🌱 Gwinnett Transit Development Plan + 18-Hour GC SWAT Standoff

Duluth GA

18 January, 2022

5:05 PM

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Happy Wednesday, Duluth! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Mostly cloudy. High: 57 Low: 47. Here are the top 3 stories in the greater Duluth area today: Gwinnett commissioners hired a firm to create a new transit development plan. They awarded a $1.49 million contract to Washington D.C.-based Foursquare Integrated Transportation Planning Inc. The contract is for services to advance a transit development plan to improve accessibility, connectivity, and mobility of transit throughout the county and region, according to the Gwinnett Transportation Director. (Gwinnettdailypost.com) A gunman at Gwinnett County apartments was arrested after an 18-hour SWAT standoff, police say. The incident started around 6 a.m. with an unknown caller requesting assistance but giving no further information. An arrest was made shortly after midnight, and the man was charged with reckless conduct, aggravated assault, battery, and false imprisonment. (11Alive.com WXIA)Democrats are lining up to run for state House 97 seat in western Gwinnett. Ruwa Romman and Jonathan "JT" Wu announced bids for the seat. Wu plans to address education, healthcare, progress, community, and opportunity; while Romman plans to address updating the Quality Basic Education formula, Medicaid expansion, and voting rights. (Gwinnettdailypost.com) From our sponsor: Today's Duluth Daily is brought to you in part 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: Trivia Night - Social Fox Brewing (12:00 PM)Recreation & Parks Advisory Committee Meeting - City of Johns Creek (6:30 PM) From my notebook: The Duluth Police Department is a great place to make your Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, or other purchase exchanges. The DPD parking lot is monitored with video surveillance, so scammers and criminals will be less likely to do business in front of the police station. If you still feel uncomfortable, you may request an officer to stand by at the police department during your purchase. (Facebook) Gwinnett County Public Schools honors the commitment to equity and the work to end racism embodied in the National Day of Racial Healing. Together, we—our schools and the wider community—will work to support that commitment today and throughout the year as a bridge for racial healing, equity, and justice. (Facebook) Gwinnett County Public Schools honors Central Gwinnett HS teacher, Ms. Rocamora, as its Shine Staff Member of the Day! Ms. Rocamora believes in the potential of every student. Find out more about Ms. Rocamora and other "shining" staff members at http://bit.ly/gcps_StaffShine. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Alexei Butirskiy Artist Show (January 21) Add your event Loving the Duluth Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. See you all tomorrow for another 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.