Duluth Police Lt. Jackie Hood Graduates from the FBI National Academy Program
Thursday, March 28th, 2013
Duluth, Georgia (March 28, 2013) – Lt. Jackie Hood joined 267 other law enforcement officers in graduation from the FBI National Academy Program at Quantico, Virginia on March 22nd. The 252nd Session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 49 states. Included in the class are members of law enforcement agencies from the District of Columbia, 27 international countries, four military organizations, and five federal civilian organizations. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy Program, held at the FBI Academy, offers 10 weeks of advanced investigative, management, and fitness training for selected officers having proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 19 years of law enforcement experience and usually return to their agencies to serve in executive-level positions. Police Chief Randy Belcher said, “I am very proud of Lt. Jackie Hood for her dedication to expand her knowledge by attending and graduating from the F.B.I.N.A. It is a privilege and honor for law enforcement officers throughout the world to attend the F.B.I.N.A. The training course not only allows the officers to receive exceptional training, but it gives them the opportunity to make life-long friends and professional contacts around the world. There is no doubt in my mind that Lt. Jackie Hood will become an excellent Commander in the future”. Congratulations Lt. Hood! Duluth is so lucky and proud to have you!
Chattahoochee Access Will Soon Be Easier in Duluth
Friday, February 15th, 2013
Duluth, Georgia (February 15, 2013) – On Monday, February 11, 2013, despite the rainy conditions, City staff and representatives from Reeves Construction officially broke ground for the construction of the canoe launch at Rogers Bridge Park. The canoe launch is expected to be completed by May of 2013.
HDR Engineering Firm designed the master plan. The concrete launch includes a walk-down canoe ramp, a step-down boardwalk, a viewing area, and natural plantings. It replaces a dirt ramp. Reeves Construction was awarded the contract to construct the launch and was represented by Superintendent Phillip Thomas and Project Manager Brian Trotter at the groundbreaking.
The canoe launch project is a successful intergovernmental collaboration between the U.S. Department of Interior, State Department of the National Park Service, and the City of Duluth. Completion of the canoe launch will provide a safer access to the Chattahoochee River for tubers, canoes, or a surreal place to sit, relax, and enjoy the river view.
The launch construction is being paid for with Park SPLOST funds. For more information about the canoe launch please contact Kathy Marelle at kmarelle@duluthga.net or 678-417-9269.
Pictured: Duluth Parks and Recreation Director, Kathy Marelle, and City Staff along with Phillip Thomas and Brian Trotter of Reeves Construction break ground.
Artistry in Motion!
Friday, January 18th, 2013
Duluth, Georgia (January 18, 2013) – The City of Duluth, Georgia, led by the Gateway Art Project Committee (GAPC) and Mayor Nancy Harris, are very pleased to announce that the artist field has been narrowed down to three finalists from the list of 18 semifinalists. 85 letters of intent were received from artists all over the country for this very exciting public art project. Finalists will be given a honorarium to produce a mock up or model of the concept and will be interviewed in February before the final decision is made. The chosen design will be a permanent piece of original art to be installed in the center of the newly constructed roundabout located at the intersections of West Lawrenceville Street, McClure Bridge Road and Irvindale Road. This historic residential setting is considered a “gateway” into downtown Duluth, and this piece of art is expected to become a significant icon in our City and an important symbol to welcome citizens and visitors alike into the heart of Duluth.
The generous donation for this initial project is from the AGCO Corporation (www.agcocorp.com), a leading global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and Fortune 500 Company, whose corporate headquarters is located in Duluth. AGCO distributes their products in more than 140 countries worldwide and is a publicly traded company with additional locations in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia Pacific.
The GAPC was formed in January 2012 to plan and implement the process of selecting a piece (or pieces) of public art to be located in the center of the roundabout. This initial site-specific project is the first of many public art pieces the City hopes to commission to enhance the beauty and culture of Duluth and the surrounding areas.
Gateway Art Project Finalists
Douwe Blumberg – De Mossville, Kentucky
Michael Dillon – Milton, Georgia
Koryn Rolstad – Seattle, Washington
Artistry in Motion!
