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The Cornerstone building in downtown Lawrenceville got a head start at the city's "Light Lawrenceville Blue". The neighborhood had 100 percent participation with every resident and local businesses NovoLogic and Cornerstone CoWorking supporting the effort.

Community rallies to Light Lawrenceville Blue

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Julie Thompson | GwinnettCitizen.com Julie Thompson | GwinnettCitizen.com

Once the residents at Cornerstone caught word of the initiative, it spread — like blue wildfire. Everyone at the 279 West Crogan Street “Cornerstone building” wanted to participate.

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“I always wanted to be a teacher. I believe it’s something I was born to do. I love helping others . . ., especially young people, and I have a heart for their plight of growing up. I guess that’s the counselor in me,” said Carol Wood, CEO and Founder of Total Learning Concepts.

Total Learning Concepts helps build students for success

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Julie Thompson | GwinnettCitizen.com Julie Thompson | GwinnettCitizen.com

Carol Wood has seen it all when it comes to learning styles. With each student who comes to her tutorial and test preparation business, she aims to create a program to cultivate their unique learning style.

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The City of Peachtree Corners designed their 21-acre Town Center as a mixed-use development. Allowing for a blending of residential and commercial uses, the Town Green was created to be a pedestrian-friendly living space where residents can shop, eat and play.

Peachtree Corners bubbles with excitement over new Town Green

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Julie Thompson | GwinnettCitizen.com Julie Thompson | GwinnettCitizen.com

“With the turning of this switch, I dedicate this city’s new Town Green,” said Mike Mason, Mayor of the City of Peachtree Corners.

As the mayor’s speech ended, a fountain bubbled high into the air and children rushed into the water, splashing as they ran.

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  2. Lilburn Woman’s Club starts the year strong with their 2019 Spring Art Show
  3. Community Garden coming to Rhodes Jordan Park
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  6. Reverend Dr. Richard B. Haynes celebrates 31 years
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  9. Student Council Organizes Dacula High School’s First CURE 3k Color Run
  10. Agriculture’s impact in Gwinnett
  11. United Community Banks, Inc. reports EPS of $0.55 and ROA of 1.44% for Q1 2019
  12. Walton EMC Named Solar Energy Leader in the Southeast
  13. Norcross High School pulls out all the stops for their Mary Poppins Spring Musical
  14. Lilburn Woman's Club Presents Check to Brookwood Aquaponics Class
  15. Gwinnett Medical Center offers sports medicine fellowship program
  16. Lilburn Woman's Club Delivers 1400 Dictionaries to Lilburn Third Graders
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