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Shane Orr

Gwinnett appoints principals for Central Gwinnett High School and Jackson Elementary

April 25, 2017 –  At its April meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education named two principals for the coming school year. Shane Orr, an associate principal at Central Gwinnett High School, has been named the new principal at the Lawrenceville school following the retirement of the current principal, Maryanne Grimes. Kara Dutton, the principal of Peachtree Elementary School will transfer to become the principal of Jackson Elementary as the current principal, Dr. Ruth Markham, retires.

Peachtree Corners Among Top 10 Best Suburbs in Georgia

85% say the Gwinnett County city offers a “good sense of community.” 

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA., April 24, 2017 — Gwinnett County’s newest city has yet to celebrate its 5th birthday but already has been ranked statewide as among the top 10 best suburbs to live in Georgia according to one online ranking and review site.