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Sugar Hill Christian Academy’s JV Girls Basketball Team takes home State Championship

February 27, 2019

On February 9, 2019, the Girls JV High School basketball team at Sugar Hill Christian Academy (SHCA) celebrated their first State Championship after a long and challenging season. They defeated the first place Region Champions, Open Bible Chris-tian School on Feb. 8 at the GCAA Semifinal matchup and then went on to defeat Grace Christian School – Fayetteville, the following day in the championship game with the score of 25-15.

Jackson D. Snell, Sr.

February 27, 2019

Jackson D. Snell, Sr. 83 of Greensboro, Georgia passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at his home in Loganville on Tuesday evening, February 26, 2019. Jack was born in 1935, the fourth son of Edwin and Mable Snell of Snellville, Georgia. He married his childhood sweetheart, Barbara Bennett on November 18, 1955. He tearfully laid Barbara to rest in 2002, she was the love of his life and we rejoice at their heavenly reunion.

Wolves of Peachtree Corners competitive cheerleading team soars to new heights

February 26, 2019

The Wolves of Peachtree Corners competitive cheer program is on a winning streak, having scored its third consecutive National and Grand Championship with the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleaders (FCC) competition recently held in Orlando, FL.

The Hudgens Center celebrates incredible success of partnership with Holtkamp Heating & Air, extends relationship for 2019

February 26, 2019

The Hudgens Center for Art & Learning is pleased to announce the continued results and renewal of a strategic partnership with Holtkamp Heating & Air. In addition to generously sponsoring free admission to the galleries since 2017, which has generated thousands of new visitors, the Holtkamp team also serviced all of the center’s HVAC systems and maintained 18 new smart thermostats to maximize energy efficiency.

United Community Bank Strengthens Atlanta Presence with New Leadership

February 26, 2019

Veteran Banker Doug Higgins Named Atlanta Metro President

United Community Bank is pleased to strengthen its Atlanta leadership through the announcement of veteran banker Doug Higgins as its new Atlanta Metro President. This is a new role within the organization, which has nearly 30 branches across the Atlanta area and nearly 150 branches in the Southeast.

Brookwood High names theatre after long-time educators

February 26, 2019

Ken and Patty Lindahl are “famous” in the K-12 performing arts world… and while their names may not be in lights, they are prominently displayed at Brookwood High School which recently dedicated its theater in their honor. The Ken and Patty Lindahl Performing Arts Center recognizes the duo’s 30 years of service as the school’s theatre directors prior to their retirement.

Amy Stanitzke | The Mansions at Gwinnett Park

Great tips for downsizing from The Mansions at Gwinnett Park

February 26, 2019

“What am I going to do with mama’s china?”

Not surprisingly, that’s almost always the first comment someone makes after signing a lease to move into a senior independent living community. If china isn’t the first thing mentioned, then it’s often something else – a treasured bedroom set – a lawn mower – something.

Nash explains Transit Contract Referendum in State of County Address

February 22, 2019

In her 2019 State of the County Address, Gwinnett County Chairman Charlotte Nash told an audience of about 900 business and civic leaders that Gwinnett County voters soon will decide the future of transit and the county for decades to come.

Charlotte J. Nash | Chairman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Get the facts about the March 19 transit referendum

February 20, 2019

Gwinnett County voters will go to the polls March 19 to consider expansion of our transit options through a contract with MARTA. If voters choose to approve the transit contract that Gwinnett County has negotiated with MARTA, the expansion will follow a plan developed by Gwinnett County with substantial public participation. It would also mean the establishment of a one-cent sales tax to pay for the transit improvements and expansion.