🌱 Gwinnett County Honors Charles Hale + HS Vaccination Locations

Happy Thursday, people of Duluth! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, today's weather:

Partial sunshine. High: 56 Low: 35.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Duluth:

1. A Black man who was lynched in Gwinnett County will receive a historical marker. The community and local leaders want to honor Charles Hale's memory. The marker will serve as a "symbol of remembrance and acknowledgment of tragic events in our history but also represent our community joining together in hope and faith to educate current and future generations," Mayor David Still said.
2. Gwinnett County students can get vaccinated at high schools around the county without an appointment. The following schools will be giving vaccinations: Duluth HS, Lanier HS, Norcross HS, Parkview HS, Shiloh HS, and South Gwinnett HS. They will be open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. for vaccines, and there will be interpreters on-site if needed. (11Alive.com WXIA)
3. Nearly 1 in 5 Gwinnett students were absent Friday amid the COVID surge. In addition, about 10% of teachers were absent both Thursday and Friday. The district recorded thousands of absences across schools. (Free: Daily Advent, Subscription: The Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Duluth:

• Open House - New City Council Meet & Greet - City of Johns Creek (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office is saddened to hear about the recent loss Newnan Police Department experienced. On Jan. 6, 2022, Officer Ricky Tostenson passed away. GCSO sends prayers and condolences to his family, colleagues, the Newnan Police Department, and the community he served. (Facebook)
• All GCPL Branches will be closed on Monday, Jan. 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday. For more information, visit the link in bio. (Instagram)
• Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia reported that with your help, they were able to grant a record $13.5 million back into communities last year. That's 50 percent higher than any other year in their history! YOU are making a difference in the community - thank you! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.