🌱 Kelly Kelkenberg Day + Judge Tracie Carson Seeks Re-Election

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 65 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

1. On Monday (Feb. 14), Duluth Mayor Harris, Council Member Thomas, and Council Member Whitlock announced during a council meeting that Feb. 14, 2022 will now be known as Kelvin "Kelly" Kelkenberg Day in the City of Duluth. Kimberly Kelkenberg, the wife of Kelvin Kelkenberg, was presented with the proclamation for her late husband. Council Member Kelkenberg was in his third term after having served ten years on City Council when he passed away following a three-year battle with cancer in August of 2021. (Gwinnett Citizen)
2. Gwinnett County Superior Court Judge Tracie Cason has announced she will be running for re-election and presented a bipartisan list of supporters who are backing her campaign. Cason was first elected to the bench in 2018 and is set to appear on the May 24 ballot. Nonpartisan elections, such as those for judicial seats, are held in conjunction with the state's primary election. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
3. On Friday, Feb. 18, Northside Hospital Healthcare System's ScreenAtlanta Mobile Mammography is returning to the Kroger parking lot at 3093 Steve Reynolds Blvd. The services include 2D and 3D screening digital mammography and will return to the same location on March 22, April 15, and April 29. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

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Today in Duluth:

• Preschool Storytime At Gwinnett County Public Library, Duluth (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• If you're looking for a new home, check out the latest properties that have been listed for sale in the Duluth area. (Duluth Patch)
• The City of Duluth has partnered with Duluth Soccer Academy to bring the community Junior Academy Soccer and an all-new Recreational Soccer League! Spring programs start this month. Learn more in the City's Instagram post. (Instagram)
• The Duluth Police Department is now accepting applications for a full-time Communications Officer. For more information and to apply, visit this link. (Facebook)
• A Community Blood Drive is happening this Saturday, Feb. 19, at St. Monica's Catholic Church, 1700 Buford Highway. Event organizers urge the community to come out this weekend and give the gift of life. (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.