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Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth’s Concussion Institute Announces Integration of Telemedicine into Offerings

August 12, 2019

Institute partners with rural south Georgia school district to offer concussion care and reduce healthcare gap

Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC)-Duluth announced today that its Concussion Institute has partnered with Ware County Schools to provide concussion care for, potentially, 6,000 students and athletes via telemedicine. Through this partnership, GMC-Duluth will be the first hospital in Georgia to offer school-based concussion care through telemedicine, broadening area students’ access to critical, specialty care with the convenience of virtual appointments.

2019 Gwinnett County Property Tax Bills mailed, due Oct. 15

August 9, 2019

As of today, tax bills can be viewed and paid online.

Tax Commissioner Richard Steele announced today that 2019 property tax bills are being mailed in batches beginning today and are due Oct. 15.

Barb Brown is the facilitator of Anchored in Hope, a cancer support group held on the first Saturday of the month at Grayson Coffee House.

Cancer support group meets first Saturday of the month at Grayson Coffee House

August 9, 2019

“Most of your support groups are in a church organization, and I have never heard of anything on any website or any ad that doesn’t show them in church, so I’m like ‘You know what? I’m going to do something different,’” said Barb Brown, who then sipped from an orange to-go cup at Grayson Coffee House.

Georgia Launches New, More Secure Licenses and IDs

August 9, 2019

But What’s in Your Wallet Still Works Until Expiration!

The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) recently began issuing new, more secure driver’s licenses and identification cards at its 67 Customer Service Centers. The cards have a modern design and feel with the most secure credentials the State of Georgia has ever issued.

Tennessee Aquarium Celebrates More Than 25 Years of Certified Excellence in Animal Care and Conservation

August 9, 2019

Dan Ashe, the president and CEO of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums visited the Tennessee Aquarium today in recognition of more than a quarter-century of continuously meeting the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ (AZA) expectations for excellence.

September 2019 Adult Programming Events

August 9, 2019

For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

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Norcross to host famed Atlanta muralist Yehimi Cambron

August 8, 2019

Muralist Yehimi Cambron is coming to the Norcross Community Market on August 10!

On Saturday, August 10, the City of Norcross and Norcross Public Arts Commission (NPAC) will host famed Atlanta artist and muralist, Yehimi Cambron. Ms. Cambron will be doing “demonstration art” for both children and adults at the Norcross Community Market at Lillian Webb Park, which is a project of the Sustainable Norcross Commission every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the summer months.

New Life Retreat Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education

August 8, 2019

Narconon reminds families that abuse of heroin and opioid drugs has become a national health crisis. Learn to recognize the signs of heroin abuse and get your loved ones help if they are at risk.

Volunteers with Soup Nite at Highlands Church. L-R: Andrea Eklund, Charles Roberts, Jane Statham, Lee Raga, Eunice Bolling, Gertha Billington and Carrie Macaluso.

Soup Nite in Grayson gives Hungry Families Warm Meals

August 8, 2019

Some of the women at Highlands Presbyterian Church have found a solution to world hunger. Or at least, a solution for their part of the world.