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Older Driver Safety Awareness Week

Older Driver Safety Awareness Week
Maintaining the Mobility and Safety of Older Drivers

ATLANTA – Gov. Nathan Deal has declared Dec. 7-11 Older Driver Safety Awareness Week in Georgia. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) recommends older drivers and their families take time to talk about individual challenges and limitations.

The LONA Gallery…beyond pictures on the wall

The LONA Gallery… beyond pictures on the wall
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Once upon a time there were two sisters, siblings among seven who grew up in Atlanta. The older one “taught” the younger one everything she learned in school each day and they grew up very close.

Quaker State announces winners of the “Best in Class Challenge”

Quaker State announces winners of the “Best in Class Challenge”

Maxwell High School of Technology in Atlanta, GA Named the Grand Prize Winner in National High School Auto Shop Competition

HOUSTON, TX, – After six weeks of intense competition, Quaker State® is proud to announce the top three schools from the “Best in Class Challenge,” a custom, hands-on automotive education program for high school auto shops from across the United States.

Cookies and Cocoa with Santa

Cookies & Cocoa with Santa
Santa Claus makes a stop in Duluth

Duluth, – It will be a jolly ol’ time for families and friends as Santa makes his final stop in Downtown Duluth for “Cookies and Cocoa with Santa.”

Community coat drive success for Lilburn

Community coat drive success for Lilburn 

During the first two weeks of November, the dental office of Dr. Kevin Lacour, conducted a community coat drive to meet the needs of Lilburn Co-op and Arcado Elementary.

Celebrating 4 Decades of Hobbies at B & B Hobby

Celebrating 4 Decades of Hobbies at B & B Hobby
By Beth Volpert Johansen

From the early days inspired by truckers and Smokey and the Bandit, to the present day fascination with all things that fly, B & B Hobby has seen four decades of hobby enthusiasts enjoying their leisure time.