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Guide to Gwinnett Game Day

Watching college football out with other people is always more fun than watching it at home. And it’s even better with local food and beer! Doesn’t that sound like the ideal way to spend your Saturday? Check out these local Gwinnett sports bars and breweries that have perfected the art of Game Day!...

GCPS Honors Local Educators Selected as Teachers of the Year!

This year has proven to be challenging and unpredictable for both students and teachers across Gwinnett County. But despite these new struggles, educators are more committed than ever to enriching their students’ lives and putting their all into teaching. That’s why Gwinnett County Public Schools is excited to announce that each of their 139...

Central Gwinnett High School educator named History Teacher of the Year

Our very own Gwinnett County Public Schools educator earned the recognition as the state's 2020 History Teacher of the Year! Congratulations to Kari Slaten, Central Gwinnett High School History Teacher! Slaten holds a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Temple University and a master’sdegree in secondary social studies education from Nova Southeastern University.

GCPS Hosting Virtual Job Fairs for Prospective Substitute Teachers

Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) is hosting virtual job fairs to recruit new substitute teachers throughout the rest of September. They are also offering open computer lab hours to assist prospective subs with their application process. Think substitute teaching is the right fit for you? GCPS is ready to onboard new hires, so right now is the...

Aurora Theater announces seasonal festivities!

In the face of massive industry challenges, Aurora Theatre breaks past barriers to deliver entertainment in its most innovative—and safest—form. This fall, the theatre offers outdoor pop-ups, virtual classes, and streams of events for everyone stuck at home and missing meaningful community interactions. Both kids and adults will enjoy the variety of shows the theatre has to offer, from...

81 Year Old “Senior Senior” Becomes Georgia Gwinnett College’s Oldest Graduate

The nation-wide COVID-19 lockdowns have had heartbreaking effects on graduating college students from coast to coast, with traditional graduations and other cherished events canceled or postponed after years of toiling toward their degrees. Despite all odds, Prescott Lawrence received his degree in business administration with a concentration in management information systems from Georgia...

Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Lawrenceville Dennis T. Still will retire in December

Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Lawrenceville Dennis T. Still will retire in December after 42 years of combined service in Gwinnett as an attorney and judge. Judge Still was also presented The Glen Ashman Educational Achievement Award on June 19 by the Council for Municipal Court Judges at their summer annual meeting.  The award was given:  In appreciation...

Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia Launches $100k in 7 Days Fundraising Campaign

Over $450,000 granted out by way of 43 grants to local nonprofits in just four weeks. When the Community Foundation created the Coronavirus Relief Fund on March 13, 2020, the goal was to be first and fast in responding to the needs of our nonprofits on the frontlines of the pandemic who are...