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Mayor teaches Britt students about local government

SNELLVILLE – On Wednesday, Britt Elementary School third graders gathered in the media center for a lesson on the jobs and branches of local government from a local expert – Snellville Mayor Kelly Kautz.  

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will make a donation for every “Full Stache” and “Trimmed Stache” cocktail sold as well as every moustache Instagram tagged throughout the Month of November

Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will make a donation for every “Full Stache” and “Trimmed Stache” cocktail sold as well as every moustache Instagram tagged throughout the Month of November

This November, Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers will host a series of events to raise funds and awareness for the world-famous Movember Foundation— the leading global organization devoted to changing the face of men’s health by bringing attention to prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health.

It’s that time of year…

It’s that time of year…

It’s that time of year again.  The kids are full of candy from Halloween and everyone is prepping for Thanksgiving at home or out of town.  We’re all marking off dates on our calendars and planning our yearly traditions. You may already be making your shopping lists for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, or you may read this, panic, and start working on a list now.

Relax at Pete’s Place

Relax at Pete’s Place 

After growing up in Gwinnett County, graduating from Collins Hill High school, going off to college and graduating from Valdosta University, then joining the Army and off to Korea, he’s back.

Local Rotarians visit CDC and take POLIO LAB tour

Local Rotarians visit CDC and take POLIO LAB tour

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention celebrated World Polio Day, October 21st, by inviting Rotary International guests to a special tour and program at their facility in Atlanta. Rotary International has been a major contributor to the effort to eradicate polio from the world, and this event was designed to offer thanks for that support. 

Location for Snellville labyrinth chosen

Location for Snellville labyrinth chosen

SNELLVILLE – An area of mediation in the form of a labyrinth will soon be located between the city’s Veterans Memorial and cemetery.

The Atlanta Balalaika Society

Atlanta Balalaika Society presents “An evening of music, dance and song from Slavic lands”

The Atlanta Balalaika Society will present a concert of music, dance, and song from Slavic lands on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 7:30pm at the Roswell Cultural Arts Center, 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA 30075. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling (404) 292-7176, with a credit card at www.atlantabalalaika.com, beginning October 1, 2014, or in the lobby with check or cash one hour prior to the performance.

Female champions compete challenge

Female champions compete challenge

SNELLVILLE, G.A. – The South Gwinnett High School JROTC Female Raiders will compete in the Georgia State Raider Championship on November 1, 2014 at Spalding High School in Griffin, Ga.  

Charlotte Nash, Chairman Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Every drop of water is precious

One-hundred seventy-six gallons every day – that’s how much water the average single-family home in Gwinnett County used last year. Our source is Lake Lanier on the Chattahoochee River, which provides water to 60 percent of Georgia’s population.