Alyssa Beasley named Miss Georgia 2017 during the final night of competition at the 73rd annual Miss Georgia Pageant
The 73rd Annual Miss Georgia Pageant concluded tonight at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in Columbus, Georgia. Fifty-four women from across the state have been competing for academic scholarship and the title of Miss Georgia 2017.
Season planning underway for waterfowl hunters: Dates and seasons regulations approved
Hunters can begin making waterfowl season plans now that the 2017-2018 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were approved by the Board of Natural Resources.
Currently flightless geese can cause feather and feces frustration for land owners
The Canada goose is an adaptable bird that can live in a variety of habitats, with many of those locations in close proximity to people, such as open farmland, rural reservoirs, suburban neighborhood ponds, office complexes, parks and other developed areas.
Eco-Focused Nonprofit Selects Dan Diener of Brookwood High School and Meyer Anne Hudson of Mill Creek High School to Receive Youth Advisory Council Scholarships
Lawrenceville, Ga. – With a goal of investing in Gwinnett County’s next generation of leaders, Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful (GCB) established the Green Youth Advisory Council in 2014 to serve as a collaborative, hands-on youth leadership group of rising environmental stewards. High school students throughout the Gwinnett County Public School System are nominated by their teachers to serve on the council for one year.
Flowery Branch Sailor transits Singapore Strait aboard USS Ronald Reagan
SINGAPORE STRAIT - Operations Specialist 1st Class (SW) Jose Cartagena, from Flowery Branch, Georgia, stands forward lookout watch aboard the Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN76), as the ship departs from a scheduled port visit in Singapore.
J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA receives grant from Gwinnett Rotary
Awarded $1500 to aid families in transition
ATLANTA (June 22, 2017) – The J.M. Tull-Gwinnett Family YMCA was honored with one of the Avenues of Service grants given out by the Gwinnett Rotary Club on June 20. Each year the Rotary Club of Gwinnett awards grants to local non-profits thanks to their annual fundraising efforts and a charitable endowment the Club set up years ago via the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia.
Leadership Gwinnett announces 33rd class
Duluth, Georgia (June 21, 2017) Forty leaders have been selected to Leadership Gwinnett Class of 2018, Gwinnett's premiere and most sustained community leadership program for business, civic, and community leaders. This 33rd class will delve into the many sectors of Gwinnett – infrastructure, economics, education, health and human services, justice, and regional relations.
Mary Jane Gresham (L) receives the Georgia Outstanding Deaf Award.
Local Lion receives state award
Snellville Lions Club member Mary Jane Gresham was presented with the Georgia Outstanding Deaf Award at the recent Georgia Lions Convention in Atlanta.
Mrs. Lisa Kinsel and Casper from Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital and Canines for Kids
Just For You
On May 16th the Gwinnett Quilters Guild held their annual “Quilt Celebration” to culminate their community service project called, “JUST FOR YOU.”
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