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Still Lake closing after 45 years

Still Lake closing after 45 years
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The experienced Still Lake Nursery staff that has helped with all of your needs will be missed by many.  Closing Date is July 12, 2014. Pictured is Gloria Still (Left front), Carol Shannon, Ken Still, Sher Moe, Stephen Still, Linda Gulden, Dolores McCullough, Jimmy Cook and Valerie Chandler.

GBT is looking for young dancers ages 3 and up!

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre’s new season and open houses!

Gwinnett Ballet Theatre has a fantastic season ahead for 2014-2015! Our totally non-profit arts organization will present three major productions (including our big Nutcracker!) and lots of other performing opportunities for everyone.

Walton EMC communicators Greg Brooks and Savannah Chandler placed in every category including two best-of-show designations at the Cooperative Communicator Association's annual contest in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Walton EMC communicators thrilled with two of five Best in Show titles

Walton EMC communicators thrilled with two of five Best in Show titles

Pittsburg, Pa. – Greg Brooks and Savannah Chandler, Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) communicators, took home two of the five best-in-show honors and several other awards at the Cooperative Communicators Association’s (CCA) annual contest.

Coach: Steve Haag Assistant Coaches: John Gallagher, Neal Mooney, Brian Reed Left to Right, Back Row: Caroline Evans, Jenna Harrington, CJ Haag, Erin Gallagher, Sophie Mooney, Dawson Horn, Cesyrea Cox Left to Right Front Row: Haley Glass, Maddie Marchiando, Lauren Reed, Sara Beth Ratcliffe, Alexis Berry Not Pictured: Sydney Reynolds

14U Atlanta Premier –Haag Travel Softball Team wins nationals

14U Atlanta Premier –Haag Travel Softball Team wins nationals

Gwinnett county’s 14U Atlanta Premier – Haag travel softball team recently won a berth to the PGF Nationals in Huntington Beach, California! PGF (Premier Girls Fastpitch) is considered the highest level, and the most competitive softball in the nation!

Carole Townsend enjoys pre-race track access at Talladega Super Speedway, May 2013

Buckle up and enjoy the ride

Buckle up and enjoy the ride
By Auveed Bagheri Cawthon and Beth Volpert 

Lawrenceville, GA (July 7, 2014) – What does a suburban empty nester mother of four do when she finds herself bored and looking for something new to do and out of her comfort zone? There are as many responses to an empty nest as there are stars in the sky. Some women buy a new car, others get a total makeover, and some take a seriously long vacation.

Charlotte Nash, Chairman Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Gwinnett attracts people, jobs

A Korean manufacturing company, Dasan Machineries, announced in May that it is opening a U.S. headquarters in Duluth, bringing an estimated $30 million investment and 150 jobs over the next three years. They make precision steel parts and components for the defense, auto, and avionic industries.

A painting of William Pittman Williams home in Snellville

William Pittman Williams 90th Family Reunion

The annual William Pittman Williams reunion will take place on Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Summit Chase Country Club, Snellville, Georgia. The event begins with a buffet lunch at 12:30. After lunch a memorial service will be held to remember family members who died since the 2013 reunion.