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.
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Citizens’ Police Academy accepting applications for fall session
August 7, 2019
The Snellville Citizens’ Police Academy is accepting applicants for its 28th session.
Hearts to Nourish Hope helps wayward youth in Gwinnett find purpose
August 7, 2019
Patrice Wuerth, COO and Co-founder of local non-profit “Hearts to Nourish Hope”, is on a mission to provide work and education opportunities to troubled youth in the community. With a new center in Lawrenceville that focuses on ages 16 to 24, Patrice sees all kinds of possibilities to make a difference for those in DEFACS, the Juvenile Court system, and out-of-school teens in Gwinnett.
Gwinnett Teen Dreams of Broadway
August 6, 2019
Ally Copeland, a sophomore at Grayson High School, started acting in Couch Middle School’s theater program in the sixth grade. Working to hone her craft, Ally has grown as an actor and as a person, and there’s no other life she can imagine for herself besides the lights, the action and all the pizazz that comes with musical theater.
Squirrel hunting season opens August 15th
August 5, 2019
Time to hit the woods in pursuit of Ole Bushytail! Squirrel hunting season provides the first opportunity of the year to start replenishing that meat in the freezer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division. Unlike some big game hunts, the pursuit of squirrels often involves more action for energetic youth, providing a greater level of interaction with the outdoors.
Books for Bingewatchers
July 29, 2019
Summer is often a teen’s favorite time of year because we get to waste time, which makes Netflix and other streaming sites the best pastime. But there comes a time when we feel pressured to engage in more stimulating activities instead of simply sitting around and watching TV.
New 2019-2020 Georgia Hunting Seasons & Regulations guide now available
July 29, 2019
Now online and in print, the 2019-2020 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
GMC Sports Medicine Program Helps Gwinnett Schools Achieve Important Safety Designation
July 27, 2019
14 schools honored as Safe Sports Schools by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association
The Sports Medicine program at Gwinnett Medical Center (GMC) announced today that 14 of its partner schools in Gwinnett County have achieved “Safe Sports School Status” awarded by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. The designation is given to schools that have taken crucial steps to keep their athletes free from injuries.
Catching up with the Petersens – Former pizzeria owners start Cottage-style bakery
July 26, 2019
For those who enjoy Italian food that doesn’t come from a chain, Franco’s Pizza was amongst the city of Grayson’s best-kept secrets. Located off Grayson Hwy., the family-run pizzeria was a casual sit-down joint serving simple pastas, chicken wings, salads and, most importantly, pizzas made with Mark Petersen’s handmade doughs.
