🌱 Gwinnett County Recycling Suspended + Jewelry Store Robbery

Happy Friday, people of Duluth! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note, shall we? Here's everything you need to know today in Duluth.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and colder. High: 40 Low: 25.

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Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

1. Recycling collection has been suspended in eastern Gwinnett as trash piles up. The combination of COVID-19 quarantines, labor shortages, inflation, holidays, and storms has caused a solid waste contractor to fall behind. Additional recyclable drop-off points have been designated for residents. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
2. A man robbed four Gwinnett jewelry stores and pepper-sprayed a bystander, police say. Jonathan Louis Weston was taken to the Gwinnett County Jail and booked on counts of robbery and battery. (The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Gwinnett County officials warn of a new scam following 'high volume' of reports. Residents have been getting scam calls saying their loved ones have been taken into custody and that they need to deposit bond amounts through their credit cards or cash apps. The sheriff's office says they will never contact a resident directly concerning bonds. (11Alive.com WXIA)

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Today in Duluth:

• Eddie Owen Presents: Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Act SKYNFOLKS! - Red Clay Music Foundry (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Over the New Years' weekend, Duluth Police Officers arrested three drivers who chose to put others in harm's way by drinking and driving in the city. By showing this arrest, DPD wanted to show you the phenomenal work done by the officers for removing drivers from the road. (Facebook)
• The Atlanta Gladiators are pleased to announce they will be renewing the "Aim High Scholarship" in conjunction with the Gwinnett County Public Schools Foundation for 2022! Click the link in their bio to learn more. (Instagram)
• Come join the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office on Feb. 19, 2022, for the Special Olympics Polar Plunge! The 13th annual Polar Plunge will take place at Acworth Beach at Cauble Park on Lake Acworth. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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.