Gwinnett County News

Jul 24, 2008

Ashworth High School Extends International Honor Society Membership To Graduates

Students graduating from Ashworth High School with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 and higher are eligible for nomination into the Society. As a member, inductees will receive a personalized Certificate of Membership and the Delta Epsilon Tau Gold Key of Distinction...

News from Gwinnett County, GA

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Angela Bassett, Hill Harper, Tasha Smith Headline P&G’s “My Black Is Beautiful” Tour

Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin will be receiving a “My Black Is Beautiful” Award during a VIP reception as part of the Proctor & Gamble hosted event...
Jul 23, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
'A Taste of Hope' Fashion Show Supports Breast Cancer 3-Day

The third annual show -- the biggest fundraiser for the Tutus for Tatas -- will feature an expo, live entertainment, delicious food from several local restaurants, door prizes, a live and silent auction and more. 11Alive's Karyn Greer co-hosts the event...
Jul 23, 2008

[ In Education ]
Ashworth High School Provides Accredited Home School Alternative

According to a recent survey by the National Center for Education Statistics, an estimated 1.1 million students nationwide are currently learning at home. Programs like Ashworth’s offer high school students considerable breadth when it comes to homeschooling...
Jul 22, 2008

[ In Local News ]
New Water Main in Gwinnett Now in Service

The new water main is capable of transporting 100 million gallons of water each day to the 3,400-mile network of pipes that deliver drinking water to more than 750,000 Gwinnett residents...
Jul 22, 2008

[ In Living ]
Presenters at Recent Eucharistic Congress Challenge Catholics to Take Action

Speaker Steve Ray employed a thought-provoking series of verses and stories from Scripture to show the connections in the books of the Bible in the symbolism of manna, sacrifice, the Passover lamb and the “bread of life”...
Jul 21, 2008

Gas Worries Overstated: Alpharetta-based Colonial Pipeline Restarted Pipelines on Wednesday-Main

[ In Local News ]
Alternative Fuel Filling Station Opens to Public in Buford

Joining nearly 50 public access propane fueling stations in Georgia, Cocktail Cove One Stop is unique in being the first to offer propane motor fuel alongside gasoline and diesel in a filling station/convenience store setting...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Business ]
Gwinnett-based Professional Services Firm MDI Evolves into “MDI Group”

MDI Group has long been recognized for its employee environment. This month, the company was named one of the Top 40 Best Places to Work in Metro Atlanta by Atlanta magazine...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Living ]
Gwinnett Animal Shelter Extends Hours

The shelter is now open for adoptions on Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8 p.m. and has extended Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours on Wednesdays and Fridays remain the same...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Local News ]
Academic Performance of Six Gwinnett Grads Earns Them Additional Financial Assistance

The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced this week that six graduates received a college-sponsored scholarship. This latest group is in addition to the 11 other Gwinnett seniors that NMSC had rewarded earlier this summer. The Gwinnett recent graduates are part of a group of 2,800 students nationwide who have earned the honor...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation - July Calendar of Events

Recording artist, Shawn Mullins, performs on July 25 on the lawn of the Gwinnett Historic Courthouse in Lawrenceville...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Sets Banquet Date

Local chapters of the RMEF conduct annual banquets that feature a social hour with games, raffles, prizes and a silent auction, followed by a dinner and lively benefit auction. Local volunteers in the North East Georgia area who are concerned about the future of wildlife and preserving our wildlife’s habitat have developed the chapter...
Jul 21, 2008

[ In Local News ]
Governor Perdue Announces Executive Appointments

Governor Sonny Perdue has announced several executive appointments...
Jul 17, 2008

[ In Local News ]
Sidewalks, School Safety Improvements from SPLOST

Sidewalks will soon be under construction on West Price Road...
Jul 17, 2008

[ In Government ]
FDA Lifts Warning About Eating Certain Types of Tomatoes

The agency is removing its June 7 warning against eating certain types of red raw tomatoes...
Jul 17, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Sterling Stampede 5K Set for September 27

Proceeds benefit My Sister’s Place, which provides shelter, support, education and advocacy for women and children in need...
Jul 17, 2008

[ In Living ]
Laura on Life: We Know Things

If my husband and I were one person, we’d be dangerous. We’d be richer than King Midas, smarter than Albert Einstein, and better looking than the biological offspring of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie...
Jul 17, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Suwanee Kiwanis to Host Annual Charity Golf Tournament

The tournament, which takes place on August 19, is an annual fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club and assists in its efforts to benefit children and young adults...
Jul 16, 2008

[ In Local News ]
Recycling Facilities Closer to Construction

The new facility will support the expanded recycling services that will be offered in Gwinnett starting in 2009 to help meet state and county goals of reducing landfill waste by 23 percent per capita...
Jul 16, 2008

[ In Local News ]
Gwinnett-based Sanders Financial Management Announces Promotions

Sanders Financial Management, a Gwinnett county-based financial advisory and investment management firm, announces several promotions...
Jul 15, 2008