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Rock’n Ribville coming September 17th

Rock’n Ribville coming September 17th

The City of Lawrenceville will soon be hosting the 9th annual Rock’n Ribville event on Saturday, September 17th on the Lawrenceville Lawn. Join in the fun as barbeque culinary artists, both professional and amateur, serve up the best barbeque, brisket and ribs in Georgia!

Left to right: Dr. Hubert Tucker, Harold Williams and Wayne Mason

Annual Williams Reunion

William Pittman Williams was born in 1814 in Oglethorpe County and came to Gwinnett as a youth.  He married Elizabeth Weems at the age of 17.  William fathered eighteen children, ten with his first wife and eight with his second wife, Sarah Pogue.

Charles Max Mount, Sr.

Obituary – Charles Max Mount, Sr.

Charles Max Mount, Sr., age 75 of Lawrenceville passed away Mon., July 18, 2016. Max is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jean Mount; daughter and son in law, Starla and Andrew David; sons and daughter in law, Max Mount, Jr., and Marc and Pam Mount; 1 sister, Teresa Harrison; 5 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson.

2016 Atlanta Heart Walk

2016 Atlanta Heart Walk

The Atlanta Heart Walk (3.1 miles) will take place on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 at Centennial Olympic Park.

Training Announcement

Training Announcement

Safety and Security – Postal Procedures for Mail Handling

A US Postal Inspection Service Dangerous Mail Specialist will conduct training on the: prevention, recognition, mitigation, and initial investigation of mailed threats, explosives, and hazardous materials.

CGHS Principal, Maryanne Grimes and Clyde and Sandra Strickland (L to R).

Central Gwinnett High School Names and Dedicates Field House

On Friday evening, August 19, 2016, Central Gwinnett High School (CGHS) named and dedicated the new field house to honor the philanthropic work that included his time and talents of long-time Lawrenceville resident, Clyde L. Strickland.

Explorers Post gets ‘Super’ for fundraiser

Explorers Post gets ‘Super’ for fundraiser

Snellville – It’s called a Fun Run for a reason.

On Sept. 10, the Snellville Police Explorers Post 805 will host a 5K and Fun Run with the theme of “Super Mario Kart,” named after the popular video game.