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Improvements Coming to Buford Hwy + Thayer Method at GGC

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Happy Wednesday, people of Duluth! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 70.

Here are the top stories today in Duluth:

  1. Gwinnett County DOT has approved some road improvement projects near Buford Highway that will expand a crossroad into a four lane road with a sidewalk and left turn lane. This is expected to help lighten up traffic on the north end of Buford Highway. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. Georgia Gwinnett College professor of Chemistry, David Purcell, has decided to use the Thayer Method, an active learning technique in order to engage his students during pandemic. His thought is to get local students more involved in the curriculum after they spent a whole year in online classes. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  3. Our neighbors at Suwanee City Hall are hosting a vaccine clinic this week on August 26 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. You do not need an appointment or insurance to be eligible for a dose of the vaccine. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
  4. Blake Shelton is going to recognize the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale health district director, Dr. Audrey Arona, as a local hero for her leadership efforts during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic at his upcoming concert at Gas South District in Duluth. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
  5. New family practice facility, North Atlanta Primary Care, celebrated its ribbon cutting ceremony this week. They have locations in Duluth and Lawrenceville and are offering a number of services such as online appointments to help curb the spread of COVID-19. (Press Release Desk )


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  • Gwinnett Stripers: "Legend has it that the baseball went 600+ feet moments after this picture was taken." (Instagram)
  • Gwinnett County Public Schools: "Vincenzo says he is doing better with his grades and has been working hard to maintain As and Bs. He is our shine Student of the Day!" (Facebook)
  • Gwinnett County Public Schools: "Ms. Robinson connects with students and provides opportunities in and outside of the classroom. She is a Spanish teacher at Lanier MS, and is our Shine Staff Member of the Day!" (Facebook)
  • Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office: "If you're wondering what the hiring process is like at the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office, then watch Investigator Schneider break down the process! He also explains the many incentives offered as well as tuition reimbursement!" (Facebook)
  • City of Duluth, Georgia: "Join us for the Duluth Farmers Market this Thursday from 4-8 pm on Duluth Town Green! This series is sponsored by Phoenix Roasters." (Instagram)

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— Lyndsay Kendall Oxley

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