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Mandy Snell Harris

Was there life before cell phones?

I am sure that just like me you have wondered, “what did we do before cell phones?” Well…. We did just fine!!! I’m not denying that they come in handy, especially during an emergency. But wow!!

Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Gwinnett’s present and future

Gwinnett’s present and future
By Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

“Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night nor late uniforms nor overly ambitious parents stays these couriers from the swift completion of their athletic schedule.” This Is an iconic statement referring to the Gwinnett County Athletic Directors. 

Everything Ella - Ella Thomas

Happy Anniversary, Everything Ella!

Happy Anniversary, Everything Ella!
By Ella Thomas

It’s Everything Ella’s 1-year anniversary!!! So, I have decided to include my very first article and discuss what has changed since I wrote it a whole year ago. So… here it is!!! 

Mandy Snell Harris

Backyards never end

Backyards never end
By Mandy Snell Harris

A couple of weeks ago I was watching the news and saw an interview with ” free range parents “. What? I’ve  never heard of this ‘title’.  It struck  my interest, so I watched. These parents were letting their 2 children, 10 & 6 walk a mile to a park  by themselves!!

Soroya Bagheri

Summer fun!

Summer fun!
By Soraya Bagheri

And the count down begins! Just weeks away from the start of the legendary summer! With the Georgia Milestones officially over the students at Couch Middle CAN NOT stop thinking about the dives into the pool, beach time, and non-stop time with friends.

The Gwinnett Roadrunner – On The Run May 2015

The Gwinnett Roadrunner –
On The Run May 2015
By Mary Frazier Long
 
CORRECTION: The March 2015 issue of Road Runner wrongly identified the photo of Chloe as belonging to another of Lawrenceville’s prominent canines who is connected with a downtown business. Chloe greets customers at Sikes and Davis Decorating Store on Crogan Street and Chloe can give advice on decorating a house for upscale canines as well as guiding customers through her Lawrenceville store.
Photo by Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

Gwinnett’s fierceness

Gwinnett’s fierceness
By Loralee Beard, Magic Moment Photography

A cousin of ours who is distinguished by a doctorate from Yale and her choice to raise her son and daughter in Washington State, recently shared some information on the new acceptance of  a “Fierce” mode for little girls. 

By Jonathan Howes, Lead Pastor, Graystone Church

What are you known for?

What are you known for?
By Jonathan Howes
Lead Pastor
Graystone Church

Over the years, Graystone Church, the church where I serve as Lead Pastor, has been known as a sports church.  One of the reasons for this is that I am a sports fanatic.

Heart of Gwinnett donates $6,000 to Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity

Heart of Gwinnett donates $6,000 to Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity
By Celeste Giordano

Hosted by Heart of Gwinnett, the annual Spring Green Festival has been running five years strong. This year, on Saturday March 28, members of the community young and old came out to The Gwinnett County Fairgrounds to join in the festival festivities despite the chilly weather.