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Gwinnett County Board of Education approves changes to Student Conduct Behavior Code to clarify position regarding cannabis

August 16, 2019

At its August 15, 2019, regular meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a change to its student discipline code in an effort to clarify the district’s policy regarding the possession and/or sale of cannabis in Gwinnett County public schools in light of the passage of the Georgia Hemp Farming Act, which was signed into law on May 10. The new changes specifically identify cannabis as a prohibited substance in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

John Hoover, Chief Operating Officer, Eastside Medical Center

Eastside Medical Center named John Hoover Chief Operating Officer

August 16, 2019

Eastside Medical Center is pleased to welcome John Hoover as the hospital’s new chief operating officer (COO). John comes to Eastside by way of HCA Healthcare’s Wesley Healthcare system in Wichita, Kan. where he served as the vice president of operations. John brings over 10 years of extensive healthcare experience to Eastside where he will oversee hospital operations.

Dr. Tommy Welch named as Chief Equity and Compliance Officer

August 16, 2019

At its regular monthly meeting on August 15, 2019, the Gwinnett County Board of Education appointed Dr. Tommy Welch, principal of Meadowcreek High School, as the district’s Chief Equity and Compliance Officer.

Give back to your community at Gwinnett Parks Foundation Park’Nership Work Day

August 15, 2019

The Gwinnett Parks Foundation Gwinnett residents can give back to the community by helping with maintenance at Collins Hill Park on Park’Nership Work Day Aug. 17. They can then treat themselves to a free movie under the stars.

Charlotte J. Nash | Chairman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Corrections’ welding program offers a second chance at life for inmates

August 14, 2019

When Gage Bryant was 13 years old, he fell in with some older kids who were in and out of trouble. One night, the group was involved in a robbery in which an elderly couple was killed. Gage didn’t commit the murder but he was arrested, charged and convicted as an accessory. He received a 35-year sentence, but it might as well have been a life sentence. His future looked bleak.

JapanFest Atlanta 2019

August 14, 2019

The theme: “Get Ready to Travel Japan- Olympics 2020!”

Experience Japan like never before at this year’s JapanFest Atlanta! Our 33rd JapanFest this year is all about “traveling” to Japan to enjoy the traditions, natural beauty, and pop culture of the nation that is hosting the 2020 Olympics!

Buford GA Native Awarded $1000 National Nursing Scholarship

August 14, 2019

The team at Platinum Educational Group understands the struggles and obstacles that are presented to students obtaining higher education in the healthcare industries. In 2015, Platinum Educational Group launched its inaugural scholarships program geared at Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students.

A school lunch tray served by Cafe Gwinnett.

School lunches then and now — A look at the history of school lunches in Gwinnett

August 13, 2019

Lunches have come a long way since the first meal was served in Gwinnett County Public Schools. The first documented school lunch was served in January 1944, at what was then called “Lilburn Highschool”.

Some Snellville Storm Water Charges Incorrect on Property Tax Bills

August 13, 2019

The City of Snellville is working to correct its error and new bills will be sent soon.

About half of the residents in Snellville will be receiving a corrected tax bill soon, the Tax Commissioner’s Office advised today.