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Registered dietitians at Gwinnett Medical Center recommend meal planning and shopping on the weekend so you’ll be ready for the midweek crunch.

Work week eats: Meal ideas from Gwinnett Medical Center

Monday night you’re tired, Wednesday you’re on the go, and Friday night you’re ready to celebrate the weekend. Wouldn’t it be nice if your dinner menu moved with the rhythm of your week? With a little planning, it can. Here’s a guide to help:

Snellville Lions Club newly installed members. (L_R) Joe Roth, President, Grace Clower, Chaplain, Steve Hart, Secretary, Carolyn Collins, 1st VP, Leon Taylor, 2nd VP

Snellville Lions Club – Join us!

Snellville Lions Club – Join us!

The Snellville Lions Club has been a fixture in the Snellville community since 1952.  We have many groups & individuals that we assist – both in the community and through groups associated with the visually impaired, hearing impaired, and diabetic communities.

Chicken Boscaiola: Chicken sautéed with shallots, mushrooms, bacon, fresh tomatoes, and spinach, in a light cream sauce

Fratelli’s Pizza… Bringing Gwinnett authentic New York flavor…

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Fratelli’s Pizza…
Bringing Gwinnett authentic New York flavor…

Editors Note: Fratelli’s is a true family pizzaria and a WHOLE LOT MORE. The atmosphere is family style, open, simple, and clean. The ingredients are fresh and the smell of fresh roasted garlic, tomato, and  basil will wet your appetite before you can order. We highly recommend trying their pasta dishes. The Chicken Boscaiola:  Chicken sautéed with shallots, mushrooms, bacon, fresh tomatoes, and spinach, in a light flavorful cream sauce is a must order.  The New York Cheese Cake is sinfully NY authentic! 

Charlotte Nash, Chairman Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Giving back at the Holidays

Growing up on a farm, late fall was always a time of mixed emotions for me. Shorter days and colder weather kept us all indoors more but at least we could look ahead to the holidays with great anticipation.

At the Snellville Carmike Theater: Far left Cameron Arnett, Middle Left Cast Member. Middle Right Drew Mathew, Far Right Kelsi Chandler. Stand Your Ground will be In theaters January 17, 2014. Photo by John Hani

Stand Your Ground

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Stand Your Ground 
The True Story of a Cry for justice
By John Hani

Stand your ground is a movie based on a novel written by Jackie Carpenter and is centered on real life events.  When her son is accused of murder, her normal life as a mother of two grown men gets turned upside down and all she has left to hold on to is her deep faith in God.

Jan King, Cannon UMC Cancer Ministry’s “Momma Bear” works on sewing a Prayer Bearer. Photo by Emmett Clower

Prayer bears

Not unlike Corduroy in the beloved children’s book of the same name, the Cannon UMC Prayer Bearers are ministers in miniature. These handmade, multi-colored, adorable