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GCPS Teacher Raises + Inaugural Gwinnett Beer Week

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Good morning, Duluth!

Let's get Thursday, July 22 started. These are the most important things going on today in town.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 89 Low: 71.


Here are the top stories today in Duluth:

  1. Three Gwinnett programs are set to receive grants from Georgia Council for the Arts. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. With surprise tax windfall, Gwinnett county schools is set to give teachers a bigger raise during the 2021-2022 school year. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  3. Gwinnett County government is set to maintain the current tax rate for 2021. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  4. Craft beer lovers can raise a pint and celebrate because the inaugural Gwinnett Beer Week is underway! Come out and celebrate at any of our local breweries. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
  5. Georgia Gwinnett College produces more than $508 million in its economic impact. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Duluth

  • Rising 6th/7th Open House - Coleman Middle School (5:00 PM)
  • Rising 6th grade parent meeting (CMS cafe) (6:00 PM)
  • Reba McEntire at Gas South District ((7 PM)
  • Eddie Owen's Presents: Shawn Mullins (7 PM)

Duluth Patch Notebook

  • Gwinnett County Public Schools: "This week, GCPS held New Teacher Orientation to welcome our newest educators to Gwinnett! We look forward to having you." (Facebook)
  • Georgia Gwinnett College: "Daniel Beharry, a spring '21 Cinema and Media Arts Production (CMAP) graduate, is currently a video editor with M3 Creative." (Instagram)
  • Gwinnett Stripers: "Travis Demeritte looks to continue his hot streak after his display in Charlotte last series where he had a .444 AVG." (Instagram)
  • Duluth Police Department: "Messages like these highlight the great work our officers do who make #DPD shine! Great work, Officer Griggs!" (Facebook)

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Events:

  • Steven Quartly Artist Show (July 31)
  • Sexy Hot Red Affair Black Tie Event (August 14)

You're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with another update! If you're into these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe.

Peace and love,

Lyndsay Kendall Oxley (she/her)

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