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Help for landowners frustrated by flightless geese!

The Canada goose lives in a variety of habitats, often in locations that are in close proximity to people, such as suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks, and other developed areas. This can become a frustration factor for landowners when geese begin to molt in the summer, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

Sheriffs and staff from around the country were recognized for outstanding service managing their sex offender registries during the annual Major County Sheriffs of America conference June 13. Casey Duffield (R) accepted the award on behalf of the Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office.

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office Employee Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Managing Sex Offender Registry

Casey Duffield recognized during sheriffs’ conference for overseeing county’s 600+ sex offenders

Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) employee Casey Duffield received national recognition this week for excellence in overseeing the county’s more than 600 sex offenders. Duffield and the sheriff’s office were recognized during an awards ceremony at the Major County Sheriffs of America annual summer conference in Louisville, K.Y. on June 13.

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Customer-Owners Learn Co-op Seeks to Lessen Vogtle Impact

Board chair shares information on nuclear plant at annual meeting

Customer-owners participating in Walton Electric Membership Corporation’s (EMC) Annual Meeting on June 15 learned that the cooperative’s board has been planning for Plant Vogtle’s impact for years.

Artis-Hood now a Dr.

Sharie Artis-Hood was awarded the Doctor of Pharmacy degree May 22, 2019, from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine-Georgia (PCOM-GA) School of Medicine in Suwanee, Ga.

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Dove hunters: Season changed for 2019-2020

Planning ahead for dove season? The 2019-2020 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations, which includes doves, were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources.

Cutting the ribbon at Norcross Senior Center.

Cutting the Ribbon at Norcross Senior Center

Gwinnett County has been planning for what some refer to as a “Silver Tsunami” of seniors moving to the county to be closer to children and grandchildren creating a demographic which is expected to outnumber younger demographics.