🌱 Supporters Rally For Tarece Johnson + Nonprofit Academy

Nicole Fallon-Peek
Updated ·3 min read

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 63 Low: 54.

Here are the top three stories today in Duluth:

  1. More than 50 community leaders and activists have signed a letter in support of Gwinnett County Board of Education Chair, Dr. Tarece Johnson, after she received criticism from conservatives for speaking out against racism. For instance, Republican candidate, State Senator Burt Jones, said her social media posts about the pervasiveness of systemic racism were "divisive and inflammatory." The support letter mentions that Johnson has faced vitriol since she was elected to the board in January and says "political disagreements should not result in anyone feeling unsafe." (Atlanta Journal Constitution)

  2. On Thursday, Feb. 24, the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia will host its 37th "Nonprofit Academy: Starting Point" at Gas South District Convention Center in Duluth. Nonprofit Academy is part of the Community Foundation’s plans to offer leadership initiatives and address area needs. "Starting Point" will provide a half-day of learning and networking for nonprofits, in addition to a lineup of speakers. (Gwinnett Daily Post)

  3. Duluth is in for a cloudy, rainy week ahead. There's a chance of rain every day through Wednesday with clouds and wind gusts throughout the week. Expect temperatures in the 60s and 70s. (Duluth Patch)

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Today in Duluth:

  • Free COVID-19 Testing By Georgia Department of Public Health/Mako Medical At Gwinnett Place Mall, Former Sear’s Building (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • Gwinnett County Public School highlighted Darren, their #Shine Student of the Day, for his efforts to learn new things that he can use to help the community and future generations. (Facebook)

  • Tomorrow (Feb. 22) at 10 a.m., the Gwinnett County Public Library is hosting a food drive with Atlanta Community Food Bank at the Dacula Branch. (Instagram)

  • Army Recruiting Duluth took part in the HCBU Culture Homecoming Fest and Battle of the Bands over the weekend. (Facebook)

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— 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