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In Case You Missed It: A Look Back at the Week of News in Lilburn

Spring break, fierce storm, burglary and, perhaps, a new police chief had the town talking this week.

Top stories of the week.

Sunday, April 3

-Former Parkview High School soccer star , who has risen from supplemental draftee to make the roster of the D.C. United of the MLS, made his first professional soccer start Sunday in a 4-1 United loss to the Colorado Rapids. Brettschneider played the entire game and nearly scored his first MLS goal.

Monday, April 4

-Lilburn Patch highlighted the Parkview High School PTSA, which has more than 1,000 members and has helped the high-achieving school continue to be one of the state's top high schools. .

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

-In advance of the expected severe weather that hit the area later Monday night, the Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services said it was ready and to also be prepared.

Tuesday, April 5

-Monday night's and kept Gwinnett County emergency personnel busy. .

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

Wednesday, April 6

-A Lilburn homeowner, , at first suspected two men who identified themselves as part of an ABC News crew that was reporting on the storm in the area. The men were legitimate and were cleared in the burglary. Gwinnett Police said if damaged by fire or other natural disaster.

Thursday, April 7

-, the city manager said Thursday. City Manager Bill Johnsa said he is in negotiations with interim chief Bruce Hedley.

Friday, April 8

-In Spring Break soccer, in a matchup of Lilburn teams.


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