June 12, 2018 - Page 2 of 2 - Gwinnett Citizen

Photo of Freeman's Mill by Mark Woolridge

Amateur photography exhibit focuses on Gwinnett Bicentennial

June 12, 2018

Buford — In celebration of Gwinnett County’s Bicentennial, the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center (GEHC) and the Georgia Nature Photographers Association (GNPA) are hosting an amateur photography exhibit spotlighting local nature scenes with historical significance. The exhibit, featuring more than 90 works by amateur and student photographers, will be on display until Aug. 11 at GEHC located at 2020 Clean Water Drive in Buford.

Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia Awards 27 Grants to Area Nonprofits

June 12, 2018

DULUTH – The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia recently awarded 27 grants to area nonprofits at their annual grant awards celebration. Held on June 7th at The 1818 Club, the event was one of the highlights of the year for the Community Foundation. Twenty-seven grants were awarded, totaling almost $250,000! Including nonprofits who received challenge grants, the total impact being funneled into area nonprofits is $500,000.

Locals to Participate in 7-day, 86-mile River Journey

June 12, 2018

Paddle Georgia on the Yellow and Ocmulgee Rivers

James Crawford and Ray Mitchell of Lawrenceville, GA will be among the more than 275 people participating in Georgia River Network’s (GRN) Paddle Georgia 2018 set for June 16-22 on the Yellow and Ocmulgee rivers.