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June 5, 2014

Crape myrtles thrive in the summer landscape

One of the most popular summer-flowering woody plants are the crape myrtles. They bloom profusely throughout the summer months and have minimal maintenance requirements once established.

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Tompkins, a 2004 Shiloh High School graduate from Snellville, Ga

Snellville, Ga., native serves aboard USS Cole

NORFOLK, Va. – Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Tompkins, a 2004 Shiloh High School graduate from Snellville, Ga., is serving on one of the world’s most advanced warships, the U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67).

Pennington awarded

Angelica Marie Pennington of Snellville, who attends Kennesaw State University, recently was named to the Dean’s List, Freshman class, both semesters 2013/ 2014.

Jeremy Michael Jones

Jones receives law degree

“On Saturday, May 17th Jeremy Michael Jones of Snellville received the degree of Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law.

Todd with Tori, Kaitlyn, Courtney, and Moe ready for the next round of barbeque. 

Big Daddy Que

Big Daddy Que
By Beth Volpert

It never ceases to amaze just how many dynamic and self-sufficient personalities have come from the South Gwinnett Alumni. “Big Daddy” Todd Lawson is no exception. Always one of the guys who might be called “big man on campus”, Todd’s presence is hard to miss. From appearances, “Big Daddy” might conjure up thoughts of a southern gothic character, but according to his three daughters, he is kind of a gentle giant. A gentle giant who makes some very tasty barbeque.