🌱 Patch AM: How Suwanee officers ended a 96-mph chase on I-85

Hey there, Suwanee! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Suwanee officers ended a 96-mph chase on I-85
• Which big-name stores near Suwanee could be closing next year?

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 33 degrees.
• Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 56, low: 42.
• Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 59 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman in bra accused of DUI, leading police on high-speed chase (wsbtv.com) — Suwanee police stopped a suspected drunken driver who allegedly sped up to nearly 100 mph on I-85 near Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road before officers used a PIT maneuver and arrested her in nearby woods. Investigators say the woman, first reported creating a disturbance at a local QuickTrip, now faces multiple felony charges and remains in jail pending bond.
   

• Multiple GA Retailers Planning 2026 Closures: See List (patch.com) — One of Macy’s 2025 store closures hit right here in Suwanee, as the chain trims 150 locations nationwide while other big retailers also plan Georgia shutdowns through 2026. While most specific sites aren’t named yet, residents should be aware that more grocery, apparel, and restaurant locations around metro Atlanta could be affected as companies shift toward online sales.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 31

• Parent's Time Off - New Year’s Eve Party (4-9 Years)
  Kidcreate Studio - Johns Creek , 3000 Old Alabama Rd Suite 109 , Johns Creek
  10:00 am
• Urban Air's New Year’s Eve Event (Buford,GA)
  Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park , 3480 Financial Center Way , Buford
  10:00 am
• Family Par-Tee
  Fairway Social Alpharetta , 240 S Main St , Alpharetta
  6:00 pm
• Magic: The Gathering Learn to Play [12/31/2025]
  Video Game Trader LLC , 1350 Buford Hwy NE , Buford
  6:00 pm
• ALL BLACK AFFAIR NYE 2026
  Theory Restaurant & Lounge , 3695 Club Dr Suite-B , Duluth
  8:00 pm
• A NYE Experience with Cuzinz
  Cuzinz The Southern Soul Bistro , 3421 Ridge Rd Suite A102 , Buford
  9:00 pm
• 37 Main’s New Year’s Eve Party with Fly2K
  37 Main Restaurant + Bar , 37 E Main St NE , Buford
  9:00 pm

Thursday January 1

• New Year's Day - City Offices Closed
  Lawrenceville, GA Calendar Lawrenceville, GA 30046
• Science Fair Family Expo
  White Oak Elementary School Buford, GA 30518
  5:30 pm

Monday January 5

• Planning Commission Public Hearing
  Lawrenceville, GA Calendar , 70 S Clayton Street , Lawrenceville
  6:00 pm
• Kidsʼ Chess
  Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
  6:00 pm

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Suwanee PatchAM possible:

• Mindsee.it — (646) 663-8317
  Teach your kids they can achieve the impossible!
• Key Solutions Auto Locksmith — (706) 389-8083
  Mobile! Reliable! Fair Pricing!

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• InTown Suites posted a job opening for Housekeeping - WEEKLY PAY & Full Time! in Suwanee. Apply here.
• Jim 'N Nick's posted a job opening for Back of House Team Member in Suwanee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Suwanee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duluth

• Pedal Power: Cruising Gwinnett's Greenways! (gwinnettmagazine.com)
• Closely watched manufacturing indicator declines; Homebuilder looks to expand; Cost of necessities rise (costar.com)

Buford

• Coyote tests positive for rabies after attacking Buford residents (atlantanewsfirst.com)
• 7 Brew doubles footprint to 600 units in 2025 (fastcasual.com)
• Of 3,300+ brackets in the HS football playoff contest, only one was perfect (ajc.com)

Lawrenceville

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-- The Patch AM Team

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