4th of July Celebrations + Bail Bond CEO Steps Down

Good morning, Duluth!

Welcome to the Thursday edition of the Duluth Daily Digest. Here's everything you need to know to get this Thursday started off right.

First, today's weather:

There will be possible light rain in the evening with a high of 87 and a low of 71.

Here are the top stories in Duluth today:

1. Wondering what the weather will be like this weekend for the holiday? Check out the forecast here. (Patch)
2. Georgia Power Foundation announced a $500,000 investment in Georgia Justice Project initiative that will help remove barriers between employment and housing for those with a criminal background. (Northwest Georgia News)
3. Fourth of July events are returning to Gwinnett after COVID-19 cancelled parties for a year. Duluth will be holding its celebration on Saturday night. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
4. GCPS announced three public hearing dates for proposed 2021 millage rate. Residents are encourage to come out and participate in the conversations. (Gwinnettdailypost.com)
5. The CEO of Anytime Bail Bonding of Gwinnett will be stepping down and changing its name. County sheriff, Keybo Taylor said the company had been using "deceptive practices." (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

Today in Duluth

• Missions Ministry’s Drive-Up Food Drives for the Hands of Christ Duluth Co-Op 2 p.m.
• Weekly Virtual Singo with Casey at Truck and Tap 7:30 p.m.
• Cloudland Coffee Tasting- Cloudland Coffee Roasters is holding a coffee tasting. 12 p.m.

Duluth Patch Notebook

• City of Duluth, Georgia: Kick your holiday weekend off at Fridays-N-Duluth Presents: Food Truck Friday! From 6-9pm, Downtown Duluth will have local food trucks and live music. (Instagram)
• Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce: Matt Baumgartner will take the seat of long-time president David Ross, who is retiring from the Chamber July 31. (Facebook)

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• Free Estate Planning & Living Trust Workshop Live Q&A Friday 3PM (July 2)

Housing:

• Well-qualified Home Buyer Looking for a Home (Details)

That's it for today! I'll see you back here again tomorrow.

Peace and love,

Lyndsay Kendall Oxley (she/her)

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