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Five Things to Know Today, August 22

Guaranteed to tell you something you didn't know yesterday.

Welcome to Monday and a new week. Here are some things to know as you head into both.

The weather: It will be mostly sunny, with a high of about 92. 

Today on Patch: Check back later today for a feature about Hopkins Elementary Principal Penny Clavijo, a new feature on local jobs listings, and more on Lilburn Mountain Park Patch.

Find out what's happening in Lilburn-Mountain Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Ding ding: On this day in 1889, the first electric streetcar in Atlanta made its maiden run from downtown to the suburbs, which at the time meant from Edgewood Ave. to Inman Park. Still hasn't quite made it to Gwinnett County.

From badminton to hobby robots: The Gwinnett County parks department has a wealth of activities and groups to keep your days and evenings interesting. Check out the page of regular events at http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/CommunityServices/ParksandRecreation/CalendarofEvents/OngoingActivities
Wings.

Find out what's happening in Lilburn-Mountain Parkwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

And where are your wings? It's National Be An Angel Day. Not a bad way to start the week. There's more official info at http://www.earthangel4peace.com/be-an-angel-day.html. It boils down to: "Be a blessing in someone's life."


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