Grocer to install innovative shopping technology at stores in Georgia and South Carolina in 2018
ATLANTA – Kroger’s Atlanta Division announced today it will introduce its new and exciting Scan, Bag, Go shopping technology, making the service available this year to customers at stores in Georgia and South Carolina.
Special Kneads and Treats will serve as collection point for donated wheelchairs, walkers and other medical equipment
Stone Mountain GA – Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC), a non-profit organization providing durable medical equipment (DME) and supplies to those living with disability, has partnered with Lawrenceville bakery Special Kneads and Treats to provide a collection point for used equipment.
Lori Buckheister, vice president for Advancement at Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC), presents a special recognition plaque to Micah Seibel, the college’s 5000th alumnus, at a recent social event for GGC alumni. The Lawrenceville resident graduated from GGC in December 2017, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science with a concentration in international relations. For more information about the college, visit www.ggc.edu.
The Gwinnett Coalition partners with local organizations to combat these disturbing issues
On a cold Monday morning in December a single mom calls the Gwinnett Helpline, a program of the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services, desperately seeking resources for herself and her two young children. Not only has she just received notice that she’s about to be kicked out of the extended stay hotel room she calls ‘home’- but since her funds are low, she is also struggling to find someone to help her provide her children’s next meal.
Gwinnett County has seen tremendous growth and change in the past 50 years. As we reflect on our first two centuries during the County’s Bicentennial this year, I can think of no better time to be planning for the year 2040 in this great County!
Atlanta artists Lisa Moore and Clara Blalock bring their work to Norcross for the exhibition of ‘Stories, Stories, Stories’
Norcross – The City of Norcross is excited to welcome two nationally recognized artists in their new art exhibit entitled, ‘Stories, Stories, Stories’. The exhibit will run from February 9th through March 16th in the Rectory, the City’s historic church rectory-turned-gallery.
Gwinnett’s animal shelter will add full-time, on-site veterinary care under a new $360,000 contract approved by commissioners on Tuesday.
Planned PEThood of Georgia Inc. will provide a full-time veterinarian and veterinary technicians five or six days a week depending on the season.
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City of Norcross to host a Meet and Greet Fiesta with special guests Mayor Craig Newton and City Council Members
The City of Norcross will host a Town Hall Fiesta at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center, 10 College St NW, Norcross, GA 30071 on Saturday, February 10th from 11am to 2pm. This event will include time to mix and mingle with Mayor Craig Newton, City Council members, other city officials, as well as presentations by local organizations. It will conclude with greetings and comments from Mayor Newton.
On Thursday, January 25, 2018, the City of Lawrenceville hosted a strategic workshop at Cornerstone Coworking, inviting local residents and business owners for their input about the future vision of Lawrenceville. According to the city, “Through Lawrenceville Forward, the city is jointly updating its 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance to identify major issues, set a strong community vision for the future, develop action plans, and revise regulations in one fell swoop.”
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