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More than 500 GCPS retirees set to seek new horizons in 2019

May 28, 2019

As the 2018–19 school year comes to a close, 514 veteran educators and support staff members will mark their retirement from Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). In total, our 2018–19 retirees have contributed a collective 12,399 years of their lives to education, and a total of 9,963 years to Gwinnett schoolchildren. In fact, 56.4% (289) of our retirees have worked their entire careers— in the classroom, office, cafeteria, bus, or shop— in this school system.

Peach State Federal Credit Union Funds Scholarship for Former Chairman of the Board, Rick Davis at Gwinnett Technical College

May 28, 2019

Former Peach State FCU Board Member, Rick Davis

A new scholarship has been created at Gwinnett Technical College to honor former Peach State Director, Rick Davis, who officially retired from the Board at the May meeting.

Close to 600 citizens gathered at Graystone Church to learn about the proposal to rezone a 51-acre property on Ozora Rd as a solid waste transfer station.

Citizens Unite to stop Solid Waste Transfer Station on Ozora Road

May 28, 2019

The message local property owners are spreading reads loud and clear. They mean to “STOP the Waste Transfer Station on Ozora Road!”

Celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week!

May 25, 2019

We can name at least three good reasons why you need to go fishing. Connection – Fishing and boating offer a great way to connect with family. Stress Relief – Fishing is considered one of the top three ways to relieve stress. Conservation – The funds from your fishing license help conserve Georgia lakes, rivers and waterways. Want one more?

Flag Day Celebration 2019 – June 15 at the Snellville Masonic Lodge

May 25, 2019

Since Flag Day’s first observance over 130 years ago, this United Stated Flag has become a symbol recognized around the world, for liberty, freedom, and the democratic values it represents.

Gwinnett Police joins neighborhood watch company to fight crime

May 25, 2019

The Gwinnett County Police Department is partnering with a private neighborhood watch program to deter crime. Under an agreement approved by the Board of Commissioners on May 7, the department will be able to access videos submitted by subscribers of Ring, a doorbell video company that forms online crime watch networks with neighborhood users.

Tracey Wells stands at Wells Agency in Grayson.

Tracey Wells Farmers Insurance Agency gets back to the old-fashioned business model

May 24, 2019

Jingly television commercials giving the “save 50 percent or more on car insurance” spiel aren’t the style of this US Navy veteran. A professional insurance agent for more than 20 years, Tracey Wells prefers to do business the old-fashioned way — by building relationships face to face.

Summer meals program coming to Gwinnett Parks

May 22, 2019

A program to make sure children have access to healthy meals during summer break is coming to three Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation locations.

Basics taught and fun had at kids fishing events

May 21, 2019

They want your time. So, take some time today to make a lifetime memory for you and your child! Research shows that most people are introduced to fishing by a family member, and most consider a family member to be their best fishing friend.