🌱 Patch AM: Missing GA Boy Found 200 Feet Inside Sewer Drain Rescued

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In today's newsletter:

• Officer’s hunch leads to dramatic sewer rescue of Suwanee 5-year-old
• Which Suwanee native just earned first-team All-American football honors?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve at McKendree UMC.

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Sunny, windy and cooler, with a high of 51 and low of 29 degrees.
• Saturday: Sunny and not as cool, temps: high: 59, low: 36.
• Sunday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Missing GA Boy Found 200 Feet Inside Sewer Drain Rescued (patch.com) — Suwanee residents are learning how quick-thinking Gwinnett County officers rescued a missing 5-year-old who vanished from Peachtree Ridge Park and ended up 200 feet inside a sewer drain. After following a hunch near a retention pond fence, officers called out names the child would recognize, located him through a drain cover, and safely brought him out without injuries.
   

• Ryan Niblett named a first-team All-American by the FWAA, Michael Taaffe and Anthony Hill also honored (on3.com subscription) — A standout Ohio State defensive tackle from Suwanee Kayden McDonald, has been named a first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America, putting his hometown on a national college football stage. The list also honors Texas return specialist Ryan Niblett and several other top players across the country for their 2025 performances.
   

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Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve at McKendree UMC
  McKendree United Methodist Church, 1570 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd, Lawrenceville
  2:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Atlanta Christkindl Market
  Lawrenceville, GA Calendar , 210 Luckie Street , Lawrenceville
  11:00 am
• Spanish for Beginners
  5090 Abbotts Bridge Rd , Johns Creek
  11:00 am
• Mack & Michael: Frosty Fun - City of Duluth
  Parson's Alley , 3530 W Lawrenceville St , Duluth
  4:00 pm
• Photos With Santa
  45 South Café , 45 South Café , Norcross
  6:00 pm
• RTC's Annual Polar Express Night (Johns Creek)
  Rushing Trading Co. , 9810 Medlock Bridge Rd , Johns Creek
  6:00 pm
• Carriage Rides
  Skin Aley, Behind 45 South Cafe , Skin Aley, Behind 45 South Cafe , Norcross
  6:30 pm
• 37 Main (Buford)
  37 Main Restaurant + Bar , 37 E Main St NE , Buford
  7:00 pm
• "Dominick ": Public Artsy Party!
  Art for life in Buford- Art Studio , 3616 S Bogan Rd #102 , Buford
  7:00 pm
• Christmas Canteen
  Aurora Theatre , 128 E Pike St , Lawrenceville
  8:00 pm
• Departure - The Journey Tribute Band
  37 Main Restaurant + Bar , 37 E Main St NE , Buford
  9:00 pm
• Departure (Journey Tribute)
  37 Main , 6000 Medlock Bridge Pkwy , Johns Creek
  9:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Holiday Pajama Party
  Jambos , 115 E Main St NE Suite EB1A , Buford
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi neighbors!
  Our local non-profit is looking for a skilled handyman or contractor to help with a few projects at our building. ​We’re looking for someone to help… (Nextdoor Kemp)
• Looking for a handy man with a reasonable price who can fix small jobs at home
  Fix the 2 curtain rods Fix the bathroom clothes rod Fix the kitchen cabinet door (screw it ) Install the front door lock Fix the bench screws (Nextdoor Kemp)

• Workbox Staffing posted a job opening for Warehouse Cherry Picker Operator - Suwanee Area in Suwanee. Apply here.
• Gwinnett County Public Schools posted a job opening for School Clerk II - Clerical Support - School (Bilingual/Spanish Needed) in Suwanee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Suwanee here.

🗞 Nearby News

Duluth

• Police investigate reported shooting at Gwinnett County hotel (atlantanewsfirst.com)
• Gems Releases List of the 12 Most Popular Gemstones for Holiday Jewelry (apnews.com)
• Codoxo's oversubscribed Series C to revolutionize payment integrity for America's largest health plans (echohealthventures.com)

Lawrenceville

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