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Having “The Talk” with Parents Can Be a Delicate Matter

Talking with parents about issues involving their health, long term care, finances, health care proxies, or their thoughts about their final wishes, can be as difficult as “the talk” you had years ago about the birds and the bees. Yet, these conversations need to occur; and often times, the conversation should occur sooner, rather than later.

Artist brings Snellville walkers a smile and mystery

Anyone who strolls the sidewalks along Dogwood Road parallel to Ronald Reagan Parkway in Snellville is familiar with a recent phenomenon that’s become the talk of the town. It seems that an artist with both talent and a sense of humor has begun adorning a certain pine tree with art – curious harbingers of upcoming holidays.

Governor Deal’s GA-PRI or GA’s Prisoner Reentry Initiative

Governor Deal’s GA-PRI or GA’s Prisoner Reentry Initiative

Tabernacle International Church, a large and inviting place of worship near the corner of Simonton Road and Grayson Highway, was host to The Department of Community Supervision’s (DCS) first GA-PRI Stakeholders Meeting on February 28th. The meeting convened state leaders, resource providers, volunteers, and service professionals to introduce Governor Deal’s new initiative, GA-PRI or GA’s Prisoner Reentry Initiative.

Charlotte Nash, Chairman Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Multicultural Festival: Get Out and Meet Your Neighbors

Since first taking office in 2011, I have made it a priority to find ways to involve a wide variety of Gwinnett residents in county government. It started out with a program called Volunteer Gwinnett that had a goal of engaging residents in meaningful way to help Gwinnett County provide essential services. Now we have a robust and growing community outreach program.

Designing Grandmothers

The power of a grandmother’s love

Is there anything greater than a grandmother’s love? In fact, to quote U.S. Federal Judge Judith Levy, “When a child is born, so is a grandmother.”

New boys only boutique open in Snellville

New boys only boutique open in Snellville

New boys only boutique open in Snellville

New boys only boutique open in Snellville
Local Mom opens Brick and Mortar Store that caters to Boys’ Style

Boys Clothing and Accessories Boutique opened in October 2016 at the Shoppes at Webb Gin in Snellville and offers Boy’s clothing in sizes from infant to 20. They specialize in hard to find trendy styles including, ripped jeans, 5pc suits, couture blazers and Italian and Turkish dress shirts.

On a recent Wednesday morning, Attorney Jim Miskell held an estate planning workshop for a group interested in learning about options available to protect their assets and loved ones, during their lifetime, in the event of being incapacitated, and in the best interest of their beneficiaries after their death.

A little planning means a lot of love for your family

Everybody has a story, or has heard a story, about the nightmare that unfolded when a loved one’s life was tragically interrupted or cut short by injury or illness. Such a time in any family is fraught with fear, chaos and indecision.