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For the Birds: Feed ’em in fall to welcome them back in winter
Humans aren’t the only ones who look forward to autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too. But while they’re feasting on fall’s...
Debunking Breast Cancer Myths: How to Minimize Risk
“Below are five common misunderstandings about risk factors, symptoms and screening that I believe can result in delayed diagnoses and inadequate care."
The faces, the families, and the fallout of fentanyl
“If opioid addiction in the United States is the worst manmade epidemic in the history of American medicine, then fentanyl is the worst mass-murder campaign in American history.” (from the...
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For the Birds: Feed ’em in fall to welcome them back in winter
Humans aren’t the only ones who look forward to autumn harvest. Fall brings a bounty of natural foods for our feathered friends, too. But while they’re feasting on fall’s cornucopia of delicacies, birds are also planning ahead, taking note of yards with bird feeders that can help them weather winter’s cold.
The faces, the families, and the fallout of fentanyl
“If opioid addiction in the United States is the worst manmade epidemic in the history of American medicine, then fentanyl is the worst mass-murder campaign in American history.” (from the award-winning DO NO HARM documentary produced by Media Policy Center)
Gwinnett County: County budget reflects values, priorities
Gwinnett County’s budget for 2023 totals $2.27 billion, broken down into $1.78 billion for operating costs and $488 million for capital improvements.
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Debunking Breast Cancer Myths: How to Minimize Risk
“Below are five common misunderstandings about risk factors, symptoms and screening that I believe can result in delayed diagnoses and inadequate care.”
Hey Y’all: A New Year—A New Me?
Once again we have sung Auld Lang Syne and made our plans for an exciting new year.
Manners Still Matter: Let’s get back to basics
There was a time when a discussion about manners and etiquette included using the proper fork and writing thank-you notes in a timely manner.
Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners adopts $2.7 billion budget
Budget focuses on infrastructure upgrades, employee skills, technology, several new positions and staff for initiatives
4th Annual Wreaths Across America Ceremony Hosted by Philadelphia Winn Chapter DAR
On December 17th, over 150 people arrived at East Shadowlawn Memorial Gardens in Lawrenceville to pay honor to 350 Veterans by laying a fresh balsam wreath on each of their graves and saying their names out loud in remembrance of them.
Gwinnett DA on fentanyl: “This has gotten very bad.”
• More cartels are represented in Atlanta than in any other city in the country.
• Number one killer of people ages 18 – 49
• Why kill their customers?
• Fentanyl is in everything, even weed
Your Green 2023: Investment Year-End Tax Planning
As we end one year and begin another, there are things you need to think about doing to maximize your retirement assets, gain any available tax benefit, and/or avoid any tax penalty that may be linked to your investments.
Button Gwinnett Chapter SAR presents Bronze Good Citizenship Medal to Laura Drake
The Bronze Good Citizenship Medal was authorized in 1895 by the National Society, Sons of the American Revolution (NSSAR), as a way to recognize persons whose achievements are noteworthy in their school, community, or state.
Jackson EMC is receiving applications for 2023 Washington Youth Tour
Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is accepting applications for the annual Washington Youth Tour, sponsored by the nation’s electric cooperatives.