🌱 The Judds Final Tour Stopping In Duluth + Duluth Sr. Is GA Scholar

Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know today in Duluth.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and comfortable. High: 75 Low: 58.

Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

1. Country Music Hall of Fame duo the Judds are hitting the road for what they're calling "The Final Tour," and they're making a stop in Duluth. The Judds will be playing the Gas South Arena on Oct. 14, 2022. Tickets go on sale today, Apr. 15, starting at 10:00 a.m. (WJCL)
2. Roughly 10 percent of the 216 Georgia Scholars for 2022 are proud Gwinnett County Public School students, including Duluth's own Aaliyah Perez. Perez was among the 21 GCPS seniors chosen for this annual honor, which recognizes seniors who exhibit excellence in "all phases of school life, in community activities, and in the home." Each Georgia Scholar receives a distinctive seal on their high school diploma. (Gwinnett Daily Post)
3. There are several new pets available for adoption in the Duluth area. Animals looking for their forever homes include Kieran, a black cat at Planned Pethood Of Georgia, and Sophie, a Pekingese at Society Of Humane Friends. For a full list of available animals, check out the list on Patch. (Duluth Patch)

Today in Duluth:

• Bocce At Park Place, Johns Creek (9:00 AM)
• Eddie Owen Presents: Pierce Pettis Birthday Concert At Red Clay Music Foundry (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Receive personalized one-on-one help from an expert librarian at Gwinnett County Public Library. Schedule an appointment online today. (Instagram)
• Book it for the bus! The 2022 Gwinnett County Public Schools Book Mobile 5K and Fun Run will be held Saturday, May 7, at the district’s Instructional Support Center, located at 437 Old Peachtree Road in Suwanee. (Facebook)

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• Adopt a Mom and Pop BINGO (April 18)
• Simon Kenevan Artist Show at Vinings Gallery (April 23)
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• Spring Fest (April 30)
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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll be taking some time off for the holiday weekend, but I'll be back in your inbox on Monday with the next update. To those who celebrate, have a happy Easter!

— Nicole Tess Kazora

About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.