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Planning to attend college in Georgia?

Planning to attend college in Georgia?

(Jefferson, Ga.) —Jackson Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) is currently accepting applications for the Walter Harrison Scholarship, a program sponsored by Georgia’s 41 electric cooperatives. The scholarship fund will provide $1,000 scholarships to local students who plan to pursue a post-secondary education in Georgia.

Gail Mosby and Kathie Van Landingham

‘Bosom Buddies’ back for another event

SNELLVILLE – Back by popular demand, the Bosom Buddies, Gail Mosby and Kathie Van Landingham, will share stories of their lifelong friendship from their book “Thanks for the Lift, Bosom Buddy!” Jan. 22.

Gwinnett AKAs to Impact Community with Continued Service to All Mankind Sorority

Gwinnett AKAs to Impact Community with Continued Service to All Mankind Sorority

Members to Participate in MLK Day of Service and Action;
Public Encouraged To Lend a Hand and Seasonal Wrap

Lawrenceville, GA – The members of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter (“UAO”) of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (“AKA”) are no strangers to volunteerism and community service. Chartered in January 1994, UAO members provided over 7000 community service hours to Gwinnett County and beyond in 2014.

United Ebony Societ hosts 15th Annual MLK Celebration

United Ebony Societ hosts
15th Annual MLK Celebration

The United Ebony Society of Gwinnett County, Inc. will host the 15th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2015 in Lawrenceville, Georgia.  The theme, “Uniting in Faith and Perseverance: Celebrating 15 Years in Gwinnett” underscores how faith and perseverance enabled the United Ebony Society to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King through the vision of creating the first MLK Annual Parade in Gwinnett County.

County government restores some services

On January 6, 2015 my fellow board members and I adopted Gwinnett County’s 2015 Budget. We’re planning to invest about $1.42 billion to operate County services and build new capital facilities for all Gwinnett residents in 2015.

Stop the Drop… video competition

Stop the Drop… video competition
By Beth Volpert-Johansen

Stop the Drop is an initiative created by Georgia Public Broadcasting that is dedicated to preventing high school dropouts. Currently, Georgia’s graduation rate is less than 70 percent, well below the national average.