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Hey there, Snellville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Snellville residents should do after a rabid bat was found
  • Why this young family chose to put down roots in Snellville

Also on today's calendar: Clicks & Sticks Knitting Guild Monthly meeting and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 87 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, a shower; humid, temps: high: 87, low: 68.
  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett County officials give rabies warning after bat in Snellville area tests positive (monroelocal.org) — A rabid bat was recently found dead near Stockton Walk Lane in Snellville, and county officials are urging residents to be cautious around wild animals and keep pets' rabies vaccinations up to date. If you're bitten or scratched by a stray or suspicious animal, seek medical care immediately, then call GNR Public Health and Gwinnett Animal Welfare for follow-up and animal pickup.
   

• Couple Thought They Had Finally Built Their 'Dream Home.' Years Later, They're Building a New House from the Ground Up (Exclusive) (people.com) — A young couple who recently moved for the schools and family ties in Snellville are now taking their time building what they hope will be a long-term dream home. They share how frequent moves, budget realities, and past design regrets are shaping this new build, along with practical advice on timelines, big-ticket finishes, and decluttering before a move.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I just ordered multivitamin from Walmart via Wing App drone delivery.
    It was on my driveway less than 20 minutes. Im blown away. :-D (Nextdoor Bridgeport North)
  • i need my backyard cut, just the grass not the kudzu.
    the grass has grown a bit tall. i need a good price. (Nextdoor Snellville Oaks)
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Snellville. Apply here.
  • Stretch Zone posted a job opening for Future Opening: Front End Manager in Snellville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Snellville here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grayson

  • Messay Hailemariam: 'I actually got calls from teams that I didn't put out there' (on3.com)

Gwinnett County

  • 1 man dead, 2 injured in shooting during armed robbery in Gwinnett County, police say (cbsnews.com)
  • Update: 4 fatalities include 2 pedestrians on Georgia roads before end of 2026 Labor Day travel (monroelocal.org)
  • Some DragonCon fans furious; Six kids living in deplorable conditions; Entertainment center's upgrade; $100M FAA grant (wgtjradio.com)

Lawrenceville

  • 3485 Willow Glade Trl, Lawrenceville, GA 30043 (zillow.com)

Ok Snellville! 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: She had mittens! (Thank you April M. for sending it in!)
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