🌱 Duluth Restaurant Grades Released + Stuff-A-Bus Drive

Nicole Fallon-Peek
Updated ·2 min read

Happy Monday, Duluth! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

First, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 54 Low: 30.

Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

  1. Gwinnett County Transit is calling on residents to donate to its Stuff-A-Bus drive happening next week. Canned food and toiletries will be accepted at various locations from Feb. 21-25, including the GCT Customer Service Office at 3525 Mall Boulevard in Duluth. More information on the event, including a full list of collection sites and acceptable items, is available at Monroe Local. (Monroe Local)

  2. Patch has rounded up five new homes up for sale in and around the Duluth area. Listings include a 2 bed / 2 bath on Calumet Cr. and a 3 bed / 2bath on Albion Farm Rd. Visit Duluth Patch for property prices and pictures. (Duluth Patch)

  3. The Georgia Department of Public Health and the Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale Health Department have released health grades, which were conducted in the last two weeks. Some fast food chains scored in the high 90s, with a couple of perfect 100s; a few Duluth bar & grills received below a “C” grade. Check out Patch for the full list. (Loganville Patch)

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Today in Duluth:

  • Great Valentine 5K/10K (Virtual) (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • Did you know you can access the library after closing hours? The Gwinnett County Public Library offers Open Access, a service available for library cardholders that are 18+ years old. (Instagram)

  • Gwinnett Coalition reminds all Gwinnett County residents of free COVID-19 vaccines available by appointment or walk-in at the former Sears location at Gwinnett Place Mall. The vaccine clinic is held Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (closed from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for lunch). (Gwinnettcares.org)

  • The Gwinnett County Public Library offers on-demand, 1-to-1 tutoring services, thanks to its Tutor.com program. Residents can access these expert services for free. (Instagram)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.

This article originally appeared on the Duluth Patch