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Brent Lanier Memorial Scholarship awarded to Roberto Lindsay

Brent Lanier Memorial Scholarship awarded to Roberto Lindsay

In 2002, the Brent Lanier Memorial Soccer Scholarship was created in loving memory of Anson Brent Lanier. Brent graduated from South Gwinnett in 1996 as an outstanding athlete and student.

The Ice Man… Stone Mountain Ice

The Ice Man… Stone Mountain Ice
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Reminiscent of days past, ice is still a “hot” commodity during the days of summer in the South. For Perry Eidson, providing ice for a variety of concerts, festivals, relays, and events has become a full time, mostly weekend, job. “I love it,” says Perry.

Philadelphia Winn Chapter NSDAR Memorial Day 2015

Philadelphia Winn Chapter NSDAR Memorial Day 2015

Lawrenceville – Philadelphia Winn Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution were honored to participate in the Memorial Day 2015 Gwinnett Fallen Heroes Memorial. 

Lilburn residents meet WSB’s Fred Blankenship

Lilburn residents meet WSB’s Fred Blankenship

WSB-TV anchor and University of San Francisco alumni, Fred Blakenship recently met with Lilburn residents Claire White and her brother, Patrick at Channel 2 studios.

SarahCare of Snellville expands building and adult daycare options

SarahCare of Snellville expands building and adult daycare options
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Every day at SarahCare is an adventure. Whether the clients are in the center for the day or out riding the very comfortable bus to the movies, lunch, or museums, SarahCare friends have a wide variety of options for spending their days in comfortable, stimulating, and safe surroundings.

Community Foundation awarded 33 grants in honor of 30th anniversary

Community Foundation awarded 33 grants in honor of 30th anniversary

DULUTH, GA – The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia (CFNEG) is pleased to announce the award of $160,217 in grants to thirty-three non-profit organizations in our community as part of the Foundation’s 30th Anniversary celebration.

Elliot Brack (left) accepts prestigious “Others” Award from Commissioner David Jeffrey, National Commander of the Salvation Army USA.

Gwinnett’s Brack receives Salvation Army’s ‘Others’ Award

Elliott Brack is about as familiar a name as there is in Gwinnett County. In past years, he has been the publisher or managing editor of the Wayne County Press, Gwinnett Daily News, the Marietta Daily Journal, and the associate editor of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s “Gwinnett” section. 

Gwinnett County Commissioner Lynette Howard named to lead ACCG economic development & transportation policy committee

Gwinnett County Commissioner Lynette Howard named to lead ACCG economic development & transportation policy committee

ATLANTA, Ga. – Gwinnett County Commissioner Lynette Howard was recently named as the 2015-2016 Chairman of the Economic Development and Transportation Committee Policy Committee for ACCG, Georgia’s county association. The appointment was made by ACCG President and Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash.