Atlanta Hawks and State Farm unveil Gwinnett County's first joint co-branded Courts and State Farm Good Neighbor Club

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Gwinnett’s Lucky Shoals Park Is Home to the 24th and 25th Hawks Courts and a New State Farm Good Neighbor Club The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm unveiled their first full facility with new basketball courts along with the second Good Neighbor Club at Lucky Shoals Park in Gwinnett. The outdoor courts, delivered by UPS, are the 24th and 25th to be renovated by the Hawks over the past five years, with courts 26 and 27 expected to be completed before the end of this year.

Local 15-year-old wins Life Care's nationwide Youth Volunteer Award

Thursday, September 12, 2019

On Monday, Aug. 26, Life Care Centers of America recognized the contributions of volunteer Miguel Harris during the company's annual management meeting awards dinner at its headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Solar Farm Powering Facebook Hosts Grazing Guests

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Land occupied by solar farm being used for agricultural production A solar farm that Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) depends on to provide electricity to Facebook’s Newton Data Center is now a farm in every sense of the word.

GGC recognized for its diverse student body for sixth straight year

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

For the sixth year in a row, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report magazine as the most ethnically diverse Southern regional college. The ranking was included in the magazine’s 2020 “College Compass” report, issued today.

Saint Leo University Ranked as Best Value in South for 2020 by U.S. News

Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Earns Top Rankings in Best Regional University, Best for Veterans, Campus Ethnic Diversity Saint Leo University ( www.saintleo.ed u) was ranked as one of the best regional universities and best values in higher education in the South in 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre Opens 2019-2020 Season with Tennessee Williams Classic 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), the professional North Fulton theatre company, will open its 27th season this September with a southern classic from Tennessee Williams: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof .

A Close Shave in Snellville, Georgia

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Survivors will often say that near-death experiences can bring out the best in people and reveal what’s really important in life — things like family, community, and faith.

Lawrenceville Youth earns Eagle Scout Rank

Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Kani McLean, 15, of Lawrenceville, GA has earned the highest award the Scouts BSA | Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award.

“GCC Witness Through Fitness United” rides to end Multiple Sclerosis

Monday, September 09, 2019

This October, two organizations come together to help put an end to one devastating disease. As light breaks in East Gwinnett, a flock of cyclists takes off from Grayson Elementary School. Their wheels whirr as they quicken speed, heading into Walton County for their Saturday ride.

Georgia's Archery Deer Hunting Season opens Saturday, Sept. 14

Monday, September 09, 2019

The time is almost here! Archery hunters will get to hit the woods beginning Saturday, Sept. 14 for their chance at bringing home some venison, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Amanda Riley Foundation Shares Smiles with Warriors Battling Cancer

Sunday, September 08, 2019

“We all know we should not be in a world with childhood cancer, but we are. So, what are we going to do about it?” said Lauren Harrison, a teacher at Brookwood High School and a beneficiary of the Amanda Riley Foundation, a 501(c)3 that supports families battling cancer.

Gwinnett and State Officials break ground on Georgia State Patrol Post in Gwinnett County

Saturday, September 07, 2019

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners and officials from the Georgia Department of Public Safety and Georgia Department of Transportation broke ground Tuesday on the Georgia State Patrol Post in Gwinnett County.

Georgia POW Camps in World War II — a book about Georgia’s little-known history in the Second World War

Saturday, September 07, 2019

In their new book, Georgia POW Camps in World War II, co-authors JW Wetzel, and Dr. Kathryn Roe Coker share the little-known history of WWII prisoners of war who were held at a prisoner of war camps across the state of Georgia. Weaving research with first-person narratives, they tell a timeless tale, showing how soldiers regarded as mortal ‘enemies’ became an integral part of the Homefront and saved Georgia’s harvest in 1944 when most of the able-bodied farmworkers were fighting overseas.

Gwinnett Technical College’s Commercial Construction Management Program Earns Five Year Accreditation

Friday, September 06, 2019

Gwinnett Technical College’s Commercial Construction Management program has been approved by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) for a five-year accreditation. This accreditation assures students receive a quality education in construction management which is current with emerging technologies and requirements in the construction industry.

