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Blockbuster musical Mamma Mia! added to Aurora Theatre 2017-18 season

June 22, 2017

Fans invited to experience the magic of the performing arts with smash hit Broadway blockbuster; Gwinnett theater also announces new GCC Harvel Lab series

Here we go again, Aurora Theatre fans! Bringing audiences the biggest title ever produced by the North Georgia arts leader, the Aurora Theatre team unveils plans to present Mamma Mia! as part of the 2017-2018 Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series!

City Celebrates Newest Eatery, HotRocks Grill

June 21, 2017

PEACHTREE CORNERS – Gwinnett County’s largest city has become a dining mecca of sorts. Just barely 5 years old, the city continues to expand on its variety of culinary choices. Since January 2016, 31 new restaurants have opened in the city. The latest is HotRocks Grill, a fast-casual eatery serving dishes with a distinctive Mediterranean flair.

Food safety when the power goes out

June 21, 2017

When the power goes out, inconvenience is just beginning for homeowners who need light, air-conditioning, television, and other appliances to keep their household running. Especially critical is keeping refrigerated and frozen food at the right temperature to ensure safe eating. So in the event of a hurricane, or other natural disasters that result in wide-spread long-term power outages, how long will your food stay safe?

Clients and community members joined Accent Creative Group (ACG), a Lawrenceville-based marketing and design firm, on Thursday, June 15th for an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the firm's new location at 365 South Perry Street.

Accent Creative Group Celebrates New Location with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Open House

June 21, 2017

Lawrenceville-based Marketing and Design Firm Relocates to Historic Home at 365 South Perry Street

Lilburn Woman’s Club Donates $10,000 to Gwinnett Public Library

June 21, 2017

The Lilburn Woman’s Club recently gave the Gwinnett County Public Library a check for $10,000 for the Lilburn Branch.

Autumn Williams 2017 winner of the Judy Patterson Legacy Scholarship presented by Stacy Patterson (R).

Community volunteer leaves lasting impact

June 15, 2017

Ever present with a winning smile and can-do attitude, Judy Patterson of the Archer Cluster of schools located in Lawrenceville was one of those super moms able to look beyond her own children to the welfare of all children in the community. Whether raising funds for Cooper Elementary, serving on the PTA board, participating on the Archer Schools Council, or stepping in weekly if not daily to assist teachers and students in the classroom, the word no simply was not in Judy’s vocabulary.

Commissioners approve sidewalk construction on Buford Highway and Winters Chapel Road

June 14, 2017

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 14, 2017) – Gwinnett County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 6 awarded sidewalk projects on SR 13/US 23/Buford Highway from Langford Road to Simpson Circle and on Winters Chapel Road from Newton Drive to Spalding Drive.

Congratulations Carole Townsend and Katie Hart Smith!

June 14, 2017

(L-R) Authors Katie Hart Smith and Carole Townsend

Congratulations Carole Townsend and Katie Hart Smith!

The 53rd Georgia Author of the Year Awards (books published in 2016) was held on June 3, 2017. Local authors Carole Townsend and Katie Hart Smith were recognized for their talent and craft.

Fox attacks Lawrenceville woman; be cautious around animals acting oddly

Rabid fox bites Lawrenceville women in seventh confirmed case; be cautious around animals acting oddly

June 13, 2017

(Lawrenceville, Ga., June 13, 2017) – A Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement officer responded on June 10 to a report of a woman attacked by a rabid fox in the 920 block of Cripple Creek Drive in Lawrenceville.