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Remote Addiction Resources During Coronavirus

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Georgians are sheltering at home in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and this new reality has many people using technology like never before to stay connected to their families, friends, and broader support networks.

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Gwinnett County is on the Road to Recovery

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Many of us need courage right now to face the unseen and unknown storms, changes and challenges caused by COVID-19. Many of us are also facing other types of challenges that require a courageous response.

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Meadowcreek High School’s Cecily Lewis named the nation’s 2020 School Librarian of the Year.

GCPS librarian named best in the nation

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School Library Journal (SLJ) and Scholastic, the global children’s publishing, education and media company, have named Meadowcreek High School’s Cicely Lewis as the nation’s 2020 School Librarian of the Year.

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Adult black racer snake. Photo by John Jensen Georgia DNR

DNR: What to do when you see a snake?

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As spring hits full stride, Daniel Sollenberger, a senior wildlife biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, will field more calls and emails about snakes. And most will involve two questions: What species is this and what should I do?

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  1. 96 year old woman sews face masks for coronavirus protection
  2. Lawrenceville restaurateur responds to health crisis by helping others
  3. Gwinnett Public Library introduces new digital offerings and resources
  4. Snellville woman views life through a soft lens
  5. Georgia ranks 4th in Biggest Increase in Unemployment Claims Due to Coronavirus
  6. Georgia Secretary of State Announces Postponement of Primary Election Until June 9
  7. Gov. Kemp Issues Order Deputizing Sheriffs to enforce Shelter in Place Order
  8. Lawrenceville announces $2M Stabilization Plan to Assist Utility Customers
  9. Georgia Election Q & A for upcoming election
  10. Georgia National Guard to be Deployed to Fight COVID-19 in Long-Term Care Facilities
  11. Gwinnett County Issues Boil Water Advisory for Norris Lake Area
  12. Gwinnett County Solicitor General’s office will prosecute Stay-At-Home Order violations
  13. Gwinnett Cooperative Ministries providing food for families in need during spring break
  14. Gwinnett Community Foundation launches GwinnettCares.org to connect people to resources during pandemic
  15. Women Create Generational Change at Lightway Recovery
  16. Kemp Closes K-12 Public Schools Through April 24
  17. Eastside Urgent Care launches TeleHealth Program to extend healthcare services to community during COVID-19 Pandemic
  18. Order allows Solid Waste Haulers to temporarily modify pickups in response to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
  19. County orders certain businesses to close temporarily
  20. County closes park areas to enforce social distancing, modifies hours