Nonprofit Organization, Helping Mamas, hosts Bachelor(tete) cast members for the Ultimate Bachelor Viewing Party

Sunday, August 25, 2019

Nonprofit Organization, Helping Mamas, brought back the famed, cast-member attended Ultimate Bachelor Viewing Party, Monday, August 19, 2019, for the third year in a row filled with Bachelors and bubbles. The viewing party was center around a fiery episode of Bachelor in Paradise, with cast members mingling and answering a fan-fueled Q&A.

Eastside Medical Center to host "Crush the Crisis" Opioid Take Back Day on Saturday, September 7

Sunday, August 25, 2019

On Saturday, September 7, Eastside Medical Center will host “Crush the Crisis,” an opioid take back event. Law enforcement officers from the Snellville Police Department will be on-site to assist with the collection and disposal of unused medications from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Issues Call for Volunteers for Two Water Cleanup Events

Thursday, August 22, 2019

Gwinnett County Eco-Focused Nonprofit Teams Up with Organizers for 31st Annual Lake Lanier Shore Sweep and 2019 Yellow River Trash Bash on September 14 Saturday, September 14 has all the makings for a very busy day in Gwinnett thanks to two water-focused cleanup events: the 31st Annual Lake Lanier Shore Sweep and the 4th Annual Yellow River Trash Bash. Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful is proud to team up with the organizers of both events and would like to issue a call to volunteers to take part in the event of their choosing. Both are intended to clean up the shores, waters and land surrounding two important water sources in Georgia – Lake Lanier and the Yellow River.

McClure Health Science High School opens doors to students

Thursday, August 22, 2019

This August, a group of 632 students begin the school year at the new McClure Health Science High School in Duluth — a $38 million-dollar Gwinnett County Public Schools facility where high school students can earn college credit and industry experience while working towards their diploma.

Duluth's New Life Enrichment Center gives caregivers hope, help, and rest

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

It is estimated that there are more than 1.6 million caregivers in the metro Atlanta area and at least 266,000 right here in Gwinnett County. There are parents in our community caring for adult children with developmental disabilities, traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, autism, cystic fibrosis, mental illness, and other ongoing medical conditions. Some families are caring for aging parents whose physical or mental capacities are beginning to fail. There are spouses of disabled loved ones, families coping with long-term treatments or debilitating chronic diseases, and a large number of disabled veterans needing support.

Fudge Lady" Returns to Lilburn Daze

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

In 1976 a young woman with a very special talent-spotted an article in a Farmer's Market brochure looking for vendors for an event called Lilburn Daze. It would be the third year of Lilburn Daze and hosted by the Lilburn Woman's Club and the City of Lilburn and would be held in a K-Mart parking lot in Lilburn.

A measure of Clay by Richard Shivers — Pottery for the soul

Monday, August 19, 2019

Whether singing in the church choir or molding clay behind the wheel, Richard Shivers hopes that his work will inspire and enrich those who experience it.

Artist Jacqui Miller paints to bear witness to racial equality

Monday, August 19, 2019

“I had no clue what I wanted to paint when I got started. I read somewhere that a good way to figure that out is to start art journaling, so I started sketching every day, and this is where that process lead me,” said Jacqui Miller, whose work was displayed with the Clay and Canvas exhibit this summer at the City of Sugar Hill.

Eastside Medical Center named John Hoover Chief Operating Officer

Friday, August 16, 2019

Eastside Medical Center is pleased to welcome John Hoover as the hospital’s new chief operating officer (COO). John comes to Eastside by way of HCA Healthcare’s Wesley Healthcare system in Wichita, Kan. where he served as the vice president of operations. John brings over 10 years of extensive healthcare experience to Eastside where he will oversee hospital operations.

Dr. Tommy Welch named as Chief Equity and Compliance Officer

Friday, August 16, 2019

At its regular monthly meeting on August 15, 2019, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed Dr. Tommy Welch, principal of Meadowcreek High School, as the district’s Chief Equity and Compliance Officer.

Gwinnett County Board of Education approves changes to Student Conduct Behavior Code to clarify position regarding cannabis

Friday, August 16, 2019

At its August 15, 2019, regular meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a change to its student discipline code in an effort to clarify the district's policy regarding the possession and/or sale of cannabis in Gwinnett County public schools in light of the passage of the Georgia Hemp Farming Act, which was signed into law on May 10. The new changes specifically identify cannabis as a prohibited substance in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

Give back to your community at Gwinnett Parks Foundation Park'Nership Work Day

Thursday, August 15, 2019

The Gwinnett Parks Foundation Gwinnett residents can give back to the community by helping with maintenance at Collins Hill Park on Park’Nership Work Day Aug. 17. They can then treat themselves to a free movie under the stars.

JapanFest Atlanta 2019

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The theme: "Get Ready to Travel Japan- Olympics 2020!" Experience Japan like never before at this year's JapanFest Atlanta! Our 33rd JapanFest this year is all about "traveling" to Japan to enjoy the traditions, natural beauty, and pop culture of the nation that is hosting the 2020 Olympics!

