Close to 300 newly minted physicians, pharmacists, physical therapists, physician assistants, medical laboratory scientists and biomedical scientists will graduate from PCOM Georgia on Tuesday, May 23. The formal commencement ceremony will be held at the Gas South District, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway in Duluth, beginning at 1 p.m.
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Family members and friends who have supported the students through their doctoral and master’s degree programs are invited to witness their loved ones’ accomplishments as they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. Earlier in the month, honors brunches, a military pinning ceremony honoring PCOM Georgia’s five military graduates, an awards reception, and a graduation barbecue will be held.
Julie Ginn Moretz, the chief experience officer/assistant vice president, patient- and family- centered care at Augusta (Ga.) University Health will address the graduates. Inspired by her son Daniel’s battle with heart disease, Moretz has spent a large part of her career as a family leader improving health care for patients and families.
Highlights of her career include serving on the national Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s Advisory Panel and being the first public patient/community member named to the board of directors for the Association of Departments of Family Medicine. She is a recipient of the Woman of Excellence in Health Care Award, the American Heart Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award, and was honored in Washington, D.C., with the National Healthcare Industry Access Initiative Make a Difference Award.
Snellville author and retired educator has new book out
Marlene Buchanan of Snellville has a new book out. It’s called Tips, Tricks and Techniques, a self-directed approach to easier learning. It is available in paperback from Amazon at $10.99. Marlene, a retired educator, continues to teach the Tips, Tricks, and Techniques curriculum in Senior Centers, Special Needs Programs, and other settings. She is an award-winning author for her Southern Humor and Cozy Mysteries. Marlene shares her humor and inspirations through public speaking, writing columns for various print and on-line magazines, and novels.
Whataburger officially opens Buford location on May 10
A national fast-food restaurant chain is coming to the Atlanta area. Whataburger is an American regional fast food restaurant chain, headquartered and based in San Antonio, Tex., that specializes in hamburgers. It operates 900 restaurants nationwide.
The company will have a ribbon cutting in Buford at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, May 10. This location had its soft opening last November. This outlet is located at 2925 Buford Drive (Highway 20 at Brand Smart Way.
It now has restaurants in Kennesaw, Woodstock, and Cumming. Whataburger, in partnership with franchisee Made to Order Holdings, LLC, plans to open more than 50 restaurants in the Atlanta area over the next several years. New restaurants to come will be in Monroe, Covington, Dawsonville, Newnan, Kennesaw, Atlanta and in Snellville at Scenic Highway at North Road.
Operating Partner Willette Stephens, who oversees the restaurant, says: “It’s been exciting to see so many fans in the Buford area enjoy Whataburger’s customizable creations.”
Whataburger is open 24/7, 364 days a year (closed Christmas Day), with breakfast served from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m.
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