August 14, 2019

Charlotte J. Nash | Chairman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Corrections’ welding program offers a second chance at life for inmates

When Gage Bryant was 13 years old, he fell in with some older kids who were in and out of trouble. One night, the group was involved in a robbery in which an elderly couple was killed. Gage didn’t commit the murder but he was arrested, charged and convicted as an accessory. He received a 35-year sentence, but it might as well have been a life sentence. His future looked bleak.

Gwinnett Citizen News

Buford GA Native Awarded $1000 National Nursing Scholarship

The team at Platinum Educational Group understands the struggles and obstacles that are presented to students obtaining higher education in the healthcare industries. In 2015, Platinum Educational Group launched its inaugural scholarships program geared at Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students.

JapanFest Atlanta 2019

The theme: “Get Ready to Travel Japan- Olympics 2020!”

Experience Japan like never before at this year’s JapanFest Atlanta! Our 33rd JapanFest this year is all about “traveling” to Japan to enjoy the traditions, natural beauty, and pop culture of the nation that is hosting the 2020 Olympics!

Roger Green, MSFS,CFP®

Your Green: What Women Need to Know About Retirement

A report released in March 2016 by the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) finds that across all age groups women have substantially less income in retirement than men. By age 65, 80% of women are more likely than men to live in poverty. Women age 75 to 79 were three times more likely to fall below the poverty level than men.