The Button Gwinnett and Piedmont Chapters of the Sons of the American Revolution, along with the Philadelphia Winn Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Gwinnett County, joined together as sponsors of a Grave Marking Dedication at the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, Georgia on September 22, 2018. These Georgia societies commemorated the service of the Honored Compatriot James Malcolm "Mike" Ruff Sr. who passed away on August 19, 2017.
SNELLVILLE – Archer High School senior Kristin Horne was raised in a military family. So when it came time to complete her Gold Award – the highest achievement a Girl Scout can receive – she knew it had to draw attention to issues facing military veterans.
A committee from Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) recently narrowed down the list of Gwinnett’s top educators on the road to being named the 2018-19 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year. The committee announced the names of the 25 semifinalists to be considered for the system’s top honor.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) and its Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) offers a glimpse into the challenges of cycling for riders and the motoring public. The first-time "cyclist Craig" road a dirt bike he was fourteen. Next came the tiny Honda motorcycle he was so proud of, (purchased in 1978 folks). Today, it's his Indian or his Harley carrying him down the road.
Daughters of the American Revolution member Judy Clements Dyer found a creative way to celebrate Constitution Week this year. She designed an exhibit showcasing the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution in Braille, in order to make these historic documents available and accessible to the blind and visually impaired.
Senior Victoria Huynh was recently selected as a semifinalist for the 64th annual National Merit Scholarship Competition. She is among approximately 16,000 semifinalists nationwide, which represents less than one percent of all U.S. high school seniors.