🌱 Background Checks Overturned + Theus Awarded Citizen Of Year

Happy Saturday, Duluth! Here are the most important things going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Windy and colder. High: 35 Low: 19.

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Here are the top three stories in Duluth today:

1. The Duluth City Council, working with the Chief of Police, Deputy Chief, and City Attorney, overturned the requirement for billiard room owners and operators to submit to a federal background check. The officials involved concluded that the requirement, which included fingerprinting of each owner and manager, was not necessary. Background checks will continue to be required with applications for a liquor license. (Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. The Gwinnett Chamber announced that Sidney H. Theus, Chief Executive Officer of American Painting and Renovations, will receive the Chamber's Citizen of the Year Award at its 74th Annual Dinner on Apr. 22. Theus is being recognized for having made a significant impact on Gwinnett County's quality of life. Nick Masino, President and CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber, congratulated Theus and the other award recipients. Masino stated that the honorees are chosen based on their engagement with the community, legacy of leadership, and unique contributions that embody the Chamber's mission to champion business. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. If you're looking for something to do this weekend close to home, choose from one or more of these five events happening in Gwinnett County. On Saturday, join in on the festivities at St. Paddy's on Perry or head over to the Lilburchaun Parade at Lilburn City Park. On Sunday, hang out with the Gwinnett Stripers at their free Preseason Party at Coolray Field or dance to Irish music at the Mall of Georgia. Last, don't forget that the Gwinnett Burger Week kicks off on Sunday and runs through Mar. 19. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)

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Today in Duluth:

• Social Security Seminar At Bunten Road Activity Center (10:00 AM)
• Eddie Owen Presents: Shawn Mullins Birthday Shows 2022 At Red Clay Music Foundry (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Mathnasium of North Lawrenceville is seeking passionate, dedicated, and exceptional math instructors to teach K-12 students math subjects up through Algebra 1 and Geometry. (Patch)
• Check out the latest homes to hit the Duluth housing market. Photos and specs of homes between $500k to $1.35M are just a click away. (Duluth Patch)
• Learn which plants and trees are most beneficial to honey bees at the Planting for Bees event at GCPL on Saturday, Mar. 12 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Gwinnett County Public Library)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.