Local News Archives - Page 170 of 352

Gwinnett county made history with the appointment of DJ Jeyaram, Esq, to the Gwinnett Magistrate Court On Sept. 20, 2016, judicial history was made with the appointment of Georgia’s first South Asian American judge in Gwinnett County. The Hon. DJ Jeyara

October 11, 2016

Gwinnett county made history with the appointment of DJ Jeyaram, Esq, to the Gwinnett Magistrate Court

On Sept. 20, 2016, judicial history was made with the appointment of Georgia’s first South Asian American judge in Gwinnett County.

The Hon. DJ Jeyaram was sworn in at his investiture as a Gwinnett County magistrate judge (pro hac). Judge Jeyaram joins Magistrate Judge Ruth Rocker McMullin as the second Asian Pacific American Judge currently serving in Gwinnett (Judge Chung Lee, now with Duluth Municipal Court, previously served as a Gwinnett County magistrate judge as well).

Find Your Voice: Vote for your Legacy.

October 11, 2016

Rights. Responsibilities. Privileges. These are all words that we hear around election time, encouraging us all to go out and vote our hearts and conscience when it comes time to pick local and national leaders, or to decide what laws are important in our expanding communities.

Next Star’s Inner Circle Leadership Team: Back row: (from L to R) David Wray, Susan Twardos, Nathan Whitmire, Bobby Moeck, Jamie Marzula, Mathew Moeck, Dustin Altom. Front row: (from L to R) Melanie Faulkner and Melanie Altom.

Next Star Communications expands services and coverage

October 10, 2016

Next Star Communications, Inc. is a Sprint Preferred Retailer with major emphasis on retail sales, service centers, data applications, and outside sales. Next Star is expanding their services and coverage, having recently added seven more stores, and is looking to grow to a total of twenty-two locations throughout Georgia.

Left to right: Debbie Brilling and Jonathan Brilling of AVC, Aliyah and Andrew Green, Kelly Schmidt, Stewart Fogleman, Betty Huff, Amanda and Anson Gilbert, Tim Conway, Roger Green, Laura Green, Jason Piper, Danielle Phillip, Sarah Parks, Brittany Knowles, Jonathan London, Lily Mae and Cait Patterson, Hillary Mackay, Beverly Gault, Marc Sporn, and Michael Green also representing AVC.

Green Financial Charity Golf Classic benefits Auditory-Verbal Center

October 10, 2016

Deaf receive the gift of hearing, speaking using non-traditional methods

Suwanee – It’s become somewhat of a tradition by now; the Green Financial Charity Golf Classic has become a “must” on the calendars of golfers and philanthropists in Gwinnett and beyond. On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the weather was picture-perfect for the 14th annual event, which was held once again at River Club in Suwanee.

GECC members with Grayson Coffee House owners, Kerin Fraunfelder, Cindy Bruce, and Allison Grier (center), at the ribbon cutting and dedication of the new deck.

Grayson Coffee House dedicates new deck built by customers

October 10, 2016

Grayson – The morning of Friday, Sept. 30 dawned bright and chilly, the perfect morning for a cup of delicious coffee and catching up with friends. The Grayson Coffee House was bustling with people inside and out, and the excitement and celebration were palpable.

Stephen, his dad and all seven of his children on the patio at Johnnys

Johnny’s Pizza at Sugarloaf – a family affair

October 10, 2016

Stephen Burge is a family man, and his “family” extends beyond his wife and seven children. The former chemistry and physics teacher bought the Johnny’s Pizza located on Sugarloaf Parkway in December 2015. He’s proud of the fact that his employees include some of his own children and a couple of former Archer high school students.

Lanier HS principal receives national award for leadership

October 7, 2016

Lanier High School Principal Dr. Reuben Gresham has been awarded the Henk Koning Exemplary Educator Award by the National Career Academies Coalition (NCAC). The award recognizes an academy educator who has made a significant contribution to the success of a career academy.

Five Forks Trickum Road to get roadway, signal and sidewalk upgrades

October 7, 2016

Lawrenceville – The Board of Commissioners approved major upgrades to Five Forks Trickum Road from Oak Road to Tom Smith Road on Tuesday.

CMES was the low bidder on the contract to widen and install a center turn lane on Five Forks Trickum Road.

Tom Wargo, owner of Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen and Daffy's New & Used Pet Supplies, loads up supplies to deliver to flood victims in Louisiana at the end of September. Daffy’s has made several trips so far to help deliver aid to animals in Louisiana.

Food, shelter, and love

October 7, 2016

Lilburn couple works to keep pets and their humans together
Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen

Tom and Diane Wargo are retired. Well, that’s not quite accurate. The couple both left their former careers to work full time helping animals. That may sound like a quiet plan for their golden years, but the Wargos’ passion for bettering the lives of all animals is exhausting – physically, emotionally, and financially.