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In Viet Nam from 1971'-1972' with the 175th Assault Helicopter Co. known as the Outlaws.

Veteran’s Day… paying it forward

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Harry Khachadourian was born in Palestine and his parents were from Turkey. Harry grew up as an Armenian Christian in a war-torn time and place. He spent many years moving from one “safe” place to another. His father and uncle owned a shoe factory in Palestine in the 1940’s and after the King David Hotel was bombed; Harry’s life began to resemble the movie “Exodus”.

Photo by Richard Calmes, The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, New York will have on view Dance Magic: the Photography of Richard Calmes from April 2014 to April, 2015.

Dance Magic: The photography of Richard Calmes

The National Museum of Dance in Saratoga Springs, New York has selected Dance Magic: the Photography of Richard Calmes to be on view from April 2014 to April, 2015. The exhibition was selected under the Museum’s Art in the Foyer program which annually welcomes dance-inspired fine art.

Mackenzie Britt, Drum Major for George Walton Academy Band, at a recent competition at University of Tennessee, Chattanooga November 2, 2013.

Mackenzie Britt – Drum major dreams

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George Walton Academy Drum Major, Mackenzie Britt loves a good competition. Whether it is on the field directing the GWA Marching Bulldogs or in the classroom, Mackenzie wants to be the best she can be.

Kim Ryan, CEO Eastside Medical Center

A story of courage from Eastside Medical’s CEO, Kim Ryan

Surviving Hurricane Katrina: Sharing a story of courage under intense pressure takes a tremendous amount of courage in itself. For Eastside Medical Center’s CEO, Kim Ryan, courage under pressure is part of the job description when you take on a leadership role.

South’s head Coach Small and Archer’s head Coach Dyer on October 26, 2013 after the game. Archer defeated South Gwinnett to earn their first ever Region 8 Championship. This is what it's all about, mutual respect!

Community – which side do you sit on?

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It all began with this year’s Homecoming at South Gwinnett. Coach Jack Britt and I had divided loyalties for both South and Grayson. Coach Jack asked me, “Which side do we sit on?”

South’s head Coach Small and Archer’s head Coach Dyer on October 26, 2013 after the game. Archer defeated South Gwinnett to earn their first ever Region 8 Championship. This is what it's all about, mutual respect!

Community – which side do you sit on?

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Community – which side do you sit on?
By Beth Volpert

It all began with this year’s Homecoming at South Gwinnett. Coach Jack Britt and I had divided loyalties for both South and Grayson. Coach Jack asked me, “Which side do we sit on?”

Genetic counseling and testing can help you better understand your personal risk of developing cancer.

Genetic testing for cancer: FAQ from Gwinnett Medical Center

With the recent publicity about celebrity Angelina Jolie dealing with her hereditary cancer risk by undergoing surgery, discussion of genetic testing for cancer has been in the news. While there’s lots of information and misinformation around this issue, here are some facts and frequently asked questions from Gwinnett Medical Center: