If good eating habits have fallen by the wayside during the summer break, you can kick off this school year right by pledging to guide your family toward healthier lunches.
“Back to school is a great time for families to make a healthy resolution they can carry on through the duration of the school year,” said Trish James, vice president,...
Whether itÂ’s the first backpack they don to scamper off to kindergarten or a new laptop to help make the most of freshman lecture courses, grabbing all the right gear is essential for a smooth start to the new school year. Arm your students with the right educational tools, dorm room essentials and the necessary nourishment and youÂ’ll be...
Forget Jan. 1. Parents know the real new year begins when you can smell the fresh pink erasers and hear the clatter of brand new pencils on still-smooth notebook covers.
Even if you donÂ’t have kids in school, the end of summer and the beginning of fall is a great time to reassess, realign, hit the restart button and make...
As the start of the college school year approaches, students moving out of the house or off campus may want to consider purchasing renters insurance.
According to Georgia Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, renters insurance can cover the loss of computers, flat screen TVs, musical instruments, wardrobe and much more in the event of theft, fire or
some other unforeseen disaster.
"If your...
As students head back to school in Gwinnett County on Monday, August 8, many of them will be learning their way around new buildings. GCPS opens two new schools this fall — Coleman Middle School and Baldwin Elementary School. Both schools will hold the traditional “Meet Your Teacher” event on Thursday, August 4. Parents of students who will attend...
When thinking about errands, check-lists and even downtime, every busy person wishes there were more hours in the day. When tight on time, chores have a way of piling up and spilling into free time. With the right routine, however, day-to-day tasks can be tackled throughout the week, paving the way to a chore-free weekend, which means more time...
With all eyes on Brazil this summer, what better way to celebrate the games than to recreate the flavors of the host country? Create your own backyard Brazilian barbecue with traditional meat skewers that pack a bold flavor punch.
“Skewers are an easy food to serve friends and family during a Rio-themed viewing party,” said McCormick Executive Chef Kevan Vetter....
Gwinnett County is seeking public input on transportation projects that could be funded by the sales tax renewal that will go before voters in a referendum on Nov. 8 of this year. Residents who are interested in participating on the Citizens Project Selection Committee are invited to attend an organizational meeting that will take place on Aug. 15 from...
In 2014, Fulton County Superior Court Judge John Goger, who presides over the Fulton County Business Court, decided to see if the business court model, used successfully in Fulton County for over 10 years, could be expanded. “I thought Fulton had a great model (for resolving business disputes), and the rest of the state ought to have a chance...
GeorgiaÂ’s First Lady, Sandra Deal, will be the keynote speaker for Georgia Gwinnett CollegeÂ’s summer commencement ceremony. About 150 students will receive bachelorÂ’s degrees at the event, which will be held at 10 a.m., Aug. 2, at the Infinite Energy Center arena in Duluth.
The daughter of educators, Deal has dedicated her life to encouraging childhood education. As a Georgia...