Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: How Lawrenceville is tackling housing, poverty, and transit in a booming county.

You won't want to miss Gwinnett Stripers vs. Indianapolis Indians on the Lawrenceville Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Wednesday September 2nd Patch AM
Wednesday September 2nd Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good morning Lawrenceville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Lawrenceville is tackling housing, poverty, and transit in a booming county.
  • What inspectors found during Charley's Cheesesteaks' troubling Lawrenceville health inspection.

Also on today's calendar: Sun Lit Jazz Fusion and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett Country: Fueled for Growth (georgiatrend.com) — Lawrenceville leaders are working to expand affordable housing, cut poverty, and improve transportation, with the city now holding over 30% of Gwinnett's affordable units and a reduced poverty rate. The article also highlights new Lawrenceville projects supported by county housing funds and Ride Gwinnett microtransit, placing the city within Gwinnett's broader economic and population boom.
   

• Charley's Cheesesteaks in Lawrenceville receives a 61% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — Charley's Cheesesteaks at Sugarloaf Mills in Lawrenceville recently scored 61 on a state health inspection, with issues ranging from missing hand soap and dirty soda nozzles to improper food temperatures, pest sprays, and fruit flies. Management corrected some problems on-site, but must show proof of professional pest control by September 3 or risk permit suspension in upcoming follow-up visits.
   

📸 Around Lawrenceville

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Lawrenceville

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Lawrenceville Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

 

Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Lawrenceville PatchAM possible:

Click here to show your appreciation! 💚

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Can anyone recommend a Contractor for a bathroom remodel that also works with the VA HISA program?
    If they've never worked with HISA, please do not recommend, as they have specific requirements to participate. Thanks in Advance. (Nextdoor Avington Glen the Arbors)
  • Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
    Found on August 30, 2026 in Lawrenceville, GA 30044 near Near cheyenne Ln lawrenceville Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Cricket Hill)
  • State of Georiga posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Degree Level Mathematics in Lawrenceville. Apply here.
  • Orkin, Inc. posted a job opening for Branch Manager Trainee in Lawrenceville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lawrenceville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gwinnett County

  • Gwinnett County: Fueled for Growth (georgiatrend.com)
  • Millions of dollars to help with rent or a down payment available soon in Georgia county (wsbtv.com)
  • SpecTalks: Season 1, Episode 2. Finding Support, Building Community - Business RadioX ® - (businessradiox.com)

Grayson

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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Lawrenceville