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Saint Leo University, Gwinnett Public Library to Host Veterans Luncheon, Workshop

October 12, 2016

Georgia Coaching Legend Vince Dooley to Speak

DULUTH, GA – Georgia football legend Vince Dooley will welcome Gwinnett veterans and their guests to A Gwinnett Veterans Luncheon & Workshop. Saint Leo University in partnership with the Gwinnett County Public Library, will present the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, October 22. The event, which includes a free lunch, will be held at the Saint Leo University Gwinnett Education Center campus, 3555 Koger Blvd., Suite 105, Duluth, GA 30096.

Allgood makes the Inc. 5000 List

October 12, 2016

Allgood Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Cooling has earned an elevated position on the celebrated and prestigious 2016 Inc. 5000, an annual listing of the fastest growing private companies in America.

Gwinnett county made history with the appointment of DJ Jeyaram, Esq, to the Gwinnett Magistrate Court On Sept. 20, 2016, judicial history was made with the appointment of Georgia’s first South Asian American judge in Gwinnett County. The Hon. DJ Jeyara

October 11, 2016

Gwinnett county made history with the appointment of DJ Jeyaram, Esq, to the Gwinnett Magistrate Court

On Sept. 20, 2016, judicial history was made with the appointment of Georgia’s first South Asian American judge in Gwinnett County.

The Hon. DJ Jeyaram was sworn in at his investiture as a Gwinnett County magistrate judge (pro hac). Judge Jeyaram joins Magistrate Judge Ruth Rocker McMullin as the second Asian Pacific American Judge currently serving in Gwinnett (Judge Chung Lee, now with Duluth Municipal Court, previously served as a Gwinnett County magistrate judge as well).

Next Star’s Inner Circle Leadership Team: Back row: (from L to R) David Wray, Susan Twardos, Nathan Whitmire, Bobby Moeck, Jamie Marzula, Mathew Moeck, Dustin Altom. Front row: (from L to R) Melanie Faulkner and Melanie Altom.

Next Star Communications expands services and coverage

October 10, 2016

Next Star Communications, Inc. is a Sprint Preferred Retailer with major emphasis on retail sales, service centers, data applications, and outside sales. Next Star is expanding their services and coverage, having recently added seven more stores, and is looking to grow to a total of twenty-two locations throughout Georgia.

Left to right: Debbie Brilling and Jonathan Brilling of AVC, Aliyah and Andrew Green, Kelly Schmidt, Stewart Fogleman, Betty Huff, Amanda and Anson Gilbert, Tim Conway, Roger Green, Laura Green, Jason Piper, Danielle Phillip, Sarah Parks, Brittany Knowles, Jonathan London, Lily Mae and Cait Patterson, Hillary Mackay, Beverly Gault, Marc Sporn, and Michael Green also representing AVC.

Green Financial Charity Golf Classic benefits Auditory-Verbal Center

October 10, 2016

Deaf receive the gift of hearing, speaking using non-traditional methods

Suwanee – It’s become somewhat of a tradition by now; the Green Financial Charity Golf Classic has become a “must” on the calendars of golfers and philanthropists in Gwinnett and beyond. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the weather was picture-perfect for the 14th annual event, which was held once again at River Club in Suwanee.

GECC members with Grayson Coffee House owners, Kerin Fraunfelder, Cindy Bruce, and Allison Grier (center), at the ribbon cutting and dedication of the new deck.

Grayson Coffee House dedicates new deck built by customers

October 10, 2016

Grayson – The morning of Friday, Sept. 30 dawned bright and chilly, the perfect morning for a cup of delicious coffee and catching up with friends. The Grayson Coffee House was bustling with people inside and out, and the excitement and celebration were palpable.

Stephen, his dad and all seven of his children on the patio at Johnnys

Johnny’s Pizza at Sugarloaf – a family affair

October 10, 2016

Stephen Burge is a family man, and his “family” extends beyond his wife and seven children. The former chemistry and physics teacher bought the Johnny’s Pizza located on Sugarloaf Parkway in December 2015. He’s proud of the fact that his employees include some of his own children and a couple of former Archer high school students.

Lunch was provided by Chick-fil-A Scenic Highway to businessmen, pastors and community leaders.

Gideon Strong – 300 men and counting

October 7, 2016

Lawrenceville – There’s a movement going on in Gwinnett County, one that asks men to stand up and fight for life. Every year, 1.2 million abortions take place in the United States; in 2015, more than 7,000 took place in Gwinnett County alone.

Tom Wargo, owner of Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen and Daffy's New & Used Pet Supplies, loads up supplies to deliver to flood victims in Louisiana at the end of September. Daffy’s has made several trips so far to help deliver aid to animals in Louisiana.

Food, shelter, and love

October 7, 2016

Lilburn couple works to keep pets and their humans together
Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen

Tom and Diane Wargo are retired. Well, that’s not quite accurate. The couple both left their former careers to work full time helping animals. That may sound like a quiet plan for their golden years, but the Wargos’ passion for bettering the lives of all animals is exhausting – physically, emotionally, and financially.