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Award Winning Chefs: Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart

Gwinnett County Public Library Presents a Luncheon with New York Times Bestselling Authors and Award Winning Chefs: Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart

Gwinnett County Public Library Presents a Luncheon with New York Times Bestselling Authors and Award Winning Chefs: Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart

(Lawrenceville, Ga., May 20, 2014)– Gwinnett County Public Library in partnership with Garden Plaza of Lawrenceville will host an upscale weekday luncheon with New York Times bestselling authors Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart on June 4, 2014.

Dr. Stanley “Stas” Preczewski

Preczewski named president of GGC

Preczewski named president of GGC

The University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents announced today that Dr. Stanley “Stas” Preczewski has been appointed president of Georgia Gwinnett College. Preczewski has served as interim president for the last year.

Agencies unite to bring summer safety message to land and water

Agencies unite to bring summer safety message to land and water
“Choose Your Ride” Impaired Driving Message Coupled With Click It or Ticket Campaign

To highlight the importance of safe driving and safe boating as the unofficial start of summer draws near, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is once again partnering with the Department of Natural Resources and Georgia State Patrol to add an impaired driving message to its Memorial Day Click It or Ticket campaign.

Grace Father’s Day Classic

4th annual Grace Father’s Day Classic

On June 9th Grace Fellowship Church will host its 4th Annual Father’s Day Classic golf tournament. This fun event benefits Grace Student Ministry and allows middle and high school kids with financial hardships to attend summer camp at Look Up Lodge on scholarship.

Talented artists from Snellville display their art in City Hall

Senior citizen art on display in City Hall

Senior citizen art on display
in City Hall

SNELLVILLE – Art created by the city’s most “experienced” artists is currently on display in City Hall.

Each Thursday, a group gathers at the Snellville Senior Center to learn artistic direction and enjoy two hours of creativity and fellowship.

AAA Forecasts busiest Memorial Day travel weekend

AAA Forecasts busiest Memorial Day
travel weekend since recession
Overall travel volume increased 1.5% from last year

AAA Travel projects 36.1 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, a 1.5 percent increase from the 35.5 million people who traveled last year.

Program for Veterans Memorial dedication set

Program for Veterans Memorial dedication set
By Staff Reports

SNELLVILLE – A ceremony leading up to the unveiling of the city’s Veterans Memorial will begin at 4 p.m. May 24.

The ceremony will feature live entertainment, military vehicles and artifacts from the Gwinnett Veterans Council War Memorial Museum.