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Gwinnett Dermatology Celebrates 40 Years

In the late 1970s, 80s, and into the 90s, Gwinnett County went through incredible growth. Businesses of all kinds flooded into the area. There have been many who have not made it for various reasons, especially with the ebb and flow of economic factors. A few, however, have flourished through the decades since the initial boom. Gwinnett Dermatology is one of those long-standing pillars in the fabric of Gwinnett County. This year, they celebrate a significant 40th anniversary!

Two downtown Lawrenceville Streets to Go from One-Way to Two-Way the Week of July 9

Perry and Clayton Streets to flow in both directions, Commuters urged to drive safely

LAWRENCEVILLE – The City of Lawrenceville’s much-anticipated two-way conversion of Perry Street and Clayton Street is set to begin the transition on July 9. As part of the city’s Livable Communities Initiative, the conversion will allow for improved mobility, better visibility, and increased safety.

Gwinnett Animal Shelter offering July Specials, including Free Fridays

The Gwinnett animal shelter is running multiple adoption specials in July to make it easier for you to take home your purrfect pet!

Specials include free adoptions every Friday, a reduced adoption fee of $20 for all animals throughout the month, and only $20 adoption fee for two kittens.

August Adult Programming Events

For more information, please visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.

ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM
May through August
All branches and online at www.gwinnettpl.org

Sign up for the Adult Summer Reading Program to enter to win one of 15 barbecue gift baskets valued at $75.00, 15 sets of tickets to an Aurora Theatre show, or tickets to Cirque de Soleil at the Infinite Energy Arena. Ask a Librarian how to enroll.

Board advertises lower millage rate

Lawrenceville– The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners proposes lowering the millage rate for the County’s General Fund for 2018 to 7.209 mills, which is 2.58 percent lower than the 2017 millage rate. As required by state law, Gwinnett County will publish on Sunday a five-year history of the tax digest including the current digest and proposed millage rate.

A preview showing how the new site will look on mobile and desktop

Gwinnett County to launch new, device-responsive website

Lawrenceville – Gwinnett County will launch a new, device-responsive website Friday evening. The new site will make it easier for Gwinnett residents to pay their water bills, learn about upcoming events and stay up to date with the latest Gwinnett County news from a phone or tablet.

“A Southern Exposure” to Play at Lionheart Theatre, July 19th-29th

NORCROSS — The Lionheart Theatre Company in Norcross, GA will present Kelley Kingston-Strayer’s play, “A Southern Exposure,” opening Thursday, July 19th and running through Sunday, July 29th. Performances will take place at the College Street Playhouse located in the heart of Historic Downtown Norcross.