🌱 U.S. Capitol Riot Plea Deal + Duluth Animal Shelter

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

A few showers in the morning. High: 56 Low: 27.

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Here are the top three stories in Duluth today:

1. Jonathan Davis Laurens, one of the individuals who stormed the U.S. Capitol back on Jan. 6, 2021, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of demonstrating in the Capitol. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old Duluth resident virtually appeared before a federal judge in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. to accept a plea deal and responsibility for his role in the riot. The crime carries a sentence of up to six months in prison and a $5,000 fine. (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
2. Duluth animal shelters are seeking families for their dogs, cats, rats, and other pets. Many facilities in the area are working to fulfill adoptions. If you need help in your search, Patch and Petfinder compile a weekly list of all the pets recently put up for adoption in your area. (Duluth Patch)
3. TerraCap Management LLC recently announced the sale of six single-story office buildings located at 3100 Breckinridge Boulevard in Duluth, GA totaling 179,824 square feet. The investment firm acquired the six-building portfolio in May 2017 and, during the first year of ownership, made substantial improvements to the building exteriors and curb appeal. (PR Newswire)

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Today in Duluth:

• Social Bridge - Park Place at Newtown School (9:00 AM)
• Bocce - Park Place at Newtown School (9:00 AM)
• Social Singers - Zoom (10:30 AM)
• Comedy on the Clay! - Red Clay Music Foundry (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Gwinnett County Public Schools announced they will be offering a digital learning option for students in grades K-12 through Gwinnett Online Campus for the 2022-23 school year. (Facebook)
• The City of Duluth couldn't find a groundhog for Groundhog Day, so they sent Dee Dee the Chicken out to see if she could see her shadow. (Facebook)
• The Duluth Police Department encourages residents to go through a safety checklist each evening to ensure their belongings and home are safe and secure. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update.

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.