Gwinnett County News

Aug 28, 2008

Brenau Retains Best Education Value Distinction in U.S. News & World Report Rankings

For the fourth consecutive year the magazine U.S. News & World Report ranked 130-year-old Brenau University as the 10th best education value in the Southeast...

News from Gwinnett County, GA

[ In Government ]
Congressional Insight Online Brings Elections into Focus

The U.S. Congressional District Geo-demographic and Voter Data Mapping reveal the American political landscape...
Aug 28, 2008

[ In Sports ]
SEC Sports Report Makes SEC East Predictions

It's SEC football time again. SEC Sports Report makes their pre-season picks on the Bulldogs, Gators, Vols, Gamecocks, Wildcats and Commodores...
Aug 28, 2008

[ In Education ]
Local Mom Inspired by Grandmother’s Encouragement and Love of Education: Creates Online Study Site

Qwizzy’s World was transformed from a ‘good idea’ to a ‘dream-come-true’
for local entrepreneur Julie Wilson, who designed the site to help her kids study for tests...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Severe Weather ]
Gustav Eyes Gulf Interests

Fears that Tropical Storm Gustav will become a major hurricane before reaching the oil production areas in the Gulf of Mexico have sent oil prices soaring...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Government ]
Democrats and Independents to Rally for McCain During DNC

Calling themselves Citizens for McCain, the group is an organization within the McCain campaign who put country before political party and support the candidate for President they feel has a proven record of bipartisanship...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Local News ]
Parkview High Designated a Naval Honors School

The Commanding General of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command recently notified Parkview High of its status, a national honor shared by only 20% of the nation’s units...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Living ]
Grandparents Day at Amicalola Falls State Park in September

Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge is celebrating Grandparents Day on September 7th, 2008, with several special programs that are sure to make memories to last a lifetime...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue Releases Reorganization Plan for DHR

“Since DHR’s creation 35 years ago under Governor Jimmy Carter, our state’s growth and healthcare needs have changed dramatically,” Governor Perdue said...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Living ]
Laura on Life: Snapshots In Time

I have had e-mails from people who wonder if my home is as chaotic as I make it sound in my column...
Aug 27, 2008

[ In Local News ]
Gwinnett County Public Schools' 2008 SAT Test-takers Top State, National Averages

Gwinnett’s average composite score on the SAT is 1521, a combination of the average critical reading score of 504, the average mathematics score of 522, and the average writing score of 495...
Aug 26, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
11Alive Announces Atlanta’s Biggest Loser Contest

The contest features twelve Atlanta’s Biggest Loser contestants who will be divided into rival teams of six. Each team will work out with one of the program's two fitness partners, The American Boot Camp Company or Adrenaline Fitness and Wellness, and an online voting contest will ultimately determine the winner...
Aug 26, 2008

[ In Living ]
Sea Turtle Nest Damage from Fay Likely not as Intense as Feared

Tropical Storm Fay cut short a record-breaking year for loggerhead sea turtles...
Aug 25, 2008

[ In Education ]
Brenau Expands Music Faculty with Addition of Barbara Steinhaus

Lyric soprano Barbara Steinhaus has joined the faculty at Brenau University in a new position as professor of music and director of the music program with a specialization in vocal performance...
Aug 25, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Is Your Company the ‘Most Fit?’

Businesses with outstanding employee health programs will be announced at 2008 Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk on September 25. The coveted Corporate Cup and many other awards will be handed out at the 26th annual event, also known as the 'world's largest office party'...
Aug 25, 2008

[ In Government ]
John McCain 2008 Launches New TV ad: "Debra"

The ad features Debra Bartoshevich, a lifelong Democrat and former Clinton delegate, explaining why she supports John McCain...
Aug 25, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Enviro Expo 2008: Atlanta's First Green Expo for Consumers

This three-day event at AmericasMart in November will showcase eco-friendly lifestyle choices and truly 'green' products...
Aug 25, 2008

[ In Government ]
Georgians Asked to Contribute to State Transportation Strategy Via IT3 Website

Designed to help shape Georgia's transportation strategy, the website will provide regular updates of the GDOT's work, as well as the opportunity for members of the public to share information...
Aug 22, 2008

[ In Local News ]
Emergency Facilities Construction Approved

Gwinnett commissioners on Tuesday approved contracts for building a state-of-the-art E-911 communications center, emergency operations center and backup data center adjoining Gwinnett Police headquarters on Hi-Hope Road in Lawrenceville...
Aug 21, 2008

[ In Government ]
Governor Perdue Urges Georgia Residents to Act Now to Prepare for Digital TV Transition

Today Governor Sonny Perdue and U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez urged consumers to prepare for the upcoming digital television transition by applying for coupons to be used toward the purchase of two digital-to-analog converter boxes...
Aug 20, 2008

[ In Living ]
Cars4Charities Sends One Million Dollars to Charities

Cars4Charities supports more than 1,000 charities, including Autism Speaks, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, American Autoimmune Related Disease Association, the American Foundation for the Blind, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Asthma & Allergy Foundation, National Coalition for the Homeless, Brain Trauma Foundation and many others...
Aug 20, 2008

Award-winning 80s Band, The Rupert’s Orchestra, to Perform at Kaiser Permanente Corporate Run/Walk

September 2008 is Atrial Fibrillation Month Focusing on Life-Threatening Irregular Heartbeat

Gwinnett Honored with Three State Counseling Awards

St. Brigid Celebrates Third Issue of 'The Q - The Quintessential Journey' magazine

Georgia Cancer Foundation and Spa Sydell Launch ‘Pamper Me Pink’ Promotion

Gwinett Property Records Have New Home

Tropical Storm Fay Over the Florida Peninsula

Leading Companies and Organizations Sponsor Hit ’Em for Hemophilia Golf Tournament

John Oxendine Commends John Linder on Fair Tax Stance

Emory Health Sciences: Americans Eating More Processed Sugar, Study Finds

Brain Balance™ Centers Help Children Overcome Autism Symptoms

SPLOST: County to Call Referendum, Cities Sign Agreement