Smoke-free Living Saves Lives 

ATLANTA – Tobacco use is the No. 1 preventable cause of death in Georgia. Thursday, Nov. 16, is the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout. By quitting, even for just one day, or using the day to make a plan to quit, smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life. 

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Norcross is the first city in Gwinnett County to offer tax exemptions for e-commerce fulfillment centers 

Norcross, GA---On Tuesday, November 7th , voters in Norcross were asked to consider allowing the city to exempt taxes on four classes of inventory for industrial and commercial businesses. Known as Freeport Inventory Tax Exemption, seventy-five percent (75%) of voters approved the incentive.

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Buford, Georgia – The Buford Business Alliance (BBA) is hosting their annual Holiday Parade and Festival on December 2nd, 2017 on Main Street in Historic Buford, GA.  This year’s event marks the 15th year the city has welcomed Santa’s arrival the first Saturday of December at the annual event. 

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Kristen Arp, DVM, CHPV, is in the world’s first class of students to gain the distinction

Loganville, GA -  Since opening Bay Creek Mobile Veterinary Services in June of 2012, the metro Atlanta area’s pets and loved ones have had expanded options for end-of-life care.  But until now, pet owners had no way of knowing whether an animal professional has received any advanced training in comfort care of terminally or chronically ill patients. 

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