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Coffee in hand, Duluth? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why the Duluth railway museum belongs on your weekend plans
  • Which veteran scorer is returning to Duluth's Atlanta Gladiators lineup?
  • Which Duluth wealth firms just made a South-wide "leading RIAs" list?

Also on today's calendar: Gimme Springsteen Birthday Show! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 91 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
  • Saturday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 87 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 10 Georgia Train Rides That Make The Trip Feel Worthwhile (takingthekids.com) — Duluth's Southeastern Railway Museum gets a major spotlight as one of Georgia's must-do train experiences, with 30 acres of historic locomotives, buses, cabooses, and even short diesel rides. The guide explains how visitors can climb aboard restored cars, explore a presidential railcar, and enjoy an impressive model railroad, making this Duluth attraction a standout day trip for families and history buffs.
   

• McNamee re-signs with Atlanta Gladiators (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Duluth hockey fans will see a familiar face back on the ice, as the Atlanta Gladiators have re-signed forward Mike McNamee for the 2026–27 ECHL season. The 33-year-old returns after posting 25 points last year, continuing his comeback from a four-year retirement spent focusing on music and coaching at Carleton University.
   

• Leading RIAs (investmentnews.com) — Two Duluth-based firms, Evans Wealth Management and CW O'Conner Wealth Advisors, are highlighted among the South's leading independent registered investment advisors. The report showcases how specialized, relationship-focused RIAs across the region are competing with larger consolidators, offering local investors insight into notable advisory options right in and around Duluth.
   

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    "Munchkin" will be fostered for 30 days while attempting to locate the owners. She is safe and doing well. PLEASE SHARE to spread the word and… (Nextdoor St. Ives)
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🗞 Nearby News

Peachtree Corners

  • AUVSI Georgia Fall Chapter Meeting (auvsi.org)
  • Summer Concert Series: The Bourbon Brothers on September 26 (livinginpeachtreecorners.com)
  • Mom raises organ donation awareness in Hispanic community after helping save daughter's life (11alive.com)

Suwanee

  • Tyler Goodson, Atlanta Falcons, RB - News, Stats, Bio (cbssports.com)

Alpharetta

  • Scarecrow Displays To Fill Downtown Alpharetta (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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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