Local News

United Community Bank Launches United Heroes Mortgage Program

Blairsville — United Community Bank has launched a special mortgage savings program designed to recognize the everyday heroes in our communities. The program, called United Heroes, offers reduced fees and other savings for home mortgages. Participants can save up to $1,300 as part of the program.

Gwinnett County pools open Memorial Day weekend

Lawrenceville – Dig out your swimsuit and grab a towel because all Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation aquatic facilities open for summer starting May 26 for Memorial Day weekend.

Most of the aquatic centers and leisure play pools offer fun features such as aquatic playgrounds, giant water slides, beach entry into the pool, picnic areas and more.

Gwinnett County reaches deal to acquire 104 acres at OFS Tract on I-85

Lawrenceville – At its Tuesday meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution in support of the purchase of approximately 104 acres at the OFS Fiber Optics site along I-85 by the Urban Redevelopment Agency of Gwinnett County (URA). The URA approved the purchase following the meeting.

City of Norcross to Honor Memorial Day

Let’s spend this special day together! Music, food, special guests and more.

Norcross – The City of Norcross will be hosting a patriotic celebration for Memorial Day on May 28th in Thrasher Park beginning at 11:30 a.m. that will include food, music and a special guest speaker, Jim McGarrah.

Annual Memorial Day Ceremony Honors Gwinnett’s Military, Law Enforcement Heroes

Lawrenceville– Gwinnett County officials will honor Spc. Etienne Jules Murphy of Snellville during the 15th annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 28 at 1 p.m. at the Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial in Lawrenceville. Murphy was killed May 26, 2017, in a vehicle rollover in Syria as part of Operation Inherent Resolve fighting ISIS.

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating week on the water!

SOCIAL CIRCLE – Need a reason to go fishing? It is a great way to connect with family and spend quality time together in the outdoors. Want one more? There is no better time to get outdoors than during National Fishing and Boating Week, June 2-10, 2018 according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.