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May 11, 2015

Allgood cares – Allgood Plumbing and Electric

Allgood cares – Allgood Plumbing and Electric
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

When Melvin and Melissa Music began their plumbing and electric business in 2005, they could not have known where it would lead.

National Park Tourism in Georgia Creates $531.7 Million in Economic Benefit

National Park Tourism in Georgia Creates $531.7 Million in Economic Benefit
New report shows visitor spending supports over 6200 jobs in Georgia

Atlanta – A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 7,491,112  visitors to national park sites in Georgia spent $378 million in the state in 2014. That spending resulted in 6,216 jobs and had a cumulative benefit to the state economy of $531.7 million.

Thirty Gwinnett seniors honored as QuestBridge Scholars

GCPS Class of 2015:
Thirty Gwinnett seniors honored as QuestBridge Scholars

More than two dozen Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) seniors will have their entire college career paid in full after being named QuestBridge National College Match Recipients.

The power of lunchmeat… sandwiches and summer volunteers

The power of lunchmeat… sandwiches and summer volunteers
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Though it might seem strange that a few slices of meat and cheese can change someone’s life, it is a fact. As a parent, making a sandwich seems like a daily or, in the case of some teens, hourly endeavor.

New London Theatre presents Plaza Suite

New London Theatre presents Plaza Suite
By Darla Dixon

Plaza Suite is a fun romp in three acts, about couples working through their relationship issues.  New London Theatre, a Snellville-based nonprofit community theater troupe, will present the play June 12 – 28.

County Historic Sites receive State Preservation Awards

County Historic Sites receive State Preservation Awards

Lawrenceville, Ga. – Two of Gwinnett County’s historic sites were recently recognized by the Georgia Trust for excellence in preservation efforts during its 38th annual Preservation Awards ceremony on April 17 in Athens.

Week-Long Summer Camp at American Legion Post 233

Week-Long Summer Camp at American Legion Post 233

LOGANVILLE, GA – This summer, from June 15th to June 19th, American Legion Post 233 is hosting a week long summer camp for children ages 5 through 12.  The camp is organized by Play-Well Teknologies.

Free and Nutritious Meals Available to Georgia’s Children This Summer

Free and Nutritious Meals Available to Georgia’s Children This Summer
Statewide Collaborative Initiative Provides Free Meals Over Summer Break 

ATLANTA –Free summer meals will be made available to Georgia’s food-insecure children during May, June, July and August through the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) and Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP).