🌱 GP Investigate Double Homicide + Georgia Recognizes Tom Sever

Happy Monday, people of Duluth! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening locally today.

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First, today's weather:

Cold with clouds and sun. High: 36 Low: 25.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Duluth:

1. Gwinnett police investigated a double homicide near Norcross on Saturday morning, about 10 minutes from Duluth. Two men were found shot in the parking lot off of Jimmy Cater Blvd. One died at the scene and the other was transported to the hospital where he later died. Police are asking that anyone with information call 770-513-5300 or call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta. (WSBTV)
2. Gwinnett Department of Transportation Assistant Director Tom Sever was named the 2021 Transportation Professional of the Year. The recognition came from the Georgia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. Sever had contributed substantially to the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in the state. (GwinnettCounty.com)
3. Gwinett County Public Schools invites all parents and community members to apply for its Instructional Resources Review Committee (IRRC). This group is responsible for evaluating print and digital instructional resources for students, and the district wants your feedback on which materials should be considered for pilot at select schools. The deadline to apply is Jan. 24. (Gwinett County School District)

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Today in Duluth:

• Kids Rainbow Skyline (Family Day) - Painting with a Twist (12:00 PM)
• Couples Cooking: Welcome to Peru - Publix Aprons Cooking School at Alpharetta Commons (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Duluth city offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. All offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 8 a.m. (Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Public Library's Mental Health Moment program is meant to promote mental health awareness and provide useful knowledge and tips on coping with mental health struggles. The recent episode will focus on what dissociation is and the various manifestations of this symptom. (Instagram)
• The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed Twin Ports Construction Alliance to Chamber membership. This organization operates to bring Labor and Management together to construct quality projects on time and on budget with cooperation, communication, respect, and teamwork. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you tomorrow morning for another 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.