Local News

Gwinnett County Board of Education Approves One-Time Salary Adjustment for Full-Time, Benefited Employees

June 21, 2019

At its June 20 meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education unanimously approved a one-time salary adjustment to be paid to all full-time, benefited employees of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) who received a payroll check in May 2019. The salary adjustment of $300 will be paid in a lump sum in the June 2019 monthly and second semi-monthly paychecks.

Kids Eat Free at Applebee’s on The 4th of July!

June 21, 2019

Neighborhood Grill & Bar Celebrates Independence Day with Fun Freebie for Kids

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® is inviting families throughout Georgia to join them in celebrating this Independence Day with a Kids Eat Free special.

Lawrenceville church names new pastor

June 21, 2019

The congregation of one of Gwinnett County’s oldest churches has approved a new pastor.

Gwinnett Alphas seek to raise $2,000 in school supplies for local students

June 21, 2019

The brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Rho Kappa Lambda Chapter, located in Gwinnett County, are seeking to raise $2,000 in school supplies for local students during its Alphas for Achievement Cookout, from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Rhodes Jordan Park in Lawrenceville, Ga.

CarMax to Open Customer Experience Center in Peachtree Corners

June 20, 2019

The center will bring over 300 new jobs to the city.

CarMax, the United States’ largest retailer of used cars and Fortune 500 company, announced recently it is opening a new Customer Experience Center in Peachtree Corners creating over 300 new jobs. Over the next few months, CarMax will hire customer experience consultants, assistants and managers to work at the new center located at 5707 Peachtree Parkway.

City Celebrates Completion of its Veterans Monument

June 20, 2019

Over 400 attended the Peachtree Corners dedication.

On a brilliant Saturday morning with American Flags flying in the breeze, the community gathered on the city’s Town Center to celebrate the dedication of its new veterans’ monument. It was a culmination of a years-long dream that began in 2015.

Gwinnett County Public Schools and the City of Lawrenceville partner to expand arts education opportunities for students

June 19, 2019

Following the City of Lawrenceville’s groundbreaking on its new Performing Arts Center and the expanded home of Gwinnett’s only professional theatre—the Aurora Theatre, the city, and Gwinnett County Public Schools have announced its partnership to expand arts education opportunities.

Seasons 52 Brings Fresh, Summer Menu and 52 Wines-by-the-Glass to Buford

June 19, 2019

Fresh grill and wine bar with seasonal menu debuts on June 27

Seasons 52, a fresh grill and wine bar offering a seasonal menu, will soon open in Buford at 3265 Buford Drive in the Mall of Georgia. Scheduled to open June 27, the restaurant is expected to bring 100 new careers to the area.

Kroger “Rounding Up” Support for American Troops and their Families June 23 – July 6

June 19, 2019

Kroger joins forces with the USO to raise funds for American troops and their families

Kroger is joining forces with the United Service Organization (USO) from June 23 through July 6 to “Round Up” support for American troops and their families by giving customers the opportunity to round up their store purchases to the nearest dollar.