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Kemp Reminds Georgia Businesses of Annual Renewal Registration Period, Announces “One Click” and “Express” Registration Portals to e-File Paperwork

Atlanta, Georgia – Secretary of State Brian Kemp reminds officers and registered agents of corporate entities registered in Georgia that the annual renewal period opens on Friday, January 1, 2016 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016.

Snellville legacy “Peanut” retires after 5 decades
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Several plaques on the wall proclaim what Snellville has known since Peanut opened his doors in town back in the 1960’s. Named “Best Old-Fashioned Barber” more than once, Peanut has stuck with the formula he established upon giving his first officially licensed cut on Nov. 20, 1959.

Mother and Daughter Dentistry… a heritage of dental service
By Beth Volpert Johansen

“I literally grew up in my mother’s office,” says Dr. Erin Pickwick. “After I was born, she was back in the office in 3 or 4 weeks-she balanced it all…naturally.” And now, with a 13 month old of her own, Dr. Erin is working her way into the role her mom, Dr. Kathy Huber has managed since she first opened her practice in 1981.

Local Lion participates in Peach Bowl Parade

Lion Grace Clower, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and member of the Snellville Lions Club was one of the Lions dignitaries riding the Lions Clubs International float in the Peach Bowl Parade in downtown Atlanta New Year’s Eve. 

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Welcomes 2016 with Call for Bring One for the Chipper Volunteers

Environmentally Focused Nonprofit Seeks Assistance from Local Community for 30^th Annual Treecycling Event on January 23

New Year’s Eve Extravaganza
Duluth rings in the New Year with Brothers Osborne

Duluth – The City of Duluth & Kicks 101.5 is at it again! This time rounding out the year withone of country’s favorite duo, Brothers Osborne, performing at the 2015 Duluth New Year’s Eve Extravaganza. 

GGC graduate speech goes viral worldwide
Rwandan native’s inspirational story of personal, family triumph

An inspirational speech by a Georgia Gwinnett College graduating senior has gone viral, bringing praise from around the globe.

Gresham named Senior Center Volunteer of the Year

SNELLVILLE – One of the city’s most beloved volunteers was honored for her service Monday as she was named 2015 Senior Center Volunteer of the Year.