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Everyone deserves a smile… The Amanda Riley Foundation

Everyone deserves a smile…
The Amanda Riley Foundation

By Beth Volpert Johansen

Childhood cancer is among the most gut wrenching words that could ever be uttered. Loss isn’t simply something that takes place and then passes, it is a living, breathing part of those left on earth.

Those suffering from concussions have expanded treatment options

Those suffering from concussions have expanded treatment options 
Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth expands program, includes adult, workman’s compensation cases    

Duluth, Ga. – Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC)-Duluth recently announced it has expanded and is now treating adults at the Concussion Institute. 

GDOL to co-sponsor Crossroads Career Expo in Lawrenceville June 11

GDOL to co-sponsor Crossroads Career Expo in Lawrenceville June 11

ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) and the Crossroads Career Network will co-sponsor a career expo Thursday, June 11, in Lawrenceville. The expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the First United Methodist Church of Lawrenceville, 395 West Crogan St.

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Next phase of Downtown Duluth Redevelopment set to begin

Next phase of Downtown Duluth Redevelopment set to begin
“Historic Duluth continues to make headway”

Duluth, GA Progress continues in Duluth as redevelopment of the Downtown District goes into the next phase. During the week of June 1, the City of Duluth will begin strategic demolition for portions of “The Block”, a 3-acre plot of land across from Duluth Town Green.

Community Health Screening and Education Events

Community Health Screening and Education Events

Health Screening
Thursday, June 11 from 8 – 10 a.m.
Eastside Medical Center, Classrooms 1 & 2
1700 Medical Way | Snellville, GA 30078

Could your cholesterol be putting you at risk for heart attack and stroke? Find out at Eastside Medical Center’s cholesterol screening on Thursday, June 11.

Community & Southern Bank announces acquisition of $764 Million of deposits from CertusBank, N.A. in Georgia and Florida

Community & Southern Bank announces acquisition of $764 Million of Deposits from CertusBank, N.A. in Georgia and Florida

ATLANTA – Community & Southern Bank (CSB) announced it has entered into a Purchase and Assumption Agreement with CertusBank, N.A. (CertusBank) to purchase certain loans and deposits related to fifteen CertusBank locations throughout Georgia and Florida.

Eastside Medical Center announces new partner in cardiac care

Eastside Medical Center announces new partner in cardiac care

Snellville, Ga. – Eastside Medical Center is partnering with Gwinnett Medical Group (GMG) to provide comprehensive cardiac care to residents of Snellville and the surrounding communities. The partnership is effective immediately.