Downtown Expansion Plans + Duluth Ethics Code

Howdy folks!

Welcome to the Tuesday edition of the Duluth Daily Digest. This is the place where you can find all local news and events each day.

In this issue, you will read about some new changes to Duluth's city council ethics code, and some concerts around town.

But first, the weather:

Be on the lookout for scattered thunderstorms with a high of 82 and a low of 62. Get those rain boots ready!

Here's the latest news:

1) If you have lived in Duluth for a while, you know that the downtown area around Parson's Square has changed tremendously in the past decade. The city is planning for more expansions within the downtown area but also throughout the entire city. Some future projects include more parking in downtown, filling in the empty spaces in downtown with new businesses, and a train viewing platform. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

2) The Duluth mayor has requested a committee to review the city's ethics code. The last time revisions have been made to the ethics code was in 2007. The update is to make sure city officials have high ethical standards. (AJC)

3) Georgia Gwinnett College is now building a new corridor that will act as a "red carpet" into downtown Lawrenceville. Local students will be able to walk directly from the campus into downtown. (Patch)

4) City council woman, Marsha Bomar, will not be seeking re-election this year. Instead, she is endorsing new candidate Jamin Harkness. He is currently involved in the council of both Duluth High and Coleman Middle. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

5) Gwinnett County Public Library is graduating nine students from its new Career Online High School Program. This program was created to help invest in adults for their future careers. (AJC)

Today's events:

1) James Taylor will be performing at Gas South District 7 p.m.

2) Backstreet Boys will be performing at the Ameris Amphitheatre 8 p.m.

3) There is a hiring event put on by Loya Insurance at the Plesant Hill Career Center 2 p.m.

4) The Gwinnett Career Resource Center is hosting a re-opening ribbon cutting ceremony 10 a.m.

5) There is going to be a discussion about Gwinnett's redistricting at the Justice and Administration Center at 6 p.m. Come out and learn why your voice should be heard!

That's all for today, folks! I will see you back here again tomorrow.

Peace and love,

Lyndsay Oxley (She/her)

My name is Lyndsay Oxley, and I have lived in the District at Duluth for about three years now. If you recognize my name and face, it is probably because you've seen me around Parson's Alley at Good Word Brewing. I am there every weekend serving tables, while during the week I am an ESOL teacher at Radloff Middle School. I love Duluth's everything from the diversity, great food and drinks, and the warming culture. I hope that I can continue to keep you reading every day, and if you enjoy reading be sure to tell your friends!