BLAIRSVILLE — The board of directors of United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) today announced that Lynn Harton has been named chief executive officer of United Community Bank (the “Bank”), UCBI’s banking subsidiary. Mr. Harton will continue to serve as president of UCBI and the Bank, as well as a member of their respective boards.
ATLANTA – Northside Hospital and Gwinnett Health System (the parent of Gwinnett Medical Center) announced that they have submitted their
proposed merger agreement to the State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General for review and approval. Depending on the review process, the five hospital Northside-Gwinnett Health combined system could be operational in early 2018.
SOCIAL CIRCLE – Each year, the fourth Saturday of September brings National Hunting and Fishing Day. On this day, celebrated Sept. 23 this year, everyone can enjoy any of eight FREE scheduled celebratory events, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
Lawrenceville – The Gwinnett County Voter Registrations and Elections Division mailed its first official bilingual mass mailing Friday, Aug. 18, sending approximately 12,000 bilingual letters to Lilburn and Snellville voters advising them of city polling location changes.
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) generated more than $451 million into the local economy of Gwinnett County during fiscal year 2016, an increase of nearly $35 million from the previous year, according to a recent economic impact study commissioned by the University System of Georgia (USG).
The City of Lawrenceville has hired Barry Mock to assume the role of Public Works Director. Mock comes with extensive background and experience in both public and private sector engineering, construction and logistics management disciplines.
Dr. Laurence “Lanny” Martin Lesser, M.D., F.A.C.C., age 72, Snellville, Georgia, beloved Gwinnett County cardiologist since 1979, died at his home on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, before sunset, 10 Av, 5777, surrounded by his devoted wife, Sandra, and his beloved children and grandchildren. On Saturday, March 19, 2016, Dr. Lesser was diagnosed with an incurable form of cancer known as adenocarcinoma. Dr. Lesser fought this incurable cancer with grace and dignity. He was always concerned about his family and his responsibility to his patients despite his illness.
Snellville – Eastside Medical Center, a healthcare leader in Metro Atlanta for over 37 years, is pleased to announce that they will be welcoming Eastside Heart and Vascular to Eastside Medical Group in October of 2017. The physicians joining the practice include Dr. Marc I. Unterman, Dr. Marcus C. Sims, Dr. Michael A. Lipsitt, Dr. Niraj Sharma, and Dr. Demir Baykal.
Lawrenceville – The Ladies of the Gwinnett County Alumnae Chapter (GCAC) of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated in partnership with the Fortitude Foundation, Incorporated hosts its’ Second Annual Sweets and Sounds outdoor celebration of the arts fundraiser. This event will take place on Sunday, September 10th from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Gates open at 3 p.m.) at the beautiful Millennium Gate Museum located in the heart of Atlantic Station.
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