The City of Duluth hosted a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 8, 2025 to unveil a series of student-designed storm drain murals along George Rogers Avenue. In partnership with Paint Love, Duluth High School, Explore Gwinnett and the Duluth Public Art Commission, the project combined public art with environmental education to raise awareness about stormwater pollution and sustainability.
Over the course of several days, students painted meaningful, vibrant designs directly onto storm drains, illustrating how everyday actions impact our local waterways. The initiative also included mentorship from Paint Love’s team of artists and educators, who helped students transform their ideas into public-facing messages of conservation and creativity.
City officials, community partners, and local organizations gathered to celebrate the project, which was made possible in part by a grant from the Gwinnett Creativity Fund.
Also, a special thanks to the Stormwater Department, Gwinnett County Public Schools TV, and everyone else who supported this initiative behind the scenes.
The storm drain murals now serve as a lasting reminder that in Duluth, art and community go hand-in-hand to create a cleaner, more beautiful future.
