November 11, 2013

Charlotte Nash, Chairman Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Giving back at the Holidays

Growing up on a farm, late fall was always a time of mixed emotions for me. Shorter days and colder weather kept us all indoors more but at least we could look ahead to the holidays with great anticipation.

At the Snellville Carmike Theater: Far left Cameron Arnett, Middle Left Cast Member. Middle Right Drew Mathew, Far Right Kelsi Chandler. Stand Your Ground will be In theaters January 17, 2014. Photo by John Hani

Stand Your Ground

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Stand Your Ground 
The True Story of a Cry for justice
By John Hani

Stand your ground is a movie based on a novel written by Jackie Carpenter and is centered on real life events.  When her son is accused of murder, her normal life as a mother of two grown men gets turned upside down and all she has left to hold on to is her deep faith in God.

Carol Wood

Who’s in charge at your house?

As a parent, are you sometimes afraid you will make your children angry with you if you discipline them and/or require responsible, respectful behaviors?  Are you worried you may cause them emotional harm if you hold them to your expectations and require certain behaviors?  Do any of your children refuse to do homework, study for tests, attend after school tutorial sessions, and/or earn grades lower than his or her abilities? Have your children taken charge of your home?

Healthy, Happy Friends – November 2013

Healthy, Happy Friends – November 2013
By Joan Sewell

What with the government shutdown and the continuing debate on raising the debt limit, I have decided that we need a few laughs in this month’s column.  So I solicited some funny stories fromH2U members and at their requests I will refrain from revealing names in the stories they insist are true.  So here goes and I hope you get a laugh or two!

Emily Ashman, Journalist, Couch Middle School

Bridging the Gap – Cyber-bullying: parents beware!

Too often, a child has the unbearable thought of committing suicide because of bullying.  In previous years bullying typically occurred face to face, but now kids have the capability to bully others from the comfort of their computers and smart phones. Over the years, bullying on social media has grown dramatically. 

Jan King, Cannon UMC Cancer Ministry’s “Momma Bear” works on sewing a Prayer Bearer. Photo by Emmett Clower

Prayer bears

Not unlike Corduroy in the beloved children’s book of the same name, the Cannon UMC Prayer Bearers are ministers in miniature. These handmade, multi-colored, adorable

Gwinnett Dermatology Staff: Top Row (L-R) Jonathan S. Weiss, M.D., Joel S. Shavin, M.D., Keith D. Wright, M.D., Kirk D. Saddler, M.D. Bottom Row - L to R: Courtney Renner, PA-C, Alia S. Brown M.D., Jennifer Sissom, PA-C

Who should be providing your cosmetic treatment FAQs

Who should be providing your cosmetic treatment FAQs
By Alia S. Brown, MD, Gwinnett Dermatology

Patient safety is dermatologists’ No. 1 priority. Dermatologists have the education, expertise, and experience to safely and effectively reduce the signs of aging. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends that before undergoing any cosmetic procedures, consumers should ask the following questions: