Join the Hudgens for art, awards, music, food and fun! Attend the pARTy of the season to be the first to experience our fall exhibition: Gwinnett Collects and meet the finalists for The 2019 Hudgens Prize!
Put together your most creative fashion statement with cocktail attire from your favorite era and join us for our annual fundraiser: the pARTy of...
Upon the motion of District 4 Commissioner John Heard, the Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners, on Tuesday, approved the appointment of retired Gwinnett County Public Schools Associate Superintendent Dr. Frances E. Davis to the Gwinnett Hospital Authority Board of Directors.
Heard, who made the appointment, said, “The Hospital Authority welcomes such a bright, innovative, compassionate and, most importantly, well-qualified leader...
Katie Gonzalez actively participates in the Collins Hill community because of her passion for bringing others together. Katie takes on several leadership roles at Collins Hill High School including president of Fellowship of Christian Athletes, president of Key Club, chaplain of National Honor Society, member of the Gwinnett Student Leadership Team, and she was recently elected as senior class...
The Collins Hill Theatre Company delivered a powerful performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime this fall.
The play is about an autistic teen, Christopher, who in the midst of investigating the case of a neighbor's dead dog, goes on his own adventure, reuniting with his mother and discovering his own abilities. The Collins Hill company...
Now in its sixth year, Peachtree Ridge High School's Ridge Run has cemented itself as a community tradition. Every October, hundreds of people across the Gwinnett area gather around the school for a day of festivities, excitement and charity. Together, they run over three miles around the school campus, united by the colorful powder splashed across their matching shirts.
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For Peachtree Ridge students, October means red and gold leaves wrapped around rugged bark, the scent of pumpkin spice wafting through the air, and an event that unites the entire school - Trunk or Treat.
On Tues., Oct. 30, Peachtree Ridge will host its annual Trunk or Treat from 6 to 8 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to...
Rye whiskey has made quite a comeback in the past decade: we drink almost 10 times as much rye as we did a decade ago. Aficionados enjoy the spicy, fruity notes of the whiskey, which is less sweet than its cousin bourbon.
Your options in choosing a rye seem endless. A lot of the distilleries you know from their excellent...
Gwinnett County Police Department: To Protect & Serve
“One of the most effective ways to reduce crime is to educate residents about safety and how to protect themselves and their property,” said Corporal Eric Rooks, crime prevention officer. “We offer multiple crime prevention and safety classes and programs year-round, and we also sponsor events to help build bridges between police...
Gwinnett County Police Department: To Protect & Serve
Could you defend yourself if attacked? Fending off a physical assault is a top concern for any woman – and the Gwinnett County Police Department is helping by teaching women how to defend themselves.
The R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Basic Physical Defense Program is a 12-hour course for women 13 and older, taught...
Young professional rocks the nonprofit world through Relay
There’s a lot of discussion in philanthropy about what to expect from the next generation of charity leaders, but many young professionals are already making their mark. Take 35-year-old Jason Jefferies, first vice president with Enterprise Information Solutions (EIS) Organization at SunTrust Bank and Relay For Life of Gwinnett co-chair. At SunTrust,...