A student from Shiloh Middle School is facing disciplinary action and possible criminal charges after distributing soft drinks laced with edible THC, a cannabis extract, to classmates. The students who drank the sodas did not know they were drugged and became sick, requiring medical attention. Principal Chris Bess sent a letter to parents informing them of the incident and stating that the student who distributed the drinks will face maximum disciplinary consequences for their inappropriate and unacceptable behavior. Bess urged parents to check their children's belongings and have conversations with them about the dangers of drug use. He emphasized the school's commitment to ensuring a safe environment for all students.
NaphCare Inc., the medical services provider for Gwinnett County Jail, is facing a malpractice lawsuit filed by the family of Deion Strayhon, a former inmate who died two years ago. The suit claims that NaphCare's staff failed to provide adequate medical care to Strayhon, who suffered from gastrointestinal bleeding, resulting in his death. The suit alleges that the staff repeatedly continued ineffective treatment for weeks, despite Strayhon's ongoing complaints of abdominal pain, nausea, and constipation. The family seeks damages, economic loss, and funeral costs, and a jury trial. NaphCare has not responded to the lawsuit. The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office has replaced NaphCare as the jail's medical provider.
Gwinnett County officials are advancing the restoration of the Maguire-Livsey House, known as "The Big House," to the Gwinnett Historical Restoration and Preservation Board. The house is located on the Promised Land community that has been under controversy, with plans that were scuttled for now to take more than 10 acres of land, including a lake and an apartment building, from the Livsey family, a Black family that has owned the property, to add it to a historical park centered around the "Big House." Gwinnett County Project Administration Division Director Glenn Boorman said that public input and outreach to the family will be solicited about what should be done with the house before restoration work begins
Police in Gwinnett County responded to a gas station where they found a man dead on the ground with gunshot wounds. It appears that an altercation at the gas pumps led to a shoot-out, resulting in the victim's death. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward, and the investigation is ongoing. The victim's name has not yet been released. Anyone with information is asked to call GCPD detectives or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous.
Mill Creek High School junior Jaiden Patterson has committed to play football for the University of North Carolina. As a defensive back, Patterson was instrumental in the Hawks' 2022 Class AAAAAAA state championship victory. He also excels in track and field, having placed fourth at state in the 400-meter run and won the region championship in both the 200 and 400 events. Patterson is the second Mill Creek junior to commit to UNC, with offensive lineman Aidan Banfield being the first.
The 6th Annual All About Kids Expo will be held on April 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall. The event is co-produced by the Gwinnett Daily Post and the Gwinnett County Public Library and is presented by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Publix. The first 300 children in line will receive a drawstring backpack filled with goodies and the first 100 in line will receive a ticket to the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Attendees can also bring non-perishable food items to donate and receive entries to win prizes. More than 50 vendors will provide information on families, kids’ health, summer camps, and entertainment/family services. Registration is not required, but attendees can register to be eligible to win more than 30 door prizes.
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