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Just Hashtag It!

  Let's be real. Who can't use a happy spin on things these days? There are good things happening in our lives and particularly in our community, but you don't always hear about it. So we're on a mission. You know something to put some hoorah in the day. We're going to do our part to light the fires of goodwill,...

Faster Smiles for You

Have you ever wondered why straight teeth are considered more attractive? It is at least in part because we are hardwired to see a healthy smile as an attractive one. Having the teeth in the right place can mean that they can be cleaned better, leading to less gum disease and cavities. It means that they function better which...
Public Art Encounter.  The fifth installment of Suwanee's popular SculpTour temporary sculpture exhibition  encompasses 20 pieces, as well as 8 additional permanent exhibits. This walkable outdoor exhibit of original sculptures is centered around Suwanee's Town Green, a great place for lunch, a drink, or just spending the day at the park. CLICK HERE for more information.
Students in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) program at Gwinnett Tech can prepare for jobs in special education, preschool administration or as teacher assistants and classroom para-professionals. "Many students start with a one-semester certificate program, realize they love teaching and go on to earn their associate degree," said Jane Hyche, program director. Thanks to a strong partnership with...
Georgia Gwinnett College awarded a record 505 bachelor's degrees during its 23rd commencement ceremony on May 18 held on the college's Library Lawn. This is the first ceremony in the college's history in which the graduate number surpassed 500. Adding to the day's highlights, GGC awarded bachelor's degrees to the college's first Special Education Paraprofessional students, through a program developed...
Ed McQuade, Buford City Schools Teacher of the Year, just finished his 28th year in the classroom - or choral room, in his case. McQuade has taught middle school (grades 6 – 8) choral students his entire career and is committed to the role of arts education in elevating students' academic experience. "Arts education develops the emotional side of the...

I Love My Job!

If you have to work and who doesn't? working for a great employer can make all the difference. Five companies with Gwinnett roots have been named "Best Places to Work." The five made Georgia Trends annual Best Places to Work in Georgia list. Getting the nod were BrandBank, based in Lawrenceville; Rocket IT, Duluth; and Mighty 8th Media, Buford; plus Duke...
You know Gwinnett County has an award-winning parks system, right? You know what else they have? Award-winning lifeguards keeping you safe at nine Gwinnett County Parks and Recreation Aquatic Centers. These highly-trained lifeguards have won the Georgia Recreation and Park Association's State Lifeguard Competition Team Championship five years in a row! With temps hitting the 90s these days and school...