Patch in Review: August 14 - August 20

Thanks for staying with us. If you missed anything over the past week, here's a quick recap.

August 14:

After robbing numerous Waffle House's from Georgia to Alabama, two suspects were caught as they attempted to steal loot from yet another Waffle House. We're guessing they are no longer hungry for waffles.

August 15:

DeKalb County police arrested and charged Mia Hamer, a Stone Mountain resident, in an arson at an apartment complex in Snellville. Police says Hamer intentionally set her daughter's boyfriend's clothing on fire in a closet.

August 16:

In our Snellville life column by Marlene Buchanan, we take a look down memory lane in the history of the city. What do you remember from the old days?

The city of Snellville and others are joining together to identify unmarked graves in the Snellville Historical Cemetery. The cemetery, which is located near City Hall is the final place of rest for well-known Snellville residents dating back to the 1800s.

August 17:

After some 300 applicants, 30 viable candidates and eight with final interviews, Evermore CID chose someone who already ran the organization -- Jim Brooks.

Snellville Patch looked into area addiction recovery programs. See why organizers think they are making a difference.

August 18:

Gwinnett County launched Operation Escape Key to help better educate the public on Internet crimes against children. We were there at the press conference, and we also interviewed a GBI agent regarding such crimes. See statistics and places to go for help.

August 19:

A look at crimes over the past week.

August 20:

In the season opener for South Gwinnett High School, the Comets lost 13-45 to the Lowndes County Vikings. We have a full story and photos.