Monday, November 12th, 2012
Duluth, Georgia (November 9, 2012) – The City of Duluth, Georgia, led by the Gateway Art Project Committee (GAPC) and Mayor Nancy Harris, are very pleased to announce that we received 85 letters of intent from artists all over the country for this very exciting public art project. The committee has now narrowed the field down to 18 semifinalists that are asked to submit their concept drawing or illustration. Finalists will then be selected and given a honorarium to produce a mock up or model of the concept before the final decision is made. The chosen design will be a permanent piece of original art to be installed in the center of the newly constructed roundabout located at the intersections of West Lawrenceville Street, McClure Bridge Road and Irvindale Road. This historic residential setting is considered a “gateway” into downtown Duluth, and this piece of art is expected to become a significant icon in our City and an important symbol to welcome citizens and visitors alike into the heart of Duluth.
The generous donation for this initial project is from the AGCO Corporation (www.agcocorp.com), a leading global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and Fortune 500 Company, whose corporate headquarters is located in Duluth. AGCO distributes their products in more than 140 countries worldwide and is a publicly traded company with additional locations in Europe, South America, Africa and Asia Pacific.
The GAPC was formed in January 2012 to plan and implement the process of selecting a piece (or pieces) of public art to be located in the center of the roundabout. This initial site-specific project is the first of many public art pieces the City hopes to commission to enhance the beauty and culture of Duluth and the surrounding areas.
City of Duluth Wins 97.1 The River’s Small Town Tour
Friday, November 2nd, 2012
(Duluth, GA) November 2, 2012 Atlanta’s Classic Hits – 97.1 The River asked listener’s to vote for their favorite town in which to host a Small Town Tour Concert. The votes are in and 97.1 The River and Diet Mountain Dew have a winner…. (DRUMROLL, PLEASE) the winner is…. “CITY OF DULUTH”! So, join us in historic downtown Duluth to celebrate with English Nick and the River Rats this Sunday, November 4, 2012 from Noon to 4pm on the Duluth Town Green located at 3142 Hill Street, Duluth GA 30096. We’re going to have a ‘rockin afternoon with food vendors, inflatables for the kids, and live music provided by Doctor Bombay. Admission is FREE! It’s all brought to you by Diet Mountain Dew and Atlanta’s Classic Hits – 97.1 The River! Visit http://www.971theriver.com for more information.
LAUGHING PIZZA PERFORMS FREE CONCERT IN DULUTH!
Wednesday, October 24th, 2012
(Duluth, GA) October 23, 2012 The City of Duluth invites you to attend Halloween on the Green this Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 1 pm to 7 pm in downtown Duluth. This family friendly event will feature three special performances by the Laughing Pizza Family Band on the Amphitheatre stage with the Atlanta Circus Camp as the opening act. Showtimes are 1:30 pm, 3:15 pm and 4:30 pm. Admission to the concert is FREE with a canned food donation for the local food bank.
Laughing Pizza is a real family band who write and perform all original pop-music for families. Their music videos can be seen every day in over 18 million homes on PBS stations and TV On-Demand around the country. This mom, dad, and daughter trio travel across the nation performing at theatres, museums, music festivals, nightclubs, schools, and other venues – including the White House (twice, including with Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers). Laughing Pizza has also been featured on the Today Show, CNN, and FoxTV, as well as in Money Magazine, The New York Times, Atlanta Magazine, Star Magazine, and the Huffington Post among others. Lisa and Billy (the mom and dad) are both classically trained musicians and former music teachers with a history of success in the grown-up music business – including a #1 Billboard Dance Hit and a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell. Emily, their 15-year-old daughter, plays multiple instruments including flute, drums, guitar, piano, and bass – and co-writes all of the Laughing Pizza songs with her parents – all while attending school online and crafting the new Laughing Pizza clothing line! To find out more visit www.laughingpizza.com
Atlanta Circus Camp is an experience designed to introduce children to circus, performing, and visual arts in a safe and noncompetitive environment. As a member of the AYCO (American Youth Circus Organization), USAG (United States of America Gymnastics) and ISERA (International Special Events & Recreation Association), we provide campers with the opportunity to learn something new and exciting every day, while developing their unique skills. Circus Camp began in 1992 by our Fearless Flying Founder Carrie Heller. Her inspiration and vision is what makes this camp such an amazing experience for thousands of children every year. Visit www.circuscamp.org for more information.
