Duluth Recognized for Successful Planning

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by Talore Ruedt

The City of Duluth is one of 4 Georgia communities to recently receive a statewide distinction in the PlanFirst program!

PlanFirst is a Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) program that recognizes and rewards communities that demonstrate an established pattern of successfully implementing their Local Comprehensive Plan. Designated communities are eligible for technical assistance and enhanced eligibility for certain DCA funding opportunities.

Pictured above (right to left):

City of Duluth Planning Director, Bill Aiken

Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, Christopher Nunn

City of Duluth Senior Planner, Dan Robinson

Oh My Gourd!

Posted on October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by Talore Ruedt

Have you seen the pumpkins that have sprouted on Town Green? Grab the family and carve out some time for a photo op at our newest seasonal installations. Share your memories with us by using the below hashtags!

#FallForDuluth #DiscoverDowntownDuluth #DuluthGA

Howl on the Green is One Week Away

Posted on October 18, 2019October 18, 2019 by Talore Ruedt

Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble. Howl on the Green returns to Downtown Duluth on October 25^th from 6:00-10:00pm and all the ghouls, goblins and fairytale characters are invited.

This annual event brings thousands to Duluth Town Green; providing families a safe and family friendly environment to celebrate the season. The event kicks off at 6pm with food trucks, free inflatables, free hay rides and costume contest registration. From 7-8pm, the shops of Downtown Duluth open their doors for trick-or-treaters. At 8pm, there will be a costume contest with great prizes for first place winners in each category (2 years and under, 3-5 year, 6-10 years, 11-17 years, 18+, group, and pet). The night turns to fright at 9pm with a unique Twisted Fairytale performance you can only see here featuring mystical creatures, aerialists, fire dancers and more.

Residents are in for quite the treat at this FREE event! For more information, visit https://www.duluthga.net/community/howl_on_the_green.php

Rocky Horror Picture Show

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Talore Ruedt

Are you ready to Time Warp?! The City of Duluth and Lips Down on Dixie are bringing the Rocky Horror Picture Show with a live shadow cast to the Red Clay Theater on October 19^th for a Midnight showing.

If you are easily offended this show is not for you! Expect foul language and lewd behavior as audience participation is encouraged. To enhance guest experience, we will be providing free prop kits to all guests that will include noise makers, newspaper, party hats and more! They will also include a guide so everyone knows when to use each prop.

This event is free to attend and entrance will be given on a first come, first served basis. Please note that seating is limited. Doors will open at 11:30pm and the pre-show will begin at Midnight. No one under the age of 18 will be permitted without a parent or guardian.

For more information, please visit: www.duluthga.net/events.

Public Information Meeting For Ashton Woods Encore Project On October 1

Posted on September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 by Alisa Williams

9/11 Tribute

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Talore Ruedt

Last night our community paid tribute to all who lost their lives in the 9/11/2001 attacks. Video of the entire event can be found below. Special ‘thank you’ to our guest speakers Kathy Fincher and Rodney M. Cook Jr.

PEThood on the Patio

Posted on August 28, 2019August 28, 2019 by Alisa Williams

Block Party on Main: Dog Days of Summer featuring The Baha Men

Posted on August 14, 2019 by Talore Ruedt

Grab your four legged BFF and join us for a Dog Days of Summer event featuring the Baha Men on August 30th from 6-10pm! #WhoLetTheDogsOut We will have many pet friendly vendors include doggy day cares, veterinarians and adoptions from local shelters.

Enjoy dining delights from your hometown favorites and a select number of food trucks and street food vendors. There will be live music starting at 6:00pm in Parsons Alley and on Town Green along with free air balls from Xtreme AirBalls.

Pup-Friendly Entertainment Lineup
Special Appearance by Sparkles the Diva from 6:00pm-9:30pm
Stunt Show by The Dynamo Dogs at 6:15pm and 7:15pm
Free Dog Caricatures from 6:00pm-9:00pm

Entertainment Lineup

Steel Pan drummer on Town Green from 6:00pm-7:30pm

Tommy & Marty in Parsons Alley from 6:00-8:00pm

The Riot Band (Opening Act) on the Main Stage from 7:30-8:30pm

The Baha Men on the Main Stage from 8:30-10:00pm

For more information, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/849393252099029/

A Day in Duluth

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Talore Ruedt

Check out the A Day in Duluth article written by Aleem Sharif & Stephanie Grant with Southern Craft Beer below and then let us know how you would spend the perfect day in Duluth!