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Debut of Two New Attractions at LanierWorld Will Take the South by Storm

Additions of CAT 4 Slide and Thunderbolt Zipline Experience Mark Continued Focus on Enhancements to Guest Experience at Georgia’s Award-Winning Lanier Islands

BUFORD, Ga.– While the launch of any new season at Lanier Islands’ popular lakeside attraction – LanierWorld – can be exciting, there are several reasons this year’s opening on May 9 will be particularly thrilling.

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Monthly Meeting of Georgia Society of Professional Engineers

Atlanta – Over one hundred years ago everyone knew that horses had to be harnessed and trained to move together in order to be effective. Horses that did not “play” as team members were replaced.

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Launch of Great Gwinnett Wetlands Rescheduled to May 2
Original Event Date of April 25 Postponed Due to Rainy Forecast as Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful Teams up with Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources to Kick-off Water Stewardship Program at Bromolow Creek and Wetlands 

DULUTH, Ga. – While Gwinnett Clean & Beautiful (GCB) had planned to kickoff the new Gwinnett Great Wetlands water stewardship program in conjunction with Earth Week, it’s apparent that Mother Nature has other plans.

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Atlanta Area Family Making Strides to Raise Awareness of Preeclampsia 
Powell Family Named the Atlanta Promise Walk for Preeclampsia Mission Family to Help Call Attention to Serious Pregnancy Disorder Affecting Mothers, Babies 

Melbourne, FL – The Preeclampsia Foundation is pleased to announce that Brittney Powell and her family are the 2015 Atlanta, Georgia Promise Walk for Preeclampsia™ Mission Family.

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Gwinnett counseling programs earn national designation

Three Gwinnett County public schools have been recognized for their commitment to their school counseling programs. Annistown Elementary School and Shiloh High School, both in Snellville, as well as Summerour Middle School in Norcross have been awarded the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. 

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