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🌱 Patch AM: Which two Duluth Macy’s locations are on the chopping block?
Make time for The Band who Fell to Earth on the Duluth Patch calendar

Good morning to you Duluth! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which two Duluth Macy’s locations are on the chopping block?
- Which Duluth-born cornerback is heading to UCLA’s secondary?
Also on today's calendar: The Band who Fell to Earth and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Duluthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Duluthfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny; windy, cooler, with a high of 49 and low of 27 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny, temps: high: 51, low: 33.
- Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 58 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Macy's to shutter Northlake Mall location (atlantanewsfirst.com) — Two Macy’s stores in Duluth are slated to close as part of the retailer’s broader plan to shutter underperforming locations, including Northlake Mall in Tucker. The company says it’s shifting investment to its strongest stores and luxury brands, which could reshape where Duluth shoppers go for department-store options this year.
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• UCLA continues run of transfers commitments, adds 3 more (on3.com subscription) — A former UConn cornerback from Duluth, Osiris Gilbert, has committed to transfer to UCLA, giving a local athlete a shot on a major college stage. He’s one of several defensive backs joining the Bruins, after a freshman season with solid production. Duluth football fans may want to follow his progress out west.
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📸 Around Duluth
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Duluth
- The Band who Fell to Earth
Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth, GA, 30096
8:00 pm - North Atlanta Collectibles Show & Sale - Sports, Pokemon, Pops, TCG, etc.
Norcross High School , 5300 Spalding Dr , Norcross
9:00 am - Kidsʼ Chess
Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
6:00 pm - Toastmasters Gavel Club
Northeast Spruill Oaks Library , 9560 Spruill Road , Johns Creek
6:30 pm - JV Girls Basketball at Fellowship Christian
Northview Duluth, GA 30097
8:00 pm - 9th Grade Boys Basketball at Johns Creek
Northview Duluth, GA 30097
6:00 pm - Ask The Social Worker
Ocee Library , 5090 Abbotts Bridge Road , Johns Creek
10:30 am - 9th Grade Boys Basketball at Chattahoochee
Northview Duluth, GA 30097
5:30 pm - Here I Com Again: A Nod to Dolly Parton. with Run, Katie, Run!
Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay , 3116 Main St , Duluth
8:00 pm - Spencer Thomas and Jordan Foley
Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay, 3116 Main St, Duluth, GA, 30096
8:00 pm - Colm Keegan
3116 Main St , Duluth
8:00 pm - The Spirit of RUSH
3116 Main St NW
8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Today was a very hard day as we (my sister and myself) had to make the decision to help our fur baby cross the rainbow 🌈.
He had health issues like Cushings and arthritis in his rear legs. He was 16 1/2 years old. I had him since he was a year old and adopted him as a… (Nextdoor Chattahoochee) - My daughter just told me a kid had a toy gun on the school bus this afternoon, he went all day with the gun in his bookbag
Parents are getting super reckless. One day it’s a fake gun, next day it’s a real one! Encourage your kids to speak out when they see something not… (Nextdoor Berkeley Woods)
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Cook - Senior in Duluth. Apply here.
- Starbucks Corporation posted a job opening for shift supervisor - Store# 11175, SATELLITE BLVD & OLD PEACHTREE RD in Duluth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duluth here.
🗞 Nearby News
Suwanee
- NIU Gymnastics Begin 2026 Slate at Kent State (niuhuskies.com)
- Peachtree Pest Control partners with local nonprofits to fight food insecurity (mypmp.net)
Norcross
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