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Sheep grazing at a Silicon Ranch solar farm, similar to the one Walton EMC relies on to power Facebook's Newton Data Center, are helping to improve the soil, air, water and economy. Silicon Ranch's Regenerative Energy platform delivers the maximum environmental benefits from its solar facilities.

Solar Farm Powering Facebook Hosts Grazing Guests

September 12, 2019

Land occupied by solar farm being used for agricultural production

A solar farm that Walton Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) depends on to provide electricity to Facebook’s Newton Data Center is now a farm in every sense of the word.

Local 15-year-old wins Life Care’s nationwide Youth Volunteer Award

September 12, 2019

On Monday, Aug. 26, Life Care Centers of America recognized the contributions of volunteer Miguel Harris during the company’s annual management meeting awards dinner at its headquarters in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Saint Leo University Ranked as Best Value in South for 2020 by U.S. News

September 11, 2019

Earns Top Rankings in Best Regional University, Best for Veterans, Campus Ethnic Diversity

Saint Leo University (www.saintleo.edu) was ranked as one of the best regional universities and best values in higher education in the South in 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings.

GGC recognized for its diverse student body for sixth straight year

September 11, 2019

For the sixth year in a row, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report magazine as the most ethnically diverse Southern regional college. The ranking was included in the magazine’s 2020 “College Compass” report, issued today.

Georgia Ensemble Theatre Opens 2019-2020 Season with Tennessee Williams Classic ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’

September 10, 2019

Georgia Ensemble Theatre (GET), the professional North Fulton theatre company, will open its 27th season this September with a southern classic from Tennessee Williams: Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

John Newsome stands in his living room with family, friends and neighbors who helped save his life. L-R: David Kittner (next-door neighbor); Maureen “Moe” Kittner, Flight Nurse with Critical Care Certification working for Angel MedFlight; Giovanni Newsome, Freshman football player at Athens Academy; John Newsome; Tracy Salas, Respiratory Therapist at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, and Jesse Salas, a Senior at Brookwood High School. As a neighborhood lifeguard, Jesse helped perform CPR on John.

A Close Shave in Snellville, Georgia

September 10, 2019

Survivors will often say that near-death experiences can bring out the best in people and reveal what’s really important in life — things like family, community, and faith.

Eagle Scout Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Michael Lippman cutting the ribbon.

Lawrenceville Youth earns Eagle Scout Rank

September 10, 2019

Kani McLean, 15, of Lawrenceville, GA has earned the highest award the Scouts BSA | Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts, the Eagle Scout Award.

Members of Grayson Cycling Club and Witness to Fitness conquering the streets on their weekly training rides.

“GCC Witness Through Fitness United” rides to end Multiple Sclerosis

September 9, 2019

This October, two organizations come together to help put an end to one devastating disease.

As light breaks in East Gwinnett, a flock of cyclists takes off from Grayson Elementary School. Their wheels whirr as they quicken speed, heading into Walton County for their Saturday ride.

Georgia’s Archery Deer Hunting Season opens Saturday, Sept. 14

September 9, 2019

The time is almost here! Archery hunters will get to hit the woods beginning Saturday, Sept. 14 for their chance at bringing home some venison, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).