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Local educators honored as schools select Teachers of the Year Every year, Gwinnett County Public Schools recognizes teachers from each school for their outstanding work to teach and help our students. And each year, one teacher is named GCPS's "Teacher of the Year." Last year, Heidi Campbell, a language arts teacher at Parkview...
Pets are like family. And thanks to Gwinnett Animal Welfare receiving its biggest grant to date, more pets can stay with families who might otherwise have a hard time financially caring for pets. Best Friends Animal Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting pet adoptions and no-kill animal rescue, awarded Gwinnett County Animal Welfare...
The largest employer in Gwinnett gives its annual State of the Schools Address. With over 23,000 employees, Gwinnett County Public Schools is the county's largest employer – by a long shot. With so many employers, and even more students, there's a lot happening. GCPS's annual State of the Schools Address gives...
The art of David Raderstorf and Isaac Alcantar will be shown at the City Hall Art this month beginning this week. There is a reception for the artists from 1 to 3 p.m. September 12, also at City Hall. “Art leaves a legacy for all to view, long after the artist has departed this earth,”...
For the 18th anniversary of 9/11, the City of Duluth and The Dream Keepers present “A Remembrance of 9/11” with guest speakers Kathy Fincher and Rodney M. Cook Jr. This world tragedy has shaped many of us in so many different ways. Rodney M. Cook is one man who is forever changed by the...
Many parents have recently signed their kids up for the latest fall youth sports leagues – football, soccer, cheerleading, and many more. But not all kids are interested in playing sports. Some would rather just play video games. If you've ever worried about your child not getting as many chances to socialize with other...
One of the most anticipated events in Gwinnett County is almost here. Duluth is set to hold its 37th annual Duluth Fall Festival on September 28-29. Some of the fun gets an early start on Saturday, September 14, with the Fall Festival Concert featuring the 80's pop tribute Electric Avenue at 8 p.m. Norman...
Lawrenceville's Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett has been hoping for a new building to give their students a better environment to learn, and their wishes are coming true. On Tuesday, August 27, they broke ground a historic school expansion. The new facility will be built on its 7.4-acre property on Davis Road in Lawrenceville.
Located in historic Duluth, Eye Candy Art Studio will bring out your creative side in no time. They believe having options is so important in discovering what moves your spirit. You'll find all kinds of different things to inspire you including pottery painting, canvas painting classes for kids and adults & even wine glass painting!
Built for women who are bold in business, the Gwinnett Chamber honored more than 70 finalists and seven winners at the second annual Moxie Awards on Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Infinite Energy Center. The 2019 Awards began with a panel comprised of successful women in various fields, including Liz Gillespie, Partner and VP at North American Properties;...