🌱 New Chief Comms Officer For GCPS + Duluth Jobs + Arts Festival

Rise and shine, Duluth! Let's get this Tuesday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town today.

First, today's weather:

Not as warm; a p.m. t-storm. High: 71 Low: 46.

Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

1. The Gwinnett County Public Schools board voted to hire Melissa Laramie as the district's new chief communications officer. Laramie previously served as the executive director of communications and public affairs of the Kent School District in Washington State. She will be replacing Sloan Roach, who is set to retire from her post at the end of this week. (Subscription: Gwinnettdailypost.com)
2. Looking for a new career opportunity in and around the Duluth area? Let Patch and ZipRecruiter make the job hunt a little easier with this week's roundup of the latest local job openings. Featured companies in town include MyMediabox, Hire Dynamics, and SpotOn. Click for details on these and other open positions. (Duluth Patch)
3. Celebrate the warmer weather and our community's vibrant arts scene with the Duluth Spring Arts Festival, headed to Main Street on Apr. 30 and May 1. The two-day outdoor festival will feature local artists, live demonstrations, acoustic music, and gourmet food trucks with healthy alternatives. Attendees can also enjoy Duluth's public art, including the Community Mural Project and the Main Street Wall Project. (Duluth Patch)

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Today in Duluth:

• S.T.E.A.M. At Duluth City Hall (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Roswell, about 30 minutes outside of Duluth, will be hosting a free family health and wellness expo on May 14. Attendees can expect free health screenings, demonstrations, healthy treats, and samples. (CBS 46 News)
• Car show season kicks off this weekend with the Grounded Truck Gathering, taking place at the Cumming Fairgrounds on Friday, Apr. 29. The event will benefit Bald Ridge Lodge and is sure to be well worth the 25-minute drive. (Forsyth County News Online)
• As of Monday evening, Johns Creek police are still searching for a missing 80-year-old man. Moon Boo Kim was last seen the morning of Apr. 24 and may be in the greater Duluth area. (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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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for your next 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.