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Maron Buice served as a Gwinnett County Commissioner from 1968 to 1984 and played a critical role in making crossings safer for the public by installing signals, lights, bells and other precautions to avoid further accidents --

Bridge named after Maron Buice

September 30, 2019

Remembering a tragedy, honoring the man who worked for a solution

“Whereas Mr. Maron Sydney Buice has long been recognized by the citizens of this state for the vital role he has played in leadership and his deep personal commitment to the welfare of the citizens of Georgia . . . his influence and determination can be felt today with the countless lives saved due to his hard-fought battle to ensure a bridge was constructed on Nelson Brogdon Boulevard/Highway 20 over the railroad tracks . . . “ (HB364)

Mansions' employee Briggett Bartlett enjoys a moment with a resident.

The Mansions Senior Living Named Best Place to work

September 27, 2019

It’s no secret why The Mansions Senior Living has been named the sixth-best place to work in the nation by the Great Place to Work & Fortune for Aging Services. As their online testimonials show, this family-owned business has built its reputation on strong relationships with clients and staff alike, and they bring a personal touch to the burgeoning senior care industry.

Northside Hospital Duluth Helps Student Athletes Speak Up Against Concussions

September 26, 2019

From September 8 to 14, athletic trainers from the Concussion Institute at Northside Hospital Duluth helped more than 3,500 athletes from 18 schools take part in the National Team Up Speak Up Week.

Justin Lascek during his first deployment Afghanistan.

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office holds Blood Drive in honor of Wounded Veteran

September 25, 2019

Blood drives are important — we all know this instinctually, but if we knew someone personally who was saved by these donations, perhaps, we would not hesitate to donate more frequently.

Northside Hospital Duluth’s Concussion Institute.

Northside Hospital Duluth Concussion Institute offers remote telemedicine in rural Georgia

September 24, 2019

Specialists from Northside Hospital Duluth’s Concussion Institute will begin working in rural GA schools — virtually. The Institute recently signed a contract to be a telemedicine partner with Ware County Schools.

Pepper the Robot charmed guests at the September 11 Curiosity Lab grand opening in Peachtree Corners

Peachtree Corners unveils Curiosity Lab

September 23, 2019

City welcomes world to test technology in Gwinnett smart city

On a sunny Wednesday morning in September, Peachtree Corners city leaders, partners and more than 400 invited guests attended the unveiling of the city’s Curiosity Lab, an autonomous vehicle test track that welcomes the world to put its smart city technology through the paces. Onlookers were wowed by displays of the latest 5G and IoT technology, along the 1.5-mile testbed.

Northside Hospital's Concussion Care-A-Van provides free baseline testing and preventative education.

Northside Hospital’s Concussion Care-A-Van provides free Baseline Tests and Preventative Education

September 20, 2019

It’s a car. It’s a bus. No, ladies and gentlemen, it’s Northside Hospital’s Concussion and Sports Medicine Care-A-Van!

Gwinnett’s four-year graduation rate comes in at nearly 81%; rises to more than 84% when looking at five-year rate

September 20, 2019

On September 18, the Georgia Department of Education announced that Georgia’s graduation rate rose slightly to an all-time high in 2019, reaching 82%. Gwinnett County Public Schools experienced a slight decrease in its four-year graduation rate this year, moving from 81.7% to 80.9% and continued improvement in its five-year graduation rate as it reached 84.27%.

From left are Gov. Brian Kemp, Snellville Police Department Police Chief Roy Whitehead, Lt. David Matson and Allen Poole, director of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety.

Snellville Police Department wins top honor at Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards Banquet

September 19, 2019

The city’s police department won the top prize at the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Awards Banquet in Macon Wednesday.