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What's up Lawrenceville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Braves' Joe Jimenez pitching in Lawrenceville tonight—here's what to know
  • How a Lawrenceville case exposed fentanyl's deadly reach in Gwinnett

Also on today's calendar: CULTURA - Day 1 and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Atlanta Braves' Joe Jimenez Joins Stripers for Rehab Assignment (mlb.com) — Lawrenceville baseball fans can see Atlanta Braves reliever Joe Jimenez begin a rehab stint with the Gwinnett Stripers as they open a six-game home series against Indianapolis tonight. The game at Gwinnett Field features special 5-4-3 Tuesday and Purr in the Park promotions, with tickets available online and local broadcast options for those who can't attend.
   

• Dealer sold fentanyl laced pills that killed 2 metro Atlanta high school students (wsbtv.com) — In a Lawrenceville courtroom, a Gwinnett County man has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to selling fentanyl-laced pills that killed two Norcross teenagers. Prosecutors say the case, brought before Austin's Law took effect, underscores the deadly risks of counterfeit "percs" and hope it raises awareness about fentanyl dangers for families across Gwinnett.
   

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  • Update......
    i took advice from a lady that responded telling me about a lady named Wendy who makes everything from scratch. To my surprise she took my call at… (Nextdoor Harrison Ridge)
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    We have seen numerous rental and job scams this past month. My husband's business had a guy trying to scam his business. He called, asked us to look… (Nextdoor Stoneoak)
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🗞 Nearby News

Gwinnett County

  • Parkview High receives 4th AI-generated bomb threat this year (fox5atlanta.com)
  • New Judge: Sole Applicant Appointed to Catoosa Bench (law.com)
  • Lawrenceville man sentenced for fentanyl pills that killed 2 teens (fox5atlanta.com)

Grayson

  • Volleyball Recap: Grayson Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Win (maxpreps.com)

Ok Lawrenceville! 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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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