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In today's newsletter:

  • How did this Duluth ramen spot end up with a 57?
  • Duluth's Yi-Si Cuisine hit with a 58 on inspection
  • When Josiah Queen's arena tour lands at Duluth's Gas South Arena

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Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Wednesday: Sunny, warm and humid, with a high of 89 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 89, low: 69.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Northwestern LAN Zhou Ramen in Duluth receives a 57% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — A Duluth favorite, Northwestern LAN Zhou Ramen on Venture Drive recently scored 57 out of 100 on a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection, triggering a temporary permit suspension that was later lifted after onsite training. Inspectors cited repeat problems with handwashing, cross-contamination, food storage on the floor, and improper utensil sanitizing, with a follow-up visit scheduled within 10 days to ensure remaining issues are fixed.
   

• Yi-Si Cuisine in Duluth receives a 58% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com) — Yi-Si Cuisine on Day Drive in Duluth recently received a 58 out of 100 on a state health inspection, putting it in unsatisfactory territory with the risk of permit suspension if problems continue. Inspectors cited issues with unsafe shellfish sourcing, improper food temperatures, thawing practices, and employee items on prep areas, with a follow-up visit planned within 10 days.
   

• The Prodigal Has Arrived: Josiah Queen Is Headlining Arenas at 23 (ccmmagazine.com) — Duluth residents will get a major Christian music arena show when Josiah Queen's Damascus Road Tour stops at Gas South Arena on Sunday, April 18, 2027. The 23-year-old streaming powerhouse is moving from clubs to 17 arena dates across North America, with tickets going on public sale September 18 at 10 a.m. local time.
   

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  • Rep. Matt Reeves, Suwanee City Council, DBHDD to Host Gwinnett Mental Health Workshop in Suwanee (house-press.com)
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Alpharetta

  • Wine Tasting Event To Come To Alpharetta (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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