🌱 Patch AM: How a $175M arena upgrade could change Duluth events by 2028

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In today's newsletter:

• How a $175M arena upgrade could change Duluth events by 2028

Also on today's calendar: A Service of Remembrance and 9 more events.

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• Monday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gas South Arena set for $175 million makeover with new suites, parking deck (wsbtv.com) — Duluth's Gas South Arena is about to undergo a $175 million renovation, adding a 1,000-space parking deck and major upgrades to premium seating, concessions, and fan amenities. Groundbreaking is set for Sept. 3 at 10 a.m., with completion expected in early 2028, promising a more comfortable and efficient experience for event-goers across the Gas South District campus.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Duluth

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• A Service of Remembrance →
  Johns Creek United Methodist Church, 11180 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 31
• Mostly Fiction Book Club →
  City of Johns Creek Northeast Spruill Oaks Library
  5:00 pm
• Girls Volleyball vs Summerour @ Summerour Middle School
  Duluth Middle School Duluth, GA 30096
  6:00 pm
• Free Outdoor Fitness - Yoga →
  City of Johns Creek Newtown Park
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Jazz Legacy Project: A Tribute to John Coltrane's 'Blue Train' →
  Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth
  8:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Stand Up Comedy at the Clay! Hosted by Yoshee →
  Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Ray Howard Band Presents The Ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire Experience →
  Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth
  8:00 pm
Wednesday September 9
• Here I Come Again: a nod to Dolly Parton →
  Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth
  8:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Will Hoge →
  Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth
  8:00 pm
Friday September 11
• Banks and Shane →
  Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth
  8:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Gimme Springsteen Birthday Show! →
  Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Georgia Polka Connection Oktoberfest →
  Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Looking for a local painter to paint our livingroom/staircase and ceiling.
  Would need to be cleaned first. They are very tall ceilings/walls. Will welcome a quote for the rest of the house. Or even just the doors and trim. (Nextdoor The Albion Farm Village)
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🗞 Nearby News

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• Cobb issues 57 new business licenses over the past week (cobbcountycourier.com)

Suwanee

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• Jay Feldstein D.O. (washingtonpost.com)
• Bigfoot Contracting Brings Inspection-First Approach to North Atlanta Remodels (rivertonjournal.com)

Norcross

• City of Norcross informs residents of recent ransomware incident (11alive.com)

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