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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Lawrenceville Italian restaurant just failed its health inspection
  • How Lawrenceville AC crews are battling this brutal heat wave
  • Lawrenceville mom in hot-car case granted brief visit to son

Also on today's calendar: St. Monica's Annual Arts & Crafts Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 94 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lawrenceville Italian restaurant scores 54 on health inspection (thegeorgiasun.com) — Health inspectors recently gave Biba's Italian Restaurant on Sugarloaf Parkway in Lawrenceville a failing score of 54, citing contamination risks, mold-like buildup, and improper food storage. Staff corrected some issues on-site, but the health department will return within 10 days, and repeated or uncorrected violations could lead to the restaurant's permit being suspended.
   

• AC repair crews working nonstop to keep metro Atlanta homes cool (wsbtv.com) — Lawrenceville homeowners are among those keeping AC crews busy as extreme heat strains systems across metro Atlanta. Local technicians say units are running nonstop, urge regular maintenance, and recommend simple steps like closing blinds and using fans to help overworked air conditioners keep homes livable.
   

• Mom Charged in 1-Year-Old Son's Hot Car Death Allowed to Attend His Funeral (blacknews.com) — A Lawrenceville mother charged with second-degree murder in her 1-year-old son's hot-car death was allowed a brief, early-morning visit to his Atlanta mortuary before being returned to jail. Her family, attorney, and supporters continue to argue the tragedy was an unintentional mistake as the case proceeds in Gwinnett County.
   

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    Norcross My elderly dad was driving in Norcross and was putting his phone in his pocket while driving. The police pulled him over and ticketed him… (Nextdoor Castle Royale Dr)
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    other small projects. Please contact me if interested. Collins Hill Lawrenceville area. (Nextdoor Collins Hill)
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🗞 Nearby News

Gwinnett County

  • Time To Vote Metro Atlanta! Here's What You Need To Know (audacy.com)
  • Cooling centers open across metro Atlanta as scorching temperatures continue (b985.com)
  • Mother Charged in Gwinnett Hot Car Death Allowed to Say Goodbye to 1-Year-Old Son – [your]NEWS (yournews.com)

Grayson

  • St. Frances Academy coach Messay Hailemariam sends out open invitation to elite high school football teams (on3.com)

Dacula

  • An Appalachian Trail doesn't build itself: Meet the Konnarock Crew (roanoke.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: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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