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L-R Colleen Lazenby, Sandy Edwards, Jan Gaynor and Wanda Johnson reap, they say, more rewards than do the dogs they rescue.

A dog’s best friend and a few angels

A dog’s best friend 
By Carole Townsend

Five to seven million dogs and cats arrive at animal shelters in the United States each year, and about half of these animals are being surrendered by their owners.

New classroom coming to Environmental and Heritage Center

New classroom coming to Environmental and Heritage Center

Lawrenceville, Ga. – The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford will convert existing storage space to build a new classroom and educator workroom. The Board of Commissioners approved a $409,506 contract Tuesday with low bidder, Bayne Development Group LLC. The 2014 SPLOST program is funding the work.

Gwinnett schools, Junior Achievement showcase groundbreaking facility

Gwinnett schools, Junior Achievement showcase groundbreaking facility
By Carole Townsend
Staff Correspondent

LAWRENCEVILLE – More than 400 people, including teachers, Board of Education members, county influencers, and students proudly unveiled a state-of-the-art GCPS facility August 27, 2015.

A Backward Glance – A Forward Vision

A Backward Glance – A Forward Vision

The year was 1840, the setting was the shade of a large oak tree in Lilburn resident, William McDaniel’s yard.

Rotary Club of Peachtree Corners welcomes new President Thornell

Rotary Club of Peachtree Corners welcomes new President Thornell

Norcross – The Rotary Club of Peachtree Corners recently welcomed their President for 2015-2016, Mark Thornell of Norcross, GA during a ceremony at Berkeley Hills Country Club in Norcross.