🌱 Third Quarter Funds for Bordeaux + Senior Fall Health Fair

Duluth GA

19 October, 2021

10:31 AM

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Good morning, Duluth! Let's get you started this Wednesday with everything you need to know going on around Duluth today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 56. Here are the top stories in Duluth today: The Gwinnett County government is now offering a new glass recycling pilot program for all residents. This is coming three years after it ditched the curbside option for recycling. All residents have to do is collect recycling bags so that their recycling will be picked up. (Gwinnettdailypost.com) This article is behind a paywall. A new study from MyBaggage.com has ranked Georgia as the fifth scariest state to visit this spooky season. One reason for this is because of Gwinnett County's own Netherworld, which has been in operation for 25 years. Come on over to Stone Mountain to see the spooks and scares Netherworld has to offer! (Atlanta Journal Constitution) Current U.S. representative for our area, Carolyn Bourdeaux, has slightly outraised her Republican challenger in the 7th Congressional District. As of last Friday, she has raised more than $733,000 during the third quarter. (Gwinnettdailypost.com) This article is behind a paywall. Four Gwinnett County Public Schools students at Peachtree Ridge High School are now facing criminal charges after two threats were posted to their social media accounts. While authorities were investigating the first threat, the students had posted a second threat indicating that there was a potential weapon on campus. It has been reported that there was no gun on campus, but the students were trying to create chaos amongst their peers and at the school. (WSB Atlanta) Gwinnett County is going to hold its annual Fall senior wellness fair for residents 50 years old and over and their caretakers. The event will allow these residents to speak with local health officials, and participate in health screenings and other health activities. The event will be held this Friday at 10 AM. (CBS46 News Atlanta) Today's Duluth Daily is brought to you by Verizon, a Patch Brand Partner. Learn more about how Black and Mobile, a food delivery app created by two brothers, is helping put the spotlight on Black-owned restaurants. Today in Duluth: Digital Learning Day #2 (All day) Trunk or Treat - City of Johns Creek (6:00 PM) Eddie Owen Presents: Mike and the Moonpies (8:00 PM)Elvis Costello at the Coca-Cola Roxy (7PM)Behind the Scenes @ Your Library: Benefits of Library Card (2PM) Duluth Patch Notebook Our very own Officer Nielsen not only ensured this resident some peace of mind by suggesting a solution but also installed the Ring camera to her front door. Well done, Officer Nielsen! (Facebook) We would like, if we may, to take you on a strange journey to the Rocky Horror Picture Show at Red Clay Theatre on Saturday, October 23! Creatures of the night, doors will open at 11:30 pm and the pre-show will begin at midnight! (Instagram) Let's help the Duluth Police Department collect more food than Suwanee PD! (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Michael Flohr One-Man Show at Vinings Gallery (October 23) CtK Fall Fest (October 23) Medicare Seminar (October 23) Easterseals North GA Fall Festival (October 23) Medicare Seminar (October 26) JOIN Pickleball Festival (November 6) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update. If you're loving 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? I'm all ears. You can contact me at [email protected].