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Skip to content Search for: Duluth, Georgia News Home About Us Departments Community Residents Business Blog Local HotSpot: Eddie Owen Presents at Red Clay Music Foundry Posted on February 14, 2020 by Talore Ruedt Eddie Owen Presents: Red Clay Music Foundry can be found in the heart of Downtown Duluth and they have become known as the “songwriter’s best friend.” What many people don’t know is that they are more than just a music venue with a 260-seat listening room. They are also a music school and venue rental. At this music venue, an eclectic group of patrons routinely gather to relish the talent on display. Founder Eddie Owen likes to say “Life is in the song” and he has a particular talent for spotting emerging artists. After all, he did help John Mayer, The Indigo Girls and Sugarland get their start! His rapport with the grassroots music scene and credibility in the industry is unmatched. Fun Fact: A few years ago, Sugarland played a secret, midnight show at EOP after their sold-out performance at Duluth’s Infinite Energy Center. BONUS! Use the promo code HotSpot to get 50% off a ticket to this Friday’s show! You can find them at: 3116 Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096 Facebook & Instagram: @eopresents Online: www.eddieowenpresents.com Want your business to be featured as our next Local HotSpot? Click HERE for more information. Local HotSpot: Vom Fass & Violas’ Posted on January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020 by Talore Ruedt Vom Fass and Violas’ is one of the newest shops in Downtown Duluth and they offer a wide selection of oils, vinegars, spices, soup and rice mixes, gourmet foods and wine. With knowledgeable staff, this food lover’s boutique is great for those who love to cook and those who are still learning to play with flavors! They are also experts at helping you find the perfect gift for any occasion. What makes this shop unique is that they are always giving their guests a customized experience. Whether that is through private after-hours events, wine tasting or experimenting and sampling the products in store, you can guarantee you are in for a one-of-a-kind experience. Have you ever tried Pumpkin Seed Oil and Sea Salt on ice cream? Or White Truffle Oil and parmesan cheese on popcorn? If not, you better run to Vom Fass! Bonus! Mention “Local HotSpot” at your next visit and receive 10% off your first purchase (excluding wine). You can find Vom Fass and Violas’ at: 3131A Main Street, Duluth, GA 30096 Online: https://www.vomfassusa.com/ Facebook & Instagram: @VomFassDuluth Want your business to be featured as our next Local HotSpot? Click HERE for more information. Local HotSpot: Spool School Posted on January 17, 2020 by Talore Ruedt Spool School is a sewing and craft studio in Downtown Duluth for absolute beginners and social sewists alike and they are one of the few sewing studios of their kind OTP! They work to create a non-intimidating, fun environment to learn needle arts through a variety of useful make and take projects by offering classes, workshops, camps and parties. What makes them unique is their skill at bridging the generational gap with relevant projects in a beautiful, relaxed environment. And don’t forget to show off your newly made projects in their brand-new photo station! Your friends and followers will be amazed at your skills (and their giant scissors and spools.) When asked what they love most about being in Duluth Owner, Jamie Stepic responded with “I’ve lived and worked in Duluth for a long time, waiting tables (and meeting my husband) at Park Cafe and coordinating events at Payne-Corley House. I love the community here and the great support from City of Duluth. Relocating my business here was a huge priority for me.” Bonus! Mention the code word “HOTSPOT” and receive 20% off the 4 week Into to Sewing (adults) or Stich School (kids) You can find them at: 3112 Main St. Ste. 50, Duluth, GA, 30096 (Below Duluth Yoga) Facebook & Instagram: @spoolschool Online: www.spoolschool.com Want your business to be featured as our next Local HotSpot? Click HERE for more information. Local HotSpot: Planned Pethood of GA Posted on January 9, 2020 January 10, 2020 by Talore Ruedt Planned Pethood is the only low-cost high-volume spay-neuter clinic in Gwinnett County and they see nearly 200 animal for survey per week. They offer a 360-degree approach to protecting the health and security of pets with proactive life-saving solutions and have spayed/neutered 55,000 cats and dogs since they opened their doors in 2010. One of Planned Pethood’s main goals in to ensure everyone can afford to keep their pets healthy and at home. To do this, they offer low-cost vaccinations and spay/neuter services to anyone in need. They also offer free community cat assistance and humane trap rentals. If you are looking to add any new furry friends to your family, the team at Planned Pethood also facilitates pet adoptions. When asked what they love most about being in Duluth, Planned Pethood responded with: “We love working together with other Duluth businesses. It is great to form relationships with neighbors and work with local businesses that give back! Almost every business in downtown Duluth has helped our organization in some way. We are so lucky to have so many friends!” Fun Fact: Planned Pethood has lobby cats you can visit while you are there! There is never a dull moment in their lobby! Special Promotion: Make sure to visit the vaccine clinic on February 1 from 9am to 1pm for low-cost vaccinations, heartworm testing, flea medication and microchips. Where you can find them: 2860 Buford Highway, Duluth, GA 30096 Online: www.PEThoodGA.org Facebook: @PlannedPEThoodGA Instagram: @plannedpethood Want your business to be featured as our next Local HotSpot ? Click HERE for more information. Local HotSpot: Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center Posted on December 19, 2019 by Talore Ruedt Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center specializes in chiropractic treatment for natural pain! The team at Duluth Chiropractic has been serving the Duluth community since 1988 and they are dedicated to helping the people of Duluth and Gwinnett County with their pain and injuries by treating back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, jaw pain, knee pain and much more. When asked what their favorite part about being in Duluth is they responded with “We love being a part of this community! We feel so lucky that we get to meet and help so many of the local people in this area. From local police officers, city employees, to many of our neighbors it is extremely rewarding to build relationships and friendships with our patients. We are proud of the impact we make every day and we value being a part of this community!” The Duluth Chiropractic and Wellness Center is known for being extremely responsive to their patient’s needs. They have created a warm, friendly environment where people can come to feel better. They also enjoy giving back to their community through support of local charities including Duluth Kiwanis Club and Toys for Tots. Where you can find them: Visit them at 3499 Duluth Park Lane, Suite 110, Duluth, GA, 30096 Online: www.duluthchiropractic.com Facebook & Instagram: @duluthchiropractor Want your business to be featured as our next Local HotSpot ? Click HERE for more information Local HotSpot: Kurt’s Euro Bistro Posted on December 12, 2019 by Talore Ruedt Check out this week’s Local HotSpot! Voted Best of Gwinnett in the Steak & Seafood categories, Kurt’s Euro Bistro opened in 1985 and has been family owned and operated ever since! What is unique about this Duluth establishment is that they bring a neighborhood euro bistro to our small town while concentrating on the freshest ingredients and local flavors. They are dedicated to using the finest, local ingredients and offering the best food at reasonable prices! Kurt’s focuses on what is best in the world of delicious dining while providing an intimate atmosphere with a great wine selection an...