Buford GA Native Awarded $1000 National Nursing Scholarship

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The team at Platinum Educational Group understands the struggles and obstacles that are presented to students obtaining higher education in the healthcare industries. In 2015, Platinum Educational Group launched its inaugural scholarships program geared at Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students.

School lunches then and now — A look at the history of school lunches in Gwinnett

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Lunches have come a long way since the first meal was served in Gwinnett County Public Schools. The first documented school lunch was served in January 1944, at what was then called “Lilburn Highschool”.

Some Snellville Storm Water Charges Incorrect on Property Tax Bills

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The City of Snellville is working to correct its error and new bills will be sent soon. About half of the residents in Snellville will be receiving a corrected tax bill soon, the Tax Commissioner’s Office advised today.

Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth's Concussion Institute Announces Integration of Telemedicine into Offerings

Monday, August 12, 2019

Institute partners with rural south Georgia school district to offer concussion care and reduce healthcare gap Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC)-Duluth announced today that its Concussion Institute has partnered with Ware County Schools to provide concussion care for, potentially, 6,000 students and athletes via telemedicine. Through this partnership, GMC-Duluth will be the first hospital in Georgia to offer school-based concussion care through telemedicine, broadening area students' access to critical, specialty care with the convenience of virtual appointments.

2019 Gwinnett County Property Tax Bills mailed, due Oct. 15

Friday, August 09, 2019

As of today, tax bills can be viewed and paid online. Tax Commissioner Richard Steele announced today that 2019 property tax bills are being mailed in batches beginning today and are due Oct. 15.

Cancer support group meets first Saturday of the month at Grayson Coffee House

Friday, August 09, 2019

“Most of your support groups are in a church organization, and I have never heard of anything on any website or any ad that doesn’t show them in church, so I’m like ‘You know what? I’m going to do something different,’” said Barb Brown, who then sipped from an orange to-go cup at Grayson Coffee House.

Georgia Launches New, More Secure Licenses and IDs

Friday, August 09, 2019

But What's in Your Wallet Still Works Until Expiration! The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) recently began issuing new, more secure driver's licenses and identification cards at its 67 Customer Service Centers. The cards have a modern design and feel with the most secure credentials the State of Georgia has ever issued.

Tennessee Aquarium Celebrates More Than 25 Years of Certified Excellence in Animal Care and Conservation

Friday, August 09, 2019

Dan Ashe, the president and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums visited the Tennessee Aquarium today in recognition of more than a quarter-century of continuously meeting the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' (AZA) expectations for excellence.

September 2019 Adult Programming Events

Friday, August 09, 2019

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New Life Retreat Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Narconon reminds families that abuse of heroin and opioid drugs has become a national health crisis. Learn to recognize the signs of heroin abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk.

Norcross to host famed Atlanta muralist Yehimi Cambron

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Muralist Yehimi Cambron is coming to the Norcross Community Market on August 10! On Saturday, August 10, the City of Norcross and Norcross Public Arts Commission (NPAC) will host famed Atlanta artist and muralist, Yehimi Cambron. Ms. Cambron will be doing “demonstration art” for both children and adults at the Norcross Community Market at Lillian Webb Park, which is a project of the Sustainable Norcross Commission every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the summer months.

Soup Nite in Grayson gives Hungry Families Warm Meals

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Some of the women at Highlands Presbyterian Church have found a solution to world hunger. Or at least, a solution for their part of the world.

Gwinnett Medical Center’s new Primary Care and Specialty Center is now open in Peachtree Corners

Thursday, August 08, 2019

Gwinnett Medical Center recently celebrated the opening of its second Primary Care & Specialty Center in Gwinnett. The new state-of-the-art facility is located in Peachtree Corners and conveniently provides corporate health services, primary care, 3D Mammography, and X-Rays, as well as a full suite of specialty services, all in one building.

Hearts to Nourish Hope helps wayward youth in Gwinnett find purpose

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

Patrice Wuerth, COO and Co-founder of local non-profit “Hearts to Nourish Hope”, is on a mission to provide work and education opportunities to troubled youth in the community. With a new center in Lawrenceville that focuses on ages 16 to 24, Patrice sees all kinds of possibilities to make a difference for those in DEFACS, the Juvenile Court system, and out-of-school teens in Gwinnett.

Citizens’ Police Academy accepting applications for fall session

Wednesday, August 07, 2019

The Snellville Citizens’ Police Academy is accepting applicants for its 28th session.

Gwinnett Teen Dreams of Broadway

Tuesday, August 06, 2019

Ally Copeland, a sophomore at Grayson High School, started acting in Couch Middle School’s theater program in the sixth grade. Working to hone her craft, Ally has grown as an actor and as a person, and there’s no other life she can imagine for herself besides the lights, the action and all the pizazz that comes with musical theater.

Squirrel hunting season opens August 15th

Monday, August 05, 2019

Time to hit the woods in pursuit of Ole Bushytail! Squirrel hunting season provides the first opportunity of the year to start replenishing that meat in the freezer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Unlike some big game hunts, the pursuit of squirrels often involves more action for energetic youth, providing a greater level of interaction with the outdoors.

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