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Eternal Hills… inspiring the celebration of life

Eternal Hills… inspiring the celebration of life
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

Planning for a funeral is not the easiest of topics, but Earnie Poynter, General Manager for Eternal Hills Funeral Home and Memory Gardens finds that providing support for people at a difficult time in their lives gives his work meaning.

Basic needs for Hughie

Basic needs for Hughie
By Beth Volpert Johansen

Taking a shower is something most people take for granted. But for one young man, getting a shower was impossible until the Rotary Club of Loganville met one of his very special needs. Meeting Hughie Logan’s needs takes a great deal of effort, but has been made easier by the Rotarians.

A peek into the life of a private investigator

A peek into the life of a private investigator
By John L. Byrwa

The moment Ron Levesque tells someone what he does for a living, he’s 99-percent sure of the first image that pops into their mind.

Southern Billiards… Cool Cues

Southern Billiards… Cool Cues
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

Scott Carpenter and his son, Bryan, love to come to work every day. Inside the doors of Southern Billiards awaits a combination of artistry, skill, craftsmanship, and family.

Young Aviator -Ross Hastings, passionate about flying

Young Aviator -Ross Hastings, passionate about flying
By Beth Volpert Johansen

If there is an “Aviation Bug”, Ross Hastings has certainly been bitten hard. Flying has fascinated this teen since he was old enough to play with toy airplanes.

Eastside Family Pharmacy and Apothecare…tradition meets the future

Eastside Family Pharmacy and Apothecare…tradition meets the future
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

A mainstay in the Gwinnett County medical community is moving into a new building. Bill Thompson and Tom Jones have been behind the counter at the Apothecare Pharmacy in the Eastside Physicians Building location for 20 years.

Debut of Two New Attractions at LanierWorld Will Take the South by Storm

Debut of Two New Attractions at LanierWorld Will Take the South by Storm

Additions of CAT 4 Slide and Thunderbolt Zipline Experience Mark Continued Focus on Enhancements to Guest Experience at Georgia’s Award-Winning Lanier Islands

BUFORD, Ga.– While the launch of any new season at Lanier Islands’ popular lakeside attraction – LanierWorld – can be exciting, there are several reasons this year’s opening on May 9 will be particularly thrilling.

Atlanta Area Family Making Strides to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia

Atlanta Area Family Making Strides to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia 
Powell Family Named the Atlanta Promise Walk for Preeclampsia Mission Family to Help Call Attention to Serious Pregnancy Disorder Affecting Mothers, Babies 

Melbourne, FL – The Preeclampsia Foundation is pleased to announce that Brittney Powell and her family are the 2015 Atlanta, Georgia Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ Mission Family.

Monthly Meeting of Georgia Society of Professional Engineers

Monthly Meeting of Georgia Society of Professional Engineers

Atlanta – Over one hundred years ago everyone knew that horses had to be harnessed and trained to move together in order to be effective. Horses that did not “play” as team members were replaced.