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Hello Gwinnett County! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What investigators say about the deadly Snellville red-light crash
  • How an overnight substation fire could affect Gwinnett County power
  • What's next in the Gwinnett officer killing case today?

Also on today's calendar: Africa Sunday at McKendree UMC and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A stray t-storm; not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Mainly cloudy and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 57.
  • Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 80 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Red light crash in Snellville leaves 1 dead, 1 hospitalized (fox5atlanta.com) — A deadly two-vehicle crash at North Road and Pinehurst Road in Snellville left a Honda driver dead and a passenger hospitalized, drawing a response from the Gwinnett County Medical Examiner and Georgia State Patrol. Police say a pickup ran a red light before the collision, and investigators are still determining whether the truck's driver will face charges.
   

2. High-voltage metro Atlanta substation burns in early morning fire (wsbtv.com) — An overnight fire at a high-voltage substation in Gwinnett County kept firefighters busy for hours but caused no injuries or major power outages, according to officials. Crews, hazardous materials teams, and state environmental regulators worked together to control the blaze and monitor for risks, while Georgia Power now investigates the cause and begins repairs that could affect local reliability.
   

3. Man accused of killing Gwinnett County police officer at hotel heading to court for hearing (cbsnews.com) — A DeKalb County man accused of killing Gwinnett County police Senior Officer Pradeep Tamang and wounding Officer David Reed during a February hotel shooting is set for motions and arraignment hearings this afternoon in Gwinnett County. Prosecutors, who describe him as a gang member, have secured an indictment on murder and gang charges and plan to seek the death penalty.
   

4. Maryland groundhog tests positive for rabies, and officials warn of possible exposure (thecooldown.com) — A recent rabid raccoon attack on a dog in Gwinnett County is part of a wider pattern of rabies cases nationwide, prompting reminders to secure trash and keep pets vaccinated. While this report centers on a Maryland groundhog case, the Gwinnett incident underscores why local residents should avoid feeding wildlife and report strange animal behavior promptly.
   

5. Georgia Trend Daily – Sept. 22, 2026 (savannahherald.com) — One highlight for local readers: Gwinnett County is profiled as a major growth engine, with population and jobs rising faster than national averages between 2020 and 2025. The broader roundup also touches on statewide issues like fuel prices, housing, and politics that indirectly affect Gwinnett residents' wallets, commutes, and representation.
   

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