🌱 Juneteenth A Gwinnett County Holiday + Duluth Food Inspections

Good morning, Duluth! Let's get you started this Friday with everything you need to know going on today in Duluth.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 80 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

1. During a Tuesday meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted to recognize Juneteenth as a paid county holiday. "In the spirit of honoring the vibrant diversity of our community, the Board also agreed to follow the federal and state governments in making Juneteenth an official county holiday, commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans," the board said in a news release. As per the release, Juneteenth will be an additional paid holiday and will not replace any other existing days off. (11 Alive)
2. The Georgia Department of Health, alongside the Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale Health Department, recently graded eight Duluth eateries. Two restaurants received an A rating, three netted a B, and the remaining three were given a C. Click for the full list of restaurant inspections and grades. (Duluth Patch)
3. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. (ASPCA), millions of pets are brought to shelters each year — yet only around half find their forever homes. If you're looking to bring a four-legged friend into your home, consider starting your search in these Duluth area shelters. Visit Patch for the full roundup of local cats, rats, and dogs available for adoption. (Duluth Patch)

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Today in Duluth:

• Gwinnett Chamber 74th Annual Dinner At Gwinnett Chamber Of Commerce (6:00 PM)
• Eddie Owen Presents: Harvest Moon (The Music of Neil Young) At Red Clay Music Foundry (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to Lieutenant Smith for reaching the 25-year milestone with the Duluth Police Department! Smith serves in the Criminal Investigations Division supervising eight detectives. (Facebook)
• Looking for a new job or want to level up your career? GCPL University is a library service created to help you develop your career skills. Take self-paced, entirely online courses on Computer Basics, Microsoft Office, Python Programming, and more through the Gwinnett County Public Library. (Instagram)
• Gwinnett County Public Schools recognizes Lucas, the district's SHINE Student of the Day! Click here to meet him and other students featured in the SHINE campaign. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.