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Love Local Lilburn

The Lilburn Farmers Market is already preparing for its 10th season of the Friday market operating in June, July and August from 4 to 8 PM. The market is located at 1400 Killian Hill Road at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. Let’s learn to Love Local Lilburn!

Norcross celebrates Arbor Day with week-long tree planting

In honor of Georgia’s Arbor Day on February 15, the city of Norcross is planting trees all week long!

The City of Norcross plans to celebrate Arbor Day this year by planting trees all week long. With both a community planting event
planned for Discovery Garden Park on February 14th and a tree replacement project scheduled for North Peachtree Street, the City invites residents and neighbors alike to embrace the spirit of “green” living.

Gwinnett Commissioners approve 2040 Unified Plan

The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, February 5, 2019,  approved the final draft of the 2040 Unified Plan following a favorable review by the state Department of Community Affairs and the Atlanta Regional Commission.

Lawrenceville Calls Special Election for Sunday Brunch Referendum

Election Day set for March 19, 2019, at City Hall, Early Voting Begins February 25, 2019

The City of Lawrenceville has called for a Special Election on March 19, 2019, for residents to vote on the local adoption of Senate Bill 17 also known as the Sunday Brunch Bill.

Kemp Applauded for Adding Funds to Help Elderly Georgians

Advocates for the elderly are praising Gov. Brian Kemp for proposing funding that could make a difference for 1,000 of the 7,000 older Georgians on waiting lists for home and community services. Kemp’s FY 2020 budget proposal, unveiled Thursday, includes an extra $1,898,000 for a state program that helps the elderly stay in their communities.