🌱 Fridays-N-Duluth Returns Tomorrow + Clown Convention This Week

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First, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 76 Low: 51.

Here are the top three stories in Duluth today:

1. The City of Duluth has announced its 2022 event schedule, featuring the return of some classic events and the launch of a few new ones. Among the returning community favorites is Fridays-N-Duluth, which include both Food Truck Friday and Block Party on Main, from Apr. 29 through Sep. 16. New this year is a Jun. 25 event called Viva Las Duluth, where Vegas-style performances will hit the stage downtown. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Clowns of America International is hosting its annual convention right here in Duluth! The convention runs through Saturday at the Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta, with plenty of educational workshops, networking opportunities, and competitions. Clowns of America International, a nonprofit organization, has close to 2,000 members around the world. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
3. Gwinnett County deputies have captured a fugitive wanted on several counts of attempted child molestation and internet crimes against children in 2020. According to officials, Thomas George Kaercher did not appear before a judge on his scheduled court date, at which time a warrant was issued for his arrest. Kaercher is currently in custody at the Gwinnett County Jail without bond. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

Today in Duluth:

• Eddie Owen Presents: Anslee Davidson And Friends Hey Love EP Release Celebration At Red Clay Music Foundry (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new house? These three Duluth area properties are hosting open houses, so don't miss your chance to stop by! (Duluth Patch)
• Duluth police caught a driver in the act of doing doughnuts next to a highway. The Duluth Police Department posted the video to social media in a post titled "Duluth don't play." (Duluth Patch)
• The Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office commended a deputy for saving a military veteran who attempted to take their own life during a wellness check. Thank you, Master Deputy Nathan Person, for your life-saving actions. (FOX 5 Atlanta)

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Events:

• Every Day Carry Mini Class - April 30th (April 30)
• Spring Fest at Christ the King Lutheran in Peachtree Corners (April 30)
• Latin Night Atlanta - Dinner & Dancing @ Tony's Sports Grill John's Creek (April 30)
• Hire A Pro To Tackle Mom's To-Do List (May 8)
• Taxes in Retirement Webinar on 5/10 & 5/12 (May 10)
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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.