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Gwinnett County to Host 2nd Annual Hazardous Household Waste Collection Day

July 12, 2019

Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful and Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources Team Up for July 20 Event at Gwinnett County Fairgrounds

Last year, Gwinnett County launched a new initiative to help local residents rid their homes and businesses of hazardous waste like spray pesticides, antifreeze, spray paint, auto batteries, cooking grease, fluorescent bulbs, lawn care products, paint thinners, wood preservatives and more.

Gwinnett Clerk of Courts Announce New Web Portal Launch

July 12, 2019

Richard T. Alexander Jr., Esq., Clerk of Courts in the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit, launched the clerk’s new web portal July 10, 2019. The new portal will take the place of the previous webpage and is compatible with the clerk’s new case management system, Odyssey, by Tyler Technologies Inc.

ChoiceOne Urgent Care Opens New Center in Georgia to Serve Gwinnett County’s Healthcare Needs

July 10, 2019

ChoiceOne Urgent Care (ChoiceOne) in partnership with Gwinnett Medical Center would like to invite the public to family-friendly grand opening events starting Thursday, July 11 until the official opening on Monday, July 15. Superior patient-centered care will be provided in a spa-like environment at the new center conveniently located on 2745 Loganville Hwy., Loganville, GA 30052.

City of Duluth Honors Gwinnett Medical Center for 75 Years of Service

July 10, 2019

Mayor issues proclamation to note anniversary of Joan Glancy Memorial Hospital founding and its evolution into Gwinnett Medical Center

In 1944, community members united to launch the humble Joan Glancy Memorial Hospital in Duluth. Much has changed over the past seven-plus decades—a new name, several facility upgrades, and a change in services as a new hospital was built down the street in 2006, just to name a few—but its mission of providing quality care has not.

Aysha Treadwell is releasing her new book Passion and Strategy go Hand in Hand on July 26, 2019.

Snellville business owner launches book on finding passion and strategy for entrepreneurs

July 10, 2019

In her soon-to-be-released book, Passion and Strategy go Hand in Hand, Aysha Treadwell goes by her maiden name in inviting readers to share her experience and hard-earned lessons as a business owner of ten years while revealing how to run a successful enterprise with love.

Because One Matters to Celebrate Gwinnett Area Foster Children with Birthday’s in May – August and provide free school supplies for all school age children

July 10, 2019

On Saturday, July 27th, Because One Matters will host their May-August birthday party for Gwinnett County foster children.

GDOT looking for input on future Scenic Highway widening project

July 9, 2019

The Georgia Department of Transportation is in the beginning stages of project development for the widening of Scenic Highway from Highway 78 to Sugarloaf Parkway and is looking for input on how the project will affect environmental, economic and social concerns in the area.
There is no immediate timeline for this project.

Vaping Attention to Prevention

July 9, 2019

Twin brothers Juan and Marco Borrego are upcoming sophomores at Buford High School. Last year, they participated in NPR’s high school podcast challenge, and along the way, they’ve founded a nonprofit organization “Vaping Attention to Prevention.”

Millage rate to remain stable for fifth consecutive year

July 9, 2019

For the fifth straight year, the city’s millage rate will remain the same in 2019.