Coat drive turns into a warm holiday festival
By Beth Volpert Johansen
Rachel Finch, of Randy’s Nursery in Lawrenceville spends her days in what she readily describes as a stress-free zone right in the middle of town.
Gwinnett and film heavy-hitters showcase Gwinnett’s growing film industry
By Carole Townsend
Staff Correspondent
Planners originally thought that maybe 40-50 people might show up for Friday’s Partnership Gwinnett breakfast, the second such event held this year.
Gwinnett group aims to help ex-prisoners succeed in community
By Carole Townsend
Staff Correspondent
Ashley Smith Robinson, known to the world as the woman taken hostage by courtroom killer Brian Nichols in 2005, was the guest speaker on a recent Friday night at an event in the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center.
Hunter receives distinguished alumni award from FSU colllege of Criminology Criminal Justice
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Ronald Hunter was recognized with a 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Bay Creek Park concerns
By John L. Byrwa
A little more than an hour after Gwinnett County Police Chief Butch Ayers informed a gathering of Grayson-area residents that an arrest warrant had been issued for the person who authorities believe was responsible for the Oct. 9 shooting at Bay Creek Park in Loganville, a suspect was arrested and placed into police custody.
Maddie Waters debuts art in Grayson
By Beth Volpert Johansen
There is no doubt that Mrs. Flora Cox, the last resident to occupy the little white house located in downtown Grayson before it became the Grayson Art and History Center, would have welcomed the lovely young artist, Maddie Waters into her home and offered her cookies and lemonade.
From certain death to a place of honor
Lawrenceville couple has a dream for rescued horses
By Carole Townsend
Staff Correspondent
Felix is a born leader, tall and broad-chested. His eyes tell a story that he will never speak; dark and soulful, framed by long feathered lashes, they are both forlorn and, as of late, hopefully trusting.
Channeling Matisse… art at the Bethesda Senior Center
By Beth Volpert Johansen
During the weekly art class at Bethesda Senior Center local artist Shirley Shepherd is surrounded by a group of enthusiastic women eager to start the newest project.
30039 – Vibrant, Generals and Pride
By Beth Volpert Johansen
SNELLVILLE – Technically speaking, the 30039 zip code is officially considered Snellville, but most people identify the area as Centerville.
107 W Crogan St, Lawrenceville Ga 30046 | (770) 963-3699
