🌱 James Taylor Tribute Concert + Duluth Real Estate + Recycling Event

Morning, neighbors! It's me again, Nicole Tess Kazora , your host of the Duluth Daily.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warmer. High: 69 Low: 50.

Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

1. Fans of James Taylor won't want to miss the tribute concert headed to Duluth this June. Singer-songwriter Matthew Kahler has put together a collection of Taylor's songs to perform, accompanied by a group of all-star musicians. The event is scheduled to take place at Eddie Owen Presents: Red Clay Music Foundry on Jun. 11; visit the link for more details. (AJC.com)
2. Prospective homeowners: shorten your search with this week's local real estate roundup, courtesy of Patch and Redfin. The most recent collection of listings includes four homes right here in Duluth, as well as a waterfront property just minutes away in Berkeley Lake. Visit Patch for pricing, specs, and more information on each of these properties. (Duluth Patch)
3. A friendly reminder that Gwinnett County will be holding a recycling and paper shredding event this Saturday, Apr. 23. The Earth Day event, scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Coolray Field in nearby Lawrenceville, is made possible through a partnership with Gwinnett County Solid Waste Management and Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful. For a full list of items that can be recycled, please visit the Gwinnett County website. (Gwinnett County)

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Today in Duluth:

• Customer Service Session, Hosted By Gwinnett Chamber Small Business Series At Gwinnett Chamber Of Commerce (10:00 AM)
• Candidates Forum For Gwinnett County School Board Districts 2 & 4 At Gwinnett Chamber Of Commerce (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Duluth Cluster Band is headed to the Festival Center Stage on Apr. 22 at 6:00 p.m.! Students from Duluth High, Coleman Middle, and Duluth Middle will perform a variety of songs. The city invites the community to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets to enjoy a fun evening with local talent. (Instagram)
• The Duluth Police Department advises residents to install outdoor lighting to deter would-be thieves. Said the department, "Every little bit can help; whether it's garage lights or porch lights, don't let thieves lurk in the darkness. #LockItDontLoseIt" (Facebook)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking input on how it is using ARP Act funds to address learning loss, achievement gaps, and teacher recruitment and retention. The feedback survey closes on Friday, Apr. 29. To learn more about GCPS’ use of these funds and to provide feedback, click here. (Facebook)

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• Simon Kenevan Artist Show at Vinings Gallery (April 23)
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• Big Dreams Concert 2022 (April 24)
• Emory 22nd Brain Health Forum (April 26)
• Spring Fest at Christ the King Lutheran in Peachtree Corners (April 30)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. 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.