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Good day Duluth! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

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In today's newsletter:

  • How Duluth's "rebirth" could reshape jobs, housing, and neighborhood stability.
  • Meet the two Duluth students earning Emory's top Woodruff scholarships.

Also on today's calendar: A Service of Remembrance and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 95 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 72.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 93 and low of 73 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett Country: Fueled for Growth (georgiatrend.com) — Duluth is highlighted as a city in "rebirth," with Mayor Greg Whitlock pushing for better-paying jobs, more diverse housing, and neighborhood stabilization to counter outdated perceptions about affordability. The piece also shows how Duluth fits into Gwinnett County's broader growth story, from major projects like Rowen to new affordable housing developments such as Rainbow Village Phase 2 in Duluth.
   

• Emory's newest Woodruff Scholars bring extensive academic achievements, leadership and service (emory.edu) — Two standout students from Duluth — debate scholar Lane Tharp and music scholar Juan‑Sebastian Valencia — are among Emory University's newest elite Woodruff Scholars. They join a diverse, high-achieving class of 24 students whose full-ride scholarships recognize academic excellence, leadership, and community service, with many planning impactful careers in health, law, public policy, and the arts.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I'm interested in running Ethernet cables throughout my house.
    So that involves using a fish tape to snake cable from each room up the walls, through the attic, and down to a central network area I have… (Nextdoor Ennfield)
  • Hi - there is a gas station in Jefferson and we are looking for workers .
    If anyone is looking for a job at a gas station. Please contact me at hospitalityihg@gmail.com Store located in Jefferson GA (Nextdoor Sugarloaf Country Club)
  • Chart Industries, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Assembler in Duluth. Apply here.
  • Burlington Coat Factory posted a job opening for Cashier Associate - Part Time in Duluth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duluth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Suwanee

Norcross

  • Norcross begins $1.8 million resurfacing project on 19 streets (wsbradio.com)
  • RedState Sports Report: Dohnte Meyers Is an NFL Player Worth Rooting For (tspantx.com)
  • Ransomware attack hits Norcross' computer systems, leaving disruptions, officials say (cbsnews.com)

Alpharetta

  • Crash Involving School Bus Injures Driver In Alpharetta: Report (patch.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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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