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Every Saturday from June through September, Mark and Debbie Petersen can be seen at the Snellville Farmer’s Market, standing behind a booth laden with breads and pastries of all shapes and sizes.

Catching up with the Petersens – Former pizzeria owners start Cottage-style bakery

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.

Paul and Tammy Mazurkiewicz own The Little Gym of Snellville, a place where kids can learn gymnastics and improve their motor, cognitive and social skills in a fun, supportive environment.

The Little Gym Gives Kids a Boost

When Paul and Tammy Mazurkiewicz decided to enroll their daughter in gymnastics lessons, they tried a few locations before finding what they considered a perfect fit at The Little Gym.

Gwinnett Citizen News

United Community Banks, Inc. Reports Strong Second Quarter Results

EPS of $0.55 and ROA of 1.40%; Operating ROA reaches 1.50%

United Community Banks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UCBI) (“United”) today announced its second-quarter financial results, including solid year-over-year loan and deposit growth, improved operating efficiency and strong asset quality.

Students from Parkview's marching band and football team. L-R — Bottom Row: Jordan Williams, Sarah Hall, Amelia Young, CJ Daniels and Kylan Harding. Back Row: Tyler Wagner, Jack Davis, Derrick Brown, Tyler Nerbonne, Zachary Nerbonne, Michael Carswell and Kobe Wilson.

Big Orange Auction fundraises for Parkview’s Marching Band and Football Programs

Students on Parkview’s marching band are preparing for a trip some consider the opportunity of a lifetime. On January 1, 2020, the Band will participate in the London New Year’s Day Parade, which is expected to have an audience of about 500 million tuning in through a variety of international television networks and live streaming.

Branch Manager Carisa Buffington, left, and Member Service Agent Karen Harmon at the Delta Community Branch in Buford.

Delta Community Names New Manager of its Buford Branch

Carisa Buffington is new to the Delta Community Credit Union retail branch in Buford, but she is not new to the role of manager, or to serving credit union members in Gwinnett County. Since joining Delta Community in 2012, she has worked at three different branch locations – all of them in Gwinnett.