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🌱 Patch AM: How Duluth leaders plan to turn growth into better local jobs

Also, don't miss A Service of Remembrance on the Duluth Patch calendar

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Hello Duluth! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Duluth leaders plan to turn growth into better local jobs
  • Meet the new forward joining Duluth's Atlanta Gladiators lineup.
  • Why Duluth's Gas South District is becoming a meetings powerhouse

Also on today's calendar: A Service of Remembrance and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken go to the gym? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 94 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Sweltering heat, temps: high: 97, low: 72.
  • Sunday: Very warm with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gwinnett County: Fueled for Growth (savannahherald.com) — Duluth is described as undergoing a "rebirth," with Mayor Greg Whitlock pushing to attract better‑paying jobs, diversify housing, and stabilize neighborhoods to improve perceptions of the city. The piece also notes Duluth's role in countywide affordable housing efforts, including projects like Rainbow Village Phase 2, as Gwinnett continues its rapid, planned growth.
   

• Gladiators sign forward Ethan Strang for 2026-27 (pressofatlanticcity.com) — Hockey fans in Duluth will see a new face on the ice this season, as the Atlanta Gladiators have signed forward Ethan Strang for 2026-27. The former Guildford Flames scorer brings solid offensive numbers from Europe and Canadian university play to the team that calls Duluth home.
   

• Driving record business travel and tourism to the state (georgiaentertainment.com) — Duluth's Gas South District is spotlighted as a major meetings and events hub, with its expanded convention center, arena, theater, and connected Westin hotel drawing more business travel to the city. The article also touts Duluth's Michelin‑recognized restaurants and local recreation as part of Georgia's booming convention and tourism economy.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello 👋
    Hola a todos, espere todo el mundo esté bien. Preguntando si alguien sabe de algún trabajo para mujer de 20 años de edad. Vivo por Duluth, si… (Nextdoor Fallbrook Dr)
  • I am having a problem with my cars AC.
    I have a one year old and it's not very safe driving her around in this heat. Is there anyone willing to come take a look at my car and let me know… (Nextdoor Old Norcross)
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Shipping And Receiving Clerk in Suwanee. Apply here.
  • EnerSys Energy Products, Inc posted a job opening for Assembler - Hiring Now in Suwanee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Duluth here.

🗞 Nearby News

Peachtree Corners

Suwanee

  • 77 Flavors Wings And Hibachi in Suwanee receives a 62% on their recent health inspection (thegeorgiagazette.com)
  • 5 adults arrested, 4 juveniles charged after trespassing incidents at Suwanee home (wsbradio.com)
  • NBA Star Dwight Howard Relists Georgia Mansion for $14.5M as the Priciest Listing in Town (mansionglobal.com)

Alpharetta

  • Teen Son Of Ex-'RHOA,' NFL Stars Indicted In GA Sexual Assault Case: Reports (patch.com)

Ok Duluth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: He was working on his pecks (pecs). (Thank you W F C. for sending it in!)
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