June 3, 2015

Soroya Bagheri

Unplugging this summer

Unplugging this summer
By Soraya Bagheri

Summer, a time to explore, become adventurous, and spend time with friends! However, our generation has their eyes stuck on a phone.

Community Foundation awarded 33 grants in honor of 30th anniversary

Community Foundation awarded 33 grants in honor of 30th anniversary

DULUTH, GA – The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia (CFNEG) is pleased to announce the award of $160,217 in grants to thirty-three non-profit organizations in our community as part of the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary celebration.

Odyssey of the mind

Odyssey of the mind

While many kids were wrapping up a sports season, final exams, and planning for summer break, two Odyssey of the Mind teams from Grayson were working hard to prepare for the World Finals held at Michigan State University.

Gwinnett Roadrunner – On The Run June 2015 (2)

The Gwinnett Roadrunner –
On The Run June 2015
By Mary Frazier Long
 
THINKERS
“I HAVE SEEN WHAT A LAUGH CAN DO. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.” Bob Hope

“Even if you’re on the right track, you’ll get run over if you just sit there.” Will Rogers

Elliot Brack (left) accepts prestigious “Others” Award from Commissioner David Jeffrey, National Commander of the Salvation Army USA.

Gwinnett’s Brack receives Salvation Army’s ‘Others’ Award

Elliott Brack is about as familiar a name as there is in Gwinnett County. In past years, he has been the publisher or managing editor of the Wayne County Press, Gwinnett Daily News, the Marietta Daily Journal, and the associate editor of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Gwinnett” section.