🌱 GA Gas Tax Suspended Through May + 65 Gwinnett County Arrests

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First, today's weather:

Low clouds may break. High: 58 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

1. As gas prices in Duluth and across the state continue to skyrocket as a result of the war in Ukraine, Governor Brian Kemp has announced that he will temporarily suspend Georgia's gas taxes. According to the Governor, the taxes will be suspended through May 31 as soon as HB 304 is signed. The announcement comes as the Atlanta metro area saw its highest prices ever on record Wednesday, around $5 a gallon. (WSB Atlanta)
2. On Tuesday night, the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 65 people in a county-wide sting operation to crack down on drugs, guns, and more. Operation One Star involved 95 deputies and eight crime scene analysts and targeted areas in Gwinnett County with high crime percentages, according to a press release. Many of the 267 suspects deputies encountered were reportedly found to be in possession of narcotics, cash, and drug paraphernalia. In addition to making 65 arrests, the Sheriff's Office obtained 155 arrest warrants were obtained, and issued nearly 190 citations. (CBS 46 News)
3. Want to get to know the people who are keeping Gwinnett County safe? Take a quick trip over to Loganville on Mar. 21 for "Pizza With Police," a community event that allows local residents to get to know the Gwinnett Police Department. Members of the department will be at Johnny's New York Style Pizza (2023 Grayson Highway, Loganville) from 4 to 6 p.m. to answer community questions and share what's happening in their neighborhood. (Patch)

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Today in Duluth:

• Original Sewing & Quilt Expo At Gas South Arena (10:00 AM, Mar. 10 - 12)
• Resume Workshop At Gwinnett County Public Library, Duluth Branch (4:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Duluth Police Department has announced the promotion of Officer Jacob Hendricks to the rank of Corporal! Corporal Hendricks has been with the department for nearly ten years and currently serves in the Uniform Division. (Facebook)
• Looking for a job, and not sure how to create a resume or need to polish your current one? Join Gwinnett County Public Library at the Duluth Branch today (Mar. 10) at 4:00 p.m. for a resume workshop and learn best practices and tips on resume styles, formatting, and creating a winning resume. (Gwinnett County Public Library)
• Join the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on Mar. 16 from 5-7 p.m. for Cocktails in the Courtyard at Everleigh Duluth. Enjoy cocktails and networking right here in beautiful Downtown Duluth! (Facebook)

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— 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.