[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Ignatius House Hosts Women’s Weekend Retreat, Oct. 17-19

The Retreat Center offers women of all faiths a respite from the everyday and provides a time of renewal...
Oct 13, 2008

[ In Government ]
Isakson Urges Treasury, Federal Reserve to Enforce Stronger Accountability on AIG

"I write to convey my absolute disgust toward the American International Group Inc. for spending nearly $440,000 on a lavish retreat just days after the federal government provided $85 billion in taxpayer dollars to shore up the company."...
Oct 10, 2008

[ In Government ]
Multi-Tasking Women: Never Too Busy to Vote

NEVER TOO BUSY TO VOTE is a non-partisan effort, and accompanying web site, Multi-TaskingWoman.com is not supporting a particular candidate. The dynamic Atlanta-based women’s group just wants every woman registered to vote to get out and vote!...
Oct 10, 2008

SEC Sports Report Makes Saturday Picks

Last week, SEC Sports Report was 4-0 in the SEC picking two upsets.  This week is a huge week in SEC football with Georgia vs Tennessee and LSU vs. Florida.  Check out the Saturday predictions...
Oct 9, 2008

Gwinnett Green Lights Two Transportation Projects

Gwinnett’s Advanced Transportation Management System will be extended almost three miles along State Route 120 in Lawrenceville, funded by the 2001 SPLOST program...
Oct 9, 2008

[ In Severe Weather ]
AccuWeather.com Launches Weather Applications for Twitter and Tumblr Users

The initial launch of the Twitter and Tumblr applications provide regular updates for more than 50 U.S. and global locations, delivered to users via Twitter updates (tweets) or Tumblelogs. Twitter updates will include 24-hour forecasts...
Oct 9, 2008

Hamilton Mill Library Construction Starts

The building will also include an “Art in Architecture” feature consisting of specially-designed window glass depicting themes of water, earth, sun and the use of language in our culture. It will offer up to 75,000 books and other items for checkout...
Oct 9, 2008

[ In Government ]
McCain Statement on this Morning's Action by the Federal Reserve

"I applaud the move by the Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve and other national monetary authorities to reduce interest rates to address the financial crisis spreading across the globe..."
Oct 8, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
Aurora Children’s Playhouse Promises Big Halloween Fun

Aurora Children's Playhouse boasts an October full of performances that benefit from a child’s keen interest in the Halloween season. On October 18, Eric Litwin known as The Singing Storyteller will perform Spooky Tales at Twilight...
Oct 8, 2008

New Fire Trucks Serve Gwinnett County

Fire stations 2, 10, 14 and 25 are slated to get the four new triple-combination rescue-style pumper trucks that can pump 1,500 gallons of water per minute to douse a fire...
Oct 8, 2008

[ In Education ]
Gwinnett parents and community members invited to participate in annual review of GCPS curriculum

The annual review ensures that the school system’s curriculum covers state requirements, as well as community and educator expectations for learning...
Oct 7, 2008

Gwinnett Teacher at Nesbit Elementary Recognized by National Educator Association

Ms. Cassandra Matthews, a teacher mentor at Nesbit Elementary, is the recipient of an annual award sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators, Georgia Unit. The recognition honors school-based educators who excel in teaching and mentoring...
Oct 7, 2008

Georgia DOE names 22 Gwinnett schools as “Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools”

The efforts of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) to meet the state’s academic standards have earned 22 of its schools the “Georgia Title I Distinguished Schools” honor...
Oct 6, 2008

[ In Education ]
'I Love This School' Tour Reaches Out to Elementary Schools

An interactive concert event specifically for elementary schools, promoting positive energy with a positive message, the 'musical show' includes songs like I Love This School, Keep Your Hands to Yourself, Bullies Ain't Nice, Reading Rocks! and Teachers Rule the School...
Oct 6, 2008

[ In Gwinnett Events ]
NorthView MOPS to Sponsor Holiday House

The NorthView Church MOPS group is sponsoring a Holiday House on November 14-15, featuring vendors selling unique crafts and gifts for the Holiday season...
Oct 6, 2008