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Gwinnett County Board of Education approves changes to Student Conduct Behavior Code to clarify position regarding cannabis

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At its August 15, 2019, regular meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education approved a change to its student discipline code in an effort to clarify the district's policy regarding the possession and/or sale of cannabis in Gwinnett County public schools in light of the passage of the Georgia Hemp Farming Act, which was signed into law on May 10. The new changes specifically identify cannabis as a prohibited substance in Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).

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Charlotte J. Nash | Chairman, Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners

Corrections’ welding program offers a second chance at life for inmates

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When Gage Bryant was 13 years old, he fell in with some older kids who were in and out of trouble. One night, the group was involved in a robbery in which an elderly couple was killed. Gage didn’t commit the murder but he was arrested, charged and convicted as an accessory. He received a 35-year sentence, but it might as well have been a life sentence. His future looked bleak.

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Buford GA Native Awarded $1000 National Nursing Scholarship

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The team at Platinum Educational Group understands the struggles and obstacles that are presented to students obtaining higher education in the healthcare industries. In 2015, Platinum Educational Group launched its inaugural scholarships program geared at Emergency Medical Services (EMS) students.

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JapanFest Atlanta 2019

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The theme: "Get Ready to Travel Japan- Olympics 2020!"

Experience Japan like never before at this year's JapanFest Atlanta! Our 33rd JapanFest this year is all about "traveling" to Japan to enjoy the traditions, natural beauty, and pop culture of the nation that is hosting the 2020 Olympics!

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  2. Some Snellville Storm Water Charges Incorrect on Property Tax Bills
  3. Gwinnett Medical Center-Duluth's Concussion Institute Announces Integration of Telemedicine into Offerings
  4. Cancer support group meets first Saturday of the month at Grayson Coffee House
  5. September 2019 Adult Programming Events
  6. 2019 Gwinnett County Property Tax Bills mailed, due Oct. 15
  7. Georgia Launches New, More Secure Licenses and IDs
  8. Tennessee Aquarium Celebrates More Than 25 Years of Certified Excellence in Animal Care and Conservation
  9. New Life Retreat Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation and Education
  10. Soup Nite in Grayson gives Hungry Families Warm Meals
  11. Gwinnett Medical Center’s new Primary Care and Specialty Center is now open in Peachtree Corners
  12. Norcross to host famed Atlanta muralist Yehimi Cambron
  13. Hearts to Nourish Hope helps wayward youth in Gwinnett find purpose
  14. Citizens’ Police Academy accepting applications for fall session
  15. Gwinnett Teen Dreams of Broadway
  16. Squirrel hunting season opens August 15th
  17. Books for Bingewatchers
  18. New 2019-2020 Georgia Hunting Seasons & Regulations guide now available
  19. GMC Sports Medicine Program Helps Gwinnett Schools Achieve Important Safety Designation
  20. The Little Gym Gives Kids a Boost