Gas South District has named its first trail to honor Preston C. Williams at Gateway Park. The trail connects the Gas South District to local hotels and restaurants and creates walkability of the campus. Williams, long the Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau leader, retired in August of 2022 after 26 years of service. Signage highlighting Georgia trees and plants and the process of erosion will be located along the park path. DWR and Gwinnett Clean and Beautiful will work in partnership with Gas South District to preserve the space as a natural habitat. The trail begins at the southwest intersection of Satellite Boulevard at Sugarloaf Parkway, and ends near the theatre in the District. (Photo by Bruce Johnson of Explore Gwinnett.)
Duluth plans 6th annual Clean-Up Day on June 10
The City of Duluth is planning its sixth annual Citywide Community Clean-Up Day at the Duluth Public Works facility, at 2450 Main Street, on Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day is part of the Duluth Neighborhood Outreach Work Program.
As an amnesty dump day, the city will be accepting the following household items from City residents on this day only at no charge to Duluth residents. Residents must bring a current utility bill and driver’s license to enter the event. No vehicles larger than a standard-size pick-up truck will be admitted into the event.
- Up to four car tires;
- Leftover paint from your home improvement project;
- Debris from your home renovation project (tile, lumber, carpet, sinks, toilets, etc.);
- Vehicle parts and fluids (motor oil, batteries, antifreeze);
- Garden chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, fertilizer, and insecticides);
- Household chemicals;
- E-Waste recycling (monitors, laptops, desktops, smartphones, tablets, keyboards, scanners, printers, TVs, etc.).
- Paper Shredding
Other items acceptable include lawnmowers, appliances, grills, furniture, mattresses, electronics, cardboard, etc.), yard debris and paper for shredding.
This free event is only for residents who live within Duluth City Limits:
- All residents must bring a current utility bill and driver’s license to enter the event.
- This event is not open to contractors, builders or other construction trades.
- No commercial materials will be accepted.
- No vehicles larger than a standard-size pick-up truck will be admitted into the event.
Did you know…Many household items can be disposed of at your curbside or dropped off at the Public Works facility year-round.
Republic Services (your garbage company) will take mattresses, furniture, appliances and other household items at the curb. You must call Republic Services at 678.963.2800 within 24 hours of your scheduled pick-up day to request this free service. You must also attach a Duluth trash bag to the item.
Norcross to hold two important plan updates
The City of Norcross is carrying out two important plan updates over the course of 2023: the citywide Comprehensive Plan and the Town Center Livable Centers Initiative Plan. Because of their interrelated nature, the two plan updates are being conducted as a joint effort, branded as Imagine Our Future. In-person and online engagement opportunities will be offered throughout the remainder of 2023.
The public is invited to provide input through an online Visioning Survey. The survey is available in English and Spanish. The City encourages community members to let their voices be heard before the survey closes on June 30, 2023. The next in-person engagement is a pop-up booth at Farm Fresh Days (Thrasher Park) on Wednesday, June 14, from 4 to 7 p.m.
The Comprehensive Plan update will provide guidance for capital investment decisions, rezoning properties, and day-to-day decisions for city staff and elected officials. It sets a policy framework to ensure the city is moving in a direction that fits with the community’s vision.
The Town Center Livable Centers Initiative Plan will build on the previous update, with new implementation strategies for enhancing pedestrian safety and incorporating electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Town Center and along the Buford Highway corridor.
To learn more about each plan update and the upcoming community engagement activities, visit ImagineOurFuture.org. Community members can subscribe to receive project updates via the project website.
The Hudgens gets $20,000 from Gwinnett Creative Fund
The Jacqueline Hudgens Center for Art and Learning has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Gwinnett Creativity Fund! Hudgens Director Laura Ballance and Clara Rooks, marketing director for Explore Gwinnett, hold a replica of the award check. The Hudgens board sends thanks to the Gwinnett Creativity Fund, Explore Gwinnett Tourism and Film, and Gwinnett County, for their commitment to The Hudgens’ mission and vision, and for promoting the arts throughout the Gwinnett community.
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