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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.

Major Transportation Project Slated to Begin in Downtown Duluth

Duluth, Georgia – A 3.5 million dollar transportation project is slated to begin in Duluth on January 19, 2015. This project will be three phases, beginning with Main Street Parking (phase I and II) and ending with the SR120 Realignment, Sidewalks and Gateway Improvements (phase III). 

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.

How healthy is your home? Radon is the silent killer

How healthy is your home?
Radon is the silent killer
Gwinnett is in the highest potential zone for household radon levels…

Written by:  Morgan L. Barnett, UGA Radon Educator for UGA Extension Nutrition and Health Newsletter – September 2013; adapted by Kathryn Holland December 2014

Did you know your home could be filled with an invisible radioactive gas called Radon? Radon is a naturally occurring gas that comes from the decay of uranium found in most rocks and soil.