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🌱 Patch AM: What led to the arrest in this Gwinnett townhome homicide?
Coming up: St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show on the Gwinnett County Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Gwinnett County? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What led to the arrest in this Gwinnett townhome homicide?
- Why Gwinnett prosecutors are fighting a new trial in a 24-year-old case
- How will Gwinnett's new multilingual education department change local classrooms?
Also on today's calendar: St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the longest word in the dictionary? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: Less humid with plenty of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 66.
- Monday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Man arrested in connection with Gwinnett County homicide investigation (11alive.com) — Gwinnett County police have arrested 28-year-old Loren Tademy in connection with a homicide at Woodland Grove Townhomes on Lawrenceville Highway, where 29-year-old Ty'Shawn Frank was found dead. Investigators say Tademy fled in the homeowner's car before being captured in Savannah, and he now faces multiple felony charges while detectives continue probing a possible narcotics connection. 
2. Prosecutors appeal new trial for father convicted 24 years ago in infant son's death (wsbradio.com) — Gwinnett County prosecutors are appealing a judge's decision granting a new trial to Danyel Smith, whose decades-old conviction in his infant son's death was overturned after new expert testimony. Smith's attorneys are now seeking his release on bond while the appeal proceeds, arguing he should not remain jailed as the long-running shaken-baby case faces renewed scrutiny.
3. Gwinnett to create new department for multilingual education services (wsbtv.com) — Gwinnett County Public Schools will create a standalone department for multilingual education, led by a new executive director, to better support multilingual learners and special education students. Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella says the move follows an outside audit and will be part of a five-year action plan shaped by surveys and community input, including listening sessions with special education families at high schools across each board district.
4. Council for Quality Growth Names Jim Vaught & A.J. Robinson Recipients of 2026 CID Awards (metroatlantaceo.com) — Infrastructure work in Lilburn backed by Gwinnett County is getting statewide recognition as Lilburn CID chairman Jim Vaught receives a 2026 Community Improvement District leadership award. Under his guidance, the CID partnered with Gwinnett County on the Bryson Park/Hood Road roundabout and US 29 upgrades, improving safety, traffic flow, and walkability. A regional awards event this November will formally honor his impact.
📸 Around Gwinnett County
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gwinnett County
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★ Featured events ★
- St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show →
1700 Buford Hwy NE, Duluth
9:00 am - Horsepower for Hope & Healing Car, Truck and Bike Show →
Friendship Paint & Body Shop, 3640 McGinnis Pk Ct, Suwanee
11:00 am - Celebrate with Plant Sale →
Wild Heaven Beer: West End Brewery & Gardens, 1010 White St SW, Atlanta
12:00 pm
Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
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Other local events
- Understanding Medicare →
Gwinnett County Public Library - Buford-Sugar Hill Branch, 2100 Buford Hwy NE, Buford
11:00 am - 9th/JV Volleyball @ Hebron
Dacula High School Hebron Christian Academy, 775 Dacula Rd, Dacula, GA 30019, USA
5:00 pm - JV/V Softball vs. Mill Creek
Dacula High School Dacula High Softball Complex, 45 Hebron Church Rd, Dacula, GA 3
4:00 pm - V Volleyball @ Parkview HS
Dacula High School Parkview High School, 998 Cole Dr SW, Lilburn, GA 30047, USA
6:00 pm - 9th/JV Volleyball @ Shiloh
Dacula High School Shiloh High School, 4210 Shiloh Rd #6147, Snellville, GA 30039\
5:00 pm - V Softball vs. Buford
Dacula High School Dacula High Softball Complex, 45 Hebron Church Rd, Dacula, GA 3
4:00 pm - V Volleyball @ Gainesville HS
Dacula High School Gainesville High School, 830 Century Pl, Gainesville, GA 30501\
5:00 pm - 🌸🌿 Inner Engineering In-Person program in Tucker GA, from August 27th to 30th 2026 🥁 →
Gujarati Samaj of Atlanta, 5331 Royal Woods Pkwy, Tucker
6:00 pm - Estate Planning 101 →
Gwinnett County Public Library - Five Forks Branch, 2780 Five Forks Trickum Rd SW, Lawrenceville
1:00 pm
Monday August 24
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Smiles, because it has a mile between "s". (Thank you Sharon M. for sending it in!)
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