🌱 Hudgens Award + 2021 Transportation Prof. Of The Year

Good morning, Duluth! Let's get you all caught up to start this Tuesday, January 25 off on an informed note. Here's everything going on in town today.

---

First, today's weather:

Considerable cloudiness. High: 56 Low: 29.

---

Here are the top three stories in Duluth today:

1. One lucky Georgia artist will receive the prestigious Hudgens Prize this year and be awarded $50,000 and a solo exhibition. The award will be presented by the Jacqueline Casey Hudgens Center for Art and Learning in Duluth. It announced recently that it is accepting applications for the sixth "cycle" of providing the largest monetary award given to an individual artist in the entire nation. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Gwinnett Department of Transportation Assistant Director Tom Sever was recently awarded the 2021 Transportation Professional of the Year from the Georgia Section of the Institute of Transportation Engineers. This award recognizes Sever for his contributions to the safe and efficient movement of goods in the state of Georgia. Sever holds more than 26 years of experience, serving Gwinnett County for two decades. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. Looking for a job in the Duluth area? Numerous local employers are currently hiring across multiple sectors, including customer service, sales, truck driving, and more. Check out these newly-listed job openings just a short commute away from Duluth. (Duluth Patch)

---

From our sponsor:

Last week, we told you about our new favorite non-alcoholic go-to — the refreshingly bitter drinks from our partners at Betera. They're chef-created from natural botanicals, lightly effervescent and worthy of life beyond "Dry January." We mentioned that their Ginger-Orange was excellent; we've since tried Elderflower-Lime and loved it as well — light and floral with the perfect amount of zing. We're converts.

Enough of you took Betera up on their 15% discount on first orders for Patch Daily readers that they've extended the offer for another week. Use PATCH15 at checkout. Highly recommended — try Betera here.

---

Today in Duluth:

• Gwinnett Advisory Committee Meeting with Lewis Cooksey - Andersen, Tate & Carr (8:00 AM)

---

From my notebook:

• Last week, Duluth Police Department's first-ever Mounted Patrol Horse, Tango, was laid to rest. He was 27 years old. (Facebook)
• Today is a scheduled Digital Learning Day for all Gwinnett County Public students. (Facebook)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office Mental Health Task Force, American Top Team - Team Lima, and Warrior Training Facility have now partnered to combat teen crime, bullying, and the epidemic of teen depression. (Facebook)

---

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

• The Hair Wealth Event (January 30)
• Add your event

---

Loving the Duluth Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

• Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe
• Get your local business listed in front of readers

---

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.