Community Corner
🌱 A Lot of Spooky Season Activities + Police Hires for Diversity
The quickest way to get caught up on everything worth knowing today in town.
Morning, Duluth! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Duluth today.
First, today's weather:
Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler. High: 69 Low: 45.
Here are the top stories today in Duluth:
- After a one-year pause due to quarantine for the global pandemic, our neighbors in Norcross are preparing to celebrate the city's 150th anniversary in their town center. Their 150th anniversary was last year, but the celebration itself will be happening soon! (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
- The Gwinnett County Police Department wants to hire more police officers to represent our growing and very diverse community. The belief is that our police department should be representative of the county, and if it is not the system will ultimately fail. (11Alive.com WXIA)
- The Aurora Theater in Lawrenceville is hosting some Ghost Tours and other activities around town during Spooky Season! The ghost tours will be happening around the Lawrenceville town center, and there is even a tour of the cemetery. Come on out and see what they are offering! (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
- Head's up! The City of Duluth has recently set three-hour limits on downtown parking. The areas that will be affected are any street parking and the parking lots around Parson's Alley. However, if you are planning on visiting on the weekends, do not fret! The new rule is only in affect on weekdays during school and work hours. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
- Our neighbors in Suwanee are hosting a Spooky Spirits 5K today! If you purchase a ticket with "spirits" you will be able to stop at local restaurants and order a 3 ounce sample of a cocktail. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
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Today in Duluth:
- Johns Creek Arts Festival - City of Johns Creek (10:00 AM)
- Eddie Owen Presents: Joshua Ray Walker (8:00 PM)
- Gentlemen Of Distinction" Award Celebrations (4 PM)
- Wichy Camacho @Congas Bar & Grill (9 PM)
- PAWfest Puppy Parade (10 AM)
Duluth Patch Notebook
- DPD would like to educate our community about the importance of paying attention to the little things. Regardless of whether you leave your vehicle for just a minute or a workout, criminals can be watching to see what you don't take with you. (Facebook)
- It takes 300+ volunteers to make the Duluth Fall Festival a success. From installing decorations to managing a committee, you can be sure that there is a job for you. Become a volunteer today! (Facebook)
- Help your child get to sleep with a story and a song! Families can enjoy a bedtime story and song together with GCPL before going to sleep every Thursday evening at 7:00pm. For kids, ages 2-6." (Instagram)
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- Sax Blues & Jazz Cafe Presents " International Saxophonist" Kimberyle McKinney (October 16)
- Celebrate Boss's Day With 15 Percent Off Flowers And Gifts (October 16)
- YG for Congress Campaign Kickoff Celebration (October 18)
- Michael Flohr One-Man Show at Vinings Gallery (October 23)
- Defending Freedom in American Education (October 23)
- Easterseals North GA Fall Festival (October 23)
- Revved Up Kids The Big Show Charity Talent Competition (October 24)
- JOIN Pickleball Festival (November 6)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update! If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe.
— Lyndsay Kendall Oxley (she/her)
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