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And on the Duluth Patch calendar - Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival

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Hello Duluth! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can Duluth volleyball bounce back in Tuesday's road test at Berkmar?
  • How safe is this Duluth tea shop after a failing inspection?
  • Duluth community remembers the life of Mary Elizabeth Stanley

Also on today's calendar: Howl-O-Weenie: Dachshund Festival and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 68.
  • Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volleyball Recap: Duluth Can't Get Past Grayson Again (maxpreps.com) — Duluth High's volleyball team dropped its fourth straight match Thursday, falling 2-0 again to a strong Grayson squad and slipping to a 7-19 record. The Wildcats now look to regroup on the road at Berkmar Tuesday, while Grayson, 20-7, continues its hot streak with a Saturday showdown against Norcross.
   

• For Good Tea in Duluth receives a 58% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — A Duluth tea shop on Pleasant Hill Road recently scored 58 out of 100 on a state health inspection, briefly losing its food service permit before it was reinstated. Inspectors cited issues like bare-hand contact with food, dirty equipment, and improper cold holding, and scheduled a follow-up visit by September 24 that could again threaten the permit if problems persist.
   

• Mary Elizabeth Stanley (davidsoncountysource.com) — Family and friends are mourning Mary Elizabeth Stanley, remembered for her lively spirit, love of movies and porch chats, and deep devotion to her daughter and grandchildren. Her obituary is shared by Georgia Cremation, which includes details for its Duluth location on Buford Highway for those wishing to connect or seek services.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • LOOKING for a LOST DOG: FOUND POMERANIAN: Found this little Pomeranian on my dock about 11:30 am today (9/18).
    Does anyone know who he belongs to? I went to get food & water but he took off. I live near the clubhouse on Cardinal Lake Circle in Cardinal… (Nextdoor Cardinal Lake)
  • Looking for a good siding guy to replace a few damaged and bended sidings on my home.
    If he can also help with fixing the worned out outdoor wooden set of stairs would be great. Want someone dependable and experienced. (Nextdoor Estates and Reserve Foxdale)
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Duluth. Apply here.
  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Team Member in Duluth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duluth here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Georgia Artists Take Center Stage as 'The Other Art Fair' Makes Its Atlanta Debut (georgiaentertainment.com)
  • Link Logistics buys 4 last-mile facilities in Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta (freightwaves.com)
  • Serious crash and wall damage shut down I-85 SB in Gwinnett County (11alive.com)

Ok Duluth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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