Local News

Southeast Gwinnett Co-op asking for help

When kids are out of school for summer, co-op needs more than double

Grayson – Laura Drake is passionate about helping her community. Get her talking about the Southeast Gwinnett Co-op, and she can hardly keep up with herself; her excitement and delight with reaching out to families, especially children, in such a tangible way is contagious.

Briggs with his family

Norcross boy wins BIG – $20,000 prize

Norcross – Briggs Dommert is likely the most proud 9-year-old in Norcross these days. His parents must definitely be proud of their son, who was recently awarded $20,000 by unlocking clues and codes in Brain Chase, an online enrichment program for students in grades 2 – 8.

Local Gulf War veteran marched in National Memorial Day Parade

Parade highlighted 25th anniversary 

Lawrenceville – Twenty-five years ago, more than 600,000 service members took part in Operation Desert Storm, at the time the largest deployment of U.S. Armed Forces since Vietnam. John Bensley then a Specialist, E-4 from Lamont, OK, was one of those who left friends and family behind to serve our nation and secure a victory for freedom.

Gwinnett Medical Center honors Dr. Lesser

Gwinnett Medical Center honors Dr. Lesser

By Cindy Murphy

Dr. Lanny Lesser, a Gwinnett County cardiologist since 1979, was honored May 16th by his family and friends at a reception announcing the creation of the Laurence Martin Lesser, MD Graduate Medical Education Endowment. 

Summer Stage Concert Series features Yacht Rock Revue

A night of dancing, food and entertainment

Duluth – The band known for blurring the lines between a tribute and original act will bring down the house with their smooth sounds on June 11th. Yacht Rock Revue will have you dancing the night away! 

Pizza with the Police

Over 700 people, including Mayor Judy Johnson and Council Member Bob Clark, attended the Lawrenceville Police Department’s “Pizza with the Police” event held at the Lawrenceville Lawn on the evening of May 19, 2016. The community turn-out exceeded expectations and was deemed a huge success.