City of Duluth, Georgia

Mayor and Council Recognized Two of Miss Cindy’s Dance Students

Tuesday, August 10th, 2010

The Mayor and Council recognized two of Miss Cindy’s Dance students, Riley Grube and Rachel Rogers, for their outstanding achievements. As the first place winners of Junior Duo-Trio Ballet in the Dance Makers Inc. regional competition held in Nashville, TN last October, the pair went on to win first place at the National competition held in Myrtle Beach in June. Owner Cynthia Jean Brown-Bell is a Duluth native and familiar face around the area. She is a corporate sponsor of the Duluth Fall Festival, a Duluth Merchant’s Association member, and very active in the community.

George Roger’s Day, Law Day, and Oaths of Office

Monday, March 15th, 2010

The Mayor and Council recognized George Rogers, Heisman Trophy Winner in 1980, and proclaimed March 8, 2010 as “George Rogers Day” in Duluth.

The Mayor and Council proclaim May 1, 2010 as “Law Day” in Duluth.

Dedicated citizens take their Oaths of Office to serve on various Boards, Commissions and Authorities for the City.

Duluth Receives CREATE Community Award from the Atlanta Regional Commission

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

The Atlanta Regional Commission recognized five local governments on February 17th for their efforts to achieve key regional goals and make the Atlanta region a better place. The CREATE Community Awards are given annually to commend and share outstanding programs by local governments in the Atlanta region. One of the reasons the Atlanta region is a great place to live is because of all the people who work daily in each of our communities, to make life better for all residents. So many outstanding and innovative things are going on in our local governments, these awards can only scratch the surface.

Local government initiatives were awarded in the areas of Community Building and Involvement, Regional Prosperity & Economic Development, Environmental Sustainability, Application & Innovation in Technology, Educational Excellence. Duluth was awarded the CREATE Community Award in the Community Building and Involvement category for its Citizens Budget Committee.

Facing a budget shortfall and the possibility of the first tax increase in many years, City officials decided to involve Duluth citizens in the budget process. It was felt that citizen confidence would only be achieved if there was full disclosure of every penny in the City’s current budget and proposed next budget. In the end the Citizens Budget Committee made recommendations for increased fees in several areas and charging fees for services that had previously been free. With these recommendations, budget cuts by departments and using a small amount of reserve funds, the FY10 budget was balanced with no tax increase. Duluth will again engage a Citizens Budget Committee to make recommendations on the FY11 budget.

Oaths of Office & Employee of the Year!

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

Municipal Court Judge Charles Barrett issues Oaths of Office to Councilmember Jim Dugan and Councilmember Bill Jones.

Anthony Griggs of the Public Works Department was awarded “Employee of the Year” for 2009. Griggs was selected by his peers. Congratulations Anthony!

Jim Hall says Thank You!

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

In 1990 Julie and I first discovered Duluth, starting a life that eventually included our two sons, Charlie and Evan. Thanks largely to the Fall Festival, I learned how important it was to become involved in the Community where I live. I will be forever grateful for the phone call I got one night about nine years ago encouraging me to become a member of the Duluth City Council. I would like to take a moment to let the Citizens of Duluth know how honored I have been to represent you for the past eight years. I am proud of the progress that Duluth has made, and look forward to that continuing after I leave office. I would also like to recognize the real heroes in our City, that being our City Staff. Read more →

Duluth Fall Festival Giving Back

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

The Duluth Fall Festival presents the City with a check for $50,000 at their annual tree lighting on December 5th! Everyone was entertained by Parsons Elementary Chorus, Mark Pitt aka Elvis and Stephen Norwood as the tree in the Town Green was lit and Santa arrived via Smart Car to greet all the children. The Duluth Fall Festival gives back to the City each year from the Fall Festival proceeds for downtown projects. They are currently paying for the Festival Center building, but have contributed to many other projects in downtown including the cemetery, lighting, sidewalks, Taylor Park, the brick paver lot and more!

Highest Score on the National Geography Challange

Monday, November 16th, 2009

The Mayor and Council recognized Stuart Hench, a Duluth High School sophomore who was recently recognized by the Gwinnett County Board of Education for recording the highest score in the country during the National Geography Challenge. The National Geography Challenge exam is a competition sponsored each year by the National Council on Geographic Education (NCGE), which tests a student’s knowledge in both physical and human geography (culture, demographics, economics, and agriculture). Students who participate nationally are in grades 2 through 12. At Duluth High School, more than 70 students took the test after school. Stuart took the exam for the grades 7-9 and his score on the exam was the highest in the country. Teacher Jacquelyn Anderson and head of the social studies department Geri Flanary were also present.

Exceptional Stewardship and Management of the Erosion and Sediment Control Program

Monday, November 16th, 2009

The Mayor and Council presented Steve Lykins, Development Inspector for the City of Duluth, with a plaque for the “Exceptional Stewardship and Management of the Erosion and Sediment Control Program” given by the Gwinnett County Soil & Water Conservation District.

Photograph of Former Mayor Presented

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Michael and Gail Murphy, Betsy and Perry Bruce, and David and Jane Murphy presented the City with a photograph of Oliver Murphy, Mayor of Duluth in 1956. Michael, the oldest son, introduced the family in attendance and recalled and reminisced of area landmarks. Mayor Harris thanked Mr. Murphy and his family for their contribution to the City “Mayor’s Wall” on display in the Community Room.