Councilman Klekenberg Dies + Local Arrests for Murders

Duluth GA

03 August, 2021

4:33 PM

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Good morning, neighbors! It's me again, Lyndsay Kendall Oxley, your host of the Duluth Daily. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 81 Low: 66. Here are the top stories in Duluth today: Gwinnett County Public Schools are working with our local health department to increase the vaccination rate against COVID-19. (Gwinnettdailypost.com) As the school year begins with masks being mandated, the Democrats in Gwinnett's state House delegation donated more than 30,000 face masks to our county's schools. (Gwinnettdailypost.com) A local woman who intentionally wrecked her car in Duluth to kill her passenger, Tauheed Ferguson, was sentenced into the county jail last night for felony murder, aggravated assault, reckless driving, DUI and theft by taking. (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Councilman Kelly Kelkenberg, who was heavily involved in the Duluth community, has died. Klekenberg was widely known in our community and is highly regarded by all. My condolences go to the family. (Gwinnettdailypost.com) A local 19-year-old man is charged with murder in the shooting of his brother in a Duluth apartment complex, Northwood Lake Court. The incident happened Sunday. (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Today's Duluth Daily is brought to you by our friends at GoodRx — the best way to save money on your prescriptions. GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies, so you're not overpaying. Works for pet medications too! To see how much you can save, go to GoodRx.com. Today in Duluth Digital Learning for Grades 2,3,4, & 5 (8:00 AM) Digital Learning for 7th & 8th Graders (9:00 AM) In Person for K-1, Self-Contained Special Education (8:00 AM) ARGOS Hiring Event (Plant Maintenance, Diesel Mechanics, and Class A and B Drivers) (10:00 AM) PreK and KK Meet and Greet - Findley Oaks (3:30 PM) Duluth Patch Notebook Gwinnett County Public Schools: "School starts tomorrow! Safety is a priority when it comes to transporting students and we all play a role in keeping our students well." (Facebook) Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office: "Gwinnett County Sheriff Keybo Taylor is at this week's Summer Conference with the Georgia Sheriffs' Association. " (Facebook) Gwinnett County Public Schools: "Tomorrow, Wednesday, August 4, GCPS will kick off the 2021-22 school year! We hope you'll share photos of your child." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Beyond Breath - An Introduction to the SKY Breath Meditation (August 4) Hiring Event!! (August 6) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (August 10) Sexy Hot Red Affair Black Tie Event (August 14) Job listings: Weekend Caregiver needed (Details) Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next update. If you're liking these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to read along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Lyndsay Kendall Oxley (she/her) Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Duluth Daily? Reach out anytime to [email protected].