GCPS Keeps Accreditation+Fire Displaces 16+DOT Plans Hwy Upgrades

Duluth GA

14 September, 2021

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Good morning, Duluth! It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town. Are you a local business owner or marketer in Duluth? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Possible light rain starting in the afternoon. High: 78 Low: 66. Here are the top stories today in Duluth: Even though our school district has been able to keep their accreditation, Cognia says that the Gwinnett School Board members must improve. The accrediting board said that they will be checking in and monitoring the data for the next two years in order for our district to keep their accreditation. One of the reasons for this is that Cognia saw potential issues with the equity of the board members and that there are issues surrounding the power the board members hold. (WABE 90.1 FM) Georgia DOT is starting to install some smart corridor technologies at intersections around Gwinnett County. These smart corridors will help emergency vehicles and other county transportation to get around all of the traffic that happens around the county. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)This article is behind a paywall. Along with those smart corridors mentioned above, Gwinnett County DOT is preparing to create some improvements along both the Duluth and Grayson Highways. One major improvement will include more spaces for pedestrians along the highways. (gwinnettdailypost.com) This article is behind a paywall. As we continue to see "Help Wanted" signs on the front doors on most local businesses, local bakery, Special Kneads, located in Lawrenceville is urging other local businesses to hire adults with special needs. The bakery is one of the only businesses in the county that works only with adults who have special needs to help them advance their careers. (11Alive.com WXIA) Sixteen locals have been displaced from their homes after a huge fire destroyed a two-story Gwinnett home and damaged two other homes. Nine people were able to escape the homes without injury, and the American Red Cross is helping out those who are now in need of a home. (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: Wednesday Walkers (9:00 AM) PTSA Meeting - Hull Middle School (9:30 AM) Knitting & Crocheting (10:00 AM) Park Place Movie: "Queen Bees" - City of Johns Creek (1:00 PM) Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee Meeting (6:30 PM) Duluth Patch Notebook Duluth Police Department: "Over the 9/11 weekend, several families came by the DPD to drop off some tasty goodies for our police staff. Thank you to both the Gill and Whittington families for their generous sweets to keep us going! " (Facebook) Georgia Gwinnett College: "For the eighth straight year, GGC has been ranked as the most ethnically diverse Southern regional college!⁣" (Instagram) Duluth Fall Festival: "The Fall Festival Committee would like to take a moment to thank our wonderful sponsors!!! You help make the festival such a success for all! " (Facebook) Gwinnett County Public Schools: "Reminder... GCPS is partnering with the Gwinnett Health Department to host weekly vaccination clinics at high schools around the county during September and October. No appointment is necessary. This opportunity is available to anyone eligible." (Facebook) City of Duluth, Georgia - City Hall: "Gwinnett County's District 1 Commissioner Kirkland Carden is hosting a series of town halls in September. The third stop will be tomorrow, Wednesday, September 15 in the Duluth City Hall Community Room at 6pm." (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Fun New Johns Creek Rock Art Snake (September 18) Sax Jazz & Blues Café Presents Reggie Hines-Live Music Entertainment (September 18) INAM at Vinings Gallery ~ Artist Show (September 25) Add your event That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update. If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors along for the ride. 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].