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2015 property tax payments due Thursday, October 15

2015 property tax payments due Thursday, October 15

For property owners with an escrow account, tax information is available to mortgage companies; however, it is ultimately the responsibility of the property owner to ensure taxes are paid by the due date.

Duluth company gives a helping hand to Gwinnett seniors

Duluth company gives a helping hand to Gwinnett seniors
By Carole Townsend

SUWANEE – Tuesday, Sept. 22 dawned cloudy and breezy; golfers at The River Club in Suwanee welcomed the cooler temperatures as they geared up for a day of competition and camaraderie on a beautiful golf course.

Celebrating Gwinnett’s diverse population…… National United Nations Day

Celebrating Gwinnett’s diverse population…… National United Nations Day
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Celebrating Gwinnett’s unique and diverse culture offers myriad opportunities to learn about immigrant stories. With United Nations Day being celebrated on October 24th, the stories of three successful Gwinnett residents who were born in other countries illustrate the adage that the United States is indeed the land of opportunity for world-wide populations.

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Team Glenda Fundraiser

Team Glenda Fundraiser…
Grayson Farmers’ Market, Wednesday, September 23rd

Grayson Elementary showing their love for retired Assistant Principal Glenda Mayhue

By Beth Volpert Johansen

The Grayson Elementary staff and student family is very tightly-knit. When one of their own is struggling, it becomes a community effort to provide comfort and support. Currently, the staff and students are focused on Glenda Mayhue’s battle with a brain tumor. 

Lighthouse Express Car Wash… Let your ride shine

Lighthouse Express Car Wash… Let your ride shine
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Lighthouse Express Car Wash shines a light from the tall lighthouse structure on top of their building to beckon customers in with their perpetually positive attitude summed up in the tagline: Have a Positive Day!

It takes an extraordinary village

It takes an extraordinary village
By Carole Townsend
Staff Correspondent

(Dacula, GA 9/12/2015) – Saturday morning dawned cloudy and a bit breezy, one of those early harbingers of fall that summer-weary Georgians welcome with open arms. At the Dacula home of David and Cindy Martinez, however, dozens of people hardly noticed the cooler weather; the home, both inside and out, was abuzz with hard work and intense purpose.

SarahCare Expands…with hearts full of joy

SarahCare Expands…with hearts full of joy
By Beth Volpert Johansen

SarahCare of Snellville is no ordinary senior care facility. The love and joy both participants and staff have for the program spilled beyond the doors, so Aysha Cooper did the only logical thing-she made plans to expand.