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🌱 Missing Man + Norcross Incident + New GCPS Leadership

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Happy Tuesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and cooler. High: 54 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories today in Duluth:

  1. A new 68-acre park that will be near Gwinnett Place Mall is now in development. The park, named Beaver Ruin Wetlands Park, will feature a playground, wildlife observation tower, trails, boardwalks and small shelters. The park is expected to open in 2024. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  2. Gwinnett County school district has hired some new principals and a new assistant superintendent. Jordan Middle School Principal, Melissa E. Walker, was promoted to the role of assistant superintendent for elementary schools in the district. The district has an also hired new principals at three elementary schools. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  3. Duluth Police are searching for a missing 24-year-old man who has autism. Young Kwang Eom was last seen between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday in Town Green, running towards the Courtyard by Marriott, where his family lost sight of him. Police said Eom understands English but is not very verbal. Reach out to local police if you have seen him. (CBS46 News Atlanta)
  4. Peachtree Corners Councilman, Eric Christ, recently participated in the Atlanta Regional Commission's Regional Leadership Institute program's (ARC) Regional Leadership Institute. Peachtree Corners officials said the week-long Regional Leadership Institute brings leaders from across the ARC's 11-county footprint together to learn how the issues facing the region intersect with each other, as well as how to build a regional approach to address those issues. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
  5. A person has been found dead on Friday after and incident in Norcross. According to a tweet, the person was hit by a driver, who drove away. However, local police have not confirmed that information. Police are investigating this case closely, and there are no further details. (CBS46 News Atlanta)

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Today in Duluth:

  • Northeast/Spruill Oaks Library Virtual Book Club (11:00 AM)
  • Band & Orchestra Winter Concert - McClure Health Science High School (6:00 PM)
  • Eddie Owen Presents: Shawn Mullins December Residency (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • City of Duluth: Santa arrived at Town Green in a petty cab, the holiday market is open and we have crowned the winner of the ugly sweater contest! (Instagram)
  • Gwinnett County Public Library: GCPL celebrates its 3rd Annual Yule Ball! Come to the Dacula branch and enjoy a night of wizarding games and activities to celebrate your love of the Harry Potter Universe! (Instagram)
  • Gwinnett County Public Library: Do you dream of opening up your own beauty salon one day? Join us to learn about some entrepreneurial skills you'll need to be successful. (Instagram)
  • Gas South District: It's almost time for 12 DAYS OF GIVING! To spread a little more holiday cheer, we will be giving away a prize to one lucky winner EVERY SINGLE DAY for 12 days. You will be able to enter into the drawing every day at 10 AM until 11:45. (Instagram)

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— Lyndsay Kendall Oxley (she/her)

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