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Sweetness made with love and laughter

April 3, 2015

Sweetness made with love and laughter
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

The flavors curl right through the air and permeate the space between the front door of the Blue Rooster and the grounds of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse. The fragrance is slightly Willy Wonka-like as the mind is transported back into the cookbooks filled with cherished tried-and-true recipes that found their way onto tables at family reunions, church dinners, and community picnics.

Community Foundation names Judy Waters’ successor

April 3, 2015

Community Foundation names Judy Waters’ successor

DULUTH, GA – After serving this community for 40 years, Judy Waters will officially be retiring later this year.

Walton EMC CEO Ronnie Lee, left, signs the construction contract for Walton EMC's new community solar project with Radiance Solar COO Jamie Porges. The project is the largest of its type in the Eastern U.S. and will allow the cooperative's customer-owners to lease a portion of the facility and receive an offset on their electric bill for the solar electricity generated.

Walton EMC Announces Largest Community Solar Project in Eastern U.S.

April 3, 2015

MONROE, Ga. – Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) announces the construction and operation of a one-megawatt community solar electricity generation farm in northeastern Walton County near Monroe through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Walton Solar.

College student, Tracy Sewell, leading campus-wide efforts.

Exceptional Gwinnett Tech Student – Tracy Sewell

April 3, 2015

Tracy Sewell, a horticulture student at Gwinnett Tech, has been awarded scholarships from the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and from the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET).

Grayson Celebrates Heroes

April 3, 2015

Grayson Celebrates Heroes

GRAYSON – The 36^th Annual Grayson Day on Saturday, April 25^th, will be a day of remembering and celebrating our heroes – both big and small – those who have fought for our rights and dignity, stood as role models in our lives, and those who give of themselves to make a difference in our community. We’re dedicating the day to celebrating all the heroes among us!

Gwinnett’s Travis runs the good race for life

April 3, 2015

Gwinnett’s Travis runs the good race for life
By John L. Byrwa

Some people run for the exercise. Some run for the rush. Some run for the sheer fun of it, and still others run because they have to.

Wages Funeral Home’s Don Railey… newly certified John Maxwell Coach

April 3, 2015

Wages Funeral Home’s Don Railey… newly certified John Maxwell Coach
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

Motivated employees make for strong businesses. Strong businesses know that motivating employees must reach beyond the doors of commerce and stretch into the community.

Give Hunger the Boot fundraiser

March 31, 2015

Give Hunger the Boot fundraiser

During the past three years, Give Hunger the Boot has helped raise more than $30,000 in food and financial donations for the Southeast Gwinnett Food Co-Operative.

2015 Little Miss AKA Pageant Slated for Gwinnett County

March 29, 2015

2015 Little Miss AKA Pageant Slated for Gwinnett County
Girls Aged 7 -10 to Take A Bow – Public Invited

Lawrenceville, GA – Following six months of workshops and esteem-building activities, several “little misses” aged 7-10 will take a bow on Saturday, April 25 at Shiloh High School as a part of the 5th biennial Little Miss AKA Pageant sponsored by Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter (“UAO”) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, along with its nonprofit affiliate The Gwinnett Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. (“GPS”).