🌱 Federal Grant For GCPS + New Duluth Homes + Gwinnett Place Mall

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 83 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Duluth today:

1. Gwinnett County Public Schools secured a big federal grant that will help support young children before they even start kindergarten. The federal grant will go towards the Building Babies’ Brains initiative which supports parents in becoming their children's best first teachers. Every Friday for 90 minutes, the program gathers certified teachers, parents, and children under age 5 to work on developmental skills as they grow into the school system. The goal is to equip more students with the necessary skills for primary school and combat the looming data that suggests 52 percent of Gwinnett students entering kindergarten are unprepared. (WSBTV)
2. Are you looking to buy a home in Duluth? Check out the latest batch of new homes to hit the housing market in and around Duluth. The list includes a variety of styles to fit your budget, from a three-bedroom/two-bathroom house on Lee Street to a six-bedroom/eight-bathroom house on Broadfield Run. (Duluth Patch)
3. Gwinnett County leaders are asking for community input about the Gwinnett Place Mall revitalization plans. Check out the two drafted concepts and provide your feedback online before they finalize one drafted concept around the end of May. (CBS 46 News)

Today in Duluth:

• Connections Matter Resilience Training, Virtual (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Suspects who stole two catalytic converters from school buses are still at large. If you have any information, help the Duluth Police Department by sending tips to Detective E. Gomez at egomez@duluthpd.com or (678) 512-3719. (Facebook)
• Today is National Hug a Plumber Day! Whether you actually "hug" a plumber or not, be sure to check out the Thumbtack app, which allows you to find a plumber in the Duluth area. (Duluth Patch)
• Master a new skill for free with LinkedIn Learning and your Gwinnett County library card. It's never too late to gain personal or professional development. (Facebook)

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— 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.