Gwinnett County Public School (GCPS) employees were treated to a private shopping event at the Mall of Georgia. The Belk Education Appreciation Event featured gift cards, giveaways, and an additional 20% off everything in the store. GCPS shoppers were also treated to buffet edibles and entertainment by a disc jockey as fashion stylists modeled current trends.
Among the giveaways were...
At a special called meeting on Thursday, November 10, the Gwinnett County Board of Education named three principals and the new leader for one of the district's six divisions. Dr. Linda Anderson, currently an Assistant Superintendent for School Improvement and Operations for Elementary Schools, will become the new Associate Superintendent for the Division of Human Resources and Talent Management....
An elementary teacher who says teaching students with severe and profound intellectual disabilities was her calling has been named the 2017 Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year (TOTY). During the annual Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year banquet, Gwinnett County Public Schools CEO/Superintendent J. Alvin Wilbanks announced Jamie Lynn McFarland of Rock Springs Elementary School as the recipient of...
The literary work of 13 Gwinnett students has been selected to advance to the state's Young Georgia Authors (YGA) writing contest. Locally, this year's contest, using the theme "Promise of Gwinnett" produced more entries than ever before 293 entries from 83 schools. Contestants wrote about Promise, explaining how they show their potential, how their families encourage their dreams, why...
Consider volunteering for this service to help North Gwinnett-area families in need this Christmas. Services include: bread and bakery, food, utility assistance, prescription medicine, clothing vouchers, and summer & holiday programs.
What do you get when you put an unused deli counter, one man's dream, and an early retirement together? Tipsy Pig BBQ.
Tipsy Pig BBQ, only six years old and nestled between Brookwood and Parkview High School communities, has truly made a name for itself in the Gwinnett area. Originally started as an additional means of income and a way...
Since 2012, Frida's Mexican Restaurant has been serving the people of Gwinnett traditional Mexican style dishes with a modern flair. Executive chef Abel Gonzalez and owner Yeiny Sanchez's secret to success lies within their customer and employee appreciation, as well as their desire to succeed.
Gonzalez is no stranger to the restaurant industry. He's worked at popular restaurants like Frontera...
SPOTLIGHT
Shiloh Middle School students and community leaders made the schools first Impact Day a tremendous success. Keene Walker, of Dare 2 Care, LLC, led groups of boys in an engaging presentation that touched on knowing your audience, goal setting, and respect. The girl's breakout sessions focused on unleashing your greatness, healthy relationships, social media, and self-image. Impact Day is...
Celebrating 28 years of service as a pioneer of the day-spa industry, Natural Body Spa and Shop, was created in 1989 by Cici Coffee as a way to provide resort quality services at day spa prices to customers wanting to better their weekly wellness routine. The Snellville location is a 2015 Best of Gwinnett winner and holds a gold...
