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Gwinnett Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Cardiac Patient Care

June 27, 2014

GMC is the first hospital in Georgia to receive Gold Plus recognition

Lawrenceville, Ga. – Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) was recognized with an American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award. The award recognizes GMC’s success in implementing the highest standard of care for heart attack patients. And GMC is the first hospital in Georgia to receive the Gold Plus performance distinction.

Lake Lanier Islands Resort honored with 2014 TripAdvisor certificate of excellence

June 27, 2014

Georgia Lakeside Resort Recognized for Stellar Reviews from Travelers on World’s Largest Travel Website

Southern lakeside destination, Lake Lanier Islands Resort is pleased to announce that it has received a 2014 TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award.

Eastside Medical Center and Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently-owned air ambulance service in the country, celebrated the opening of their Air Ambulance program with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Gwinnett County and surrounding residents to receive round-the-clock quick access to medical care

June 18, 2014

First Air Ambulance in Gwinnett
Gwinnett County and surrounding residents to receive
round-the-clock quick access to medical care

Eastside Medical Center and Air Evac Lifeteam, the largest independently-owned air ambulance service in the country, celebrated the opening of their Air Ambulance program with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 12, 2014.

Veteran’s Resource Center Gwinnett

June 18, 2014

Veteran’s Resource Center Gwinnett
By Beth Volpert

The Gwinnett County Veterans Resource Center is growing along with the need for services at a rate that mirrors the national need for information and community based veterans’ resources including quality support for veteran families.

Lions International involve a U.S. veteran program

June 18, 2014

Lions International involve a U.S. veteran program
By Pete Stamsen
Lawrenceville Lions Club

Our servicemen and women sacrifice so much for our country. On Memorial Day, we come together as a nation to remember and honor those who lost their lives while serving.

Smiles all around for The Cheer Factory winners at The Summit National Competition.

The Cheer Factory celebrates

June 11, 2014

The Cheer Factory celebrates
By Beth Volpert

There is much to celebrate at the Cheer Factory, located in Lawrenceville, GA. The business is turning 15 and their Senior Level 2, All-Star team returned from The Summit, All Levels National Invitational with a 3rd place trophy.

Snellville Veteran’s Memorial - Freedom is Never Free

Freedom is Never Free Snellville Veterans Memorial Dedication

June 6, 2014

Freedom is Never Free
Snellville Veterans Memorial Dedication

“We are honoring veterans of all wars and all times. We are the free-est and most liberated country in the history of humanity.
William Larkins, 1962-1967, Air Force

On May 24, 2014 Veterans came together in Snellville for the dedication of the Snellville Veteran’s Memorial. The memorial is located in front of Snellville City Hall at Hwy 78 and Oak Road. Vietnam Veteran Tom Witts (bottom center) has been committed to relighting the eternal flame in Snellville.

Eternally dedicated to Veterans

June 6, 2014

Eternally dedicated to Veterans
By Beth Volpert and Auveed Bagheri Cawthon

As Tom Witts, Navy Combat Veteran and current councilman, and Mayor Pro-Tem of Snellville, GA, reaches back into his memory banks about his time serving in Vietnam, a few tears begin to shine in his eyes.

Todd with Tori, Kaitlyn, Courtney, and Moe ready for the next round of barbeque.

Big Daddy Que

June 5, 2014

Big Daddy Que
By Beth Volpert

It never ceases to amaze just how many dynamic and self-sufficient personalities have come from the South Gwinnett Alumni. “Big Daddy” Todd Lawson is no exception. Always one of the guys who might be called “big man on campus”, Todd’s presence is hard to miss. From appearances, “Big Daddy” might conjure up thoughts of a southern gothic character, but according to his three daughters, he is kind of a gentle giant. A gentle giant who makes some very tasty barbeque.