Community Corner
New Gwinnett Police Chief Named + Threats Aimed At Judge
Welcome to the Duluth Daily, your source for the scoop on all things Duluth.
Happy Tuesday, people of Duluth! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Shall we?
First, today's weather: Heavy rain will continue until this evening. High: 76 Low: 69.
Here are the top stories in Duluth today:
- J.D. McClure will be replacing Brett West, Gwinnett County's police chief of 30 years. McClure is making history as Gwinnett County's first Black police chief. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
- A Gwinnett County man, Micquel Deandre Gay, has been arrested for threats against a judge. Gay threatened to shoot the judge and other court employees in a 24- minute long video that was livestreamed. The threats are thought to be real and valid since the was in the possession of a firearm when this happened. (WSB Atlanta)
- Gwinnett County 4th-grader, Gabriel Jackson, is currently recovering from an open heart surgery due to a heart defect that he was born with. Through it all, Gabriel has remained positive, hoping to influence kids of all ages at his hospital. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
- The assistant principal at the GIVE Center West, Alex Robson, has published book about freedom that features quotes from celebrities, friends, and even some quotes from the Capitol riot that happened on January 6. The proceeds from this book will all be donated to scholarships for students, grants for teachers, and other funding opportunities for his school.(Atlanta Journal Constitution)
- Fire crews were met with intense heat while working to extinguish a Gwinnett townhome fire that happened on Saturday. The fire started from a grill on someone's patio. No one was injured. Two pets were saved and put on oxygen and one cat is still missing. (11Alive.com WXIA)
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Today in Duluth
- CPACS English Class for Parents - Semester 1 (9:30 AM)
- Girl Scouts Informational Meeting - Chesney Elementary School (5:00 PM)
- Board of Zoning Appeals (7:00 PM)
- James Taylor (7:30 PM)
Duluth Patch Notebook
- Georgia Gwinnett College: "Hey, Grizzlies! How was your first week back? College, especially to first-generation students, can be overwhelming." (Instagram)
- Gwinnett County Public Schools: "Ishaan says that he works diligently and always focuses on what is being taught. He is our Shine Student of the Day!" (Facebook)
- City of Duluth, Georgia - City Hall: "Severe weather may be headed our way. Here on this link are a few reminders to help you stay safe and up-to-date. " (Facebook)
- Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office: "The GCSO Active Shooter Training is tomorrow afternoon. We hope to see you there!" (Facebook)
- Gwinnett County Public Library: "Today is the last day to submit your entry for Imagining the Unreal, GCPL's first Photo Annual Exhibition." (Instagram)
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