🌱 Duluth Suspect Faces 13 Charges + Planned PEThood Receives $2K

Get on up, Duluth! Here's everything you need to know to get this Tuesday started. Here's everything worth knowing around Duluth today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny, but chilly. High: 45 Low: 23.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Duluth today:

1. The suspect in a deadly Duluth shooting faces 13 charges. Ladavion Markell Smith was arrested and faces charges including malice murder, felony murder, and aggravated assault. He also faces criminal street gang charges. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
2. Planned PEThood in Gwinnett crossed the finish line with NASCAR's Alex Bowman. Ally, the sponsor of the No. 48 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 1LE of Hendrick Motorsports, and Bowman each donated $1K to local animal shelters, and Ally decided to donate an additional $10K in the four communities where Bowman won races. Planned PEThood received $2K to help with spaying and neutering, educating the public about animal welfare and foster/adoption events. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Gwinnett County neighbors say they're being terrorized by someone shooting a pellet gun. Drivers claim the shooting is happening on Kilgore Road near Cross Street, and the pellets have been striking cars and the drivers themselves on some occasions. Police have not identified a suspect. (WSB Atlanta)

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Today in Duluth:

• Second Time Around Book Club - Gwinnett County Public Library - Duluth Branch (10:30 AM)
• Family Night! Pinecone Welcome - Painting with a Twist (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Join the Gwinnett County Public Library for a discussion on Rick Riordan's "The Lightning Thief." Additionally, they will be diving into the Greek mythology on which this book is based upon. (Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Library wants to remind you that you can access a full library of digital resources from your device wherever you go! (Instagram)
• Parents of students receiving special education services in Gwinnett are invited to attend an informational Zoom session, "Reducing Parent/Caregiver Fatigue," on Tuesday, Jan. 18. Zoom sessions will be held on Jan. 18 from noon to 1:30 p.m., and again from 6 to 7:30 p.m. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.