Local PGA JR. League All-Star Team to compete in Regional at PGA National in Palm Beach, Florida, Sept. 7-8

Thursday, September 05, 2019

Winner of Regional advances to PGA Jr. League Championship presented by National Car Rental Oct. 11-14 A team of junior golfers, ages 13 and under from the Duluth area, will be competing in the PGA Jr. League Regional presented by National Car Rental at PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Sept. 7-8. The winner will advance to the 2019 PGA Jr. League Championship presented by National Car Rental, Oct. 11-14, at Grayhawk Golf Club in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Learn to hunt at a "Hunt and Learn"

Thursday, September 05, 2019

Deer, squirrel, turkey, quail, dove, or duck – all hunt-able species in Georgia. But, do you know how to hunt them? Georgia Hunt and Learn programs provide an educational experience targeted to those with little to no hunting experience, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division.

A piece of the past rests in Peachtree Corners

Thursday, September 05, 2019

In a county as robust as Gwinnett, history is often forgotten, lost to progress and to development that celebrates "new" above all else. Nostalgia becomes a luxury enjoyed only by those with the privilege of holding the memories. That's why, when a piece of history finds a home here, it deserves a place of honor. In August, artist Kathy Fincher gifted the city of Peachtree Corners with just such a piece of the past.

Lawrenceville to begin construction of Linear Park to college

Tuesday, September 03, 2019

Phase Two of the College Corridor to connect Downtown with Georgia Gwinnett College Campus

Are their lives worth your time?

Monday, September 02, 2019

What is the worth of a grumpy old man that he would deserve to be heard for the thousandth time about his buddy he’d lost in Vietnam? What is the qualification that that lady with the silver hair must have before I sit down and help her find the right puzzle piece?

Timothy Jones walks by faith and not by sight onto Georgia State Campus

Friday, August 30, 2019

This fall, Timothy Jones begins his first semester at Georgia State University pursuing a Master’s in Piano Pedagogy. Blind since birth, Timothy is something of a keys prodigy, and it’s his dream to help others who are visually impaired find a place in society through music.

The Wrath of Wrong— Creative Enterprises puts on first play at Lawrenceville Center

Thursday, August 29, 2019

In dedication to former cast member Nick Cain, who left earth, “too soon”, as his friends at Creative Enterprises say. Cast to play the part of “Scotty”, Nick had already memorized his lines when he passed, and he will be forever remembered for his dramatic skill and encouraging presence.

Hunter Education course options for dove hunters

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Before dove season arrives, do you need to complete your hunter education course? If so, hunters have two options – they can take the course completely online or take part in a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division.

Dove season opens Saturday, September 7

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

The anticipation is building, where will you be on opening day? Georgia's dove hunting season opens Sat. Sept. 7, 2019, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Military Order of the Purple Heart is on the offense in Gwinnett

Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Cities across Gwinnett and the greater Atlanta area are proclaiming themselves “Purple Heart Cities” to show solidarity for those wounded while serving in the US Armed Forces. Among those in the city of Snellville, where Mayor Barbara Bender issued a proclamation to designate the city and its roadways.

Gwinnett Medical Center Hosts Joint Pain Discussion

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

On August 22, Gwinnett Medical Center hosted a breakfast discussion about overcoming joint pain led by board-certified orthopedic surgeons Dr. Mary Jo Albert, Dr. Rashmi Kulkarni, and Dr. Robert Wood.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Georgia Chapter Wins National Campaign Awards

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Georgia Chapter (LLS) received several national awards at the Annual LLS Enterprise Conference in July. Representatives from the Georgia Chapter traveled to Orlando, Florida for the Conference to accept the honors.

Todd Olsen Returns to Lilburn Daze

Tuesday, August 27, 2019

In the early '90s a Christian pop-rock band was formed known as The Waiting, founded by local brothers Brad and Todd Olsen. Todd, who grew up in and lives in Lilburn, made arrangements for one of the band's first gigs to be at Lilburn Daze, the annual Arts and Crafts Festival held in Lilburn City Park.

Snellville creates public-private partnership with CASTO and MidCity to develop ‘The Grove at Towne Center’

Monday, August 26, 2019

Mayor Barbara Bender is proud to announce an agreement has been reached with a development team to build the first phase of the city’s highly anticipated The Grove at Towne Center.

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.

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