🌱 New Details About Gwinnett Teen's Death + $50K Hudgens Prize

Good morning, Duluth! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 52 Low: 29.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Duluth:

1. A Gwinnett County teen was pinned under a vehicle for two hours after she was hit and killed. The additional details were revealed a few days after the incident occurred, and the driver and a witness were spoken to. According to the driver, she pulled into a parking spot, felt a "bump," but did not see the pedestrian. (11Alive.com WXIA)
2. Gas South Arena just announced the upcoming Winter Jam 2022, a concert happening on Feb. 27 with Skillet, Tauren Wells, KB, Colton Dixon, and other artists. Advanced tickets will not be sold; the venue will charge $10 at the door to get in. The event, which is themed, "All Together Now," is presented by Jam Nation. (Instagram)
3. Bariatric Innovations of Atlanta welcomed Dr. Benjamin Flink to its Sandy Springs and Duluth, GA office locations. Board-certified in general surgery, he specializes in gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, anti-reflux surgery, and hernia repair. To learn more about Dr. Flink or Bariatric Innovations, visit bariatricinnovationsatl.com. (Twitter)

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Today in Duluth:

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

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From my notebook:

• The Winter Olympics are right around the corner - what better time to welcome Tyler George to Chamber of Commerce membership. Tyler is a public speaker for companies / team-building curling outings centered on life experiences through winning an Olympic gold medal. (Facebook)
• Interested in learning a new skill that could help you advance your career? Gwinnett County Public Library University's free, online courses are designed by librarians to help you develop your skills and set you up for a successful job hunt. Courses include Computer Basics, Microsoft Office, Python Programming, and Job Searching Skills. (Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.