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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. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What inspectors found at Duluth's Birrieria Landeros this week
  • Why Duluth's Gas South District is drawing major meetings and visitors
  • Gladiators sign Corson Hopwo ahead of the 2026–27 season in Duluth.

Also on today's calendar: Ray Howard Band Presents The Ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire Experience and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sweltering heat, with a high of 98 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very hot with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 96, low: 72.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Metro Atlanta Mexican Restaurant Receives Low Health Inspection Score Due to Temperature and Other Violations (whatnow.com) — Health inspectors recently gave Birrieria Landeros on Satellite Boulevard in Duluth a low score of 65, citing unsafe food temperatures, poor labeling, and sanitation and equipment issues. No customers were served during the inspection, and the family-owned restaurant must fix major violations before a follow-up visit expected around September 11.
   

2. Driving record business travel and tourism to the state (georgiaentertainment.com) — Duluth's Gas South District is spotlighted as a key suburban meetings hub, combining an expanded convention center, Westin hotel, theater, and arena on a 118-acre campus. The article also praises Duluth's broader appeal, from Michelin-recognized restaurants Masterpiece and Snackboxe Bistro to local shopping, arts, and outdoor recreation that benefit residents and visiting business travelers alike.
   

3. Gladiators add Hopwo (prohockeynews.com) — Duluth hockey fans will see a new face on the ice as the Atlanta Gladiators, based at Gas South Arena, sign forward Corson Hopwo for the 2026–27 season. The 25‑year‑old joins the team after four productive collegiate seasons at Acadia University and a solid Western Hockey League career.
   

4. Where is the best ramen in Georgia? This spot makes Tasting Table list (savannahnow.com) — Ramen lovers in Duluth can claim bragging rights, as Tasting Table named Okiboru— which has a Duluth location—Georgia's best ramen spot. The chain is praised for its rich tsukemen dipping noodles, in-house-made pasta, and long-simmered broth, giving local diners a nationally recognized option close to home.
   

5. Brandi Carlile Shares 'Church & State (Sad Gay Version),' Welcomes Gibb Droll (relix.com) — A recent Brandi Carlile tour stop at Duluth's Gas South Arena featured guitarist Gibb Droll sitting in throughout the night, adding extra firepower to several songs. The piece mainly focuses on Carlile's new "Sad Gay Version" album project and tour, but Duluth fans get a nod for hosting one of her latest high-energy shows.
   

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