🌱Wilbanks' New Job + Everleigh Duluth + Man on the Run

Duluth GA

14 October, 2021

10:43 AM

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Happy Friday, people of Duluth! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 83 Low: 65. Here are the top stories in Duluth today: New complex, Everleigh Duluth, is now offering contemporary-styled active living apartments for adults 55 and older. The complex is brought to you by a company called Greystar, who is known for bringing a unique and valuable experience to the real estate industry. The complex will be located near the Duluth town green, and will be in partnership with Sugarloaf Golf Course. (McDuffie Progress)Gwinnett County police are on the search for a man accused of shooting and killing a woman and leaving her to lay dead inside her Gwinnett home. There is no information about the woman who was shot, but the suspect is 45-year-old Corey Dowell. If you have any information on his whereabouts, reach out to our local Crime Stoppers. (WSB Atlanta) Governor Brian Kemp has appointed former long-term Gwinnett school superintendent, J. Alvin Wilbanks, to the Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission. This comes after Wilbanks retired in July after the school board narrowly voted to dismiss his contract with a payout of over $500,000. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution) Several Gwinnett County animal shelters are celebrating Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month throughout the month of October. If you adopt a dog over 25 pounds, adoption fees will be lifted. Come on over and add a new member to your family! (Gwinnett Daily Post)This article is behind a paywall. Gwinnett County leaders have agreed to help fund the Livable Centers Initiative study of Gwinnett Place Mall area. The county has partnered with Vanasse Hangin Brustlin Inc. to conduct an official survey of the public to understand what should be done with the empty space.(Atlanta Journal Constitution) Today's Duluth Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about online gaming relationships and how they've helped some children through the pandemic. Today in Duluth: Eddie Owen Presents: Interstellar Echoes – A Tribute to Pink Floyd (8:00 PM)Israel e Rodolffo e Kevin O-Chris(9PM)GCPL Photo Annual: Exhibition Opening(6:30 PM)The Black Creator's Retreat- you must register for this event (11 AM)EVOLUCION ROCK FEST 2021 (4 PM) Duluth Patch Notebook Technology and good police work helped capture the suspect who stole a cell phone from a victim in Downtown Duluth. Our camera technology continues to grow and help put a positive spin on an unfortunate incident. (Facebook) Yesterday was National Stop Bullying Day. Sadly, there is a day for this but unfortunately, this stuff happens. Let's commit to being the bigger person and help stop bullying. This is not only for school children. Adults bully other adults as well. (Facebook) Arborguard was trimming the Chinese Elms on Main Street yesterday morning (Thursday, October 14). If possible, please refrain from parking under the trees until the work is complete. Minor traffic delays are expected. (Instagram) On Oct. 26, GCPS students in 8th grade will take the PSAT 8/9 at no cost. The PSAT 8/9 is a test that helps determine what students need to work on most so that they are ready for college when they graduate from high school. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Sax Blues & Jazz Cafe Presents " International Saxophonist" Kimberyle McKinney (October 16) YG for Congress Campaign Kickoff Celebration (October 18) Michael Flohr One-Man Show at Vinings Gallery (October 23) Defending Freedom in American Education (October 23) Easterseals North GA Fall Festival (October 23) Revved Up Kids The Big Show Charity Talent Competition (October 24) JOIN Pickleball Festival (November 6) Add your event 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 enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some more 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].