🌱 Duluth Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Tue, May 9)

Morning, Duluth! I'm back with your new edition of the Duluth Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm. High: 85 Low: 61.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid. High: 81 Low: 57.
• Thursday: Clearing. High: 79 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

1. Ames wins at Sugarloaf for 2nd win of the year on the Champions Tour. (Toronto Star)
2. Gwinnett County is to hold a virtual workshop Thursday on saving water. ( The Atlanta Journal Constitution)
3. Gwinnett County police searching for two women accused of stealing nearly $4,000 worth of merchandise. (WSB Atlanta)

Coming up in Duluth:

Tuesday, May 9

• Dine & Dash @ Everleigh Duluth (11:00 AM)
• Sakura Cherry Blossom @ Gwinnett County Public Library - Duluth Branch (6:00 PM)

Thursday, May 11

• Thursday Night Funny @ The Bermuda Bar (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• City of Duluth, Georgia: "We’re off to the races! It's not too late to join us for Duluth Derby Day in Downtown Duluth! Pull out your wide-brimmed hats, bow ties and come watch the Kentucky Derby on a large screen." (City of Duluth, Georgia via Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools: "It's a weekend double take! Today we're celebrating two Shine Students! Eden says she shines because of the family, friends, teachers, administrators, and community supporting her each day." (Gwinnett County Public Schools via Facebook)
• Duluth Youth Baseball & Softball, Inc - GA: "Congratulations to our Lady Wildcats - Winners of The Queen of the Hill Softball Tournament." (Duluth Youth Baseball & Softball, Inc - GA via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! Thanks, all, for your attention. This will be the last time you’ll hear from me for a while, as the Duluth newsletter is being paused for the time being. It’s been a pleasure!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek