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GCPS Vaccine Incentive +Korean Co. Brings Jobs+ Fugitive Arrested

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Hey, Duluth! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Duluth today.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain starting in the afternoon. High: 81 Low: 68.

Here are the top stories in Duluth today:

  1. Gwinnett County Public Schools is now offering a one-time monetary incentive of $500 to teachers and staff for getting vaccinated against COVID-19. This stipend will be available to all teachers and staff if they show proof of vaccination. (The Atlanta Voice)
  2. Piper Lillies Gift Shoppe is a Johns Creek owned business owned by a mother and her daughter. This week, it will be celebrating a ribbon cutting event on Braselton Road in Dacula. With Duluth being smack dab in the middle of these two locations, you should go over to support a local business and to check out the inventory! (Press Release Desk )
  3. A Gwinnett fugitive has been arrested at a local gas station in Snellville related to charges from an April home invasion and kidnapping. The man is held in Gwinnett County prison without bond. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  4. An industrial construction company named SUNGDO ENG USA has officially opened its corporate U.S. headquarters in Gwinnett County. The original location is in Korea, and the company is adding about 30 jobs to the market in our area. (augustaceo.com)
  5. A Gwinnett County woman has finally gotten her closure on the disappearance of her mother as Gwinnett police identified her mother's remains after 50 years. The woman grew up not knowing what happened to her mother, and this identification has truly changed her life. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)


Today in Duluth:

  • Johns Creek Arts Center and Autrey Mill Present Rock Snake Art Day (10:00 AM)
  • GH - Handball Games Begin - Hull Middle School (11:00 AM)
  • Imagine Main Street - City of Johns Creek (5:00 PM)
  • Blake Shelton: Friends and Heroes 2021 (7:00 PM)
  • Eddie Owen Presents: Chuck Cannon (8:00 PM)


Duluth Patch Notebook

  • Georgia Gwinnett College: "Want to know what happened on campus over the last two weeks? Check out GGC in :60 to find out! " (Instagram)
  • Duluth Fall Festival: "Thank you to all that came to our Taste of Duluth Sponsor appreciation event at the stunning Payne-Corley House! We hope you enjoyed the amazing food and fellowship." (Facebook)
  • Duluth Fall Festival: "Fall has arrived, and so has The Duluth Fall Festival! Tell all your friends and family, the festival begins next weekend in Downtown Duluth!" (Facebook)
  • Gwinnett County Public Library: "Enjoy live story time with your little one from the comfort of home! Tuesdays and Fridays at 10:30 am. Stories, songs, and fun for kids ages 0-5." (Instagram)
  • City of Duluth, Georgia - City Hall: " West Lawrenceville Lane Closure on Monday Contractors will be repairing a portion of the curb in front of Maple Street biscuit company on Monday, September 20. Please use an alternate route when possible." (Facebook)


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— Lyndsay Kendall Oxley (she/her)

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