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Good morning Loganville! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Loganville 6-year-old's bold haircut sparks nationwide support for cousin
  • How a Loganville mother's 2009 death led to charges now
  • Loganville community remembers the life of Sylvia Ann "Tootsie" Cook

Also on today's calendar: Little Mania Midget Wrestling.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with heavy t-storms, with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 83, low: 69.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Loganville boy shaves head to support cousin battling leukemia (fox5atlanta.com) — A 6-year-old Loganville boy, Jaxson Maison, shaved his long hair at his Loganville home to show support for his 13-year-old cousin Mason, who is battling leukemia in Texas. Their emotional FaceTime call and the family's faith-filled fight have gone viral, and relatives have launched a GoFundMe to help cover Mason's treatment costs.
   

• An arrest in mother's silicone injection death gives children closure 17 years later (wsbtv.com) — A Loganville mother of four who died after silicone injections in 2009 is back in the spotlight as a woman now faces felony murder charges in Gwinnett County. The victim's children, raised without their mom, say the arrest after 17 years offers a chance at long-awaited justice while the case moves through local courts.
   

• Obituary: Sylvia Ann 'Burnham' Cook, 'Tootsie,' 87, of Loganville (monroelocal.org) — Loganville readers are mourning Sylvia Ann "Tootsie" Cook, 87, who passed away August 20 after spending her final 18 months at The Retreat in Loganville. A devoted caregiver, animal lover, and former Brunswick resident, she leaves behind her son Dwight Cook of Loganville, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family who remember her sharp wit, love of wildlife, and service through Helping Hands.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

  • Touch Down Wings in Lawrenceville receives a 55% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)

Snellville

  • 16-year-old accused of kidnapping, sexually assaulting victim and stealing car in Snellville (11alive.com)
  • Sporting KC Acquires 21-Year-Old Midfielder Owen Wolff In Cash Trade With Austin FC (sunflowerstateradio.com)
  • Krispy Kreme: Get a dozen Pumpkin Spice doughnuts for $5 when you purchase any dozen (atlantaonthecheap.com)

Lawrenceville

  • New in Lawrenceville: 3 Dollar Cafe Replacing Wild Wing Cafe (businessdebut.com)
  • Hibachi Grill And Supreme Buffet in Lawrenceville receives a 59% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)

Ok Loganville! 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: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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