In Blaze At Snellville Tire Shop

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In today's newsletter:

• Intentional fire at Snellville tire shop leads to two arrests

Also on today's calendar: Knitting and crocheting at Panera.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 56 and low of 40 degrees.
• Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 60, low: 39.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Arrested, 1 Injured In Blaze At Snellville Tire Shop (patch.com) — Snellville residents saw a dramatic scene Tuesday when a fire broke out at the Mavis Tires and Brakes shop on Centerville Rosebud Road, injuring one person and collapsing part of a detached garage. Gwinnett County fire officials say the blaze was intentionally set, and two men have been arrested, though their names and specific roles have not yet been released.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Snellville

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Saturday January 3

• Knitting and crocheting at Panera
  Panera Bread , 1905 Scenic Hwy S , Snellville
  10:00 am

Thursday January 8

• Clicks & Sticks Monthly Guild meeting
  Centerville Community Center , 3025 Bethany Church Rd , Snellville
  6:00 pm

Saturday January 10

• Soulful R&B Brunch
  1180 Sigman Rd NE , Conyers
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday January 3

• Notary Services
  Stonecrest Library - Technology Lab
  10:00 am
• Atlanta World Of Hot Wheels V
  Charlies Collectible Show Inc , 6009 Memorial Dr Unit 14 , Stone Mountain
  10:00 am
• Microsoft Excel - Introduction to Formulas and Functions
  Stonecrest Library -
  10:30 am
• Adultish Vision Board Brunch
  Northlake-Barbara Loar Library -
  11:00 am
• Early Readers Storytime
  Redan-Trotti Library -
  11:00 am
• Hoop Group: Family Cross Stitch and Embroidery
  Redan-Trotti Library - Meeting Room
  2:00 pm
• Vision Boards
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
  2:00 pm

Monday January 5

• Passive Puzzling at Stone Mountain
  Stone Mountain-Sue Kellogg Library -
• StoryWalk® at Mason Mill Park
  Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library -

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Gooood mooorrrnning to all my friends...
  As I opened my eyes and breathed fresh air, this thought just popped in my head. " Although I had a lot of ups and downs in 2025, I thank God for… (Nextdoor Shiloh)
• It's a beautiful morning and time for your 1st brain test in 2026..
  I will go first. PEACE. NOW YOUR TURN!!! (Nextdoor Shiloh)

• Panera Bread Co posted a job opening for Team Member - Mid Shift in Snellville. Apply here.
• Target posted a job opening for Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T0917) in Snellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Snellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lawrenceville

• Gwinnett teen accused in Buford Highway chase was wanted for drive-by shooting (wsbtv.com)

Lilburn

• 15-year-old accused of carjacking, killing Uber driver, then leaving him in road (wxii12.com)

Ok Snellville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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