April 24, 2014 - Gwinnett Citizen

Governor Nathan Deal installs 2014-2015 ACCG Board of Managers

April 24, 2014

Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash to Serve as ACCG First Vice President

ATLANTA – Governor Nathan Deal joined county officials from across the state at the 100th annual conference of ACCG, Georgia’s county association, held April 11-15 at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. In addition to giving the centennial keynote address, he also installed the association’s 2014-2015 Board of Managers. Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash was sworn in as ACCG First Vice President and will serve as part of the association’s 40-member Board of Managers for the next year. She is slated to become the association’s next president in April 2015.

GWINNETT PLACE MALL HONORS MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY

April 24, 2014

DULUTH – As new owners of Gwinnett Place Mall, Moonbeam Capital Investments has developed a corporate initiative to ensure that the mall takes an active role in the community. As part of this initiative, community outreach plans for next year involve partnering and supporting local non-profit organizations and hosting events that are community focused.

SAN DIEGO (April 23, 2014) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Equipment) Airman Malikia Greene, from Dacula, Ga., tightens a clamp on an arresting gearwire aboard aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is currently moored and homeported at Naval Base Coronado.

Malikia Greene_USN

April 24, 2014

“Why being there matters”

On our planet, more than 70 percent of which is covered by water, being there means having the ability to act from the sea. The Navy is uniquely positioned to be there; the world’s oceans give the Navy the power to protect America’s interests anywhere, and at any time.

U.S. Postal Service Letter Carriers to Collect Food May 10 In Over 10,000 Cities Across America

April 24, 2014

Duluth, GA – The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 22nd annual nationwide Stamp Out Hunger! Food Drive on Saturday, May 10th. Stamp Out Hunger! is the nation’s largest single-day food drive.

GCPL and Norcross High School team up for MakerCamp

April 24, 2014

Norcross – Coming in June, the Gwinnett County Public Library, in partnership with Norcross High School, will host the first “MakerCamp” for Gwinnett students. MakerCamp introduces students to practical — and fun — hands on learning through the use of computer-aided design software and a MakerBot 3D printer.

Entrepreneur Summit offers support for local businesses

April 24, 2014

SNELLVILLE – Local business owners don’t have to go it alone, according to those who presented at the city’s second Entrepreneur Summit of the year Tuesday.SNELLVILLE – Local business owners don’t have to go it alone, according to those who presented at the city’s second Entrepreneur Summit of the year Tuesday.

Gwinnett County teens raise awareness against underage drinking

April 24, 2014

Lawrenceville, Ga – The Helping Others Organize Kreative Everyday Differences (HOOKED) Teen Club has planned a 5K and Fun Run event with the goal of bringing attention to underage drinking, encourage peers to thrive and keep adults from providing alcohol to minors. The “Alcohol Free Gets Me …” 5k and Fun Run will be held on April 26 at Tribble Mill Park at 7:30 a.m. during Alcohol Awareness Month, which is also peak prom and graduation season. All proceeds of the race will support the Teen Institute through Gwinnett United In Drug Education (GUIDE, Inc) and the HOOKED Teen Club, the club is currently seeking corporate sponsorship.