Halloween on the Green will also include a Cat Cruise In Car Show to benefit the Duluth High School Basketball program, Kid’s Zone, Trick or Treat, Costume Contest, Face Painting and a Spooky Performance by the Duluth High School Orchestra. There will be a nominal fee charged for some of the activities and concessions. Visit www.duluthga.net for complete schedule of events.
Chattapoochee Pet Fest
Friday, September 28th, 2012
What: 4th Annual Chattapoochee Pet Fest
When: October 7, 2012 @ 10 am to 5 pm
Where: Chattapoochee Dog Park
(Duluth, GA) September 28, 2012 – The City of Duluth is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Chattapoochee Pet Fest. This family and pet-friendly event will take place at the Chattapoochee Dog Park located at 4291 Rogers Bridge Rd. Come join us in the celebration of our four legged friends! We are glad to say that the festival has expanded to include our favorite purring pets as well. All “well behaving” pets are welcome. A pet costume contest will be a highlight of this year’s festival. Our other activities include pet vendors, craft vendors, food vendors, rescue groups, adoptions, and the Gwinnett Humane Society! All proceeds benefit the Historic Strickland House, home of the original Gwinnett Humane Society.
For more information about the Pet Fest please contact the Duluth Historical Society at 770-232-7584.
Duluth’s Gateway Public Art Project Generously Funded by AGCO
Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
Duluth, Georgia (September 5, 2012) – The City of Duluth, led by the Gateway Art Project Committee (GAPC) and Mayor Nancy Harris, seek to commission an artist to design and implement a piece of art to grace the center of the new roundabout located at the intersections of West Lawrenceville Street, McClure Bridge Road and Irvindale Road (There is a fourth roadway that will also connect in the near future). The GAPC was formed in January 2012 at the direction of Nancy Harris to plan and implement the process of choosing a piece, or pieces, of public art to be installed in the center of the roundabout. This initial site-specific project is the first of many public art pieces the City hopes to purchase to enhance the beauty and culture of downtown Duluth and surrounding areas. This location is considered to be a “gateway” into downtown Duluth, in a residential setting, and is expected to become a significant icon in our City and an important symbol to welcome citizens and visitors alike into the most historic area of Duluth.
The gracious donation for this initial project will come from AGCO Corporation (www.agcocorp.com), a leading global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and Fortune 500 company whose corporate headquarters is located in Duluth. AGCO offers a full line of tractors, combines, hay & forage, sprayers, tillage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems which are distributed through 2,600 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries worldwide. “It is important to AGCO to be good citizens in the communities where we and our customers operate. We are proud to support the city that has been our home for almost 20 years,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO.
Mayor Harris stated, “the partnership with AGCO and the City of Duluth is an example of an involved business stepping up to support the community. We appreciate the fact that AGCO understands the importance of providing citizens with public art that not only enhances the aesthetic value of Duluth, but becomes a lasting statement that AGCO is a business that supports economic vitality in our community.”
The City of Duluth is forming a steering committee to consider a public arts program to include the formation of a Public Arts Commission, funding options, goals and implementation guidelines. City staff has prepared a draft program for the committee to review. If the Commission is formed it would then initiate and coordinate future public art projects throughout the City. “AGCO is making a lasting impression in the City’s vision to implement a public art program for Duluth citizens. This initial piece, sponsored by AGCO, is setting a high standard for the type of art we plan to add to Duluth. We hope that other corporations will follow suit and help the city expand public art throughout the City limits.”
