September 8, 2016

Recycling is big business

You think of newspapers, glass, bricks, metal and plastic containers. Trucks haul away tons of useless items from businesses and homes.

Highway repair crews have started scraping the surface material off of roadways and recycling it into replacement surfaces and not having to use as much new material, providing huge savings.

What should I do if my main drain is clogged?

What should I do if my main drain is clogged?

Many homeowners have experienced a clogged drain and have given little thought to it. Drain cleaning products are a fast, cheap DIY option that usually gets the job done.

What to do now to pay for college tuition later

What to do now to pay for college tuition later

School has officially started and with it comes the annual task of rebooting routines including homework assignments, extracurricular activities, organizing car pool duties and so much more.

Workshop helps un- or under-employed find new careers

Workshop helps un- or under-employed find new careers

Out of work? Attend LEAP’s latest workshop beginning Tuesday, September 20th, 2016 7-9pm.

Lawrenceville Employment Assistance Program, LEAP, is part of the national Crossroads Career Network that empowers job seekers to find their best fit in the working world.  

Pictured (L-R): Seated: Betty Brooks, Ellen Brooks Stover. Standing: Annette Britt, George Brown, Peggy Brannan Garner, Shirley Brannan Wilson

Bethany Baptist Church quilt donation

A few friends gathered around an old keepsake at Bethany Baptist Church the other day.  A touch of years gone by and recollections of baptisms and preachers and old friends was shared freely among the group as they looked at the quilt that was donated to the church in April of 2016.

Charlotte Nash, Chairman Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Economic development: growing the local economy

My fellow commissioners and I often talk about our vision for Gwinnett County’s future. One of our shared goals is to make Gwinnett a place where our children and grandchildren will want to live, work, learn, and play.