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It was one of those nights that will be long remembered. The air was hot, the crowd was loud and the sense of cheerful community brought people together.

Walton EMC Customer-Owners Hear Energy Predictions at Annual Meeting

MONROE, Ga. — How will electricity be generated in the future?

Benton House Grayson… Assisted Living and Memory Care 

By Beth Volpert Johansen

An official groundbreaking was held on Thursday, June 18th at the corner of Herring Road and GA Hwy 20 for the new Benton House Assisted Living and Memory Care.

Sports Turf Announces Completion of Renovations at T. W. Briscoe Park in Snellville, GA Featuring Updated Amenities and “Green” Upgrades 

Sports Turf, an award winning sports field and athletic track construction company based in Whitesburg, Georgia, announces the completion of a major renovation project at T. W. Briscoe Park in Snellville, GA. 

Georgia Division of Family and Children Services needs adoptive families
Approximately 200 Kids Need Permanent Homes across Georgia

Atlanta, Ga. – The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) is looking for adoptive families for approximately 200 children in its care.

Gwinnett Village announces inaugural beautification award

City of Norcross, GA — On Thursday, June 11, the Gwinnett Village Community Improvement District (CID) launched a beautification award program with their first ever “Vibrant Village” award presented to Eagle Rock Distributing Company.

Kroger Raises Funds by “Rounding Up” Support for USO                                                  
— Atlanta Division customers encouraged to support their troops by shopping –

ATLANTA –Kroger is joining forces with the United Service Organization (USO) from June 21 – July 4 to “Round-Up” support for American troops and their families by giving customers the opportunity to round up their store purchases to the nearest dollar.