May 19, 2015

Gwinnett Tech Celebrates 2015 Commencement

Gwinnett Tech Celebrates 2015 Commencement
Michael L. Sullivan, J.D., Delivers Keynote Address

GWINNETT – NORTH FULTON – Hundreds of jubilant Gwinnett Technical College students became proud graduates on Mon., May 4, at the Gwinnett Arena to the cheers and applause of family and friends.

Construction begins on new athletic complex at Providence Christian Academy

Construction begins on new athletic complex at Providence Christian Academy
The project expands facilities for the sports program, while honoring one of the school’s most beloved staff members. 

Lilburn, Georgia – Ground has been broken and construction is beginning on a new athletic complex at Providence Christian Academy in Lilburn.

Sorority improves playground

Sorority improves playground

The Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter (“UAO”) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (“AKA”) partnered with the Norcross Department of Parks to make improvements to Kaboom Playground in Norcross on May 16 in support AKA 1908 Playground Mobilization Day.

Delta Community announces 2015 scholarship winners

Delta Community announces 2015 scholarship winners
Credit Union Awards $20,000 in Scholarships to Five Students

Delta Community Credit Union (www.DeltaCommunityCU.com), Georgia’s largest credit union with $4.8 billion in assets and more than 317,000 members, announces the 2015 recipients of its annual scholarship program, which supports members in their quest for higher education.

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Duluth Public Art Master Plan Unveiled

Duluth Public Art Master Plan Unveiled
Art is Duluth. Duluth is Art.

Duluth, Georgia – Duluth began a journey to define its unique character and translate it into public art throughout the City in October of 2015. Workshops were held to allow citizens to help fill Duluth’s canvas with art that tells our one of a kind story to the region and the world.

Georgia retirees helping each other

Georgia retirees helping each other

As the Baby Boom generation “matures” a large number of Georgia citizens are retiring after a career of service to Georgia state government.  They have continued their tradition of service to others by forming an educational and advocacy organization called the Georgia State Retirees Association (GSRA). 

Men’s Tennis cruises to second consecutive National Championship

Men’s Tennis cruises to second consecutive National Championship

The Georgia Gwinnett College men’s tennis team spent the entire regular season as the undisputed No. 1 team in the country, and the Grizzlies will end the season that way too as they beat Embry-Riddle 5-0 to win a second consecutive NAIA National Championship at Mobile Tennis Center on Sunday.

Carole Townsend

Everything in life comes full circle

Everything in life comes full circle
By Carole Townsend

I remember a saying that I’ve heard for years, something about life coming full circle.  To illustrate the point, so the saying goes, just look at man. He starts his life in diapers and very often, that’s the way he ends up.