GCPS to Work with Community on Review of Instructional Materials

GCPS holds an extensive review before adopting materials for classroom use. Materials submitted by publishers are reviewed by teachers, administrators, and parents for alignment with the school system’s Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum...
Sep 29, 2008

Tanger Outlet Center Continues to Grow

The center’s new, free standing expansion area is scheduled to accommodate several new outlet brands. New stores scheduled to open at Tanger will include Loft, Gymboree and Skechers. Additional stores will be announced in the near future...
Sep 26, 2008

[ In Postcards ]
This Holiday Season, Deck the Halls and Pack the Binoculars

With holiday season not far around the corner, it's not too early to start making plans.  Monterey County, California delivers historic adobe tours, cowboy poets, live reindeer and the seasonal migration of all things wild.  There's something for everyone during the holidays or any time of the year...
Sep 26, 2008

October Offers Great Events for All Ages

Save gas, stay close to home and enjoy art shows, nature events, festivals and more this October...
Sep 26, 2008

Experience Georgia's Wine Renaissance This Fall

Taste local products at a Harvest Festival with the vintners at Crane Creek Vineyards or Tiger Mountain Vineyards in the gorgeous North Georgia mountains. Attend Wine University at Montaluce Winery & Estates or spend a beautiful Thursday night watching the sunset from the porch at Wolf Mountain Vineyard, both in Dahlonega, the unofficial capital of the Wine Renaissance...
Sep 24, 2008

Queen Elizabeth II invites Mill Creek High Students, Representative to Make Official Invitation During October 3 Ceremony

The Honorable Roger Bramble, the Principal Patron of the “London New Year’s Day Parade & Festival,” will officially invite the school’s marching band to perform during a formal ceremony scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m...
Sep 23, 2008

Voice of North Georgia To Hold Fall Concert

Selections include theme songs from films such as “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Titanic,” “West Side Story,” “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?” and “The Pink Panther”...
Sep 23, 2008

American Cancer Society's 'Crusaders' Ball Against Cancer' Set for October

This year’s ball takes a whole new approach to the grand tradition of galas in Gwinnett County, with a 1940s USO-style hangar party at the Georgia Jet Hangar at Briscoe Field (Gwinnett Airport).  The "mission" is to offer Big Band music, swing dancing, vintage décor, and provisions and entertainment for the attending "troops"...
Sep 23, 2008

Ovarian Cycle, Inc. Raises $168,000 in Research Donations

This amount marks the largest donation made in the five-year history of the 'Ride To Change the Future' event for early detection of ovarian cancer. Checks were presented to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund and to the Ovarian Cancer Institute.  The ceremony also included the launch of 'Talk Teal'...
Sep 19, 2008

Selection Process for GCPS Teacher of Year Begins

More than 100 nominees were named Teachers of the Year for their local schools in Gwinnett County. All school honorees move on for consideration for the systemwide honor of GCPS 2008-09 Teacher of the Year...
Sep 18, 2008

Berkmar Cluster Parents Invited to Learn About Children’s Title I School

As part of the school system’s “Be There” initiative to inspire Gwinnett parents to be there for their student, the schools have teamed up to provide parents with additional information and assistance...
Sep 17, 2008

Comedienne Sherri Sutton has Atlanta Homecoming Performance at Aurora Theatre

Sherri has performed numerous times at Caroline’s, the Improv and the Duplex, and was Boston Comedy Club's 2003 grand finale winner. Her biggest comedy coup was opening for Rosanne in Las Vegas after the megastar caught her act on You Tube...
Sep 17, 2008

Newstalk 1160 'The Talk of the Town' Announces Three Additions to Lineup: Laura Ingraham, Bill O'Reilly, Dennis Miller

Smart, funny, and ahead of the curve in politics and the culture, Laura Ingraham takes listeners on a wild ride through the colliding worlds of politics, the news media, and Hollywood...
Sep 15, 2008

[ In Health ]
Governor Perdue Issues Statement Concerning Flu Shots Being Administered Without Prescriptions

"No statute or regulation has passed or was promulgated in the past 12 months that would change the ability of pharmacists to administer flu shots"...
Sep 11, 2008

Ovarian Cancer Institute Hosts Fall Jamboree Fundraiser

Highlights of the outdoor family event include delicious food and drink, performances by My Friend Ian’s Band, musical entertainment by Unforgiven, and kicking demonstrations by Georgia Force Arena Football kicker, Carlos Martinez...
Sep 11, 2008