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Elliot Brack (left) accepts prestigious “Others” Award from Commissioner David Jeffrey, National Commander of the Salvation Army USA.

Gwinnett’s Brack receives Salvation Army’s ‘Others’ Award

Elliott Brack is about as familiar a name as there is in Gwinnett County. In past years, he has been the publisher or managing editor of the Wayne County Press, Gwinnett Daily News, the Marietta Daily Journal, and the associate editor of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Gwinnett” section. 

Everyone deserves a smile… The Amanda Riley Foundation

Everyone deserves a smile…
The Amanda Riley Foundation

By Beth Volpert Johansen

Childhood cancer is among the most gut wrenching words that could ever be uttered. Loss isn’t simply something that takes place and then passes, it is a living, breathing part of those left on earth.

Those suffering from concussions have expanded treatment options

Those suffering from concussions have expanded treatment options 
Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth expands program, includes adult, workman’s compensation cases    

Duluth, Ga. – Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC)-Duluth recently announced it has expanded and is now treating adults at the Concussion Institute. 

Community & Southern Bank announces acquisition of $764 Million of deposits from CertusBank, N.A. in Georgia and Florida

Community & Southern Bank announces acquisition of $764 Million of Deposits from CertusBank, N.A. in Georgia and Florida

ATLANTA – Community & Southern Bank (CSB) announced it has entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement with CertusBank, N.A. (CertusBank) to purchase certain loans and deposits related to fifteen CertusBank locations throughout Georgia and Florida.

Eastside Medical Center announces new partner in cardiac care

Eastside Medical Center announces new partner in cardiac care

Snellville, Ga. – Eastside Medical Center is partnering with Gwinnett Medical Group (GMG) to provide comprehensive cardiac care to residents of Snellville and the surrounding communities. The partnership is effective immediately. 

Make a Heart for Health art project a great success

Make a Heart for Health art project a great success

On May 23rd, Kimberly Goodloe, an Ambassador for the American Heart Association, and the Lona Gallery in Lawrenceville, held an afternoon of fun designing hearts with local residents. These hearts are going to be used  for display at future events.

RUSH R40 Tour… for the generations

RUSH R40 Tour…for the generations
By Beth Volpert Johansen

RUSH fans are extraordinarily obsessed. It is evident in the waves of show shirts from concerts past worn by current concert goers displaying an impressive history of their amazing journey through four decades of progressive rock.

Summit Chase Country Club a place for the whole family to enjoy

Summit Chase Country Club a place for the whole family to enjoy
By John L. Byrwa

Not long ago, when you heard the words “country club,” the first image that popped into your head was of stuffy old men in funny colored clothes heading to the first tee.