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In this July 19, 2020 photo, Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Cantrell & Associate Pastor Rev. Alex Jones of Snellville United Methodist Church delivers Sunday message to Drive-In worshippers.

Physically Distanced, Spiritually Connected Thru Drive-In Church at Snellville UMC

In this July 19, 2020 photo, Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Cantrell & Associate Pastor Rev. Alex Jones of Snellville United Methodist Church delivers Sunday message to Drive-In worshippers.In this July 19, 2020 photo, Senior Pastor Dr. Jim Cantrell & Associate Pastor Rev. Alex Jones of Snellville United Methodist Church delivers Sunday message to Drive-In worshippers.

On Sunday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m., Snellville United Methodist Church held its first Drive-In Worship Service since the COVID-19 pandemic required churches to close its doors to in-person worship.

Apex Spine and Neurology and Reagan Medical Center enter into partnership

New partnership brings two top Gwinnett healthcare providers together

Gwinnett based Reagan Medical Center, a provider of medical care across a broad spectrum of patient needs, announced it has entered into a partnership with APEX Spine and Neurosurgery, one of the region’s most respected brain and spinal physician groups. APEX has co-located and is now serving patients, in Reagan’s Hamilton Mill, Grayson and Johns Creek facilities, and a new office in Alpharetta.

Gwinnett County Schools goes 100% digital learning Fall 2020

Gwinnett County Public Schools updates decision and moves to 100% digital instruction

On July 20, 2020, CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks announced that Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) will open the 2020-21 school year on August 12 with all students receiving digital instruction. Although the district had planned to begin with both in-person and digital instruction, the current COVID-19 situation required a change in those plans.