Monday, August 20, 2018, 7 PM – Tony Harris “If Plants Could Talk – A Cherokee Relationship”
The Cherokee Indians knew what plants ease the pain of a wasp sting and the itch of poison ivy. They understood nuts from a Shaggy Hickory can be turned into a tasty syrup and when boiled, the roots of Wild Ginger make a tea that cures coughs, colds, and fevers.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education named new leaders for two middle schools and an elementary school at its June 21 meeting. Jeremy Reily, an assistant principal at Peachtree Ridge High School, will be the principal of Bay Creek Middle School.
Everyday Matters because Every Day Matters
This story is one that is close to my heart, supported with much research, and extremely personal. While I am not a doctor, I have lived the journey of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in the most intimate way when our son, Charlie (our only and miracle child) was diagnosed in Kindergarten. As an educator (and nerd), I research everything. Being informed in doctor’s appointments so that we are a team is key to me. I have been asked to share my knowledge at various events, with parent groups, and even with schools.
The City of Norcross is proud to have celebrated 20 years with City Manager Rudolph Smith on June 3rd! Rudolph, a Berrien County-native from Alapaha, Georgia, has been a vital and key component in many business deals, marketing tactics and finance projects over the years.
All dogs and cats can be adopted at no cost at the Gwinnett Animal Shelter from June 25 to June 30.
The section of Langley Drive in front of the Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center will reopen June 25 following the completion of a project to reconfigure the building’s front entrance.
More than $12 Million Awarded Since Program Inception
Stephen An, a recent graduate of Brookwood High School in Snellville, has been selected as a recipient of a Georgia-Pacific Foundation Employees’ Children Scholarship. Each year, the company awards 50 scholarships to children of employees across the country. Georgia-Pacific presented Stephen with the scholarship at an event earlier this month.
DULUTH, GA – At the Rotary Club of Gwinnett County’s Club meeting on Tuesday, June 19th six non-profits were awarded a collective total of $10,000 in grants to fund a broad range of worthwhile projects and initiatives across our community. Club President Jennifer Hendrickson shared, “This is just one way of the many ways our Rotary Club has worked to live out our theme this year, Rotary Making A Difference. Our grants fund real needs in our community. This year we sought to fund projects that targeted efforts that support those living in poverty in our community.”
Road to be closed to through traffic June 25 through start of August
Norcross – Reps Miller Road will be closed to through traffic starting Monday, June 25 through the beginning of August.
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