For more information about this public art project please contact Mayor Nancy Harris at nharris@duluthga.net or 770-497-5340. For more information from AGCO please contact Jamy Wright at jamy.wright@agcocorp.com or 770-232-8246. The call to artists and additional information about the project may be viewed at www.duluthga.net/community/publicart.
City of Duluth Presents: 2nd Annual City Council Chili Cook-Off!
Tuesday, August 14th, 2012
(Duluth, GA) August 13, 2012 Do you like Bluegrass & Chili? Come party on our beautiful Town Green in downtown Duluth located at 3142 Hill Street in Duluth for our last No Reason Block Party of the season on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 6 pm to 9 pm. This event will feature our 2nd Annual City Council Chili Cook-Off with defending champion Council Member Jones. Come taste what the Council has cooked up and cast your vote! Also, enjoy LIVE bluegrass music by Smokey’s Farmland Band, Best of Brews Beer Garden, delicious mini pies baked by Crave Pie Studio and family friendly activities to include tug of war, sack races, trivia and more! Admission to the event is free as well as the family-friendly activities and tasting of the City Council Chili. A nominal fee will be charged by the vendors for their food/beverage products. You can also purchase a large bowl of Chili by giving a monetary donation of your choice to the Hands of Christ food bank.
About the Band:
Smokey’s Farmland Band blends musical influences ranging from bluegrass to gypsy jazz to Cajun, creating a progressive sound they like to call “Goodtime Eclectic Bluegrass”. While they enjoy venturing outside the realm of the traditional, they still respect the roots of bluegrass, and retain the energy and twang of mountain music. A typical set features original tunes, good ol’ pickin numbers, and some unexpected covers too. It all comes together in an exciting genre-bending style that keeps listeners on their toes, and on the dance floor!
Among many accomplishments, SFB has opened for Willie Nelson at a sold out House Of Blues New Orleans, Sam Bush at the Variety Playhouse in Atlanta, and recently shared the bill for Del Yeah! with The Del McCoury Band and others. They have also opened for the Emmitt-Nershi Band and The Freight Hoppers, and shared the stage with numerous Atlanta and touring bluegrass bands. The band has traveled to Colorado, DC, NYC, and even St. Croix for performances, winning new fans at stops along the way. Their music is dedicated to the festival experience, camping and dancing in community, out of the way places that retain their beauty, live performance, and people who appreciate getting back to the farm from time to time.
Concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. Outside food and beverage is welcome too!
For more information, please visit www.duluthga.net or call 770-476-3434.
Operation One Voice and Duluth Police Host First O1V Warrior Challenge Race at Lake Lanier Islands Resort
Monday, August 13th, 2012
Duluth, Georgia (August 13, 2012) – This Saturday morning Lake Lanier Islands Resort will appear to be invade by Special Operations Forces and an assortment of weekend warriors as Operation One Voice hosts the first O1V Special Ops Warrior Challenge 5K 10 Obstacle Race at the Islands Resort. The adventure style event is a first for Lake Lanier Islands and for the Operation One Voice team. The first group to challenge the course will be a platoon of Rangers, dressed in battle uniforms, tee shirts and body armor kit running to honor a fallen comrade.
The next group of runners will be the competitive runners from both public safety and military teams. These teams come from local and Federal law enforcement including the FBI & USSS. The law enforcement teams will run against more Ranger and Marine teams.
The race is open to both teams and individuals with corporate teams starting just fifteen minutes behind those in uniform. Participants are placed in flights of approximately 50 runners.
The race will be no ‘walk in the park’, as police officers and firefighters have designed the course to be as challenging as possible with mud crawls, rope bridge and a couple of 8 foot walls to climb after the participants are good and muddy. As the runners negotiate the course, they will note a number of crosses bearing the names of fallen Special Operations Forces troops. The crosses have become a trade mark of Operation One Voice events as a show of honor to the families.
Date: August 18, 2012
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location:
Presentation Point – the course is set up on the old golf course
Lake Lanier Islands Resort
7000 Lanier Islands Parkway
Buford, GA 30518
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