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Iris Galfas Age 13 from Lilburn, GA Wins The Odor-Eaters® Rotten Sneaker Contest®

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Stinky winner – Iris Galfas
Age 13 from Lilburn, GA Wins The Odor-Eaters® Rotten Sneaker Contest® 

Competitors ranging in age from 5 -15 years, went toe-to-toe in Georgia’s Odor-Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest®, held on Saturday  September 23, 2013 at the North Georgia State Fair Rotten Sneaker Contest. The sneaker with the most offensive odors, worn-out soles, frayed

Kimberly Goodloe

Kimberly Goodloe – American Heart Ambassador

2013 Metro Atlanta Heart Walk

Kimberly Goodloe underwent open heart surgery and placement of a pacemaker in 2009. 

Q: Why were these experiences instrumental in your work as an American Heart Ambassador?

Classmates shown in photo are:  Sitting (L-R) Nancy Dobbs Davis, Judy Jordan Barrett, Linda Wood Armendariz, Joan Bennett Johnson, Sheila Simpson McHugh, Anne Cown Mazzawi, Mary Radford Dixon, Sue Beaver Carroll, Florence Butler Warbington, Faye Thomas Cook, Peggy Kobres Myers, Starr Knight Hedrick; Standing (L-R)  Leon Wheeler, Pat Swanson, Gerald Smith, G.C. Ford, Ronny Yancey, Randall Hewatt, Jimmy Cates, Wayne Ellington, Taylor Jenkins, Dennis Jones, Jim Cofer, Tommy Cates, Wayne Myers, Bill Puckett. 

South Gwinnett HS class of ‘63

The 1963 graduating class of South Gwinnett High School held its 50th reunion Saturday Sept. 28, 2013 at Heritage Clubhouse in Grayson GA.  26 of the 47 surviving members of 61 graduates attended. Festivities included a delicious meal, dozens of school days stories, and a slideshow memorial to the 14 classmates who have passed away. Coach and Mrs. Jack Britt were honored  guests. Classmates shown in photo are:  Sitting (L-R) Nancy Dobbs Davis, Judy Jordan Barrett, Linda Wood Armendariz, Joan Bennett Johnson, Sheila Simpson McHugh, Anne Cown Mazzawi, Mary Radford Dixon, Sue Beaver Carroll, Florence Butler Warbington, Faye Thomas Cook, Peggy Kobres Myers, Starr Knight Hedrick; Standing (L-R)  Leon Wheeler, Pat Swanson, Gerald Smith, G.C. Ford, Ronny Yancey, Randall Hewatt, Jimmy Cates, Wayne Ellington, Taylor Jenkins, Dennis Jones, Jim Cofer, Tommy Cates, Wayne Myers, Bill Puckett. 

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Snellville leaders come together to celebrate 90 years Photo L - R : Front row: Emmett Clower (Former Mayor), Jack Dillard (Former City Clerk) Bruce Garroway, Mayor Kelly Kautz, Barbara Bender, Judy Waters, Debbie Rich, Kurt Shultz. 2nd row: Warren Auld, Wayne Odum, Melvin Everson, Nelson Williams, Jr. Mike Staley, Jim Brooks (Former City Manager). 3rd row: Dave Emanuel, Diane Krause, Bobby Howard, Joe Anderson, Melissa Arnold (City Clerk),Tom Witts (Mayor Pro Tem), Mike Sabbagh. Not pictured is Chad Smith.

Snellville celebrated 90 years with Snellville leaders and lots of Jazz!

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There has been a whole lot of celebrating going on in Snellville. The City of Snellville officially became 90 years old on August 20, 2013. On August 20, 1923, a charter was signed and Snellville, Ga became an official town. Two events were held to celebrate its rich history. 

Recently, Franco’s Pizza introduced their new 9” Individual pizza’s

A Committed Community Partner

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Mark and Deb Petersen are ready for your delivery or take out order.A Committed Community Partners 
Franco’s Pizza celebrates 3 years

By Beth Volpert 

Franco’s has given away more than 120,000 gift certificates as reward incentives to local schools! 

Flying dough, warm, gooey cheese and homemade ingredients set Franco’s pizza apart from most pizzerias. What makes them rise to the top isn’t found just in the superior toppings, but in the constant commitment to their community.